Welcome to our What’s New page! As we continue to build and improve this digital platform, we’re excited to share updates with you in real-time. From new layouts and features to expanded categories and integrations, this is where you’ll find the latest improvements. Check back often to see what’s changing and coming next—whether it’s a new feature, exciting ways to engage with your community, or streamlined navigation. We’re committed to making your experience even better, and we want to keep you in the loop!
Recent Updates
Fall 2024
- Obituaries
Our obituaries page is now open to the general public. CCLN will accept and publish local obituaries at no cost. - CCLN Content Writers
The CCLN content team is growing to include contributors across the communities. Learn more about our writers and content team members. - Communities
All articles posted will now be sorted by community/location along with topics and categories. This will allow you to learn more about what’s going on in specific cities as well as the county. - Policies
- The following policies have been added to the CCLN website:
- Editorial Independence Policy
- Donor & Financial Transparency Policy
- Corrections Policy
- New Features
- Navigation Updates: Page layouts have been updated to show page path at the top of each page. Events can now be filtered by categories. All topics are easily accessible on the page sidebar. Pagination is available across most pages now (at the bottom) to easily navigate across multiple pages of articles.
- Design Updates: All articles will be posted with a featured image. Author pages have been updated to show content by writer in one location. Image format is now consistent across all page types.
WEBSITE LAUNCH
- Website Launch & Volunteer Kick-off
We’ve officially launched our platform! Thank you to everyone who joined the kickoff event. Our goal is to provide reliable local news and events, and we’re thrilled to begin this journey with you. - New Features
- Election & Voter’s Guide: Access up-to-date information on local elections to help make informed decisions.
- Subscribe to Articles: Sign up to get the latest articles delivered directly to your inbox.
- Community Events: Stay informed about what’s happening near you by browsing our upcoming events section.
- First Articles Posted
Our content team is working hard to bring you timely, relevant stories. Check out our first articles and learn more about what’s happening in the community.
Help Us Grow
We’re actively looking for passionate volunteers to join us. Whether you’re interested in board membership, content creation, operations, or fundraising, we’d love to have you on our team. Contact us
Accessibility Features
At CCLN, we are committed to making our content accessible to everyone. Accessibility ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can easily navigate and engage with our website. We are continuously improving our platform to meet diverse needs and are actively expanding the range of accessibility features. Stay tuned for future updates as we work to make our platform even more inclusive!
Currently, we offer the following features to enhance readability and user experience across all devices:
- Light/Dark Mode:
- This toggle enhances readability by adjusting the site’s contrast, helping users with visual impairments, light sensitivity, or color blindness.
- Button is visible at the bottom right of the screen.
- Responsive Design:
- Our design automatically adapts to various screen sizes, ensuring the site is accessible and usable across all devices, from smartphones to desktops.
- Applied by default, requiring no additional setup.
- User Preference Button:
- This feature enables users to view the website with personal visual preferences.
- The adjustable features include: contrast, text size, readable font, mark titles, highlight links & buttons.
- The button appears at the bottom right of the screen, above the light/dark mode button.
- Scroll to Top Button:
- This feature enables users to quickly return to the top of the page, improving navigation for those with mobility challenges and enhancing the experience on long-scrolling pages.
- The button appears at the bottom left of the screen, above the language translation option, once you start scrolling down.
- Language Translation:
- Multilingual support through translation widgets allows non-native speakers to easily access content in their preferred language.
- Button is visible at the bottom left of the screen.
Coming Soon
- More layout and design improvements
- Expanded event categories and integration with local organizations
- Interactive tools to engage with your local community
