ADVERTISE WITH THE SUN TIMES NEWS
The Sun Times News has been a trusted local news source dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and relevant information to our community since 1886. Our printed paper gets delivered to 30,500 mailboxes and over 1,500 businesses each week. Our web publication and daily e-newsletter reach thousands of engaged readers who rely on us for local news, sports coverage, community events, and more.
By advertising with The Sun Times News, you’ll connect with our loyal audience of local residents, professionals, and community leaders who visit our site regularly to stay informed about what matters in their community.
Our Reach
30,500
residents of Chelsea, Dexter,
Milan, and Saline
1,500+
local businesses
550,000+
monthly unique visitors to
our website
1.9M+
monthly views on our
Facebook
Advertising Rates
Effective January 2026
Browse our most popular advertising options below and fill out the inquiry form, or you can download our full Rate Guide for more details.
*Discounts available for frequent advertisers
For Chamber of Commerce Members
Special pricing and exposure opportunities are available for businesses that are members of the Chelsea, Dexter, Saline and Milan Chambers of Commerce.
Deadlines:
Advertising and payment needs to be submitted by Thursday at 5pm to appear in the paper for the following week.
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Email us at [email protected] for more information and pricing.
| Ad Size | Dimensions | Price Per Issue |
| Full Page | 10″ x 21.29″ | $2,000.00 |
| 1/2 Page | 10″ x 10.5″ | $1,250.00 |
| 1/4 Page | 4.875″ x 10.5″ | $650.00 |
| Banner | 10″ x 2.24″ | $400.00 |
| Banner (on Sports page) | 10″ x 2.24″ | $600.00 |
| Banner (on Games page) | 10″ x 2.24″ | $600.00 |
| 1/8 Page | 4.9″ x 5.25″ | $375.00 |
| 1/16 (Horizontal) | 4.875″ x 2.45″ | $200.00 |
| 1/16 (Vertical) | 2.32”x 5.11” | $200.00 |
| 1/32 | 2.31″ x 2.44″ | $125.00 |
| Ad Size | Dimensions | Price Per Issue |
| Bottom Banner | 10″ x 3.25″ | $800.00 |
| Ad Size | Dimensions | Price Per Issue |
| 1/2 Page | 10″ x 10.5″ | $1,875.00 |
| 1/4 Page | 4.875″ x 10.5″ | $990.00 |
| 1/8 Page | 4.9″ x 5.25″ | $575.00 |
| 1/16 (Horizontal) | 4.875″ x 2.45″ | $250.00 |
| 1/16 (Vertical) | 2.32”x 5.11” | $250.00 |
| 1/32 | 2.31″ x 2.44″ | $200.00 |
| Placement | Specs | Price per Issue | +30 words |
| Classifieds | Text only – includes up to 30 words | $20.00 | $0.25/word |
| Celebrations (Birthdays, Anniversaries etc.) | 30 words plus an image (2.32” x 2.44”) | $50.00 | $0.25/word |
| Ad Type | Dimensions | Price |
| Inserts | Up to 11” x 11” | Starting at $65 per 1,000 insert |
| Postcards | 5.5” tall x 7” wide | Starting at $0.35 each |
| Placement | Dimensions | Price |
| Advertorial (½ page + web article + FB link) | 10″ x 10.5″ | $2,000 |
| Press Release (¼ page + web article) | 4.9″ x 10.5″ | $1,000 |
| *We reserve the right to edit the copy |
| Athlete of the Week | Corner of 1/8 ad (2” x 1”) | $400 |
| Placement | Dimensions | Weekly Price | Monthly Price | Est. Monthly Impressions |
| Articles – Top Banner | 1140 x 220 px | $500 | $1,500 | 90,000 |
| Articles – Bottom Banner | 1140 x 220 px | $300 | $1,200 | 90,000 |
| Articles – Right Margin – Square | 300 x 300 px | $200 | $600 | 45,000 |
| Homepage – Top Banner | 1140 x 220 px | – | $175 | 7,387 |
| Homepage – Mid Page Banner | 1140 x 220 px | – | $150 | 7,387 |
| Homepage – Left Margin – Square Ads | 300 x 300 px | – | $50 | 3,693 |
| Placement | Dimensions | Weekly Price |
| Top Banner | 1140 x 220 px | $525 |
| Mid Banner | 1140 x 220 px | $350 |
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