Yesterday there was a train and car accident around here. It shut the roads down momentarily but no one was severely injured. Anyway, I found out about the accident because a resident who was stuck in the traffic called me to tell me.

The reporter who sits next to me has someone who calls her all the time with stories that he hears about.

Our reads tell us about incidents and events through Facebook and email all the time.

People send us information and ask us to find out what happened. Without them telling us about it we may not find out in a timely manner. Without us being able to get in and get the facts, the readers may not get the news in a timely manner.

It's an amazing bond that a community and the local news source have. It's one that has always been there and just moves along with changing times. Instead of mailing letters, people email us. Often times readers use social media to get in contact with us and ask why the police are at the local school or store. From there we make the calls and provide the response.

Thank you to the communities that participate in making journalism such a remarkable field to be in.

"In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it."  - Marianne Williamson