“In the 21st century can public-service journalism remain viable, relevant and accountable?”

That’s the title of a forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at the Missouri History Museum, Lindell Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue.  It will be hosted by the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism.

Panelists are:

• Gilbert Bailon, Post-Dispatch editorial page editor.

• Pam Maples, Post-Dispatch managing editor.

• Ray Hartmann, founder of the Riverfront Times and owner of St. Louis Magazine.

• Donn Johnson, veteran broadcaster.

• Bonnie Reece, executive director of Hope House, transitional services for the homeless.

• Steve Ehlmann, St. Charles County Executive.

• Bill Freivogel, director of the School of Journalism at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Leading the discussion will be Mike Fancher, a Reynolds Institute fellow and former executive editor of The Seattle Times.