As we celebrate the 85th anniversary of National Newspaper Week from October 5-11, 2025, it's crucial to acknowledge the pivotal role local journalism plays in shaping informed communities. By providing citizens with the facts they need to make informed decisions, local reporting empowers individuals to take an active part in their daily lives.
This is the 80th National Newspaper Week. Its purpose is to highlight the crucial role that newspapers, particularly local newspapers, play in keeping the community informed about local news and issues.
For what seems like forever, 113 S. Williams St. has been the home of the newspaper that today is the Paulding Progress. This week, that has changed as we moved into a new office on the square in Paulding.
ince I started this job almost two years ago, I have wanted to be certain that our readers get their money’s worth. The price of Progress isn’t too much compared with many other newspapers across the country, but the concern is always that for what you spend, you get enough that it seems worth it.
By JERRY STANFORDEditorjstanford@cherryroad.com For the Paulding Progress to be in stores and arrive in local mailboxes on Wednesday, we go to press at noon on… Login to continue reading Login…
By JERRY STANFORDEditorjstanford@cherryroad.com There’s a lot that goes into making a newspaper. After my time out for back surgery, it became obvious that many people… Login to continue reading Login…
If Progress readers in 1949 could have looked into the future 75 years, they certainly would have been shocked at the difference in today’s newspapers.
In a departure from my usual nature-related column, this week I am joining in on the celebration of 75 years of the publication of the Paulding Progress.
When I realized that the Progress was turning 75, I was convinced something had to be done.
The front page of the very first edition of the Paulding Progress on November 17, 1949 Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close