The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

In the modern era of small-time newpapering, it’s important, of course, to have the gumption and perseverance to go out and talk to people and write stories. And also, to have the wherewithal to sell advertising.

But beyond that, all you really need is a good computer, good software and a good internet connection. Now you’re in business.

When Tom Baker took over as owner, publisher, and editor of The Times more than 50 years ago, you needed every bit of newspapering skill you do now. But in that pre-digital age, you also needed to practically be a mechanical engineer.

Tom was the consu...