The Tri-County Times is a semi-weekly newspaper serving the greater Fenton area in Genesee County, Michigan. It is published on Wednesdays and Sundays and has been owned by View Newspaper Group since January 1, 2019.
History
The Tri-County Times was established on April 3, 1994, by Rockman Communications. It began as a weekly newspaper, with the Wednesday edition introduced in September 1999. In 1997, the paper built offices and printing facilities at 240 N. Fenway Drive in Fenton, Michigan. A second building to house its offices was constructed in 2005 at 256 N. Fenway Drive. The newspaper was sold to View Newspaper Group effective January 1, 2019, and is now printed at Michigan Web Press in Davisburg, Michigan.
Circulation
As of November 2009, the Tri-County Times had a circulation of 13,825 on Wednesdays and 24,875 on Sundays. Until 2009, it was the largest semi-weekly newspaper in Michigan. As of 2022, its circulation was reported at 5,286.
Content and Editorial Stance
The newspaper's primary focus is local news, and it has been described as having a conservative political orientation. Its official website, tctimes.com, provides news updates online on a daily basis, with many stories posted online before appearing in print editions. The website was launched in 1996, which was early relative to other newspapers in the state.
Ownership and Staff
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-weekly newspaper |
| Owner | View Newspaper Group |
| Publisher | Wes Smith |
| Editor | Sharon Stone |
| Founded | April 1994 |
| Headquarters | 256 N. Fenway Drive, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan |
| ISSN | 1526-4300 |
| OCLC number | 42258448 |
| Website | tctimes.com |
Other Ventures
Rockman Communications, the original owner, also owned Tri-County Wireless, which provided wireless internet services.
