BODEN In loving memory of Corlee “ Tina” Boden and Richard “Big Daddy” Boden: You are both now in heaven But our memories of you live forever And, yes, Mom we are keeping Christ in Christmas Love your family More...

Flossie Effie Everts, 75, Warfordsburg, died Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va. Born August 8, 1936, in Hancock, she was the only daughter of the late Alonza E. More...

Daniel “Danny” Elwood Lanehart, 56, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Monday December 5, 2011, in Pensacola, Fla. Born September 15, 1955, in McConnellsburg, he was the son of the late George Elmer and Beverly Elizabeth Carnell Lanehart. More...

To The Editor: The holidays are about memories, reliving old ones and making new. Think back to your childhood. Can you recall receiving what you thought was the perfect gift? You may still have it or it might be long gone. More...

To The Editor: Just had to chime in on the speeding issue. How about the carwash? There is a constant stream of vehicles tearing in and out of the carwash lot to rip around town. More...

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A Frederick, Md., man escaped injury during a singlevehicle crash in McConnellsburg Borough last Tuesday morning, state police said. Joseph W. More...

A woman from Mays Landing, N.J., has been cited with driving on roadways laned for traffic following a crash in Brush Creek Township last Friday morning. More...

Approximately 6,000 feet of fencing located at 1258 Davis Lane in Taylor Township was damaged between 5 p.m. on December 14 and 7 a.m. on December 15. More...

Each year individuals count down to the first day of winter, be it in anticipation of the new season or with anguish that the warmer weather is a distant memory. The first day of winter is also known as the winter solstice. More...

Celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2011, Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African culture and heritage. Kwanzaa begins the day after Christmas and continues for seven days. More...

Local lifters from Buck’s Body Shop competed in a bench press and deadlift competition at the MACC in Beaver Springs, Pa., Saturday, December 10. More...

Christmas Eve Service A candlelight service of lessons and carols will be held at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 228 North Second Street, with special music. Christmas Eve Service More...

Elementary Christmas Assembly McConnellsburg Elementary Christmas assembly will be held Thursday, December 22, in the high school auditorium. The assembly is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Students in K5 thru fifth grade will be performing. Hog Shoot More...

FSA Office Closed Due to limited staffing, the Fulton County FSA Office, located in McConnellsburg, will be closed on the following dates: December 30; January 13; January 27; February 10; February 24; March 9; March 23. More...

Despite the many messages from all corners promoting a “more is better” philosophy when it comes to holiday gifts, the truth is far more complex – especially for children. More...

The burning of a yule log has been a Christmas tradition in many European countries for centuries. It is believed to have originated at pagan winter solstice festivals or yule festivals among Germanic people. More...

Hayden Harbaugh, 7, Mercersburg, shot his first buck, a spike, November 28, 2011, in Fulton County. He shot the deer with his 223 at 7:10 a.m. More...