Newspaper readers in Detroit soon won’t be able to get home delivery every day of the week.

Citing the economy and newspaper industry challenges, the Detroit News and Free Press are making circulation changes.

An article on detnews.com explains:

“The changes, expected to be implemented in March, mean home delivery of The News and Free Press will end Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Delivery will continue on Thursdays and Fridays at both papers and Sundays at the Free Press. Both will still be available at the regular price at 20,000 stores and boxes throughout Michigan and through an electronic “e-edition” that allows readers to view replicas of the printed papers online.”

“Meanwhile, the Web sites of both newspapers, www.detnews.com and www.freep.com, will continue to offer expanded content.”

The editor and publisher of the News, Jonathan Wolman,  expresses optimism that the changes can offset downturns in the newspaper industry:

“We think the strategy can break the cycle of buyouts and downsizing and send us on a path of innovation and growth. And I mean it,” Wolman said. “With this initiative, we’re laying plans to modernize the daily paper while expanding the immediacy and impact of our digital services.”