La Mirada~The La Mirada Lamplighter newspaper is returning to La Mirada after a 24-year hiatus.

The new La Mirada Lamplighter will debut Friday, January 27th, 2012 according to Los Cerritos Community News publisher, Brian Hews, who has resurrected the paper.

Hews' network of newspapers currently serves readers in Cerritos, Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens, Norwalk, Lakewood, and La Palma.

According to the Library of Congress, the paper started in 1955 as part of the Buena Park News the Weekender. In 1964 it became a twice weekly, ending in 1988.

Dick Hurley, the Lamplighter's popular managing editor, ran the newspaper from 1955-80.

The paper peaked in the 70's and has become a very popular, almost cult-like memory for this nostalgia-craving town.

The new edition is expected to be printed weekly on Fridays, being delivered to drop-spots at key locations throughout La Mirada, with a circulation of 15,000 and an estimated readership of 42,000.

At this time, home delivery will not commence until the first weekend following the Friday print issue, with plans calling for all La Mirada homes to receive an issue, free of charge.

Yours truly has been named the Associate Editor, working alongside Editor-in-Chief, Jerry Bernstein. Send your press releases, news stories, and comments to me at news@lamiradablog.com.

Visit us on our Lamplighter Facebook page and tell us how happy you are to have the La Mirada Lamplighter back: http://tinyurl.com/87tfmgj

Photo: The La Mirada Volunteer Center is excited, after reading the Lamplighter trial edition in December.

Look for the new La Mirada Lamplighter at these and other  fine area establishments:

Amy's Cafe 14228 Imperial Hwy

Asian Palace Buffet 15028 Rosecrans Avenue

Beauty Supplies Too 15864 Imperial Highway

Best Care Dental 15651 Imperial Hwy

Bestway Supermarkets 12721 Valley View

Bonjour Bagel Cafe 15010 La Mirada Blvd

Breezewood Village Senior Apts 16000 Grayville Dr

Camping World 14900 Firestone Blvd

Carriage Coffee Shop 14871 Imperial Hwy

Family Orthodontic Center 14930 Imperial Highway

IHOP Restaurant 15140 La Mirada Blvd

La Mirada Community Dental 14930 Imperial Highway

La Mirada Family Dentistry 15071 East Imperial Highway

La Mirada Golf Course 15501 East Alicante Road

La Mirada Landmark Adult Community 13710 Avenida Santa Tecla