I need to write and article for the newspaper and need some help!?

Question

I need to write about when my city, Monessen was founded in 1898 and went from borough - third class city status. The papers were filed in July 1921 and I cant find the exact date and thats what I have to write about; "July 1921". Any ideas where I can find it? Also, any ideas on how I can lay this article out or even start it and so its not boring?

Answer 1

K Matt, good question.

Does your town have a chamber of commerce? Call them and ask about the history of the town.

If there is a visitor's center (also, try the chamber of commerce for that), go there.

Wikipedia IS NOT A RELIABLE SOURCE! Never use it unless you are looking at something that is considered common knowledge (i.e. Bart Simpson is the son of Homer Simpson).

Aside from those places, is there a local museum that might be able to help? Or a local librarian that may be able to find an old article or a book on it?

Answer 2

did you try wikipedia.com?