HEART OF STEELE

In the newspaper business, the end of the year is typically a time to start looking for good news.

It’s not that we don’t look the rest of the year. But we make an extra effort around the December holidays, when everyone needs a pick-me-up from the dark, cold winter.

That includes reporters, who have spent the previous months writing about taxes and crime and road work and the stuff that isn’t so much fun. So I’m looking forward to next week’s good news edition of the Steele County Times.

Fortunately for us, our communities have plenty of good news happening. Without going into detail (no spoilers here!) I can tell you these stories are largely about inspiration. For one issue, we’re sharing good news of your friends and neighbors, of local groups and organizations (as well as any important news of the week, of course) to help you look on the bright side.  

Journalism is primarily about documenting the history of our communities, and that means every week, we take the good with the bad. In almost every issue, for instance, you’ll find some criminal stories that are frankly quite difficult to read.

But once a year, we choose to look at the news through rose-colored glasses to encourage you–and us–during this special season.

Whether you subscribe or pick up a copy in our offices or at a newsstand, I hope our December 21 good news edition lifts you up. It’s our gift to you, sent from the heart.