SAM celebrates Community Newspaper Week June 26 to 30

The Summerland Advocate-Messenger, along with other newspapers across the state, will celebrate community journalism during the first-ever Community Newspaper Week, June 26 - 30.

Gov. Jim Pillen made the proclamation in April, during Nebraska Press Association's annual get-together in Lincoln. Pillen's proclamation recognizes the historical record provided by newspapers, as well as a newspaper's responsibility to serve as a watchdog, promoting transparency and its role as an economic contributor at local and state levels.

"I do hereby urge all citizens to read their local newspaper and recogni...