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McLaren Publishing Co.
Specializing in local area booklets, guides, newsletters, and original crossword puzzles.
Our Mission Statement
To provide valuable information, entertaining content, and inexpensive advertising.
Newsletters: Providing an inexpensive platform for small businesses to grow their brand.
Booklets: Providing entertaining content for the elderly and waiting room patrons.
Guides: Providing concise and complete information to area consumers and travelers.
Advertisers: Providing maximum exposure to the most desired target audience.
ATTENTION: ADVERTISERS
Most advertisers will renew their ad. So, there will be very few ad spots left. Reserve your space now!!!
Coming In 2026
South Bend Area Bar and Restaurant Guide 2026
Including: South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, and Notre Dame.
* 80 Pages * Over 700 Listings * Easy to use
* New Features * A must read for locals
* Essential for travelers to the area
Scan the QR Code to view the 2025
GUIDE on your smartphone =====>
ADVERTISERS:
Learn more about our advertising program.
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Coming In 2026
Elkhart County Bar and Restaurant Guide 2026
Including: Elkhart, Goshen, Bristol, Middlebury, Nappanee, and more.
* 72 Pages * Over 500 Listings * Easy to use
* A must read for locals and travelers to the area
* New for 2026 * Highly anticipated
* Limited to 34 showcased advertisers
Scan the QR Code to view the SB Area
Guide 2025 on your smartphone ====>
ADVERTISERS:
Learn more about our advertising program.
Coming Soon! 2026
South Bend Area
Automotive Guide 2026
Including: South Bend, Granger,
Mishawaka, Notre Dame
* 80 Pages * Over 600 Listings * Easy to use
* 22 Complete Categories * A must read for locals
* Essential for workers and travelers to the area
Scan the QR Code to view the GUIDE
on your smartphone ============>
ADVERTISERS:
Learn more about our advertising program.
Coming in 2026
South Bend Area Contractor Guide 2026
* 80 pages - over 600 listings - 38 feature ads
* A must read for locals and industry workers
* 31 different categories of contractors
* Color coded by city within category
* Website addresses listed
* Essential for Contractors and DIY's
* Complete section of 80 suppliers
representing 18 categories of supply
* Printed hard copy and published digitally
* Limited number of ads available
McLaren Publishing Co.
Specializing in Local Booklets and Guides
Our primary mission is to provide a platform for local businesses to expand their profile by utilizing inexpensive yet highly effective advertising as a vehicle for growth, using a printed medium.
Our secondary mission is to offer an enjoyable and informative experience when using our booklets and guides. Whether it be solving a puzzle in one of our booklets, or using a guide to find the perfect restaurant, retail outlet, contractor, or establishment.
The Waiting Room Puzzle Booklet puts the guides in the same proximity as the advertisers for maximum effectiveness.
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McLaren Publishing Co.
McLaren Publishing is locally owned and takes pride in contributing to the community. We enjoy providing a variety of puzzle and area booklets, as well as area guides for retail and commerce.
The Elderly Puzzle Booklet is one of our favorites!!
Full size 8-1/2" x 11" --- Large print.
Relevant and customized advertisers.
McLaren Publishing Co. Presents...
The Coffee Table Reader
An 11" x 17" 2-sided Newsletter designed to promote small businesses by offering a platform for inexpensive advertising in a printed medium format.
The Coffee Table Reader
Greater South Bend's Only Full Color Advertising Newsletter
Printed each week with all new material. Guaranteed to provide the perfect opportunity for maximum exposure for branding your name and company.
Enjoy original puzzles, interesting stories, compelling trivia, clever teasers, and simple humor.
South Bend's Guide to the West Side 2026
***** Coming Soon *****
McLaren Publishing Presents a comprehensive guide to the West Side of South Bend. Businesses, Restaurants, Churches, Attractions, Landmarks, Etc. Add a generous amount of editorial fun like stories, history, trivia, and puzzles. It will surely not disappoint. And of course, a few select advertisers in the mix (somebody has to pay the bills!). Look for this guide to come out sometime in early 2026
48 Pages * 20 Exclusive Advertisers * Easy to Use
South Bend's Guide to the West Side
In Memoriam
Karen Lapkiewicz
It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our dear friend.
Her smile could light up a room.
