Putting community into community newspapers

In my June 20 column I spoke of changes coming to the Cheney Free Press. I also asked a question of you: What do you value about news?

More on the latter in a minute.

In that column I noted that the newspaper that has been serving the West Plains since 1896 was in danger of closing its doors. We received many voices and measures of support, and we thank those who did so.

While we’re not out of the woods regarding our existence, neither are we without options to continue bringing area residents as much city, community, education and sports news as possible.

But there will be some changes. For s...