As is often part of our area’s first impressions, it’s a small town.

Exploring the different layers of government, law, crime, politics, education and the countless other strata that complete our local communities has been the one of the most unique opportunities I’ve ever had.

If you haven’t heard, I’m leaving The Evening Sun at the end of May.

As a reporter I’d compare the role to a jack of all trades, master of none. There’s no hope for one to understand the law as well as a lawyer or education as a district superintendent. Though you can’t compare your experience on a topic to a career dedicated and trained official, you are expected to grasp a basic comprehension. Your aim is to capture the priorities and encompass the general. The goal is to explain an issue in about 400 words or so to the average reader so they can be intelligently informed.