The hat contest held Friday evening at the Fulton Theatre during the Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s annual Strawberry Festival saw a number of decorated, themed hats vying for “top hat” honors in five categories: Kentucky Derby More...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A group of preservation experts were waxing historic on a celebrated subject Thursday, coating the inside of the Liberty Bell to protect it from environmental pollutants and the fingerprints of tourists who can’t resis More...
Nonprofit organizations, municipalities and friends groups of state parks and forestry divisions along the Lincoln Highway in Fulton County who have small projects that are either recreational, natural or cultural in scope are invited to secure a let More...
Judge Shawn D. Meyers of the 39th Judicial District and the Fulton/Franklin County Court of Common Pleas presided over a court session held at the Fulton County Courthouse on Tuesday, June 5. More...
All A Honor Roll Grade nine: Victoria Chatley, Caitlin Lynch, Hannah Ott, Brittany Parson, Abagael Peck, Nathan Peters. Grade ten: Jessica Miller, Larkin Shearer, Matthew Snyder, Sara Beth Winegardner. More...
Gordon's Cruise-In of Needmore has recently been recognized by the Hershey Creamery Co. The Golden Scoop Award was awarded to Gordon’s for outstanding performance in the sale and promotion of Hershey’s Premium Ice Cream Products. More...
All A Honor Roll Grade six: Kendal Ashman, Tara Cutshaw, Ian Deshong, Marie Fuller, Kimberly Harris, Amanda Hoover, Emma Kendall, Morgan Kendall, Kadi Mellott, Jacob Miller, Kellyn Perry, Madelyn Richards, Kaitlyn Sanders, Carson Walters. More...
Going to college and paying for it has not become easier with time, according to Fulton County Medical Center (FCMC) Foundation President and CEO Dr. Robert Roush. More...
Chelsie Miller of Wells Tannery graduated summa cum laude from Elizabethtown College in May 2012, with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and occupation. 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 at Cowans Gap State Park: Friday, June 22, 2 p.m. – Skull Scatter. More...
Plan For The Expected – But Prepare For The Unexpected
By Erica Fendley
EDWARD JONES INVESTORS To enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle, you’ll need to have adequate financial resources in place. And that means you must plan for the expected – but prepare for the unexpected. More...
Fulton County Senior Center lunch menu for the week is as follows: Monday: lasagna rollup, broccoli, tossed salad, wheat bread, apple. Tuesday: ham loaf, sweet potatoes, coleslaw, wheat bread, peaches. More...
Cody Scott McCulloch graduated Friday, May 11, from the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He received the degree of Associate of Applied Science heavy construction equipment technology and Caterpiller equipment emphasis. More...
The following students were named to the commencement list for spring 2012 at Shippensburg University: Devon J. Cunningham, Harrisonville, Bachelor of Science. Amanda D. Keefer, Mc- Connellsburg, Bachelor of Science in business administration. More...
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The fired CEO of Pennsylvania’s biggest health insurer said Thursday that he was injured physically and emotionally by the domestic dispute that led to his ouster, and that some friends and colleagues have since dropped More...
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A sea lion has been born at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, the third pup born at the zoo in three years and the second to the same mother. More...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – State lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize drivers who ignore roadblocks and plunge their vehicles into flooded roadways, endangering their lives and taxing local rescuers. More...
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) – The trial of Jerry Sandusky, which will begin Monday when prosecutors and his lawyer make opening statements before a central Pennsylvania jury, will probably be over in a few weeks. More...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – When the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State erupted last year, public anger was directed not only toward Jerry Sandusky, whose trial begins Monday, but toward the people around him who didn't report their suspicions to po More...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A plan to privatize Pennsylvania's state- controlled liquor store system and liberalize beer sales laws is being scheduled for a vote early next week. More...
Forty cadets graduated from 2012 Fulton County Camp Cadet during graduation ceremonies held lakeside last Friday evening at Camp Sinoquipe Scout Reservation near Fort Littleton. Fulton County District Attorney Travis L. More...
Former boyfriend Lance Hixon asks to withdraw guilty plea
By Chanin Rotz-Mountz STAFF WRITER
Moments after a Thompson Township woman was led away to begin a state sentence for assaulting her 2-year-old daughter, the woman’s former boyfriend requested to withdraw his guilty plea in the child end anger- ment case. More...
Youths with a keen interest in the great outdoors, hunting and wildlife conservation are urged to sign up now for the quickly approaching annual Fulton County Youth Field Day. More...
Last Saturday saw the return of an area walk/run event with the new “Strawberry Stampede” sponsored by Reaching Wellness, a group operating as part of the Fulton County Medical Center Foundation. More...
Nathan P. Wuertenberg of Big Cove Tannery has been named to the McDaniel College spring 2012 dean’s list with highest honors. Highest honors are earned for a semester grade-point average of 3.90 or higher. More...
The following students have attained the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at Shippensburg University: Kimberly Sealock, Wells Tannery. Lucas Hale, Fort Littleton. Brenna DeShong, Harrisonville. Matthew Kendall, Mc- Connellsburg. More...
Haley Dawn Strait has graduated with honors from Kaplan University. She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Haley is a 2009 graduate of Forbes Road High School and is currently employed at Fulton County Medical Center. More...
Beginning July 1, FCMC will implement a new computer system to meet federal standards for meaningful use for the electronic health record. It is a wholesale changeover of technology from billing to patient care. More...
All A Honor Roll Grade nine: Victoria Chatley, Caitlin Lynch, Hannah Ott, Brittany Parson, Abagael Peck, Nathan Peters. Grade ten: Jessica Miller, Larkin Shearer, Matthew Snyder, Sara Beth Winegardner. More...
The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Lycoming College: Stephanie Robinson of McConnellsburg, a recently graduated business major. Marcy McLaughlin of Mercersburg, a recently graduated economics major More...
The following couples applied for marriage licenses during the past week at the local courthouse: Jordan Michael Truax, 25, McConnellsburg, and Amber Renae Gladhill, 23, Mc- Connellsburg. More...
USDA UNDER SECRETARY FOR FOOD, NUTRITION AND CONSUMER SERVICES While the kids are exuberantly shouting, “School’s out!” many parents may be quietly worrying just how they’re going to feed their kids all summer long. More...
INTELLIGENCER-JOURNAL/ LANCASTER NEW ERA LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) – It might be as simple as a tray of cookies by the door. It could be as elaborate as a well-stocked buffet in another room. More...
ASSOCIATED PRESS HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A state appellate court has ruled state and local agencies must consider requests for public records even if they do not conform to the agencies' policies. More...
GIBSONIA, Pa. (AP) – PennDOT crews had to use a truck with a magnet on its front bumper to clear hundreds of nails from a western stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. More...
VFW Post 655 awarded Sara Beth Winegardner of McConnellsburg High School $1,250 to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) World Leadership Congress (WLC). More...
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) – A newspaper says Joe Paterno’ will was ordered permanently sealed from public view along with all related court filings at the request of an attorney. More...