New Jersey’s Largest Newspaper Will End Print Edition

📰  NJ's Largest Newspaper, The Star-Ledger to Discontinue Print Edition

📰  Circulation of Print Edition Evaporated

📰  Production Plant in Montville Closing

It’s always hard to say goodbye to something that's been part of our lives for so long.

For those of us who grew up with a newspaper in hand, the news that the Newark Morning Ledger Co. will stop printing the Newark Star-Ledger is bittersweet.

Print newspapers aren’t just news—they’re a morning ritual, a moment to pause with a cup of coffee, a link to our communities.

But times have changed.

Printing and distributing newspapers is costly, and with the internet, news reaches us in the blink of an eye.

I’ll confess: I was a bit of a newspaper geek back in the day.

My first job was as a paperboy for The Trentonian. Mornings.

Later, I added a second route when I began delivering the Trenton Evening Times in the afternoon.—you’d find me slinging newspapers, (I knew the trick to properly folding the paper so it doesn't fall apart when you tossed it).

It was a great learning experience.  I learned about responsibility and work, even if I never seemed to make money (a story for another day).

Growing up, my routine was to grab the NY Post, The Daily News, The Trentonian, and on weekends, the Star-Ledger because of its unbeatable sports section.

For years, I resisted the shift to digital, holding on to the feel of the paper in my hands.

But eventually, I adapted, and to my surprise, I never looked back.

Today, we have instant access to news from New Jersey and around the world.

With a few clicks, we can stay in the loop in ways we never could have imagined.

I’m amazed at how technology has made news available to us for free and with such immediacy.

I do feel for the dedicated folks who will be impacted by this transition, especially those working at the Montville production facility, which will close in February.

It’s sad to see good, hardworking people in our community lose their jobs.

The company will also end print editions for The Trenton Times, The South Jersey Times, and The Hunterdon County Democrat.

To all the loyal readers who’ve supported print editions over the years, we welcome you into the digital news era.

Our goal is to keep you connected with quality New Jersey news, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can make this transition easier.

Like so many of you, it took me a while to adjust to digital.

But once I did, I found a new world of convenience and connection.

We’re here to make sure you feel the same, and we look forward to bringing you the news you trust, in the way you need it today.