A New Grenada man reportedly suffering from “mental health issues” set his house ablaze Monday night before fleeing into a nearby wooded area and committing suicide. More...
Surrounded by a support group of family and friends, a 65- year-old McConnellsburg woman was sentenced to time in a state correctional institution this week after she was arrested almost one year ago on drug possession and delivery charges. More...
By Kendra Nordin, Staff Writer CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Greg Peterson’s 1950s tract home looks like any other house on his block in Phoenix, with one notable difference: Practically everything in his yard is edible. More than 70 fruit trees reach for the sky. Chickens patrol for bugs in the yard. More...
But Fulton’s August ranking is #58 out of 67 counties
By Jean Snyder STAFF WRITER
Fulton County’s labor force statistics for August, once again, remained largely unchanged from July, although the county’s unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point. More...
Birthday wishes to Lelia Strait, who celebrated her birthday on September 23; Ed Stenger, October 1; Jackie Doyle and Robert Snyder, October 4; Marty Marcus, October 5; Michele Welsh September 30; Carrie More...
Birthday wishes to Ashlynn Gearhart, Bill Livezey, Doug Schunk, Janet Brown, Travis Cornelius, Dana Smith and Madison Hoover. Anniversary wishes to Adam and Becki Berry, Stan and Julie Roher, Fred and Tammy McKnight, and Ron and Judy Anderson. More...
Another beautiful fall weekend was great for everyone to be out and enjoy. We extend our sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Betty Malot, who passed away on Sunday. She was a grand lady and will be greatly missed. More...
Conemaugh Township 4 McConnellsburg 0 McConnellsburg Lady Spartan Sarrah Pollock blocked a total of 17 shots Saturday when the Spartans squared off against Conemaugh Township. More...
River Oaks Helpline A Christian crisis counseling/prayer phone line is now available. Caring and compassionate Christian volunteers are available from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. More...
Teen Night There will be a teen night at Fulton County Library this Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meeting from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Every teen welcome to attend. Mic Night More...
Emily Jo Mumma and Scott Timothy Cromer were united in marriage July 23, 2011, at Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Mc- Connellsburg. Pastor Sam Stoey of Dublin Mills Community Church officiated. More...
Additional presentations held on biomass boiler, energy service projects
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
Having previously received some preliminary information and figures on the suggested installation of a biomass boiler at Southern Fulton Junior/Senior High School, school board members and building supervisors were recently treated to an additional p More...
Officials representing townships of the second class in Fulton County will convene Monday, October 10, 2011, at Needmore Volunteer Fire Co., Needmore, for their 89th annual county convention. More...
Starting in October, Fulton County Conservation District staff will initiate an outreach effort and begin conducting site visits on farms in Fulton County. More...
Mabel Eunice “Grandma” Griffith, 102, Fannettsburg, died at her home Sunday, September 25, 2011. Born November 2, 1908, in Fort Littleton, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Ashton and Mary Hilda Lessig Woolet. More...
’91 Max Stenger, superintendent of the Mc- Connellsburg Municipal Water Authority, told the “News” Tuesday that conservation measures instituted last week have helped. More...
’81 It will be about two weeks before PennDOT decides whether or not to place a ban on heavy trucks eastbound on Route 30 through Fulton County. More...
’71 McConnellsburg firemen were called on Sunday to assist the Needmore Fire Co. in fighting a barn fire on the farm of Harry Beam at Needmore. The barn and its contents were destroyed. More...
An argument at the Cardinal Glenn Apartments turned physical last Thursday evening, leading to charges of harassment being filed against a McConnellsburg man. More...
Charges of harassment have been filed against 22- year- old McConnellsburg resident Terrell Bass in connection with an alleged incident on Heritage Drive in Todd Township. More...
A fight broke out at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School last Wednesday afternoon following a varsity boys soccer match between the Cardinals and the Northern Bedford Panthers. More...
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A Pittsburgh doctor who likes to makes his own films is hoping people will buy his latest movie when it comes out on DVD on Tuesday. More...
The summer months were quite busy for the Sisters of Xi Eta Lambda, Mc- Connellsburg Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. In July, the sisters canvassed businesses in Fulton County for donations for the Fulton County fair queen pageant. More...
When 30-somethings Rob ert Hammond and Joshua David first proposed that a derelict 1-1/2 mile stretch of elevated railway in Manhattan be re-imagined as an urban park, there were certainly doubters. Would busy New Yorkers use it? More...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Andy Warhol is known for soup cans and celebrity images, not so much for painting headlines and abstract works. The late pop artist has left much to be discovered in two shows that open Sunday on the National Mall. More...
No matter where you work, chances are you’ve come home after a long day with some aches and pains - - even if you spend most of your time at a desk, work station or behind the wheel. More...
Revival services will be held at Fort Littleton Bible Church Thursday through Sunday night, October 6-9, at 7 p.m. nightly. Friday morning services will be from 10 a.m. to noon on teaching and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, also teaching. More...
Sister Jessica Donaldson, a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served in the Hancock area for five months before being assigned to another location. More...