Editorial
They always respond to the call, remarkably
      A review of recent headlines in the Beacon points to the work of our many fire department volunteers and the commitment they make to protecting the public and preserving property. In Lindenhurst, firefighters fought a major blaze at a marina there. Conditions were dreadful as the water they poured...
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DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
by Kevin Eastwood
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Public Commentary
Why hometown newspapers keep readers coming back for more
by Lee Wishing
      Each morning my local county newspaper shows up late. Speaking with the delivery man and calling the office hasn't changed things. So, rather than canceling the 20,089 daily circulation paper I continue reading the local news with my coffee ... a day late. And I love to read it cover-to-cover. Yet,...
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