Having received multiple bids for work that would mark the completion of ongoing renovations of the county jailhouse, the Fulton County commissioners turned over the pertinent documentation to the project architect and solicitor for additional review More...

To the dismay of train enthusiasts and local residents, officials at the East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Co. announced Friday morning they will be ceasing operation of their steam-powered trains for the 2012 season. More...

Karen Ramsburg, who is challenging five-term Congressmen Bill Shuster in November, has called on Congress to set aside partisan bickering and renegotiate the Violence Against Women Act. More...

Taylor Weaver, left, and brother Kyle Weaver, Frederick, Md., caught these trophy-size trout while fishing at the Fulton County Sportsmen’s League (FCSL) annual children’s trout rodeo Sun More...

Dane Thomas Gordon, son of Dan and Susie Gordon of Needmore, graduated with honor at Cedarville University Saturday, May 5, 2012. More...

ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH (AP) – State Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin was charged Friday with illegally using her taxpayer-funded staff in her campaigns for a seat on the state’s highest court in a scheme that ensnared her siste More...

Nathan Wuertenberg of Big Cove Tannery, graduated from McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., Saturday, May 19. More...

Forbes Road Junior/Senior prom was held Friday, May 18, 2012, at Lake Raystown Convention Center. More...

Seth Forrest Gordon, son of Dan and Susie Gordon, Needmore, was named to the Cedarville University dean’s honor list for the 2012 spring semester for earning a 4.0 GPA. More...

During their character education class with teacher Denise Mellott, 23 sixth- grade students joined together to raise $756.06 to help find a cure for cancer. More...

The Three Springs Firemen Lions Homecoming carnival will be held beginning Thursday, May 24-27. More...

You may have been hearing a lot lately about the Federal Reserve, better known as the “Fed,” and its chairman Ben Bernanke. You may also already know that the Fed has an influence on interest rates, which in turn influences the economy. More...

CENTRAL FULTON High School Breakfast Monday: no school. Tuesday, May 29: assorted cereal or funnel cake, toast w/spreads, fruit or juice, milk. Wednesday, May 30: no classes. More...

A total of 54 students will graduate Thursday, May 31, from McConnellsburg High School. Baccalaureate services will be held Tuesday, May 29, in the high school auditorium. More...

When asked to list renowned classical composers, Mozart or Beethoven may come to mind. Many people may not think to mention Edward Elgar. But there’s an excellent chance thousands of people are very familiar with the most famous work by Elgar. More...

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HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) – A woman serving life in prison without the possibility of parole in the beating death of a 4-year-old girl 15 years ago is asking a judge to restore her appeal rights so she can seek a new trial. More...

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) – A railroad engineer near Philadelphia has been killed by a roll of newsprint that fell out of a boxcar and crushed him. More...

The museum spring tea of the Fulton County Historical Society was well attended on Saturday, May 12, at the Fulton House. Kathryn Cromer gave an interesting talk on the history of Girl Scouts of America, now celebrating their 100th anniversary. More...

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Fulton County Senior Center lunch menu for the week is as follows: Monday: closed. Tuesday: roast pork, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, wheat bread, apricots. Wednesday: cubed steaks, baked potato, baby carrots, rye bread, vanilla pudding. More...