Today, the Rockford Register Star is replacing the Sunday What’s on TV book with two pages of TV and movie listings inside the Life&Style section.
The decision reflects a change in habits. Nearly 9 in 10 readers said in a 2011 survey said they use on-screen channel listings from their cable providers. In a separate question, only 16 percent of readers said the book was their primary source of listings.
The decision also saves money by reducing paper and ink costs, a major line item for newspapers.
We know the loss of the Sunday TV book will be an inconvenience …
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We absolutely hate days like this: Deliveries of the Sunday Register Star are running hours behind due to major technical problems. Carriers will be working into the late morning or early afternoon if necessary.
We know we’ve disrupted your morning habit and apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and your business.
Reminder to subscribers: You can access the e-Edition at any time for free. New: You also can read it on your iPad app.
UPDATE, 7:30 a.m.: Anyone can access the free e-Edition today at rrstar.com/e-edition….
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Some of our most popular features are the most basic … and the most personal: for example, the announcements we run each Thursday in the People section. The online corresponding section for your engagements, weddings, anniversaries, births, birthdays and other special occasions is our Celebrations page, which we’ve recently improved.
What’s new?
1. Each category displays the four most recent announcements and links to all.
2. The search window allows you to customize for better results.
3. You can place or edit your announcement right from that page.
4. In addition to signing the guest book, you can share the …
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The system we use to publish to rrstar.com has been restored. All parts of the website should now be visible.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience….
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Due to slippery roads, your newspaper may be delivered later than normal this morning. Our circulation department is working hard to give you the best service possible while staying safe. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience….
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