Four Years Strong

Four Years of Independent News: Let’s Power The Next Chapter

Four years ago, I went to work on building an independent media outlet rooted entirely on our community. Thanks to your support during last year’s campaign, we turned a dream into tangible print and digital reality.

Look What We Built Together Last Year

  • Launched The Ogdenite Print Newspaper: Published 8 full monthly editions (and counting!)

  • Expanded Our Creative Team: More than doubled our roster, contracting and paying 17 local artists, writers, editors, and photographers.

  • Kept Pocket Guides Free: Produced 12 monthly pocket guides, available free across town.

  • Doubled Digital Coverage: Published over 100 original news articles online with no paywalls.

  • Elevated Local Culture: Highlighted hundreds of local businesses, nonprofits, and artists — plus launched dedicated local theater reviews.

Where we’re Going Next (2026-27)

To keep the momentum, our Year 4 expansion fund will directly support:

  • Faster News Cycles: Expanding coverage toward a daily digital news beat.

  • A Bigger Newspaper: Increasing total page count for more deep-dive reporting — at no extra cost to readers.

  • Paid Local Creators: Increase our budget to add contributors so more local voices get paid for their craft.

  • Artist-Commissioned Newsstands: Partnering with local artists to build custom public distribution stands/art installations.

  • 100% Open Access: Keeping all online articles, cultural calendars, and monthly pocket guides free for everyone.

  • More Community Events: Hosting independent, community-focused gatherings and pop-ups.

Choose How To Support Year 4

Option A: The Anniversary Supporter ($25 One-Time)

Receive the complete 12-issue collector’s archive of past pocket guides (2025-26), Ogdenite sticker, and a complimentary copy of the upcoming September print edition of the newspaper mailed directly to your door.

Option B: The Annual News Subscriber ($65/Year)

Get the full Anniversary Bundle above (12 pocket guides + sticker) PLUS a full 1-year subscription (12 issues) to the newspaper delivered straight to your mailbox.

Please note: The Ogdenite is a locally owned, independent for-profit business. Payments made through this campaign directly fund local writers, artists, and production costs, and are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.

SELECT ONE OF THE TWO OPTIONS:

3% Cover the Fee

12 issues of pocket guides (2025-26), sticker, and one complimentary issue of The Ogdenite newspaper mailed directly to you.

3% Cover the Fee

Get the full Anniversary bundle (12 issues of the pocket guide 2025-26), sticker, and a full 1-year subscription (12 issues) to The Ogdenite newspaper delivered to your mailbox.