The York Town Crier was first published on March 23, 1978. The fledgling newspaper was founded by a small group of local folks who felt the area needed a voice of its own. Over the years, the weekly newspaper was transformed from its initial tabloid format to a full broadsheet publication. It is currently delivered to subscribers and newsstands each Thursday.
From the beginning, the Crier has been dedicated to quality of life issues in the community it serves. There’s news that informs, commentary that prompts discussion (and sometimes increased blood pressure), sports that honor our high school athletes, and school and business features. The community weekly has also proved to be a popular outlet for local advertisers who are interested in reaching their natural customer base.
During its more than a quarter-of-a-century existence, the Crier has attracted a number of owners. Its original founders sold the paper to a York County couple who in turn sold it to the first of three mega-chain owners. In 2000, the paper came "home" again when it was purchased by Wayne and Beth Meisner. Beth has been with the paper for 25 years and has been its editor for about half that time.
The Crier has a little sister – The Poquoson Post – which was founded in 1990. Like its sibling, The Post is dedicated to local stories and to celebrating local triumphs. In 2001, the Crier and the Post combined into a single publication which is currently published weekly as the Crier•Post.
