According to the American Newspapers Representative database, the Manchester Journal has a weekly circulation of 7,088 and is distributed every Friday.

The text of the resolution stated: “a reliable newspaper is an essential adjunct to facilitate the activities that transpire in a community such as Manchester, and whereas, since 1861, the Manchester Journal has ably fulfilled this role, chronicling the events of the day, promoting mercantile activity, and serving as a repository for legal notices…”[4] One notable writer and editor for the Manchester Journal was Loveland Munson (1843-1921), who was an associate and later chief judge on the Vermont Supreme Court [source].

Hard wrote a regular column of unrhymed prose for the paper starting in 1924, in it sketching the nuances of Vermont people and life.

Simonds purchased the paper later in 1871 remained owner and editor until 1905, when he sold it to Otto Bennett.

In 1983, it was acquired by the Kelton B. Miller family, who also owned the Bennington Banner, the Brattleboro Reformer, and the Berkshire Eagle, which was their largest circulation paper.