- Last Updated on Friday, 31 May 2024 16:23
By Matthew Peaslee
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly one-third of new businesses fail within their first two years. And half of new businesses close their doors for good within the first five years. So, it is no small feat that a local community newspaper that printed their first issue back in June 2004 – at a time when newspapers were considered a dying breed, a dinosaur – has reached a milestone, celebrating their 20-year anniversary. The June 2024 issue of the South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger signifies the beginning of the company’s 21st year of publishing.
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