HTNP.com specializes in catering to the needs of small communities. HTNP.com is dedicated to providing local news including political events, community events, and personal interest stories by professionally trained writers.

The "flavor" of HTNP.com is one of an intimate, close-knit connection with the communities it serves. Because of the closeness and uniqueness of this service, it is imperative that editors maintain an unbiased and objective point of view and relationship with the businesses, officials and readership of their areas. Our news agency is unique. Sensationalism is not a part of what we do and will not be tolerated.

HTNP.com employs professional writers and editors to provide this news with the knowledge and experience to use discretion and judgment when determining news and news sources. Though HTNP.com writers and editors are required to follow AP style and standards, there should be additional considerations when writing for an online publication.

HTNP.com writers and editors recognize the important role the media plays in the lives of people and we are determined to play a healthy part in that role. HTNP.com writers and editors represent an element of "mass media" that is disturbed by larger-than-life, "if-it-bleeds-it-leads" news stories which only cause angst and unrest in society. HTNP.com writers and editors recognize the value of finding good, healthy news to provide to their readership in an effort to contribute to a more conscientious and socially responsible form of media.

HTNP.com owes no favors to any person or business or official. HTNP.com writers and editors are required to report the facts as they are available and verifiable. Editors and writers are required to verify all information with appropriate officials.

Editors are required to use official sources and/or sites for information and verification. Under no circumstances, should HTNP.com writers depend upon opinion, speculation or rumor. HTNP.com writers and editors should refer only to professional, reputable and official resources.

Editors are to provide one business feature per month, with any business in their coverage area, to be published in the business section of the E-paper. This business feature is to be written by the writer or editor for HTNP.com. Press releases submitted by businesses are to be sent to the editor. Editors will not publish business articles that are more suited to advertising but shall forward these items to the advertising department.

In an effort to maintain HTNP.com’s community-oriented flavor, editors are required to first refer to local businesses for expert opinions and/or professional input on specific issues that are relevant to any news item being written.

HTNP.com is committed to community.