Preserving Local Journalism: The Franklin County Free PressPreserving Local Journalism: The Franklin County Free Press Founded in 2019 by Vicky Taylor, the Franklin County Free Press has emerged as an indispensable pillar of local journalism. Under Taylor’s stewardship, it became a trusted source of news amidst a decline in local reporting by major publications. On January 1, 2022, the baton passed to Nathan Neil, a local entrepreneur with a deep commitment to the community. Neil’s company, Neil Publishing, LLC, has also spearheaded several successful businesses in Chambersburg. Rooted firmly within Franklin County, the Free Press continues to serve as a vital conduit for local stories, events, and issues. Its team of dedicated journalists ensures that the community’s voice is heard and amplified. Neil shares Taylor’s unwavering enthusiasm for both the community and the importance of local journalism. He recognizes the critical role it plays in fostering informed decision-making, civic engagement, and a sense of connectedness among Franklin County residents. With its unwavering dedication to community engagement, the Franklin County Free Press remains a beacon of local journalism, bridging the gap between the people and the issues that shape their lives. It continues to empower residents with timely, relevant, and meaningful information, ensuring that Franklin County’s voice is heard loud and clear.
Founded by Vicky Taylor in 2019, the Franklin County Free Press emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the people of Franklin County. Under Vicky’s leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, especially at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly neglecting local reporting.
On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his company, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky’s fervent dedication to both the community and the world of local journalism.
Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its people, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap and keep the local stories, events and issues that matter most to the community in the spotlight.
