Michigan Newspapers

Browse 118 newspapers from Michigan, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Operating under a famous joint operating agreement, Detroit's major dailies have historically anchored this peninsular press market. The Gannett-owned Detroit Free Press leads the state in circulation, sharing production resources with its traditionally conservative counterpart, The Detroit News. Beyond the metropolitan hub, Advance Publications operates several prominent outlets through its MLive group, including the Ann Arbor News and The Grand Rapids Press, both of which shifted heavily toward digital distribution. Serving specialized demographics, Dearborn's Arab American News functions as a crucial bilingual resource for the region's Middle Eastern community, alongside the historic African American weekly, the Michigan Chronicle. Paperboy indexes 118 Michigan newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Heritage Newspapers

Southgate, Michigan

Serving the Downriver communities of Michigan, this publication provides local news coverage, regional updates, and community-focused reporting. It is a long-standing fixture in the area that chronicles the daily developments and civic interests of Southgate and its neighboring suburbs.

Hillsdale.net

Hillsdale, Michigan

Serving as a primary source for local news, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of community events, regional politics, and high school sports in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It is notable for its long-standing role as a central information hub for the area’s residents, acting as a historical record of the region’s daily life and civic developments.

Holland Sentinel

Holland, Michigan

Serving the Holland, Michigan area since 1896, this publication provides local news, community reporting, and sports coverage focused on Ottawa County. It functions as a key information hub for the region by documenting the civic life and historical developments of this West Michigan lakeside community.

Houghton Lake Resorter

Houghton Lake, Michigan

Serving the Houghton Lake and Roscommon County area since 1939, this weekly publication is a staple of northern Michigan community journalism. It provides comprehensive local news, sports, and government coverage to both permanent residents and the seasonal visitors that drive the region's tourism-based economy.

Huron County View

Bad Axe, Michigan

The Huron County View is a weekly newspaper based in Bad Axe, Michigan, serving Huron County and surrounding communities. Part of the View Newspaper Group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, schools, sports, obituaries, and community events, focusing on the people and issues within the Thumb region.

Huron Daily Tribune

Bad Axe, Michigan

Serving as the primary source of news for Michigan’s Upper Thumb region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, agriculture, and community events in Bad Axe and the surrounding area. It maintains a long-standing tradition of community journalism, connecting readers through its digital portal, Michigan's Thumb, and its print editions.

Ile Camera

Grosse Ile, Michigan

The News Herald is a local news publication serving the Downriver communities of suburban Detroit, Michigan, including Grosse Ile. It provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, high school sports, local government, and community events, continuing the legacy of several formerly independent local papers like the Ile Camera.

Iosco County News Herald

Tawas, Michigan

Serving the communities of Michigan's Sunrise Side, this long-standing publication acts as a vital source for local government news, regional events, and community updates across Iosco County. It maintains a historical legacy of providing dedicated, hyper-local journalism that connects residents of the Tawas area and beyond to the issues shaping their daily lives.

Iron County Reporter

Iron River, Michigan

Serving the residents of Iron County, Michigan, since 1885, this weekly publication is a long-standing pillar of local journalism that chronicles the history and daily affairs of the region’s close-knit communities. It provides essential coverage of government meetings, school sports, and local events, acting as the primary news source for those connected to the Upper Peninsula’s heritage and development.

Iron Mountain Daily News

Iron Mountain, Michigan

Serving as the primary source of local news for Dickinson County and the surrounding Upper Peninsula of Michigan, this publication has provided regional coverage since its founding in 1921. It remains a key community pillar by focusing on hyper-local reporting, including municipal government updates, high school sports, and issues directly affecting residents of the Iron Mountain area.

Kalamazoo Gazette

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Serving as the primary source of local news for Southwest Michigan, this publication holds the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Kalamazoo. It maintains a strong regional focus by delivering comprehensive coverage of community events, government affairs, and investigative reporting to its dedicated print and digital readership.

La Prensa

Saline, Michigan

La Prensa is a bilingual Spanish-English newspaper serving the Latino communities of Ohio and Michigan. Established as the region's oldest Latino publication, it covers local news, cultural events, and social issues, providing essential information and advocacy for the Hispanic population across the Great Lakes region.

Lakeshore Guardian

Harbor Beach, Michigan

Serving Michigan's Thumb region for over two decades, this monthly publication provides a dedicated platform for local news, history, and community events. It is notable for its commitment to preserving regional heritage and offering a widely distributed print presence that connects residents across Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties.

Lansing State Journal

Lansing, Michigan

Serving the capital region of Michigan since 1855, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of state government activities alongside local news and community reporting. It remains a primary source of information for Lansing residents, maintaining a long-standing commitment to investigative journalism and civic engagement in the state’s political center.

Lapeer Area View

Lapeer, Michigan

Lapeer Area View is a weekly community newspaper based in Lapeer, Michigan. Part of the View Newspaper Group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, high school sports, and community events. The publication serves residents across Lapeer County, focusing on human interest stories, business updates, and municipal government.

Lazo Cultural

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Lazo Cultural is a Spanish-language news and cultural publication based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It serves the Hispanic community across Michigan and parts of Ohio through print and digital platforms. The publication focuses on local news, community events, and advertising services that bridge cultural and linguistic gaps.

Leelanau Enterprise

Lake Leelanau, Michigan

The Leelanau Enterprise is a weekly newspaper based in Lake Leelanau, Michigan. Founded in 1877, it provides comprehensive coverage of Leelanau County, including local government, community events, high school sports, and environmental issues. It serves as the primary source of news for the Leelanau Peninsula.

Livingston Daily

Howell, Michigan

Serving the communities of Livingston County, Michigan, this publication provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and investigative reporting to its regional audience. It maintains a long-standing history as a primary source of information for Howell and the surrounding townships, operating as a key digital and print outlet within the USA Today Network.

Livonia Observer

Livonia, Michigan

The Livonia Observer is a local newspaper serving Livonia, Michigan, as part of the Observer and Eccentric media group. Now published online via Hometown Life, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, high school sports, local government, and lifestyle features throughout western Wayne County.

Ludington Daily News

Ludington, Michigan

The Ludington Daily News is a local daily newspaper serving Ludington and Mason County, Michigan. It covers community news, education, local government, and regional sports. Part of Shoreline Media Group, the publication focuses on west Michigan events, providing essential reporting for residents of the lakeside community.

Mackinac Island Town Crier

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Serving as the primary source of news for residents and visitors of this car-free Michigan destination, this weekly publication has chronicled local government, community life, and seasonal island events since 1956. It provides a vital connection for both year-round islanders and summer enthusiasts, preserving the unique historical character and civic discourse of the Mackinac community.

Mackinac Journal

Cheboygan, Michigan

The Cheboygan Daily Tribune is a local newspaper serving Cheboygan and Northern Michigan. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local politics, high school sports, and regional events. The publication focuses on issues affecting the Straits of Mackinac area and offers obituaries and entertainment listings for the region.

Macomb Daily

Mount Clemens, Michigan

Serving the residents of Macomb County, Michigan, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news. With roots dating back to the 19th century, it remains a primary source of information for the suburban Detroit area.

Manchester Enterprise

Manchester, Michigan

The News Herald is a local news publication serving Southgate and the Downriver communities of Michigan. It provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, high school sports, local government, and community events, offering residents in-depth insights into the daily socioeconomic and political developments within the suburban Detroit metropolitan area.

Manistee News Advocate

Big Rapids, Michigan

Serving the residents of Manistee County, this publication provides comprehensive local news coverage, community features, and regional reporting for Northern Michigan. It maintains a long-standing tradition of informing the public on local government, education, and events while acting as a primary source for community-focused journalism in the area.

Mibiz

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Crain's Grand Rapids Business is a regional news publication based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formerly known as MiBiz, it provides in-depth reporting on West Michigan's economy, including real estate, health care, manufacturing, and local politics, catering primarily to the regional business community and professional sectors.

Michigan Chronicle

Detroit, Michigan

The Michigan Chronicle is a historic African-American weekly newspaper based in Detroit. Founded in 1936, it serves as a primary source of news and analysis for the city's Black community, covering local politics, business, entertainment, and social issues with a focus on advocacy and empowerment.

Michigan Daily

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Established in 1890, this student-run publication serves as the primary independent news source for the University of Michigan community and the surrounding Ann Arbor area. It is widely recognized for its rigorous editorial standards and commitment to training generations of journalists who have gone on to lead major national news organizations.

Midland Daily News

Midland, Michigan

Serving the residents of Midland County and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay Region, this publication has provided local news coverage and community reporting for over 150 years. It acts as a primary source for regional developments, focusing on local government, education, and events that impact the daily lives of the area's residents.

Milan News Leader

Milan, Michigan

The News Herald is a local news publication based in Southgate, Michigan. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, sports, and weather for Southgate and surrounding Downriver areas. The publication serves as a primary source for local events and developments across various cities in Wayne County.

Mining Journal

Marquette, Michigan

Serving as the primary daily news source for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since 1846, this publication is one of the oldest newspapers in the state. It provides comprehensive regional coverage that focuses on local government, community events, and the historical intersection of the area's mining industry with modern economic life.

Monroe Evening News

Monroe, Michigan

Serving as the primary source of local news for Monroe County, Michigan, this publication has provided comprehensive regional coverage and community reporting since its founding in 1825. It remains a notable fixture of the area's media landscape, focusing on local government, education, and events for its dedicated readership.

Montmorency County Tribune

Lewiston, Michigan

Serving the residents of Lewiston and the surrounding region, this long-standing publication acts as the primary source for local news, government proceedings, and community events within Montmorency County. Its commitment to hyper-local journalism provides an essential platform for civic engagement and keeps the rural population connected to the issues that directly impact their daily lives.

Morning Sun

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Serving the central Michigan region, this publication provides local news, sports, and community coverage for Isabella County and the surrounding area. It maintains a long-standing tradition of chronicling daily life in Mount Pleasant, acting as a primary source for regional reporting since its inception in the late 19th century.

News Herald

Southgate, Michigan

Serving the Downriver communities of suburban Detroit, this publication provides local news, sports coverage, and community updates to residents of Wayne County. With a history spanning over a century, it remains a primary source for regional journalism focused on the unique interests and civic developments of the Downriver area.

Niles Daily Star

Niles, Michigan

The Niles Daily Star is a local newspaper based in Niles, Michigan, serving Berrien County and the surrounding region. As part of Leader Publications, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and civic events for residents in southwest Michigan.

Northern Express

Traverse City, Michigan

Serving as the primary source for arts, culture, and entertainment in Northern Michigan, this weekly publication offers comprehensive regional coverage for both residents and visitors. Established in 1991, it is recognized for its extensive lifestyle features, local news commentary, and deep connection to the identity of the Traverse City area.

Oakland Press

Oakland, Michigan

Serving as the primary source of local news for Michigan's Oakland County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional politics, community events, and high school sports. It is notable for its long-standing history as a dedicated daily record that connects suburban readers to civic developments within the metro Detroit area.

Observer and Eccentric

Birmingham, Michigan

Serving the suburban communities of southeastern Michigan, this collection of weekly newspapers provides hyper-local news coverage, school district updates, and community event listings. It is a long-standing journalistic institution that functions as a central information hub for residents looking to engage with the specific civic and social developments of their immediate neighborhoods.

Oceana's Herald Journal

Hart, Michigan

Oceana's Herald Journal is a weekly newspaper based in Hart, Michigan, serving Oceana County and surrounding communities. It provides local news coverage, including government proceedings, community events, high school sports, and public notices, maintaining a focus on the regional interests of West Michigan's lakeshore residents.

Ogemore County Herald

West Branch, Michigan

The Ogemaw County Herald is a weekly newspaper based in West Branch, Michigan, serving as the primary news source for Ogemaw County residents. Established in 1882, it covers local government, community events, and high school sports, providing essential reporting for the residents in the West Branch and Rose City areas.

Oscoda Press

Oscoda, Michigan

The Oscoda Press is a weekly newspaper serving Oscoda and AuSable in Iosco County, Michigan. Part of the Iosco County News-Herald group, it provides local news coverage, community events, sports, and legal notices for residents along Lake Huron and the Au Sable River region.

Petoskey News Review

Petoskey, Michigan

Serving the northern Michigan region since 1878, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage to readers in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. It maintains a long-standing reputation as a primary source for regional journalism, focusing on the civic interests and daily events of the greater Petoskey area.

Polish Times

Detroit, Michigan

Serving the Detroit metropolitan area, this bilingual publication acts as a vital bridge for the Polish-American community by providing news, cultural insights, and local coverage in both Polish and English. Its enduring presence underscores a commitment to preserving cultural heritage while keeping an intergenerational audience informed about events impacting their community and ancestral homeland.

Port Huron Times Herald

Port Huron, Michigan

Serving as the primary news source for Michigan’s Blue Water Area, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues. It maintains a long-standing history of journalistic service to the St. Clair County community, dating back to its establishment in 1869.

Presque Isle County Advance

Presque Isle, Michigan

Serving the communities of Presque Isle County since 1878, this weekly publication offers long-standing coverage of local government, school news, and community events across Northeast Michigan. It remains a vital source of regional journalism for residents, providing a dedicated historical and contemporary record for the rural townships surrounding Rogers City.

Record & Clarion

Gladwin, Michigan

Serving the residents of Gladwin County for over a century, this publication provides essential local news, community reporting, and public announcements to the region. It remains a primary source of information for the area, documenting the evolving history and daily affairs of this rural Michigan community.

Roscommon County Weekly

St. Helen, Michigan

The Roscommon County Weekly is a community newspaper based in St. Helen, Michigan. It provides dedicated coverage of local government, school news, and community events for residents of St. Helen and the surrounding Richfield Township area. The publication serves as a vital source for regional news and public notices.

Saginaw News

Saginaw, Michigan

Serving the Great Lakes Bay region of Michigan since 1859, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and investigative journalism to the Saginaw community. As a prominent digital-first outlet under the MLive Media Group, it acts as a primary source for regional political reporting and public interest stories.

Saline Reporter

Saline, Michigan

The News Herald is a regional newspaper serving the Downriver area of metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. Based in Southgate, the publication covers local news, government, sports, and community events for numerous municipalities including Taylor, Wyandotte, and Ecorse, providing essential local reporting for suburban residents.