Single-copy price for BJ to double.

There will be no change in home delivery prices for the Beacon Journal, but starting Monday the price of the Monday through Saturday newspaper will increase from 25 to 50 cents at all retail and vending locations. The price for seven days a week will go to $4.50, but the home delivery price will remain at $3.65. This will bring the single-copy price in line with other major newspapers in the area.

It also will cost more to send mail starting Sunday. The cost of sending a first-class letter will increase two cents to 39 cents and the rate for postcards will go up a penny to 24 cents.