EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 1 MIN
Grand River Times' First Issue | Apr 18
from Michigan Minute
On this day in 1837, Grand Rapids' first newspaper, the Grand River Times, was published after a challenging journey. The printing press, bought from the Niagara Falls Journal, faced multiple obstacles, including a shipwreck and sinking in the river, before finally making it to its destination.
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