Former Freeps reporter named editor of Williston Observer, Charlotte Citizen

Williston Publishing and Promotions has hired Steven Frank as editor for the Williston Observer and The Charlotte Citizen. Frank worked for Life Publications in West Hartford, Conn. as a senior reporter and was its sports editor for six years. He also worked for the Burlington Free Press as a reporter and copy editor.

Frank succeeds Greg Duggan. The Observer is the longstanding weekly community newspaper for Williston and also has circulation in surrounding towns. It was published for many years as the Williston Whistle, the name given to it by founding publisher Ruth Painter. Paul and Marianne Apfelbaum are the current publishers.