Community Snapshot: Remembering 42 Years of Local Business Celebration through Photography”.

For 42 years, the Franklin County Business Community supplement has been a cherished tradition for many households in the area. It all started when former Messenger editor and co-publisher Emerson Lynn decided to showcase the energy, creativity, and commerce that drives the local economy through photos of people and businesses.

The first edition was published in 1983 and received an overwhelmingly positive response from readers who enjoyed seeing pictures of their friends and favorite businesses. The supplement quickly became the Messenger’s top product and was picked up by other newspapers in the state. In recent years, Jim O’Rourke has continued the tradition of publishing this annual supplement.

Despite the ease of finding businesses online these days, the supplement remains relevant because it serves as a family history album that brings back memories and faces that may have been lost over time. The high-quality, all-color magazine format used in 2020 adds to its charm and makes it even more special to hold in your hands. As you flip through its pages, you can remember outfits, haircuts, family vacations, birthday parties, and so much more from Franklin County’s vibrant past.