A motorcycle and tractortrailer erupted into flames Sunday afternoon after colliding just below old Eagle's Aerie along Route 30. Pennsylvania State Police, McConnellsburg, and the Mc- Connellsburg Volunteer Fire Co. More...
County opens bids for first phase of renovation project; town meeting Thursday in Wells Tannery
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
The Fulton County commissioners and their business manager pondered the fate of their finances on Tuesday with much of the outcome resting on when and if an agreement can be reached on the commonwealth's budget. More...
McConnellsburg American Legion Post 561 and Fulton Post Inc. have donated $1,000 to each of the county's three school districts and $250 to the Fulton County Community Christian School. More...
Having taken the gold earlier this summer at the Pennsylvania Senior Games, Robert Duvall is already preparing for next year when he hopes to set a new personal record in the high jump for his age division. More...
To the Editor: I am writing in response to the article that appeared in the left-hand column of page A3 in the August 27 issue of The Fulton County News. More...
To The Editor: I am sorry for offending my friends. My life has been enriched by contact with newcomers. Everyone in America has the right to live and speak as they please. More...
To The Editor: After reading Mr. Keebaugh's rambling, but obviously tonguein cheek letter in the August 20 edition, I wondered how many "people" would take the bait and respond. The dynamic duo did not disappoint. More...
Mischief Investigated State police, Chambersburg, are investing an act of criminal mischief that resulted in damage to a vehicle belonging to a 53- year-old McConnellsburg woman. More...
Marcos Ambrose led 60 laps and only made one mistake in 74 laps, but that single miscue allowed Carl Edwards to make a pass on him on the last turn of the last lap to win Sunday's Nationwide Series race in Montreal, Canada. More...
Bedford Tournament The Everett golf team placed first in the Bedford County Athletic Association (BCAA) Tournament held at Bedford Springs last Monday, August 24. More...
It hasn't been the season Jeremy Miller had hoped for, but there have been a few highlights, including Saturday night's $2,500 payday after taking the win in the 29th annual Bull Durham/ Shorty Bowers Championship at Hagerstown Speedway. More...
Kevin and Angela Kendall, McConnellsburg, have been blessed with the birth of a son, Luke Mathias, August 21, 2009, at Waynesboro Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.7 ounces and was 18 inches long. More...
Nicholas Kendall celebrated his first birthday on August 1, 2009, with a "Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger Too" birthday cake. He is the son of Kevin and Angela Kendall, McConnellsburg. More...
In loving memory of Abbie Edwards: It's been one long year ago On September 4 Since God called you home Life doesn't seem the same Since you've gone away It is lonely here without you When things seem to go wrong I look at your picture and More...
KOONTZ In this manner we would like to thank each one for the kindness shown to our family during the hospital time and death of our beloved father and brotherin law, Ray Koontz. More...
Over $600K in subsidies for county school districts withheld
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
Due to the lack of an approved state budget and the ongoing impasse between Republicans and Democrats, subsidy payments for the commonwealth's public school districts were prohibited from being mailed last Thursday. More...
Looking back at her full, and at times hectic, career with the Farm Service Agency, Brenda Palmer feels she's received more than what she's given during the last 36 years. More...
Ayr Township supervisors discussed the ramifications of a proposed House bill that, if passed, could cost the township more than $300,000 per year. The supervisors discussed the legislation at their regular meeting on Monday night. More...
Virginia "Ginny" A. Bivens, 89, Fulton County Medical Center Long-Term Care Unit, Mc- Connellsburg, and formerly of Big Cove Tannery, died Sunday, August 30, 2009. She was born in Doylestown, Pa., December 31, 1919, the daughter of the late G. More...
Myrtle Fern Divelbliss, 89, Hancock, Md., formerly of Hancock and a resident of Coffman Nursing Home, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at the home. More...
Willard Wayne Olsen, 87, a lifelong Atoka County, Oklahoma, resident, died Friday, August 14, 2009, at Denison, Texas. He was born July 4, 1922, to Thomas and Sarah (Lindsey) Olsen in Atoka County. More...
20 Years Ago From The Files Of August 31, 1989 '89 The McConnellsburg IGA Foodliner paid $3.15 per pound, or a total of $4,085.55, to purchase "Winston," a 1,297-pound threeway cross steer owned by David Seiders of McConnellsburg at the Fulton C More...
Birthday wishes to Peggy Wagner, September 2; Brandi Mellott and Dani Brady, September 4; Colton Strait and Barb Weller, September 1; Harry Smith, September 5; Jane Lininger and Robin Souders, September 7; Betsy Ray, September 9; Marie Richards, More...
The weather was beautiful for the weekend and the Forbes Road students have started back to school. Also some will be traveling in new buses as the Helmans have a couple new ones. More...
Church Fall Schedule McConnellsburg United Presbyterian Church announces its fall schedule: September 13 will be the start of the fall Sunday schedule. More...
HAVFCO Open Stage Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Co. will sponsor an open stage on Saturday, September 26, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The kitchen will open at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and share talents. More...
Veterans Assistance Cancelled The Governors' Veterans Outreach and Assistnce Center's visit to the F&M Trust in the Penn's Village Shopping Center in McConnellsburg on Tuesday, September 15, has been cancelled for this month due to budget constrain More...
In our fast-paced society, a few holdouts for the sit-and-chat tradition
By Robert Klose CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Last Sunday I made a visit to some new neighbors down the block. No specific purpose in mind, just an opportunity to touch base, sit at the kitchen table, have some tea, and chat. As I did so, it occurred to me how rare the Sunday visit has become. More...
What used to be child's play is now a 21stcentury form of exercise. San Francisco is a leader in hooping
By Kimberly N. Chase CONTRIBUTOR TO THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
SAN FRANCISCO - It's a common sight in San Francisco - the green grass of a neighborhood park is accented by brightly colored hoops twirling at improbable angles around people grooving stylishly to dance music under the afternoon sun. More...