A fair and balanced Courier story on Plainfield

Complaining that the Courier News doesn't treat Plainfield fairly in its stories is something of a longstanding parlor sport in the community.

Today, however, brings a story treating the recent state QSAC report on the Plainfield school district and its problems in what I can only say is an EXEMPLARY fashion.

If you haven't read it, you should.

The story contrasts the difficulties cited in the state report with contrasting -- and positive -- experiences of Plainfield residents, business people and students.

A second story complements the main one by focusing on the New Horizons College Club, a volunteer organization dedicated to helping Plainfield High School students plan on and prepare for college.

I must say that coverage of difficult issues in the community in the past has not always been as finely-honed as these two pieces are.

Do we owe this treatment to the changes being made as the Courier apparently is absorbed into the larger Home News operation?

I don't know, but whatever they've decided, they should do more.

Kudos to the Courier and Bernice on this one!

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More info --

• Schools: "For some Plainfield students, city schools make the grade"
• New Horizons College Club: "City alumna helps guide students to higher education"

-- Dan Damon

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