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Don: (Proudly) "It’s top-of-the-line, Ron. I head down to Stop & Shop or find those Crystal Light containers—perfect size, mind you—and I pack 'em up. I put a big sticker on the front: 'This box is recycled.' We were green before it was even a color!" Ron: "I love it! Now, I have to ask about the 'Big Names.' I heard a certain Surgeon General was a fan?" Don: "Oh, Dr. C. Everett Koop? A wonderful man. He sent me letters, Ron. He separated Siamese twins, but he couldn't

Local journalism faces a tough challenge. Readers are quick to spot when content feels artificial or rushed. Cheshire Today has seen this firsthand. People visit not because of flashy algorithms or AI-generated images, but because they want real stories about places like the Honey Pot, the old canal, and familiar neighbors. This post explores why authentic storytelling matters and how Cheshire Today can keep its readers engaged by focusing on what truly works.

Ron recognized the need for a permanent, accessible home for Cheshire’s stories. Alongside Ron Gagliardi and Richard "Reggie" Smith, he co-founded CheshireToday.com. What began as a "labor of love" among friends has grown into the town’s primary digital magazine. Today, as the site’s lead administrator, Ron curates "Kochman’s Korner," and is the magazines Web Master.