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Unsolicited community response to Boyne Citizen

“I am enjoying the online newspaper very much. The articles are pertinent and informative. They are also free of overt bias, which is appreciated. Here is my “subscription contribution.” Keep up the good work!”  Jeanine Larsen, happy reader

“When I was growing up, there were countless areas where people dumped batteries, paint cans, old stoves, etc. . .  .Now we are . . . charging $13 per can for latex paint can removal or recommending that you paint cardboard with the leftover contents. . . .The Cain firing, $13 per can for latex paint – Maybe we need a section of the Boyne Citizen called “Local Absurdities”?  Marcia and I love what you do!!” – Howard Newkirk, retired businessman, responding to the first coverage of the Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners

“Wow, Jim! What a great interview, very nice!” – Gow Litzenburger, retired businessman, responding to the WMKT-WMBM interview about the termination of City Manager Mike Cain

“Thank you so much for attending and reporting on last night’s City Commission meeting.This is a clear example of why local journalism matters. I appreciate you and your efforts! Keep up the good work!”  – Monica Peck, Director; Boyne District Library 

“Great reporting, Jim.  Thank you for all you do.” – Kirk Jabara, local businessman

“The newest edition of the Citizen is the best yet. It’s a wonderful mix of news and community that is purely Boyne!” – Janenne Irene Pung

“I’m loving the Boyne Citizen!  So good to see some local news again!”- Chip Hansen

“I was in media my entire career, and I know the importance of local reporting in any community . . . .  Keep up the good work.” – Jan Chapman

“Thanks so much we truly enjoy staying so informed with our community!” – Glenn Mertz

“What you and Jim are doing is just above totally amazing. . . . not to mention so needed and useful for our community!!” – Georganna Monk

“We love what you are doing.  It is so important for our community.” – Bob and Jac Wollenberg

“Congratulations on the successful launch of the digital Boyne Citizen.  Dan and I are so happy to have this community source and wish you every success.” – Dan & Julie Schmittdiel

The new publication allows our area to rise out of the news desert! Thanks to Jim Baumann and Michelle Cortright for the courage to start up a news source for the area! – Larry Taylor

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After City Manager Mike Cain was abruptly terminated by the Boyne City Commission, Editor Jim Baumann was invited to interview with WMKT-WMBN radio in Petoskey. This interview spread the word about Boyne Citizen and demonstrates its impact.

Here is a link to the interview (https://www.wmktthetalkstation.com/podcast-3/episode/304cbb74/jim-baumann-editor-of-the-boyne-citizen).

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Northern Michigan newspaper editor speaks on “ghost newsrooms”

 The editor who oversaw many northern Michigan newspapers, including the Petoskey News-Review and the Cheboygan Daily Tribune, is out of a job. Sarah Leach was fired in late April by executives at parent company Gannett Co. . . .

> Full story.

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