I don't think it's due to the economy. I think it's due to technology. I don't understand why anyone even reads the paper anymore since you can get current news from many sources on demand on the web (computer or smartphone). Why would an advertiser spend money on something that is dying out?
It would be like advertising on the side of a horse and buggy in the 1950s.
I purchased my last newspaper about 8 years ago at least.




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