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Chambersburg Rotary Club Welcomes New President

Chambersburg, PA – July 6, 2025 – The Rotary Club of Chambersburg is proud to announce the installation of its new president, Jackie Fisher, who officially assumed the role on July 1, 2025. Fisher succeeds outgoing president Jordan Nace, whose leadership over the past year strengthened the club’s commitment to service and community engagement.

Jackie Fisher, Marketing Director for, and co-owner of, Art Sign Company, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for service. As president, she will guide the club through the 2025–2026 Rotary year under the international Rotary theme, “The Magic of Rotary.”

A graduate of Chambersburg Area High School and Penn State University, Fisher’s dedication and service to the local community is well known. “It’s an honor to lead this remarkable group of Rotarians who are so dedicated to making a difference in our local and global communities,” said Fisher. “Together, we will build on our strong foundation of service and fellowship to expand our impact and grow our reach.” 

Pictured: Jackie Fisher

The Chambersburg Rotary Club, established in 1920, is part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, and leaders who take action to create lasting change. The club is well known for its signature projects, including the annual Chicken n’ Stuff, Chambersburg Trout Derby, scholarships for local students, and support for local and international humanitarian initiatives.

The club welcomes new members who are passionate about service and community leadership. Meetings are held at 12pm on the first and third Thursdays of each month at Wilson College.

For more information about the Chambersburg Rotary Club and how to get involved, visit www.chambersburgrotary.org or follow the club on Facebook or Instagram.

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Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.