It’s no yoke that since September 1, 2001, the independent thinkers who publish this monthly newspaper scramble every day to showcase local culture, rich heritage and can-do spirit. And every day PN is grateful for support from its devoted readers, contributing columnists and talented photographers as well as many local businesses, service clubs, nonprofit organizations and North Central College.
When contemplating a cover in mid-August to recognize this two-dozen-year milestone, some folks said local sidewalks were so sizzling hot you could fry an egg. Mindful of that thought, we first considered taking a crack at designing two open egg cartons filled with eggs. Each egg would have represented one of the 24 years when we strived to avoid egg on our face.
Then in the spirit of special editions available at newsstands, we also considered a cover that headlined, “Eggstra! Eggstra! Read all about it!”
Next we thought, “What the shell’s going on?” With a daily presence online and a monthly print edition, PN’s aim has been to navigate ups and downs, finding resilience, faith, hope and clarity in the risk-taking life that’s followed, landing mostly sunny side up for our dedicated readers.
In December 2001, the first group photo of PN readers was published— a family celebrating Thanksgiving at Ross Camp in Tippecanoe County, Ind.
Then in 2002, “Catch Someone Reading PN” became a regular feature. Fast forward to 2025 when more readers than ever traveled internationally with PN—even to the Equator in Nanyuki, Kenya, and the shores of Antarctica. And we’re happy to report this publication now has visited all seven continents!
All that said, as we begin Vol. 25, No. 1, let us simply say, “Thanks for reading.”
