We are asking for your help. We need more people to subscribe to the Davis Journal. In today's newspaper we have provided two free copies. We need you to share these copies with a Davis resident or Davis business and ask them to subscribe. 

When the Clipper closed in 2020, publisher The City Journals, a Salt Lake County based newspaper publisher, picked up where it left off and started The Davis Journal. Since then, the Journal has provided readers with in-depth coverage of local government, events, human interest stories, sports and more. The paper’s goal is to inform residents about what is happening in their community. 

Over the past few years, print newspapers have seen a decline. Large Salt Lake papers such as the Deseret News and Tribune have also felt that shift and scaled back from being a daily and moved much of their content online. Although the Journal has many loyal readers, those numbers are falling as more and more people switch to social media and other platforms instead of print to get their news.

Here at the Journal, we still believe there is a critical need for a community newspaper and we’re asking for your help to keep that going. 

Here’s what some faithful readers say:

I am a devoted subscriber and reader of the Davis Journal because it provides coverage that keeps me informed about community events, issues, and developments that directly impact me almost every day. I appreciate that it also supports local journalism and jobs in our communities. 

— Darin Brush, Davis Technical College President

We love reading the Davis Journal every week. The local coverage is informative, and it is fun to read about local school sports and student achievements.  We also look forward to the Opinion columns, even when we don’t agree!  And, thank you for the Mind Teasers and television guide. The Davis Journal has not forgotten what good local news should be. Thank you!

— Dr. Cheryl M. Hansen, Professor of French

As a retired fire chief, I’ve come to appreciate The City Journal even more to stay connected and informed about Davis County. It’s my go-to source for staying updated on local events, community events, and the people who make this area so special. I especially enjoy reading the coverage in the news briefs, which often highlight incidents from around the county, providing a deeper perspective on the work of my fellow first responders. The Journal’s commitment to capturing the essence of our community makes it an invaluable resource and keeps Davis County feeling like the close-knit place I’ve always loved.

— Dane Stone, North Salt Lake 

A few years ago I found I spent much of my free time staying abreast on international and national news. Then one day I found myself running for Mayor of Centerville. International and national news is important but daily life happens in your own community. I was so grateful to hear that we had the Journal to replace the Clipper so we could continue to receive the most important local news. Without the Journal it would be so much more difficult to find out about local happenings. As a Mayor I also have found that the Journal reports the stories rather than providing personal opinions with their news reporting. They also are willing to pick up the local human interest stories as well if people will reach out to them and let them know about those stories.

— Clark Wilkinson, Mayor of Centerville

Reading the Davis Journal is not just informative – it's enjoyable, entertaining, and educational. It offers residents a unique connection to our county, sharing stories, updates, and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the community we call home. Local newspapers like the Davis Journal are essential to preserving the character and vibrancy of communities, and I am committed to doing everything possible to ensure its (and Davis County) continued growth and success.

Local newspapers have faced significant struggles in recent years, with many closing their doors or scaling back their coverage. This loss has left a gap in how communities stay informed and engaged. As a community, we need to rally together and bring local newspapers back to the front page (no pun intended). Supporting local journalism ensures that our stories, voices, and perspectives remain a vital part of our daily lives.

My hope is to see the Davis Journal thrive and eventually reach every resident in Davis County. Local journalism has a way of uniting us, keeping us informed, and giving us a voice in the issues that matter most. Let’s work together to make local newspapers strong again, especially here in Davis County. By supporting and engaging with the Davis Journal, we can ensure a brighter future for our community and maintain the vital role that local journalism plays in our lives.

— John Crofts, Davis County Commissioner

I have lived in Bountiful for more than 50 years and I would like to sincerely extend an over-due thank you to the Davis Journal. You have provided me with excellent, unbiased news coverage of local events in South Davis County. These events include coverage of local school events; local community happenings, big and small; achievements and milestones of my neighbors; wedding announcements and birthdays and obituaries; charitable projects of local groups and clubs; local human interest stories; thoughtful opinions of column writers; announcements of upcoming events; and, very importantly, the happenings at school board meetings, at county commission meetings, at city council and planning commission meetings, and at the Legislature. You also provide important information about candidates during elections and information from elected officials and about city and county services, such as the domestic violence shelter and the mental health crisis center. No where else can I access this important information so conveniently. 

— Nelda Bishop, Bountiful

As you open the paper today, consider who you know who values local news and share the Journal with them – while giving us a boost, too. Again, we are asking you to take these additional copies of the paper and give them to your friends, family and neighbors and encourage them to subscribe to continue our efforts of bringing you the news. If each of our subscribers found us one additional subscriber, it would make a big difference in our company. 

We appreciate your ongoing support.

Please subscribe at simplecirc.com/subscribe/davis-journal-weekly.