Evan Forrester

Central Pennsylvania is home.  This is where I grew up; went to school; attended college, and eventually returned to start a family.  Since FOX43 News debuted in 1994, I’ve been anchoring the 6:00, 6:30, 10:00 & 11:00 newscasts.  I graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.  After graduation I bounced around the country working for TV stations WOAY in West Virginia; WFMZ in Allentown; WPBF in Florida; WHP in Harrisburg; and KMOV in St. Louis.  However, Central Pennsylvania drew me back!  I love broadcasting and journalism.  From the Space Shuttle program in Florida, to the Berlin Wall coming down in Germany, to covering Presidential candidates, I’ve had the great fortune of reporting really exciting news events over the past 25 years.  I’ve been lucky enough to win a number of journalism awards, including Emmy awards and nominations.  Shippensburg University’s Communications/Journalism Department also named me the Outstanding Alumnus Award for professional achievement.

Away from work I can’t sit still.  Any chance I get you’ll find me on the back roads and highways on my Harley.  I’ve been riding since the age of 16.  It’s my passion.  I enjoy golf.  Golf doesn’t enjoy me.  The Eagle Scout in me still comes through with my love of camping, backpacking and hiking in the great outdoors.  Each year you’ll find the Forrester clan camping or hiking in the woods in some beautiful location.  My personal life is largely defined by my beautiful wife and two teenage children.  We’re constantly on the go from one activity to the next!

I serve on the Executive Board of the New Birth of Freedom Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  I’m also proud to be on the Executive Board of America’s 9/11 Foundation.  I also serve on the advisory board of both Shippensburg University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Communications/Journalism Department.

Chat with me on twitter @EvanFOX43 or Facebook.com/evanforresterfox43