Less than a year after northern Utah’s community newspaper shrunk its weekend print edition, The Herald Journal announced further restructuring Monday and will now print three days a week — as well as evaluate possible newsroom staffing cuts.
The changes come after continued losses in circulation and advertising revenues at the 88-year-old institution, said publisher Ben Kenfield, as well as issues with delivery. The printed newspaper will now be mailed to subscribers through the U.S. Postal Service instead of dropped by carriers.
“It certainly wasn’t an easy decision, but we’ve just got to make some financial decisions that ensure longevity,” Kenfield said.