Michigan's local newspapers continue historic print journalism legacy
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to include additional media groups.
Print is not dead.
It is unquestionable that the technological era has changed the way news is written, published and consumed. Throughout the 18th century, newspapers spread like wildfire through the colonies ensuring consistent communication and information sharing across the growing country.
Over the course of history, Michigan has been home to hundreds of newspaper publications and today the Michigan Press Association stands more than 170 members strong, not including online-only and college publications.
Below is a partial list of local publications across the state continuing their storied legacy of ensuring the voices and stories of Michiganders are heard and shared in print each day, week or month.
For a comprehensive list of Michigan media organizations, online, print, independent, and conglomerate, visit the Michigan Press Association’s 2023-2024 Membership Directory.
Here’s where to find a newspaper near you:
Southwestern Michigan
The Niles Daily Star has served as Berrien County’s daily newspaper since 1895.
The Journal Era, established in 1874, publishes weekly every Wednesday in Central Berrien County, Berrien Springs, Oronoko Township, Berrien Center and Eau Claire.
Allegan County News, an affiliate of Wilcox Newspapers, publishes news and sports content weekly on Thursdays.
Kalamazoo Gazette, of MLive Media Group, publishes a daily publication, with home delivery on Thursdays and Sundays.
The Berrien County Record, established in 1867, is the primary source for legal news, notices and summons. The print paper is published weekly on Thursdays and can be found across Berrien County for $1.
The Holland Sentinel, a USA Today affiliate, publishes coverage of Ottawa and Allegan Counties online and in print daily.
The Grand Haven Tribune dates back to 1885 and provides a weekly print publication covering northwest Ottawa County.
The Daily Reporter, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily news for Michigan’s Branch County.
The Rockford Squire has served as Rockford’s free weekly newspaper since 1871 and currently serves more than 15,000 readers.
Lazo Cultural, founded in 2021 as a division of HispanoUSA, focuses on news important to Michigan’s Latino communities with a monthly magazine.
The Battle Creek Enquirer, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily news for Michigan’s northwest Calhoun County.
The Hastings Banner prints weekly for the Hastings and surrounding communities.
El Vocero Hispano, a Spanish newspaper based in Grand Rapids, has provided news for West Michigan’s Latino community for nearly 30 years.
South County News, established in 2013, opened in direct response to the closing of the former hometown weekly the Commercial-Express.
The Sun Times News covers western Washtenaw County with news hubs in Chelsea, Dexter and Saline.
The Albion Recorder has been a staple in downtown Albion for more than 150 years, with its print available at most grocery, gas station chains, and local stores.
Climax Crescent Newspaper, established in 1912, publishes weekly news coverage of Climax, Scotts and Galesburg.
The County Journal prints weekly on Saturdays in Charlotte to almost 50,000 people across eight communities.
New Buffalo Times has published a weekly newspaper for residents of Michigan’s New Buffalo and surrounding communities since 1942.
Sturgis Journal, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily for Michigan’s St. Joseph County.
Sun and News provides news coverage of Michigan’s Middleville and Caledonia communities.
The Courier Leader, of Wilcox newspapers, is a weekly newspaper serving the Paw Paw, Lawton, Mattawan, Lawrence and Gobles communities.
The Daily Reporter, a USA Today affiliate, publishes weekly in Coldwater.
Homer Index is published each Wednesday for residents of Calhoun and Hillsdale Counties.
Crain’s Automotive News, of Crain’s Communications, was founded in 1925 and produces a weekly print magazine focused on the automation industry.
Crain’s Detroit Business, of Crain’s Communications, was founded in 1985 and produces a business news and information weekly magazine for Michigan’s southeast community.
Dowagiac News, of Leader Publications, prints weekly on Saturdays for residents of Dowagiac and Sister Lakes communities.
The Commercial Record, of Wilcox Newspapers, has served the Saugatuck-Douglas community since 1868 and publishes a weekly print edition each Thursday.
The South Haven Tribune, first published in 1948, has the largest print circulation of Van Buren County.
The Herald-Palladium, dating back to 1868, publishes four days a week throughout Van Buren County.
Southeastern Michigan
The Exponent, founded in 1881 in Brooklyn, Michigan, serves as both a weekly print newspaper and printing facility.
The Lansing State Journal, a USA Today affiliate, publishes a print newspaper for residents of Lansing Sundays through Fridays.
White Lake Beacon, a Community Media Group affiliate, publishes a weekly print paper for residents of White Lake Charter Township.
Bedford Now is a weekly newspaper for Lambertville and Temperance communities.
South Lyon Herald, an O&E Media affiliate, serves as the weekly newspaper for southwest Oakland County.
The Record is a weekly newspaper serving the communities of Romeo and Armada and the townships of Addison, Armada, Bruce, Oakland, Ray and Washington.
The Macomb Daily, a MediaNews Group affiliate, prints daily coverage of Michigan’s Macomb County.
Hudson Post-Gazette, which merged in 1919, has continuously published weekly news of the Hudson community since 1858.
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business was established in 2023, by the merging of MiBiz and the Grand Rapids Business Journal with Crain’s Communications, to cover the growing business scene in Grand Rapids with its weekly print magazine.
The Clinton Local has provided weekly print coverage of Clinton since its founding in 1884.
Telegram Newspaper, established in 1944, prints a weekly publication for the residents of southeastern Michigan.
The Independent publishes a weekly paper for Michigan’s Monroe County each Tuesday.
The Davison Index, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes a weekly print edition for the residents of Davison.
Fraser-Clinton Township Chronicle, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for Fraser and Clinton Townships.
Grand Blanc View, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes a weekly print edition for the residents of Grand Blanc.
The Burton View, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes a weekly print edition for the residents of Genesee County.
Jackson Citizen Patriot, of MLive Media Group, publishes each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Detroit Legal News Publishing publishes nine newspapers across the Lower Peninsula focused on legal information in Michigan. Newspapers can be found at newsstands across the state.
The Ann Arbor News, of MLive Media Group, publishes daily for the Ann Arbor community, and in print on Thursday and Sunday.
Grosse Pointe Times, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper delivered to every home in the Pointes.
Milford Times, an affiliate of O&E Media Group, covers Milford, Highland and the Huron Valley School Districts.
Eastsider, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the Roseville and Eastpointe communities.
The Flint Journal, of MLive Media Group, publishes a daily publication in Flint, Michigan.
The Daily Telegram, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily news for Michigan’s Lenawee County.
The Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper covering regions from Birmingham and Bloomfield to Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Franklin.
Farmington Press, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the residents of Farmington and Farmington Hills.
The Grand Rapids Press, of MLive Media Group, publishes a daily publication in Grand Rapids.
La Prensa was founded in 1989 and is the oldest regional weekly bilingual Latino newspaper. With more than 75,000 weekly readers, La Prensa is available on a subscription basis and can be found at Latino dining, entertainment, retail and specialty stores among other public facilities.
The Fowlerville News & Views has covered the Fowlerville, Webberville and Howell areas for more than 30 years with its weekly newspaper.
The Argus Press, established in 1854, can trace its lineage back to the nation’s earliest newspapers. The fourth-generation, family-owned publication provides news in both print and online.
Macomb Township Chronicle, a C&G Newspapers affiliate first published in 1989, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the Macomb community.
The Chaldean News is celebrating its 20th anniversary of recording and celebrating Chaldean heritage and history and publishes a monthly print magazine.
The Times Herald, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily news for Michigan’s St. Clair County.
Madison-Park News, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the communities throughout Madison Heights and Hazel Park.
The Birmingham Eccentric, founded in 1878 and an O&E Media affiliate, publishes weekly for residents of Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and the Village of Franklin.
Farmington Observer, first published in 1888 and an O&E Media affiliate publishes weekly on Thursdays and Sundays for residents of the Farmington and Farmington Hills communities.
Pride Source is the only news magazine dedicated to coverage of and for Michigan’s LGBTQ+ community. The bi-weekly print publication can be found online and at more than 600 locations across the state.
The Northville Record, an O&E Media affiliate, publishes each Thursday for residents of the Northville community.
Mount Clemens-Clinton-Harrison Journal, a C&G Newspapers affiliate first published in 1988, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the cities of Mount Clems and Clinton and Harrison Townships.
The Monroe News, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily news for Monroe County.
Plymouth Observer, first published in 1887 and an O&E Media affiliate, publishes weekly on for residents of the Plymouth communities.
Royal Oak Review, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a weekly print newspaper delivered to every resident of Royal Oak and Clawson.
The Detroit Jewish News, founded in 1942, is a nonprofit newspaper organization responsible for its weekly print editions and the digitization and publication of 100 years of Jewish Detroit history.
Novi Note, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the residents of Novi.
The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News, both USA Today affiliates, are Detroit’s major daily print newspapers. Operating under a joint operating agreement since 1986, the Detroit News publishes six papers per week with the Detroit Free Press producing the city’s only Sunday paper.
Rochester Post, a C & G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township.
Metro Times has served as Detroit’s premier alternative arts and culture newspaper since 1980 and currently has more than 500,000 print subscribers.
The Belleville-Area Independent produces a weekly publication each Thursday for Belleville and the township of Van Buren.
Huron County View, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes a weekly print edition for the residents of Genesee County.
Shelby-Utica News, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the communities of Shelby Township and Utica.
Southfield Sun, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a weekly print newspaper providing coverage of the cities of Southfield and Lathrup Village.
Dearborn Press & Guide, established in 1918, is the constant reliable news voice for Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. Print papers can be found at all major gas stations and grocery chains.
St. Clair Shores Sentinel, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the residents of Macomb County.
The Hillsdale Daily News, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily news for Hillsdale County.
Warren Weekly, first published in 1981 is a C&G Newspapers affiliate, and publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the cities of Warren and Center Line.
Swartz Creek View, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes weekly for the residents of Genesee County.
West Bloomfield Beacon, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the residents of West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake and the school districts in Walled Lake and West Bloomfield.
Clarkston News, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes a weekly print paper for the residents of Oakland County.
Woodward Talk, a C&G Newspapers affiliate, publishes a bi-weekly print newspaper for the communities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge.
Tri-County Times, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes twice weekly for the Fenton community
Sterling Heights Sentry, a C&G Newspapers affiliate first published in 1990, publishes a weekly print newspaper for the residents of Sterling Heights.
Troy Times, a C&G Newspapers affiliate first published in 1985, publishes a weekly print newspaper for the residents of Oakland County.
Grosse Pointe Times, founded in 1981, is one of C&G Newspapers’ 21 bi-weekly publications serving Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
Grosse Pointe News has published news weekly for all the Pointes since 1940.
Arab American News, established in 1984, publishes weekly bilingual print newspapers representing the Arab American community of southeastern Michigan.
Livingston Daily Press & Argus, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily news for Livingston County.
Michigan Chronicle has informed metro Detroit residents with vital news coverage for more than 80 years. The weekly paper is available on a subscription basis or can be purchased at most major convenience stores and gas stations.
The Hamtramck Review traces its lineage back to the founding newspapers of the Hamtramck area and today prints its paper each Friday.
The Polish Weekly Tygodnik Polski, established in 1904 as the first Polish newspaper in Detroit, became the primary newspaper for the political, cultural and social of Michigan’s local Polish American community.
The Genesee County View, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes weekly for the residents of Flint Township.
Swartz Creek View, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes weekly for the residents of Genesee County.
‘Thumb’ region:
The Minden City Herald, established in 1889, publishes news for Michigan’s easternmost communities on a weekly basis while also operating as a full-service print shop.
Huron County View, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes a weekly print edition for the residents of Genesee County.
Lapeer Area View, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes a weekly print edition for the residents of Lapeer County.
Tri-County Citizen, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, has published news for residents of Chesaning for over 30 years.
The Yale Expositor, beginning in 1882, publishes on a weekly basis while also operating as a print shop.
The County Press, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, publishes a print edition each Wednesday and Sunday for the residents of Lapeer County.
The Tribune Recorder Leader is a family-owned weekly print publication for the Deckerville, Marlette, and Sandusky communities.
The Lakeshore Guardian, first printed in 1999, publishes a free, monthly, eight-page magazine for Huron and Sanilac counties.
The Huron Daily Tribune prints weekly, and online daily, in Huron County.
Sanilac County News and the Huron County View, both MiPaper affiliates, publish print editions weekly.
The Tuscola Advertiser publishes weekly on Wednesdays for Tuscola County.
Mid-Michigan
Cadillac News has been publishing since 1872 and today serves a readership throughout Wexford, Osceola, Missaukee and eastern Lake Counties with a daily print newspaper.
The Herald Review provides weekly print coverage of Michigan’s Missaukee County.
Muskegon Chronicle, an MLive Media Group affiliate, publishes a daily print edition for the local Muskegon community.
Marion Press, of Wilcox Newspapers, provides news coverage of Michigan’s Marion McBain and Osceola Counties.
Arenac County Independent publishes news for the Standish community.
Midland Daily News is a daily newspaper serving Michigan’s Midland County.
The Lowell Ledger has published a weekly print newspaper for residents of the Lowell community for more than 125 years.
Lakeview Area News publishes weekly on Thursdays for residents of northern Montcalm and southern Mecosta Counties.
Ludington Daily News, a Community Media Group affiliate, has published weekly coverage of the Ludington community for more than 100 years.
Oceana’s Herald-Journal, founded in 1869 and a Community Media Group affiliate, produces weekly print coverage of Michigan’s Oceana County.
Frankenmuth News, founded in 1906, prints weekly each Wednesday for residents of the Frankenmuth community.
Sentinel-Standard, founded in 1866, serves as a print news source for Michigan’s Ionia County.
The Gladwin County Record and Beavertown Clarion, established in 1877, to serve the communities of Gladwin.
The Pioneer has published weekly news for residents of Big Rapids for over 150 years.
The Lake County Star, established in 1873, prints weekly on Thursdays for residents of Lake County.
Tri-County Citizen, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, has published news for residents of Chesaning for over 30 years.
The Oxford Leader, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, has published community news for the Oxford community since 1989.
The Citizen, an affiliate of View Newspaper Group, is a weekly newspaper with a circulation of nearly 12,000 across Ortonville and Goodrich.
The Bay City Times, of MLive Media Group, publishes a daily publication for the Saginaw and Bay City communities.
The Houghton Lake Resorter, founded in 1940, merged with the Roscommon County Herald-News in 2009 to cover all of Roscommon County in its weekly print paper.
The Saginaw News, of MLive Media Group, publishes a daily publication for the Saginaw community.
Clare County Cleaver, established in 1881, publishes a weekly print edition while also operating as a full-service print shop.
Times Indicator provides news for Newaygo County weekly in print and online.
The Tribal Observer provides new coverage for Michigan’s Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
The Pinconning Journal has provided news coverage of northern Bay County since 1892 and publishes a print edition weekly.
Northern Michigan
The Alcona County Review has served the northern county of Alcona since 1877. The paper currently offers local news online daily with a digital newspaper emailed to subscribers each week.
Manistee News Advocate prints on Mondays and Saturdays for residents of Manistee and surrounding areas.
The Missaukee Sentinel has published a weekly newspaper of Missaukee County and surrounding areas since its founding in 1990.
Oscoda County Herald has provided news and sports coverage of the greater Oscoda County since 1980.
The Crawford County Avalanche has produced news for Michigan’s Grayling and Crawford Counties since 1879 and publishes weekly on Thursdays to a circulation of over 10,000 people.
Oscoda Press, a Community Media Group affiliate, publishes weekly for residents of Michigan’s northern Iosco and southern Alcona Counties.
Gaylord Herald Times, a USA Today affiliate, has served as Gaylord’s daily hometown newspaper since 1875.
The Benzie County Record Patriot publishes weekly on Wednesdays for residents of Benzie County.
The Iosco County News-Herald, a Community Media Group affiliate, publishes weekly on Wednesdays for residents of Michigan’s Iosco County.
The Antrim Review and The Kalkaska Review, owned by West Shore Publications, publish two separate weekly magazines for the respective communities in Michigan’s Antrim and Kalkaska Counties.
The Alpena News, an affiliate of Ogden Newspapers, prints weekly in Michigan’s Alpena County.
The Montmorency County Tribune, established in 1886, has a weekly circulation of 4,200 throughout Montmorency County.
The Petoskey News-Review, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily in Michigan’s Emmet County.
Harbor Light Newspaper, a family-owned weekly based in Harbor Springs, was founded in 1970 and prints weekly on Wednesdays.
The Cheboygan Daily Tribune, a USA Today affiliate, prints daily in Michigan’s Cheboygan County.
The Presque Isle County Advance and Onaway Outlook, which merged in April 2015, has served as the weekly newspaper for Presque Isle County and surrounding school districts since its founding in 1878.
Leelanau Enterprise is the official medium for local government and education reporting in Leelanau County, with a weekly print circulation of about 8,000.
The Charlevoix Courier, a USA Today affiliate founded in 1883, publishes weekly for residents of Charlevoix County.
The Traverse City Record-Eagle, founded in 1858, is a daily morning newspaper for 13 counties throughout northwest and lower Michigan.
Traverse City Business News is a monthly business magazine for the Grand Traverse region offering both digital stories and print publications.
Northern Express is northern Michigan’s largest entertainment and lifestyle weekly magazine with more than 90,000 readers per week, and can be found in 625 locations from Manistee to Mackinaw City.
Upper Peninsula
The Great Lakes Pilot has served Grand Marais for 25 years — delivering eight publications each year — and can be found at major grocery and gas chains.
Escanaba Daily Press, an affiliate of Ogden Newspapers, prints weekly in Michigan’s Delta County.
The Evening News, a USA Today affiliate, publishes daily news for the U.P.’s Chippewa County.
Iron Mountain Daily News, an affiliate of Ogden Newspapers, provides print coverage weekly of Iron Mountain, Dickinson County and the U.P.
The Daily Mining Gazette was founded in 1858 and has been producing a daily print newspaper for Houghton County since 1899. Today, the paper prints six days a week and is delivered to email inboxes daily.
Newberry News serves the Tahquamenon area of the U.P. and surrounding areas with its weekly print publication.
The Mining Journal, an affiliate of Ogden Newspaper, publishes print news weekly for the Marquette community.
The Ontonagon Herald is the Upper Peninsula’s oldest operating newspaper publisher, founded in 1881, and publishes every Wednesday.
St. Ignace News publishes weekly for the residents of St. Ignace and Les Cheneaux Islands and operates as a full-service print shop.
The Daily Globe prints weekly on Thursdays, providing news coverage of Michigan’s Iron, Gogebic and Ontonagon counties.
The Iron County Reporter prints both a weekly newspaper to 2,400 homes across the county and the Iron County Shopper’s Guide, distributed to 11,000 homes across Michigan’s U.P. and northern Wisconsin.
The Pioneer Tribune has printed news weekly on Thursdays for the U.P.’s central counties since its founding in 2012.
The Mackinac Island Town Crier has operated as Mackinac Island’s local newspaper since 1956. Today the paper publishes 22 times a year and offers online subscriptions.
The St. Ignace News has been the trusted news source for St. Ignace and Les Cheneaux Islands since its founding in 1878. St. Ignace News publishes each Thursday and mails subscriptions to Chippewa, Emmet, Luce and Cheboygan counties.
The Menominee County Journal, dating back to 1893, publishes weekly for the Stephenson community.
The Sault Tribe Newspaper was organized by tribal elders more than 30 years ago to print news important to tribal members and their communities.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan newspapers: Where to find one near you
