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The Graphic Expands Coverage To Ozark: The Spectator Closes Its Doors
by Megan Wylie The findings are staggering: Increased levels of corruption and misinformation, higher crime rates, declines in community engagement, lower voter turnout, decreases in government efficiency, including higher borrowing costs, reductions in local economic activity due to lack of promotion, and social fragmentation which ruptures the warp and woof of a community. All these…
Read MoreOpinion: A Big Thanks And A Little Housekeeping
We, at The Graphic, want to extend a heartfelt, “Thank you,” to everyone who has shown us support and given us feedback this past week. The donations, subscriptions, new advertisers, calls, comments and offers of help have been overwhelming, humbling, and have helped us along toward our goal for this month. It would be an…
Read MoreThe Johnson County Graphic, 1877-2024?
No doubt you’re wondering why the front page was blank this week. It wasn’t a mistake. It was a demonstration to encourage the community to envision what it would be like if there was no longer a newspaper here to serve Johnson County. Without your help, that could soon become a reality. When we read…
Read MoreIn My Opinion: Why Shop Local?
by Megan Wylie “Shop local” is a buzz phrase right now. I see and hear a lot of talk about supporting local business and I wholeheartedly agree. When we shop locally, we are putting money back into our local economy. Those business owners can then support local events, the schools, non-profits, as well as other…
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