Welcome all to Heritage Media's first blog officially by the people, for the people.

This is an opinions-based blog where we encourage YOU, our loyal readers, to submit your views on local and statewide issues.

The modern age of social media has changed the journalism landscape so drastically, at times it's tough even as a media organization to keep up. One positive change to our industry is we now have more connection to voices within the community and we want to hear as many as possible as often as possible! And that is the impetus behind this blog.

We also will be presenting our takes on local and statewide issues by publishing opinions pieces and editorials from The News-Herald and Press & Guide Newspapers, and we want your feedback on those as well.

We have a variety of ways for you to make submissions to Community Comments:

Email: asmith@heritage.com

Facebook (Send a direct message): Austen Smith, Community Engagement Editor

Twitter (Send a direct message): @AustenSmith31