# The Centre Daily Times News PA — Local Pennsylvania Articles

> Local news and sports coverage with video, personalization, and digital editions. (iPhone/iPad app by The McClatchy Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-centre-daily-times-news-pa/id448997431 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The McClatchy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/382902281)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 693 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-centre-daily-times-news-pa/id448997431/reviews.md

## What is The Centre Daily Times News PA?

The Centre Daily Times local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more from State College, Bellefonte, and communities across Happy Valley in Pennsylvania.

The Centre Daily Times local news is your trusted source for local, daily journalism serving the Happy Valley region. Our newsroom delivers reporting on local government, public safety, education, courts, business, and community issues affecting residents in State College, Bellefonte, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities, alongside statewide coverage and national headline news.

LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from around the Happy Valley area
• AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom
• The Centre Daily Times opinions, editorials and columns you love
• Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight

LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage
• View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events

LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers

PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds. • Search for news articles, videos, games and more
• Bookmark news articles to read later
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode

Other Features
• Browse articles by category
• Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email
• Comment on news articles
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper
• Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games

GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE CENTRE DAILY TIMES NEWS APP
Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more.

Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy 
Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.centredaily.com/customer-service/terms-of-service/text-only/ 
For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp

## Key features

- Daily local news and stories
- AI-generated article summaries
- Live video news coverage
- Full local sports reporting
- Personalized news feeds
- Digital newspaper editions
- Puzzles and games

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #171 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Centre Daily Times News PA?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📰 Informative content and news updates
- 📱 Good format when app functions properly
- 🎨 E-edition feature availability
- ✅ Obituaries section (when accessible)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app failures
- 🚫 Poor navigation and confusing layout
- ⚠️ Stories close unexpectedly while reading
- 🐢 Extremely slow performance
- 📺 Excessive ads covering content
- 🔐 Difficult login and authentication issues
- 📄 E-edition difficult to read on tablets
- 🔤 Font size resets daily
- 😤 Unresponsive customer support
- 💰 Paywall frustration for digital content
- 🔍 Missing search functionality
- 🎬 Low-resolution comics and images

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes 9 out of 10 times on launch
- Stories close without user interaction while scrolling
- App won't open intermittently
- Login screen stuck after updates
- E-edition fails to load
- Font size settings not persisting
- News feed stuck on outdated dates despite refresh
- Registration error on startup
- App incompatible with iPhone display
- Splash screen takes excessive time to load
- Content shifts between text and images unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Search functionality for articles
- Dark mode for article reading (not just feed)
- Remove or reduce advertisements
- Improved iPad/tablet optimization
- Better categorization of news sections
- Responsive customer support channels
- Free or freemium model option
- Improved e-edition readability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-centre-daily-times-news-pa/id448997431/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Impossible to navigate

*2024-05-17*

This app is really hard to navigate. We pay for an electronic subscription but it is so hard to find what we want using the app, we are about to cancel that subscription. Seriously— it’s even hard to find obituaries! Who on earth designed this app??

**Developer response:** We are sorry for the experience you had with your digital account. Please contact us at customeservice@mcclatchy.com with your contact information as we would like the opportunity to assist you.

Thanks,
Customer Care

### 3/5 — Connection sporadic

*2023-03-09*

Every few days the app just won’t open. Very frustrating. I tried to access using iPhone and iPad and no luck.  When I finally can have app open I have no clue what made that happen.  When it is usable I like the format.

**Developer response:** We are sorry for the experience you have had with the app.  This should not be happening.  If the issue continues, take a video or screenshots and email them to mobile-team@mcclatchyinteractive.com for further assistance so we can help resolve it.  Thank you for your feedback.

### 2/5 — Stories close by themselves while scrolling & SLOW

*2022-08-22*

You’ll be in the middle of scrolling to read a story, and without your thumb/finger anywhere near the screen the story will suddenly close. Open again, scroll down to where you left off reading, and it does it again. Don’t have this problem with any other news apps (6 or more).

Also, opening splash screen is longer than any other app on my phone.

**Developer response:** Delete and reinstall the app, this should resolve the loading issue. If the problem continues, please take screenshots or video recording and email them to mobileteam@mcclatchyinteractive.com for assistance.

### 5/5 — Works well

*2022-08-17*

Nice features, works well!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback and supporting local journalism.

### 1/5 — used to be great, now won’t load at all

*2021-10-19*

Not sure how I’m supposed to read the paper online when the app crashes and won’t start up at all.  Initially it was intermittent, then I could get it to work by closing other apps, and now it doesn’t work at all.  It’s been going on way too long…

**Developer response:** Try clearing the cache on the app and then delete and reinstall, this should resolve the loading issue.

### 1/5 — Impossible to open!

*2021-09-30*

The app has become impossible!  It crashes 9 out of 10 times I try to open on my iPad!

**Developer response:** Try clearing the cache on the app and then delete and reinstall, this should resolve the issue.

### 3/5 — Crashes

*2021-09-10*

This latest version of the App crashes at least once a week and the paper is not accessible!!!  Aargh!!!

**Developer response:** We are aware of an issue affecting the app, and will update you here when the issue is resolved.

### 1/5 — Disappointed in new update

*2021-07-19*

I have been using the CDT app for one reason only - the obituaries.  I do not subscribe to the newspaper. Since the new update to the app I can no longer find a way to access the obituaries.

### 1/5 — Annoying

*2021-06-19*

The feature photos are just links to ads. I have to reset the font size daily to read the page version even though I set it in preferences. Many articles are yesterday’s news from The NY Times, Spotlight PA, and others. The comics are low resolution..

### 1/5 — This app is really poor

*2020-12-02*

I finally gave up on home delivery because it was so outrageously expensive at $1200+/year. I've been trying to use this app for a few days now. It constantly shifts from the text of an article to the picture/video at the top. It is extremely slow on my iPad. I don't understand why there has to be ads on a service I am paying for.  Still looking for an alternative.

**Developer response:** We'd like to help you with your issue. Please email us at customerservice@centredaily.com. Thank you

## Frequently asked questions about The Centre Daily Times News PA

### What kind of news does The Centre Daily Times News PA app provide?

The app offers comprehensive local news coverage for the Happy Valley area, including investigative reporting, crime updates, sports, local business news, and national headlines. It also features opinions, editorials, and columns from the newspaper's newsroom.

### Can I watch videos or view photos through the app?

Yes, the app allows you to watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage. You can also view stunning photos and videos related to local news and community events.

### How can I personalize my news experience?

You can personalize your news feed by marking topics and articles that matter most to you as favorites. The app also allows you to search for specific news articles, videos, and games, and bookmark articles to read later.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to daily news and other features. However, it does have in-app purchases and advertisements, as indicated by the monetization model.

### What are the main use cases for this app?

The primary use cases include staying informed about local daily news, crime, and sports in the Happy Valley region. Users can also follow national headlines, watch live news, engage with community events through photos and videos, and enjoy digital editions of the newspaper.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.17 — 2026-08-13

• Support for blockquotes on articles
• Adds support for article list HTML links 
• Push notification permission request delayed to News tab
• Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 11.1.15 — 2026-07-08

Adds support for Edition banner ads

### 11.1.13 — 2026-06-18

• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display
• Enabled app store rating prompts
• Support for iOS 26
• Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image)
• Improved support for BeOp poll embeds
• Improved support for inline vertical images
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Added publication nameplate to Edition front pages
• Updated ‘Manage Subscription’ button in account settings to read ‘Manage In-App Purchases’
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 11.1.1 — 2026-03-04

We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.

### 10.4.0 — 2025-10-30

This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.

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