The Midtoon Herald, March 4, 2009
The editors of the Midtoon Herald confirmed last night that a letter containing threatening language was received by the newspaper. The letter appeared to have been delivered by hand, since the stamps were not cancelled by the Postal Service.
"It is not unusual to receive hostile correspondence," stated Popeye Ringwood, Senior Editor for the newspaper, which is owned by the same parent company as Midtoon Cable News channel Five. "What is unusual is that the letter says that if we continue publishing unfavorable articles about the mayor, we will pay."
The Senior Editor declined to answer any additional questions due to the current investigation being conducted by the police.
"We will not tolerate threats to the press," said a spokesperson for the Midtoon Police Department. "what are we going to put in the bottom of the birdcages if the newspaper is suspended?"
This reporter confirmed with the Pet Shop and they did not like the idea either.
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