Journal News

Name: Journal News
Rating: 2.1176472 (127 reviews)
Author: Ogden Newspapers, Inc.

By: Ogden Newspapers, Inc.

News from The Journal.

Features & Capabilities

Journal News offers comprehensive coverage for the Martinsburg and Berkeley County region, serving the eastern panhandle area of West Virginia. This extension provides quick access to the latest local and national news stories, sports updates, weather forecasts, and engaging feature articles from The Journal. Stay informed about your community and beyond with timely and reliable news delivered directly through your browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

Ogden Newspapers, Inc.

Downloads:

21,269 1

Rating:

2.12

(127)

Version:

3.6 Last updated: 2022-09-28

Version code:

Creation date:

2013-04-11

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk

Size:

5.89MB

Email:

sr*****@ogdennews.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 410,032 ▼ 1,585

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Developed by:

Ogden Newspapers, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thejournal.app

Email:

sr*****@ogdennews.com

Website:

http://www.oweb.com

User Reviews

Journal News app is appreciated for delivering local news and hometown newspaper content. However, users consistently report that the app often fails to load, displaying blank screens and error messages. The remote server has been down for extended times, and the app hasn't been updated for nearly two years, causing reliability issues. Many users are frustrated with the lack of developer response and the app's current unusable state despite its previously useful content.

Pros

Provides access to local news content.
Enjoyable for reading hometown newspaper articles.
Covers most of the news content a casual reader might want.

Cons

App frequently fails to load, often showing a blank white screen or error messages like "Error:null".
Remote server appears to be down for extended periods, rendering the app unusable.
App has not been updated for a long time (nearly two years), leading to stability issues.
Users report lack of response from developers and frustration over unresolved technical problems.