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...
Judge Shawn D. Meyers of the 39th Judicial District and the Fulton County Court of Common Pleas presided over a court session held on Tuesday, May 15, at the Fulton County Courthouse. 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 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. Seth is a sophomore majoring in multi-age physical education and mino 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...
Eighth graders at Mc- Connellsburg Middle School had the opportunity to visit with two World War II survivors recently as part of studying Anne Frank and the Holocaust. More...
The graduation ceremony for Southern Fulton will take place Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m., in the high school auditorium. The doors will open at 6 p.m. More...
May students of the month at Forbes Road School District: first row: Riley Waters, Jenna Brumbaugh, David Knepper, Walter Snyder, Miranda Mellott; second row: Madison Hoover, Micah Peffer, Jocelyn Ba More...
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Some people are absolutely sure gas drilling threatens public health, while others are absolutely sure it doesn't. Geisinger Health Systems is looking for more facts on the debate. “Our concern is getting rel More...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Authorities say a car struck three men painting a fence in northeast Philadelphia, killing one of them and injuring the others. Police said the crash happened at about 6:45 a.m. More...
McConnellsburg Elementary School is continuing its character education program this year. It is believed that character counts so each month a different character trait will be promoted. In April the character trait of respect was worked on. More...
Bids on electric, general construction tabled for review
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
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...
Rockhill Trolley Museum stays open; historic streetcars still operating
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
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...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, May 26, through Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. More...
Dane Thomas Gordon, son of Dan and Susie Gordon of Needmore, graduated with honor at Cedarville University Saturday, May 5, 2012. Dane received a Bachelor of Arts degree in digital media with a concentration in interactive media as well as mino More...
PennDOT will partner with state and local police in a national “Click It or Ticket” seat-belt enforcement effort through June 10. The effort will emphasize the state’s primary seat-belt law for drivers and passengers under 18 More...
Marine Corps Pfc. Jebediah B. Williams, son of Carol J. Barnhardt of Warfordsburg, Pa., and Roger K. Williams, of Clearville, was recently selected as the academic honor graduate from the basic combat engineer course. More...
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, and Cowans Gap State Park would like to announce the following upcoming programs: More...
Amanda Keefer of Mc- Connellsburg graduated from Shippensburg University on May 5, 2012. Keefer received a Bachelor of Science in business administration (management). More...
Magisterial District Judge Tamela Mellott Bard was again certified for service as a member of Pennsylvania’s Unified Judicial System after successful completion recently of continuing legal education course work. More...
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is awarding the Medal of Honor to a Pennsylvania Army specialist killed in combat in 1970 while serving as a rifleman in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. 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. Thursday, May 31: assorted cereal or assorted 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...
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...
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...
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 pudd More...
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