To be honest, I had no idea this week was National Newspaper Week until I read the very kind letter to the editor sent in by ICC president Dr. Jay Allen. Heck, I didn't even know there was a National Newspaper Week.
Since reading Dr. Allen's words, I've been reminiscing about my career in the newspaper business over the last 12 years.
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