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June 23, Number of newspapers closed or merged in the United States between and [Graph]. In Statista. Accessed November 12, More than 60 local newsrooms shuttered over the course of , while others have endured layoffs, furloughs and other cutbacks, according to journalism research organization Poynter. In some communities, where many residents have pushed back on scientifically-proven measures like mask-wearing, local reporters have been one of the only bulwarks for the truth.

Anfinson, for instance, has been hard at work dispelling rumors about the virus—including falsehoods about improper hospital use of COVID funds —and taken on critics of social distancing and state mask mandates. But his efforts have cost him.

If he fails, the towns his papers serve could be left without any local news coverage at all. The pandemic has also threatened some publications that were on sound footing at the beginning of , like the weekly North Coast Journal in Humboldt County, Calif.

But the Journal pulled through after receiving a Paycheck Protection Program loan and rejiggering its advertising strategy. The Edmond Oklahoma Sun on July 18, From the Pioche Nevada Record, June 18, Screen shot. From The Bland Courier, March 15, Composite, from the Minneapolis Star, July 13, Support high-integrity, independent journalism that serves democracy. Make a gift to Poynter today.

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Comments are closed. Alden is known for cutting costs and squeezing profits including the laying off of journalists.

Alden has become the second largest newspaper publisher in terms of circulation after Gannett GCI. With newspaper coverage becoming less prevalent readership is likely to decline causing a loss in revenue and further drop off in relevant news of local interest.

In February , a West Virginia based publisher filed a lawsuit in federal courts citing Facebook and Google with monopolizing the digital advertising landscape. As a result, newspapers are facing declining revenue creating shutdowns, news deserts, ghost newspapers and cutting back on journalists.

For example, in November Gannett and Gatehouse merged into an entity with over daily publications in 34 states and more weeklies. Gannett has since sold 23 of its smaller newspapers back to local owners.

Second, the value of local newspapers to local communities and their citizens and businesses has not been lost on Capitol Hill where the Local Journalism Sustainability Act has been introduced in both the House and the Senate. The third trend is the continuation of declining economics in local newspapers. BIA Advisory Services tracks ad spending in local media including newspapers.

These figures continue a downward series where print advertising is falling faster than digital as reader and advertising behaviors shift. This is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here. More From Forbes. Nov 11, , pm EST.