i know there are limitations the RG must work within, i know the competition for eyes on is fierce.  and  that their scope of reporting is local.  it's just that far too often the reporters are  just re-writing a press release...no questions asked.  period.  i think the writing could easily be improved.  but as i said elsewhere if they are not reporters , but only writers,  i will drop my expectations/hopes of more in depth coverage.  it is like TV news - the anchors often are readers as opposed to reporters.  but i would expect very well written pieces from news writers.