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Columbus Dispatch: Local News 7.14.2

251.9 MB / 50K+ Downloads / Rating 1.8 - 734 reviews


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Columbus Dispatch: Local News, developed and published by GateHouse Media, LLC, has released its latest version, 7.14.2, on 2025-02-02. This app falls under the News & Magazines category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 50000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 1.8, based on 734 reviews.

Columbus Dispatch: Local News APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 7.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.dispatch.coldispatch

Updated: 3 days ago

Developer Name: GateHouse Media, LLC

Category: News & Magazines

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Columbus Dispatch: Local News on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

1.8
Total 734 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2021-05-24
I have the 6 months trial for $1/month. This app keeps wanting me to subscribe again. I don't pay through Google. Note to developer: You must code to bridge the non-Google payers/subscribers to login and be recognized with permission to access subscriber content. It's not that difficult to do. Fix this as a priority because Gannett can't afford more reader losses!

1 ★, on 2021-02-27
2nd review: App worked for about a month but now it's doing the same thing it was before. I'm logged in, app recognizes that I'm logged in but I can't access and read articles b/c of the pop-up in middle of screen telling me I need to subscribe or login. REALLY? Is it so hard to hire competent developers or is the cost too much? So freaking annoying. Time to cancel.

1 ★, on 2021-02-13
Wish I could give this app a negative rating. New versions E-edition totally android unfriendly. Does not support magnification, if you do page gets truncated. No reading for you. Now today have to relogin and then asked 'Do I want to open in App or Browser?'. First I am already in the app why are you asking. So select App and get web page not found. WHAT!! Just keep worse and worse. WHY. AM I PAYING FOR THIS

1 ★, on 2021-03-14
Since becoming part of faceless conglomerate quality has suffered. Local feel gone. Don't need an app, Dispatch does to monitor us. Tired of struggling with view settings. What was wrong with e-edition? Why such poor quality via browser? Product was "OK" until recently. Who takes their own product & makes it worse? (well....Kroger) Give us our newspaper back! No longer enjoying subscription service. Somebody screwed up. Dispatch gets 1 month to fix or goodbye. Bring the Other Paper back!

1 ★, on 2021-02-17
Terrible app. Many of the section links don't work. For example, I'm unable to get to Crosswords. Whoever wrote the app is a total hack, whoever tested it did a terrible job, and whoever approved it for distribution should be demoted to a job that cannot embarrass this once-great newspaper.

1 ★, on 2021-03-25
If I'm paying for a subscription, then I shouldn't have to login everytime I want to read this poor excuse for a digital paper. I left a request for help and/or answer to this question a day ago. I'm now going to cancel this subscription!

Previous Versions

Columbus Dispatch: Local News 7.14.2
2025-02-02 / 251.9 MB / Android 7.0+

Columbus Dispatch: Local News 7.13.0
2024-11-14 / 252 MB / Android 7.0+

Columbus Dispatch: Local News 7.10.0
2024-11-14 / 237.9 MB / Android 7.0+

Columbus Dispatch: Local News 7.9.0
2024-06-18 / 103.3 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

We're working to make the place we call home, better. We’re here to dig, to uncover, to understand and inform. Because we have an obligation to our community, to tell all the stories that deserve to be told.

We’re here because we believe that local journalism is valuable – from simple things like weather reports that let you know you’ll need a jacket today to in-depth investigations and the latest news right on the app.

We’re our community’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it.

WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT:
• Impactful insider coverage of Ohio politics that keeps your state, county and city governments in check.
• Journalism that makes our neighborhoods better by celebrating the good, solving the bad, and investigating the ugly.
• Unparalleled coverage on the latest news on growth and development in central Ohio, including Ohio's Intel Project.
• Sports coverage for locals, by locals, analyzing the Blue Jackets, the Crew, Ohio State University, and high school sports programs.
• Sports analysis from our reporters in the newsroom delivered via text message.
• Get updates on the 2024 Presidential Election and local races in Columbus, including the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
• App features like real-time alerts, challenging puzzles and lively podcasts, a personalized feed, the eNewspaper, and more.

APP FEATURES:
• Real-time breaking news alerts
• A personalized feed on the all-new For You page
• Lively podcasts with hosts who are connected to the pulse of our city
• the eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper

Subscription Information:
• The Columbus Dispatch app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.
• Subscriptions are charged to your Google Play account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your Google Play account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: http://cm.dispatch.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: http://cm.dispatch.com/terms/
• Questions or Comments: mobilesupport@gannett.com

New features

• We've made stability improvements to the app.
• We've also resolved bugs.
• For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to feedback@usatoday.com

App Permissions

Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.