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ROME — Journal Register Company recently announced that the Rome Observer, one of more than 350 publications it operates nationwide, has launched a new multimedia website at www.RomeObserver.com.

“Its change I believe must happen to transform our newspaper company into a true multi-media company committed to providing the communities we serve with the very best local journalism,” said CEO John Paton. “I think accountability journalism is threatened in this country as newspapers struggle to find their way to a profitable future. And I think that threatens this country because we provide some of the key checks and balances in our communities. What we do is important and what we do is worth saving. And that means we have to change.”

As a result, the Rome Observer will begin delivering more news-oriented stories to compliment the vast offering of community events, opinions and entertainment many of you have come to expect. In addition, we will soon implement personal blogs from all of our staff and contributers. This is my new blog that will feature a mix of my own thoughts on issues of the day and, probably more interesting and entertaining, some of the best stuff I come across on the Internet.

Please send me any of your own funny stories, interesting Internet websites, photos, videos and more! Who knows? They may even end up in print at the Rome Observer, or online at our new website.

Individuals can send any items of interest to the Rome Observer newsroom at editorial@mohawkvalleymedia.com. We will be happy to follow-up.

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