I understand your sadness. I too grew up reading newspapers. The once conservative Shreveport (LA) Journal, The Monroe (LA) Morning World - before it was infected with Gannett Syndrome, and others. All gone now.
But then look at this way. Think of all the scribblers put out of work when movable type was invented. When they went away I’m sure they were missed for a while, but knowledge became more widespread. The same will be said of newspapers in the future. They will be remembered as a quaint anachronism like the coal oil lamp, the horse-drawn wagon and suchlike.
Yep, you are right. I hope conservatives can start new ventures that rival or surpass the old “gray ladies” that are fading away.