Paper lion

Lion Judge Teresa Drum presented a certificate of appreciation to Brad Blakemore, publisher of Van Zandt Newspapers, at the May 27 meeting of the Canton Lions Club.  Blakemore talked about his life’s work with newspapers including “The Dallas Times Herald” and “The Dallas Morning News.” He also provided statistics about the readership of large and small papers, the changes in advertising and the effects of social media.

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