Gibson County’s oldest, continuous business institution celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1996 – a milestone by any means, especially for the newspaper industry. Founded in 1846, the Princeton Daily Clarion has played a vital role in the Gibson County community, keeping the readers up-to-date on current events, both at home and throughout the world. The Clarion’s current circulation totals 6,800. Add to the Clarion’s rich history the accomplishments of its sister newspaper, The Oakland City Journal, a 115-year-old weekly. Total production of the Journal takes place at the Princeton plant so that East Gibson readers are provided the latest news for their area.
The Oakland City Journal debuted in February 1893, first as a weekly and, after a short time, a semi-weekly. Currently, 1,700 readers subscribe to the Journal. The newspaper’s 125th anniversary edition was dedicated to W. Steele Gilmore, who from a “boy reporter” at age 17 launched an impressive journalism career. Gilmore eventually became editor-in-chief of the Detroit News and later received the highest honor for editors when he became president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Efficiency is further achieved in the business office and circulation department with the help of a computerized billing system. Efficiency is further achieved in the business office and circulation department with the help of a computerized billing system.
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