Ohio in 1898. making it the Ohios oldest ethnic newspaper. James V. Debevec inherited the newspaper from his father. James E. Debevec. who assumed responsibility of the paper in the 1930s with the intention of preparing new immigrants from Slovenia for their citizenship tests. James V. changed the content of the newspaper with the changing needs of the community. using it as a forum to teach and preserve Slovenian culture and traditions to the growing community of SlovenianAmericans. The paper. like all ethnic newspapers. has been vital in connecting the Slovenian community with their roots and as well as with other Slovenian communities in North America.
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