Have you ever wanted to ask journalists a question about what they do? Your chance is coming soon.
The Johnson County Public Library and Daily Journal are teaming up to present the event “Why local media matters” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Clark Pleasant Library, 350 Clearwater Blvd., Whiteland. Journalists who live in Johnson County will share their perspectives on how the media has changed, freedom of the press and why local news matters at this panel discussion.
Panelists for the event are 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 TheStatehouseFile.com and director of the Pulliam School of Journalism at Franklin College, will moderate the discussion.
The 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 — of course — take audience questions.
Why you should come
The discussion is a chance to learn more about how local media works, where it is going and where it has been. The panel will bring together perspectives from print, digital and radio journalists who know Johnson County and can relate to the concerns of its residents.
We hope the discussion will be informative and that the journalists can help the public gain a better understanding of why local media matters, how local residents can help shape local media coverage and scrutinize sourcing to make informed decisions.
People who would like to ask a question of the panelists can do so at the event via a provided note card. Anyone who has a question but can’t make the event can email it to
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The Daily Journal will provide coverage of the event online on Thursday and in the Friday newspaper following the event.
For more information, visit
https://dailyjournal.net/2025/10/03/join-johnson-county-journalists-for-a-discussion-on-local-media/
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