I often wonder about the Press Telegram…

That newspaper spends more time talking about local cities than what is happening here in our own backyard. If that is not disappointing enough, the rest of the time it only covers shooting, killings and other gory issues. To the best of my knowledge, they didn’t even write about our local rugby team, and champions beating a tough team. You can read more here.

But have no fear, my favorite local newspaper (and free!), The Grunion Gazette always does a better job at reporting what is happening. You can read more of that here.

“The Belmont Shore Rugby Team is better known overseas than in its own back yard.

“Belmont Shore is well-known in international rugby circles because we have been so dominant in the (USA Rugby Super) league,” said Johnnie Cox, the team coach. “When we had the Rugby World Cup last year, the second biggest sporting event in the world behind the soccer World Cup, we had six players from Belmont Shore on the (USA) national team.

“You wouldn’t know who they are, but they are well-known in rugby circles.”

Come on Press Telegram, how about ramping up those subscriptions by actually covering what is happening in our city?