# Journal News > Local and national news, sports, weather, and features from The Journal. (iPhone/iPad app by Ogden Newspapers, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-news/id561944504 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ogden Newspapers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490515349) - Category: News, Sports - Price: Free - Rating: 1.50/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 37 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-09-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-news/id561944504/reviews.md ## What is Journal News? News from The Journal, the best source for local and national news, sports, weather, and features in the Martinsburg and Berkeley County area. The Journal serves the eastern panhandle area of West Virginia. - Breaking News Alerts - Local News - Local Sports - Polls - Full Article Search ## Key features - Breaking News Alerts - Local News - Local Sports - Polls - Full Article Search ## Recent user reviews (10 of 31) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-news/id561944504/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Still not working *2020-02-04, version 2.0.1* USE APP SUPPORT BUTTON BELOW THIS REVIEW EACH TIME FOR SOME FEATURES ### 1/5 — Could not open. Tried several times uninstalled reinstalled twice still not able to open app . *2019-08-01, version 2.0.1* Cannot open this app I downloaded it this is my third time and still will not let me open this application need to take this site down saying that you have a app for this or fix it. ### 1/5 — Unable to connect with server *2019-06-20, version 2.0.1* Ever since I installed it. So it's sort of useless if it can't phone home. ### 1/5 — App *2019-04-09, version 2.0.1* What’s up Journal your app does not work anymore Ok ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2019-01-12, version 2.0.1* Stopped working several weeks ago. Says it can’t locate the server. To open it, I have to go to the App Store, open the Journal-News app, and then, click on App Support. Then, it opens. What’s going on? ### 1/5 — Can’t connect to server *2019-01-04, version 2.0.1* This app has been down for way too long. ### 1/5 — Anybody home? *2019-01-04, version 2.0.1* Not working. Could they at least tell us if they’ve shut it down? Is this their way of getting us to pay for all access? ### 4/5 — Not working *2019-01-02, version 2.0.1* Was a great app until it stopped working recently. Please fix this. ### 1/5 — Still not working *2018-12-23, version 2.0.1* Dec 23 now, and still not working. An explanation would be nice. ### 1/5 — No connection *2018-12-20, version 2.0.1* No notice of the problem from the Journal. This has been down the month of December ## Frequently asked questions about Journal News ### What kind of news does this app provide? This app provides local and national news, including sports and weather updates. It focuses on news from Martinsburg and Berkeley County, West Virginia, as well as the eastern panhandle area. ### What are the key features of the app? Key features include breaking news alerts, local news coverage, local sports updates, polls, and the ability to search for full articles. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### Who is the target audience for this app? The app is designed for individuals residing in or interested in the Martinsburg and Berkeley County area of West Virginia, offering them access to relevant local and national news. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.0.1 — 2017-10-12 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Completely updated for for iOS 11. News from The Journal, the best source for local and national news, sports, weather, and features in the Martinsburg and Berkeley County area. The Journal serves the eastern panhandle area of West Virginia. ### 1.2 — 2012-10-01 - iPhone 5 compatible - added additional map functionality ### 1.1 — 2012-09-19 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Journal News | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Journal-News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-news/id735210794) | 4.4 (347) | Free | News | | [Times West Virginian- Fairmont](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-west-virginian-fairmont/id912946084) | 4.6 (40) | Free | News | | [The Nashua Telegraph](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nashua-telegraph/id562992318) | 1.0 (11) | Free | News | | [Dominion Post](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominion-post/id855069436) | 3.8 (15) | Free | News | | [The Progress-Index](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-progress-index/id1638994551) | 4.0 (6) | Free | News | | [AM 690 / 94.3 The Answer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am-690-943-the-answer/id366902810) | 3.0 (3) | Free | News | ## More apps by Ogden Newspapers, Inc. - [The Intelligencer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-intelligencer/id541147350) - [Altoona Mirror](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altoona-mirror/id561497286) - [Tribune Chronicle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tribune-chronicle/id561517028) - [The Maui News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-maui-news/id561528535) - [Williamsport Sun-Gazette](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/williamsport-sun-gazette/id561695097) - [Post Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post-journal/id561723080) All apps by Ogden Newspapers, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/490515349 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-10.*