I can remember paying for both the Freep and News with my allowance. I have editions (unopened) from 15-20 years ago that put the present weekday and Sunday editions to shame. Knight-Ridder made a deal with the devil. Gannett owns everything now. The editor took an early retirement to save three jobs. They now have a female editor now. My beloved sports department closes up shop at 10 pm. Hell, I remember some nights not getting out of there until 12:30-1 AM. As a fictional character once said 'thim was the days.'