The History of the Grit Newspaper in Williamsport

The Grit newspaper's history began nearly 145 years ago, in 1882, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. One of the young printers involved in its early days was Dietrick Lamade, a German immigrant who later took over the struggling publication with partners and helped transform it into an independent Sunday paper. In time, Grit became known for bringing the “good news” of rural America into homes across the country.