A tractor-trailer accident early on the morning of May 24 in the small Fulton County village of New Grenada in Wells Township tested the skills of rescue and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel from three area volunteer fire companies. More...
Judge Angela Rosenberry Krom of the Fulton County Court of Common Pleas presided over a court session held last Tuesday, May 24, at the Fulton County Courthouse. More...
Vincent Donegan, 59, Warfordsburg, and Catherine Lane Arnett, 50, Alexandria, Va., applied for a marriage marriage license at the local courthouse during the past week. More...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Former Sen. Rick Santorum is planning to kick off his presidential campaign next month in western Pennsylvania coal fields where his grandfather once worked. More...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A federal judge has denied bail for a reputed underboss in Philadelphia’s La Cosa Nostra. Alleged underboss Joseph “Mousie’’ Massimino appeared for a bail hearing in federal court Friday. More...
Next month marks two years since the end of the Great Recession, the worst economic downturn in 75 years. Since then, how has recovery gone? And where is the economy headed? More...
Are you getting hot under the collar about rising energy costs? If so, it’s probably time to evaluate how you keep your home cool. With the right knowledge you can keep cool and save money, all while enhancing your home’s appearance. More...
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) – Military authorities say a western Pennsylvania man was one of six soldiers killed in an attack in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense says 29-year-old Staff Sgt. Edward Mills Jr. More...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – From afar, the ornate rug looks like a blur of color and nondescript geometric patterns. But a closer look reveals the unmistakable shapes of helicopters, tanks and weapons. More...
Forbes Road High School will hold commencement exercises on Thursday, June 2, in the high school auditorium. Guest speaker will be Amanda Brown. More...
Agency recognizes 28 employees across Pennsylvania PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch, P.E., today recognized 28 PennDOT employees for their outstanding performance with the Star of Excellence Award, PennDOT’s highest recognition. More...
The following deeds were recorded at the local courthouse during the past week. State tax stamps affixed to deeds indicate one percent of the purchase price or of the fair market value: Delores L. Rank Revocable Inter Vivos Trust by CNB Bank Inc. More...
KNOX, Pa. (AP) – Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a car swerving to avoid a deer went out of control and slid into the path of an oncoming tractor-trailer, killing both occupants of the car. More...
In last week’s edition of The Fulton County News, it should have been reported that the Web site to make donations to the upcoming Special Olympics of Pennsylvania run that Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. More...
Having received notice that a local bail bondsman must forfeit the bail posted in the hours prior to the murder of Tina Souders by her estranged boyfriend, the exhusband of the murder victim appeared before the Fulton County commissioners this week t More...
On Sunday May 29, 2011, more than 150 former athletes, past and present colleagues, family and lifelong friends gathered at American Legion Post 561 to surprise, honor and trade memories with retiring McConnellsburg High School Athletic Director and More...
The Hancock Arts Council announced this week that it will present a variety show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its founding in 2001. The show takes place in the Performing Arts Center at Town Hall, 126 W. More...
JLG Industries Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, presented Fulton County Medical Center with a Lift- Pod ® Personal and Portable Lift. This new lift will assist the maintenance department in maintaining its new facility for years to come. More...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania prosecutors said Thursday that two lawyers, a Kansas couple and a Coudersport woman have been charged with a scheme to pay the woman to let the couple adopt her infant daughter. More...
Army Reserve Spec. Cliff L. Kauffman is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to Iraq serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/ New Dawn, or Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations. More...
DICKERSON RUN, Pa. (AP) – Emergency crews in western Pennsylvania have recovered the body of a kayaker who went missing a week ago in swift waters at Ohiopyle State Park. More...
POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) – An emergency injunction against the sale of the synthetic drug known as bath salts has been issued in another northeastern Pennsylvania county. More...
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) – Police say a 3-yearold girl drowned at a private swimming club in eastern Pennsylvania. Authorities arrived at St. Albans Swim and Tennis Club in Newtown Square just before 5 p.m. More...
The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Zachary Fleck, son of Thomas and Sherri Fleck of Hustontown, has been recognized as a student of excellence in mathematics. More...
NEWMAN-JOHNSON Catherine and I would like to thank everyone who helped in her recent recovery from hospitals and LTC. She is happy at home. We will not name anyone. You know who you are. More...
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pennsylvania lawmakers are talking about making trash collections mandatory across the commonwealth in order to cut down on illegal dumping and other problems. More...
Following the tornadodriven tragedies that have struck the United States in the past month or more, many survivors are opting to remain and rebuild. More...
The Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania is pleased to be traveling to the “Great Valley” of Pennsylvania for its 2011 annual meeting and Historic Barn Tour. More...
McConnellsburg High School will hold commencement exercises on Thursday, June 2, in the school auditorium. Named as valedictorian of the Class of 2011 is Valerie Nicole Green, daughter of Richard and Chanda Green. More...
Graduation ceremony for Southern Fulton will take place on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. More...
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) – Thousands of northeastern Pennsylvania residents remain without power due to the severe storms that rolled through the region, downing trees and power lines. More...
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