Marine City High School - Mariner Yearbook (Marine City, MI)

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Marine City ' s first weekly newspaper. The Gazette, was published in 1874 by a Mr. Bissell. It concerned itself with the major events of the city, and the human interest side of the news, including gossip. The Marine City Reporter succeeded The Gazette in 1877. It was published by D.C. Huntoon and Calvin Blood. In later years, this publication was taken over by W. Miller and F. Callahan. In 1884 until about 1924 Frank Sutton was publisher for this paper. Many people still remember Mr. Sutton, and his dedication. A paper called The Post was in circulation for a few months, while the Marine City Magnet operated from 1887 until 1900. Following this was the Marine City Globe published from 1897 until 1900 By 1917, the Marine City Independent Prevs appeared and has since been the area ' s only local newspaper. On August I. 1963, the Marine City Independent was purchased by the Times Herald Company and is presently running as an independent unit known as the St. Clair County Independent Press.