Bella Evangeline Appel, 1 month and 13 days, Hancock, Md., died Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Born November 27, 2009, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Jordan J. Appel of Hancock. More...

Carol Jean Fessler, 66, Dudley, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. Born April 17, 1943, in Dudley, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Amanda (Black) Fessler. More...

Harold Elwood Shank, 85, Williamsport, Md., died Monday, January 18, 2010, at the home of his loving companion, Edith K. Brashears. He was born November 29, 1924, in Pinesburg, Md., to the late Earl Clifford and Helen Irene Davis Sank. More...

To The Editor: I read with concern the January 7, 2010, edition of the “News” in which the commissioners state that Fulton County taxpayers bore the burden of $103,342.62 in legal expenses to conclude a four-year negotiation with but se More...

To The Editor: With the announcement of my planned retirement from the office of coroner of Fulton County, I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to those who have assisted me during my tenure. More...

To The Editor: Great Cove Golf and Recreation Club will be open in 2010. There have been rumors that we will not be opening this year in light of finances and changing of the pro shop/manager position. More...

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Special Music Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute cordially invites all to attend a night of accapella music Wednesday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m. Located 1 1/2 miles west of Harrisonville along Rt. 30 at the old Green Hill School. More...

Sweetheart Ball The 26th annual Beta Sigma Phi Sweetheart Ball and auction will be held Saturday, February 13, at McConnellsburg American Legion. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. More...

COPE Meeting COPE’s parent support group will meet January 27 to discus the topic “Choosing Your Battles.” The meeting will run from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and children are welcome. More...

Last year, 50 children in Pennsylvania died from child abuse or neglect. Fewer than half of the families were known to child welfare services. More...

The Department of Health vaccinated 49,078 Pennsylvanians at 33 H1N1 flu clinics held across the state on Jan. 8 and 9. The department urges anyone who has not yet been vaccinated to get immunized. More...

Winter is the season when the widest selection of fun, affordable bulb flowers is available. They are in floral shops, garden centers and supermarket floral departments and are just what one needs to brighten up days until spring weather arrives. More...