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How Small, Independent Newspapers Are Still Finding Readers
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- Mark Frost, founder of The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y., personally delivers bundled newspapers on Thursday mornings, demonstrating the ongoing demand for print media.
- At distribution points like a Hannaford grocery store, loyal readers such as William Norton collect multiple copies to share with neighbors in remote areas lacking other reading options.
- The Chronicle is a free weekly newspaper that remains vital for communities with limited access to other news sources.
- Due to printing costs, Frost monitors distribution closely and sometimes questions individuals taking large stacks to ensure the papers reach genuine readers.
- Instances of people attempting to misuse the newspapers, such as using them for packing material, have led Frost to reclaim those copies to prevent waste.
