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Local Matters. Twice as Important. Twice the Impact When You Give Today

The Good News: The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News are alive and well and thriving. Thanks to you, our two local newspapers have DEFIED the troubling economic trend that has led to thousands of America’s small town newspapers shutting down.

But we still need your help to build the future. If we don’t grow, we won’t survive.

To help guarantee the future, members of our board are offering an urgent $75,000 matching challenge through June 15. Every dollar you give up to $75,000 will be doubled.

Here’s how the money will be spent:

Investing in how the news reaches you
We’re expanding our digital reach, publishing online throughout the week, and offering several highly popular newsletters.

Expanded enterprise and lifestyle reporting
With a new Executive Editor, we are strengthening our newsroom, producing enterprise reporting on major issues and expanding our coverage of the arts and community events in the re-designed Compass section.

Investing in future talent
We revived the school newspaper and journalism programs at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, and plan to do the same at high schools in our New York coverage area. And for the fourth year, we will continue our paid summer internship program for college students.

Publishing more prize-winning reporting
The Lakeville Journal earned multiple awards from the New England Newspaper & Press Association, including First Place for Natalia Zukerman’s “Bearing Witness at Auschwitz,” a powerful story about memory and responsibility..

Yes, the future of local news for our community is promising—but not guaranteed. Please join us. Every dollar you give—up to $75,000—will be matched.

Together, we’re building the future of local news.

Donate now and double your impact.

Thank you!