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Shelton-Mason County Journal

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Shelton-Mason County Journal
TypeWeekly newspaper
Owner(s)Tom Mullen
Founder(s)Grant C. Angle
PublisherJohn Lester
EditorJustin Johnson
Founded1886
LanguageEnglish
Headquarters227 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
Websitemasoncounty.com

The Shelton-Mason County Journal is a weekly newspaper serving Shelton and Mason County, Washington.

History

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The newspaper was originally published on December 31, 1886, by Grant C. Angle, who was 18 years old at the time.[1] Initially named the Mason County Journal, the publication later changed its name to the Shelton-Mason County Journal.[2] The paper had more than 300 subscribers within the first year of publication.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "The Mason County Journal (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  2. ^ Parker, Jan (2022-03-03). "The first edition of the Mason County Journal". Shelton-Mason County Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  3. ^ "The Mason County Journal — Washington Digital Newspapers". washingtondigitalnewspapers.org. Retrieved 2024-08-19.