Local Newspapers

Clipping of a DeWitt newspaper that mentions the library

Newspaper Inventory

The library's local history collection includes historical runs of several local newspapers. View our microfilm inventory. Select issues have been digitized and made available online; see below for access information.

Clinton County provides online access to various area newspapers and other historical documents in their collection. Browse their Archive.

TitleOnlineMicrofilm or Print
Clinton County Republican News1924-19641924-1950*
Clinton Independent1866-19031866-1906*
Clinton Republican1859-19211863-1924*
DeWitt-Bath Review1980-19851980-2008 (microfilm); select print copies*
DeWitt Weekly Advertiser1950, 1953-19691950, 1953-1969*
St. Johns News1889-19231892-1923*

 

*Date ranges are approximate. Contact the library for more information about availability.

Web Resources

Chronicling America

Search and browse digital newspapers from around the country. Provided by the Library of Congress.

Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal

Digital Michigan newspaper portal from the Clark Historical Library at Central Michigan University. 

Library of Michigan Digital Resources

Available to Library of Michigan cardholders, this collection offers many digitized newspapers, including the Lansing State Journal. Library cards are free to Michigan residents.