Local journalism is crucial. Without The Star, I wouldn't have known about Chuck Huckleberry's retirement scheme or Abraham Hamadeh's father overstaying his visa. But is a front page story about a home buying couple in Napa really local news? Since the change, I've suffered trying to read the tiny print of the few comics which remain, and today, instead of a half page, above the fold, NYTimes Sunday crossword puzzle, I found a quarter page Tribune Services substitute. I seem to be paying more and receiving less. The Star is straining my ability to feel good about supporting my hometown paper.
Suzi Hileman
Northwest side
Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star.
