Dr. Strode

1. Clinton County
News
Olivia Maupin

2. Background/History
-2 friends who both had interest in journalism came together to provide the town
with a weekly newspaper that focuses on current events, news, and excitement
involving the residents of Clinton County
-The first copy of Clinton County News hit the town on November 3, 1949 and has
been a hit ever since
-Pick Up in stores Wednesdays and in the mail on Thursdays

3. Location
-Clinton County, KY
-Population is ~ 10,000

4. Where exactly is CC?

5. Reach of paper
-Population of Albany(county
seat) : ~2,000
-My community and friends
community

6. Formal Mission of Paper:
-To serve the community with up to date information and
stay connected with those in it

7. Description of Community:
-Mostly middle aged to elderly
white folk
-Rural small town
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8. Strengthens the Community By:
-Allowing those in it to get information out and let their voices be heard

9. Link to site:
http://clintonnews.net/pages/?page_id=661
https://www.facebook.com/clintonnews.net/

10. Proof it is Effective & Barriers it Faces:
-Surrounding counties
-Full reach of community
-Delay of information
-My opinion: no change needed it works fine for the town size and satisfies
readers