In 2005 the newspaper claimed an "adult readership of more than 40,000 every week". In 2005 the newspaper won a number of Michigan Press Association awards, including first place for Design, Editorial Writing, Local Columnist, and Special Section, and first and second place for Feature Story.
In 2005, the newspaper achieved a significant readership of over 40,000 people weekly. The same year, the newspaper received recognition from the Michigan Press Association with awards in various categories, including Design, Editorial Writing, Local Columnist, Special Section, and Feature Story.