# Williamsport Sun-Gazette

> The Williamsport Sun-Gazette.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sungazette.app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sungazette.app)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sungazette.app`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ogden Newspapers, Inc.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 20,549
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (105 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6
- **Last updated:** 2022-09-28
- **First published:** 2013-04-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 5.89 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sungazette.app)
- **Website:** [http://www.oweb.com](http://www.oweb.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.sungazette.com/terms-of-service/](http://www.sungazette.com/terms-of-service/)

## Description

The Williamsport Sun-Gazette Chrome extension offers convenient access to local news and information from North Central Pennsylvania. Stay informed with timely updates, community stories, and breaking news directly from the leading news provider in the region. This extension brings the trusted coverage of The Williamsport Sun-Gazette right to your browser, making it easy to follow local events and insights.

## Rankings

- #434,926 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.sungazette.app.gcm.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Williamsport Sun-Gazette app for providing access to local hometown news and sports, allowing them to stay updated anywhere. However, many reviews highlight significant issues: the app often fails to load or refresh content, search functionality is limited, and compatibility problems with certain Android versions exist. Slow download times and unclear subscription options further frustrate users, impeding the app's usability.

### Pros

- Provides hometown and local news for Williamsport.
- Allows users to keep up with their hometown news wherever they are.
- Includes some sports and miscellaneous news content.

### Cons

- App frequently fails to load content, often showing loading navigation errors.
- App has issues with searching and only shows current news without archive.
- Some users experience compatibility issues with certain Android firmware versions (e.g., 5.1.1).
- Slow download or loading times reported by users.
- Subscription process unclear or not functioning, limiting full access to content.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sungazette.app)