While Oklahomans began testing the resolve of their New Year resolutions, a long-standing voice in local journalism, the Owasso Reporter , fell silent with its final edition on Jan. 15, 2025. For communities like Owasso, the closure of the newspaper, founded in the 1960s, means more than just an empty newsstand — it signifies the loss of a vital link to local stories, issues and identities. For Art Haddaway, the Owasso Reporter’s last editor, the closure was years in the making. Haddaway, who joined the newspaper in 2016, saw newsroom staffing gradually dwindle. “Before COVID, I had a dedicated…..