Hail and Farewell: With the publication of the December 29, 2023 issue the St. Johns Independent closed out the 25th year of its publication. From now on you may still visit our archives.


Front Pages

These archives are still very much a work in progress. You may encounter broken links and missing photos. Rest assured that we will hunt them down and repair them over the coming months. Meanwhile we think that you will find a lot to like, and know that all of the stories are in place. -Ed.

Archive1
January 2005 – October 2015

Archive2
2015-2018

The Independent Archive


Latest News

It is with a heavy heart that i would like to thank all our readers for supporting our website, SJ Indy. I have enjoyed being a staff member and have met a lot people on this journey. Jean and I grew up together and have remained friends ever since.

I have enjoyed this job so much, and losing it will leave a large hole in my life. I guess it is time to put my camera away, but i still have good memories of my job. Thank you all! – Maralyn

Archive1
January 2005 – October 2015

Archive2
2015-2018

The Independent Archive


More News



The concept was developed in July of 1998 by Rhona Dedyne and Jean Martin. Eventually local photo enthusiast, the late Barry Bauer, joined the staff. Most recently Maralyn Fink has been the local face of the SJ Indy.

Archive1
January 2005 – October 2015

Archive2
2015-2018

The Independent Archive


Features

Archive1
January 2005 – October 2015

Archive2
2015-2018

The Independent Archive


Transitions

We’ve had a good run as we grew with the Internet and the World Wide Web. In the early days the Indy was posted via dial-up internet connection. Over the years it has been published every Thursday evening from hotels and internet hot spots from places as diverse as from Danvers MA to Trinity FL and from Seattle WA to San Francisco CA, and of course from innumerable places in and around Michigan.

We want to thank all of our readers for their interest in their community. Now for the first time in 25 years Thursday will no longer be production day. It will finally become just another day in the week for the staff and editor of the St. Johns Independent.

Archive1
January 2005 – October 2015

Archive2
2015-2018

The Independent Archive


Current Websites of Contributors

Today most of the newsmakers in the St. Johns community have websites of their own, and other media outlets have taken over the dissemination of local news. Now we will refer you to many of the local websites where you may check for the latest updates.