I was sad to hear that longtime reporter Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong has retired from The Current. From her hard-edged political reporting, as seen in her Aug. 25 story about Rep. Mike Lawler’s unethical attempts to prevent the press from covering his public forums, to her colorful feature stories, Liz’s voice has been an unmissable part of The Current’s appeal.
What I miss most is Liz’s regular coverage of Nelsonville village meetings. Her keen understanding of local government and the history behind the politics helped make her coverage a must-read while giving us confidence that the issues we confront weren’t swept under the rug. That’s what community journalism should be about.
Joe Hirsch, Nelsonville
