How to Access The News Leader's eNewspaper and Subscription Content

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The News Leader (newsleader.com) is the local news site for Staunton and Virginia's central Shenandoah Valley, and it offers both a free homepage and a paid digital edition called the eNewspaper. You can read some stories without signing in, but the eNewspaper and certain articles sit behind a subscription, so accessing everything means creating an account and subscribing. The steps below cover how to find each option on the site.

What you can read without a subscription

The homepage surfaces a mix of free and gated content. From the site's own front page, these sections are visible and generally browsable:

  • Top stories and "Must Read" items — local news, sports, and opinion pieces
  • Trending — national items like Powerball and Mega Millions results, horoscopes, and the daily crossword
  • Obituaries — a standing section on the homepage
  • Contests, Comics, and Shopping — promotional and lifestyle content

Some of these stories may still prompt a subscription when you open them, so treat the homepage as a starting point rather than a guarantee of free access.

Accessing the eNewspaper

The eNewspaper is the digital replica edition of the printed paper. It appears as a link in the site's navigation alongside Obituaries and the crossword.

  1. Go to newsleader.com.
  2. Look for the eNewspaper link in the top navigation or the "More" menu.
  3. Select it. If you are not signed in, you will be asked to log in or subscribe.
  4. Once authenticated, the current edition opens in a page-flip reader where you can browse sections as they were printed.

If the link sends you to a login screen instead of the paper, that confirms the eNewspaper is part of the paid tier rather than free content.

Subscribing and signing in

The site uses "Subscribe" and "Subscription" language, which signals paid access rather than a free registration.

  • To subscribe: use the Subscribe link in the header. This is where you choose a plan and enter payment details. The site does not publish plan prices on the homepage, so check the subscription page for current rates and terms.
  • To sign in (existing subscribers): use the account or sign-in option in the header. Signing in unlocks subscriber-only stories and the eNewspaper.
  • If you already subscribe to the print edition: print subscribers often get digital access included, but you may still need to activate an online account. Look for an "activate" or "link account" prompt on the subscription page.

Common snags

  • A story cuts off mid-paragraph. That is the paywall. Signing in with an active subscription clears it.
  • The eNewspaper link loops back to login. Your session expired or the account isn't active — sign in again or check your subscription status.
  • No price shown until you click through. Pricing appears on the subscription page, not the homepage, so follow the Subscribe link to see actual plans.
  • Free-looking sections still gated. Trending and wire content can be metered, so a limited number of free reads may apply before a prompt appears.

Quick reference

Goal Where to go What to expect
Read local headlines Homepage Mix of free and gated stories
Read the digital print edition eNewspaper link Subscription required
Unlock subscriber stories Sign in Active account needed
Start or manage a plan Subscribe link Pricing and terms on that page

The short version: browse the homepage freely, but plan on a subscription if you want the eNewspaper or full article access.