An enthusiastic crowd of 150 gathered in the gymnasium of the McConnellsburg Alumni & Friends building in McConnellsburg last Wednesday to watch the county's first-ever Special Olympics bocce bal More...
Hears presentation on wood pellet boiler for elementar y
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
Southern Fulton School District continued to explore all possible avenues in energy alternatives last week when the school board members heard additional information on a wood pellet biomass boiler for the elementary as well as the additional benefit More...
With much excitement in the air, Fulton County athletes took to the court to play in their first-ever bocce ball competition in front of a home crowd of about 150 fans at McConnellsburg Alumni and Friends building. More...
Fulton County Medical Center is pleased to announce Matthew Espenshade, D.O., of Arlington Orthopedics, will start providing services at the Fulton County Medical Center Specialty Services Department on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. More...
Birthday wishes to Jace Fletcher, 2 years old on January 20: Margaret “Peg” Gordon, 93 on January 31; Wylan Gress, January 31; Thomas Glenn, January 29; Ike Bivens, January 30; Clarence Weimer, January 31; Tom Strait, January 29; Chase No More...
Hope everyone is enjoying Old Man Winter with that pretty winter scene. A combined birthday party meal will be held with Fairview and Knobsville United Methodist churches at Knobsville on Sunday evening, January 29, at 5 p. m. More...
Belated birthday wishes to Josh Ramsey, Deb Kerlin, John Wain, Ashlee Keebaugh, Kara Park, Mandy Snyder, Corey Lake, Arlie Knepper, Rodnise Roher, Justin Anderson and Lisa Henry. More...
“Legends” is the best way to describe NASCAR Hall of Fame’s third class of inductees, who were enshrined this past weekend at the HOF in Charlotte. Topping the list as one of the sport’s biggest performers was Cale Yarborough. More...
Before we start this week, it’s goes without saying that I am completely heartbroken on the passing of Joe Paterno, a true legend in our lifetime, on and off the field. More...
Special Music Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute cordially invites all to attend a night of a cappella music Wednesday, February 1, at 7:30 p.m. The institute is located 1 1/2 miles west of Harrisonville along Rt. 30 at the old Green Hill School. More...
Snow Tubing Fulton Fatherhood is hosting a snow tubing night at Whitetail February 17, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to get tickets. Prices are $17 for people over 5 and for 2-4-year-olds tickets are $8. More...
Book Club A Book Club is held every Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with free childcare at the Bedford/ Fulton Head Start building. The group will be reading “Between Parent and Child” by Dr. Haim G. Ginott. More...
Farm Bureau, commissioners discuss topic; public meeting Monday
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
With the clock ticking down to next week’s public meeting, the president of the Fulton County Farm Bureau appeared before the county commissioners Tuesday to garner their support in keeping the Farm Service Agency office open here. More...
The McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Co. (MVFC) bestowed its top honor on Gary L. Peck on Saturday evening. Acknowledging his more than 10 years with the company as an officer and with the ambulance squad, MVFC named Peck the 2011 Fireman of the Year. More...
HAWKINS In loving memory of Norman Evan Hawkins, June 22,1933 – January 30, 1997: No words can express the depth of our love and how greatly you are missed. You remain in our hearts every day. Sarah, Lester, Nancy, Michael, Gary and family More...
John Henry Hann, 85, Hustontown, died at 11:20 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at Fulton County Medical Center, Mc- Connellsburg. Born January 31, 1926, in Needmore, he was the son of the late Henry and Altie (Hill) Hann. More...
Theodore G. “Ted” Cromwell, 30, of Shade Gap, died Tuesday morning, January 17, 2012, in Madison Twp., Columbia Co., Pa., as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. More...
’82 Miss Zoe Margaret Mason of Mc- Connellsburg will celebrate her 100th birthday February 4, and the staff of the Medical Center Extended Care Unit, where she is now a guest, is preparing a celebration for her as Fulton County’s oldest More...
’72 Fulton County Republicans will gather on February 19 at the Mc- Connellsburg firehall to celebrate the annual Lincoln Day dinner, sponsored by the Fulton County Council of Republican Women and the Fulton County Republican Committee. More...
Pennsylvania State Police and the Fulton County Coroner’s Office investigated a death that occurred at a home along Old 126 in Bethel Township last Monday. More...
A 25-year-old Harrisonville woman was arrested for harassment on Friday, January 6, following an incident at the Peckwood Tavern in McConnellsburg Borough. More...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A weekend storm blanketed Pennsylvania in the first significant snow of the season Saturday, causing flight delays and prompting speed limit reductions on some major roads. More...
Four-H provides life skills training in areas such as leadership, citizenship, business, and communication. The active partnership of 4- H youths and volunteers enriches their lives and the quality of life in their communities. More...
Entering the New Year, Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg will continue its live show season by presenting top notch, national and international traveling performances. More...
Nattalee Marie Dickinson celebrated her second birthday December 15. She is the daughter of Robbie and Danyell Dickinson, Hustontown. She celebrated with a Care Bears-theme at the Clear Ridge community building. More...
Derek Gracey of Robertsdale has been named to the fall 2011 President’s list at Mansfield University. To be named to the President’s list, a student must be attending the university full-time and attain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester. More...