The Sun is now 130 years old, having been continuously published under that name since April of 1885. The first newspaper in Arlington was The Nordland Gazette, which got its start in May of 1883, but it lost out to The Arlington Sun.
Elbert W. Smith and Thomas Hopp founded the newspaper, with Smith made the first editor. The partnership soon dissolved, and the Sun was in the hands of a series of short-lived publishers, before coming full circle to Smith again in 1891. E.W.’s son “Hal” became the publisher shortly after the turn of the century, and edited the paper for several years.
Bert Lloyd arrived in 1910 and edited the newspaper until 1926, when a Beresford journalist named H.A. Sturges took over. That began a four-generation, 76-year history of the Sturges family publishing The Arlington Sun. H.A. Sturges remained at the helm until his death in 1944, when his son, Gerald L. “Gerry” Sturges, succeeded him. The second-generation newspaperman continued as publisher until 1980, when he sold the newspaper to his son, Robert G. “Bob” Sturges.
Bob Sturges passed away in 2001, and the reins were passed to his son Tim, who became Editor and Publisher. Tim Sturges operated The Arlington Sun until Jan. 1, 2003, before selling to Dave Parker, who was publisher for just over a year before selling to Chris and Linda Schumacher of Volga.
The newspaper was owned and operated by Chris and Linda Schumacher, until Chris’ death in 2012. Linda continued to run the paper until their purchase by Ken Reiste in 2016.
Subscription Rates
$34.95/year
Online Subscription
- Earlier access
- Color photos
- View from your electronic device
$49.98/year
Print Subscription
Most Popular- Published weekly
- Local community news
- Includes home delivery
$50.90/year
Out of State Subscriptions
- Published Weekly
- Your home away from home
- Includes home delivery
Social Announcement Prices
Birth, Birthday, Card Shower, Bridal Shower, Engagement
_____________________________________________________
• 1 column, text only – $5
• 1-column with photo – $10
• 2-column with photo – $15
• With border – $5.25 per column inch
• Obituaries – Free
Thank You and/or Classified Ads
• 20-30 words $7
• Over 30 words 10-cents per word extra
Miscellaneous
• Inserts – $0.12 plus .02 each for folding
Advertising Information
WHY ADVERTISE WITH US?
• Our prices are low and our coverage is wide
• Our papers reach close to 5,000 readers
• Your ad won’t be lost in a sea of other advertisements
• By advertising with us, you help support local businesses
Contact us at the Arlington Sun
Editor: Frank Crisler
Phone: 605-983-5491
Email: thearlingtonsun@gmail.com
Office hours: M 9-5 • T 9-5 • F 9-4
Located: 208 S. Main Steet, PO Box 370, Arlington, SD 57212-0370