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McLaren Publishing Co.
Specializing in local area booklets, guides, newsletters, and original crossword puzzles.
Note: all of our booklets, guides, and newsletters are always FREE and paid for by our generous advertisers.
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.
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We regularly rotate our advertisers from all of our guides and booklets to this feature spot, and our newsletter too, for added exposure.
There are other advertising opportunities on our website as well.
Learn more about the advertising that is available --- in our Guide to the Guides.
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​​​​
ATTENTION: ADVERTISERS
Most advertisers will renew their ad. So, there will be very few ad spots left. Reserve your space now!!!
Due to Popular Demand
New For 2026
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Elkhart County Bar and Restaurant Guide 2026​
Including: Elkhart, Goshen, Bristol,
Middlebury, Nappanee, and more.
* 80 Pages * Over 500 Listings * Easy to use
* A must read for locals and travelers to the area
* New for 2026 * Highly anticipated
* Limited to 38 showcased advertisers​​​​
South Bend Area
Automotive Guide 2026
Including: South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, 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
* 38 Feature Advertisers * Ad space limited​​​​​
South Bend Area Contractor Guide 2026
* 80 pages - over 600 listings - 38 feature ads
* A must read for locals and industry workers
* 30 different categories of contractors
* Color coded by city within category
* Website addresses listed
* Complete section of 80 suppliers
representing 18 categories of supply
* Essential for Contractors and DIY's
* Printed hard copy and published digitally
* Limited number of ads available
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.
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Enjoy original puzzles, interesting stories, compelling trivia, clever teasers, and simple humor.
South Bend's Guide
to the West Side 2026
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
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64 Pages * 21 Exclusive Advertisers * Easy to Use
In Memoriam
Karen Lapkiewicz
It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our dear friend.
Her smile could light up a room.
