Hustontown boy diagnosed with anxiety disorder in 2006
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
Three years ago, Jim and Janet Fittry of Hustontown were introduced to a new term - selective mutism. Selective mutism is defined as a social anxiety disorder in which an individual is afraid to speak.
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Local results from the PA Farm Show as of Tuesday are as follows: Elders Branch Farms, Wyatt Karper, Three Springs: third - Limousin summer heifer calves, calved May 1 and after; first - Limousin late spring heifer calves, calved April; first - Li More...
Makes formal announcement at American Legion Monday
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
Angela Rosenberry Krom became the third candidate to join the race for the Fulton/Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Monday afternoon, issuing a formal announcement at the American Legion. More...
Indiana County Duroc gilt named Supreme Champion
The Supreme Champion swine at the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show was the winning Duroc gilt, KENW8 MS SWAGGER 17-5, topping 189 entries from eight different breeds. This dazzling Duroc also sold for $900 at the Bred Gilt Sale. More...
STAFF REPORT
Judge Douglas W. Herman of the 39th Judicial District of the Court of Common Pleas presided over a court session held at the Fulton County Courthouse on Tuesday, December 23. Joseph L. More...
Bedford County girl exhibits champion lamb, topples 227 entries
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding presented Samantha Adams of Bedford, Pa., the Grand Champion title in the Junior Market Lamb Show on Sunday, Jan. 11, at the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. More...
GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK January 5
Slaughter steers: high choice and prime 2-3, 1332-1504 lbs., $87.75 to $89.75; couple 1516-1548 lbs., $88 to $89.75; choice 2-3, 1216-1496 lbs., $84.25 to $87.50; 1532-1594 lbs., $84 to $85.75; couple 1682-1690 lbs., $78 to $81; full/y.g., 4-5, 123 More...
WILBURTON, Pa. (AP) - State police say a fire that killed a mother and daughter in northeastern Pennsylvania appears to be accidental. The fire killed 84-year-old Minnie Alice Brassington and her 52- year-old daughter, Gloria. More...
At the January 9 meeting of Fulton County Society of Farm Women, marie Richards, left, was installed as president and Pam Glenn as secretary. Other officers this year are Beth Daniels as vice president and Mary Culler as treasurer. More...
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) - An effort is under way to bring thousands of wild pheasants from Montana to more than 14,000 acres across several western Pennsylvania sites, both to expand game bird hunting and benefit the environment. More...
Catherine E. Hockenberry of Shade Gap, Pa., and sophomore at Millersville University of Pennsylvania has received a National Science Foundation scholarship. More...
Local high school students will appear on WPSU-TV next weekend
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Students from Southern Fulton High School will compete on WPSU-TV's fastpaced academic quiz bowl "Scholastic Scrimmage" on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. on WPSU-TV. More...
Robin Wakefield with Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA's Greencastle office was recently recognized for her 2008 sales performance. Wakefield was recognized for closing more than $4 million in sales in 2008. More...
By Maryclaire Dale ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A longtime secretary listed as a potential defense witness in the ongoing corruption trial of ex-state Sen. Vincent Fumo admitted that she pocketed $63,000 in state funds by padding Fumo's restaurant expenses. More...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that its driver licenses and photo centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Saturday, January 17 and Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther K More...
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