We have not had truly local news coverage since the town newspaper's 'demise' three years ago.
There are several theories about what caused the 'demise' [='extinction'] of the dinosaurs.
She had/owned no property at the time of her 'demise'.
(..) In hope of what? Learning that it's true? That we are nothing but digestives for the creation of a new race of aliens? By co-operating we hasten our own demise. It's the only chance of saving ourselves. They still need us to make their preparations. We'll continue to use them as they do us, (..)1998 The X Files