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Why Local Media Matters

Date and Time

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM

Location

Clark-Pleasant Branch Johnson County Public Library
350 Clearwater Blvd
Whiteland, IN  46184
USA

Category

Community

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

The Johnson County Public Library and Daily Journal are presenting this event. The aim of the program is to help the public gain a better understanding of why local media matters and how local residents can help shape local media coverage and scrutinize sourcing to make informed decisions. Panelists will discuss the state of local media, share perspectives on how social media has impacted journalism, give insight into newsgathering, share how locals can be more media literate, and take audience questions. Panelists include Leeann Doerflein, editor of the Daily Journal; Emily Ketterer, editor of Hannah News Indiana; Casey Smith, senior investigative reporter for Indiana Capital Chronicle; and John Herrick, news director for WIBC. John Krull, publisher of The StateHouseFile.com and director of the Pulliam School of Journalism at Franklin College, will moderate the discussion. Anyone who has a question but can't make the event can email it to newstips@daily-jurnal.net.

League of Women Voters of Johnson County, Indiana