ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) – Officials say the scorching heat wave that pushed temperatures into triple digits claimed the life of 86-year-old Pennsylvania man. The Lehigh County coroner’s office says Llan Gacel died Saturday of hyperthermia. More...
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) – This year’s re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg featured breaking news coverage of one of the pivotal fights – 140 characters at a time. More...
Nobody likes working in front of a hot oven during the summer. But if you and your family love desserts, you’ll still want to partake of sumptuous treats that will keep you all cool. More...
Judge Carol L. Van Horn of the 39th Judicial District and the Fulton County Court of Common Pleas presided over a court session held at the Fulton County Courthouse on Tuesday, July 3. More...
REEDSVILLE, Pa. (AP) – Chris Brown, 53, of State College was killed Saturday while skydiving with Sky Dive of Happy Valley. Witnesses said Brown’s main chute opened but became tangled as he spiraled toward the ground. More...
The investment world can be complex – so you may not want to navigate it alone. But when it comes to getting professional advice, you certainly have an abundance of choices. How can you know which approach is right for you? More...
Sisters of Xi Eta Lambda, McConnellsburg Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, did several projects for the second quarter of 2012 that included ushering for McConnellsburg High School musical “Anything Goes” and donating candy and items fo More...
Life has its inevitable ups and downs, and the challenges we experience might not always seem fair. But there’s no need let your happiness depend upon life’s uncontrollable circumstances. More...
Several Pensylvania fairs have been getting questions from baking contest participants concerning the “PA Preferred” ingredient requirement for the chocolate baking contests. The 2012 Fulton County Fair is set for August 12-18. More...
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) – A judge has ordered the city of Scranton to pay employees full wages, but the mayor says the cash-strapped government can't afford it. More...
REEDER In loving memory of Marshall W. Reeder, March 30, 1929 – July 9, 2008: You will never be forgotten Even though we are apart, You are and always will be, Alive within my heart. Sadly missed and forever loved, Wife Leona WILSON More...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A federal judge is hearing arguments from religious groups who want to overturn a ban on outdoor feeding of Philadelphia's homeless population. More...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Temperatures soared to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit in several cities as Americans dipped into the water, went to the movies and rode the subway just to be in air conditioning for relief from unrelenting heat that has ki More...
READING EAGLE READING, Pa. (AP) – At 57, most people are probably counting the years until their retirement. But not Kathleen Adams, who just graduated from the Reading Police Academy and is the oldest rookie ever on the force. More...
A Harrisonville area man accused of having consensual sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl entered a plea to the corruption of minors last Tuesday. More...
ALLENPORT, Pa. (AP) – A southwestern Pennsylvania volunteer fire chief has been jailed on charges he stole about $13,000 from the department since 2010. More...
McConnellsburg High School Class of 1949 held its class reunion at the local American Legion and then at the home of Darlene and Bob Snyder on June 16, 2012. More...
Jessie Burke of Mercersburg graduated from the University of Dallas in May with a bachelor’s degree in drama. Burke was one of approximately 300 students to receive a degree from the university during its spring 2012 commencement ceremony. More...
ASSOCIATED PRESS HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The latest attempt to redraw Pennsylvania's state legislative district boundaries for the first time since 2001 is headed back to the state's highest court, which struck down a previous plan. More...
Those from the area who attained the dean’s list at Allegany college for spring 2012 are: Shirley Everts, Crystal Spring. Kelsi Clark, Ashton Cook and Tesa Iden, all of Hancock. Amanda Thompson, Mc- Connellsburg. Billie L. White, Needmore. More...
Fulton County Senior Center lunch menu for the week is as follows: Monday: cheeseburger, lettuce and tomato, tomato soup, bun, applesauce. Tuesday: sausage patty, egg and cheese omelet, hash browns, mixed fruit, white bread, juice. More...
GREENCASTLE MARKET July 2 Slaughter steers: high choice and prime 2-3, 1320- 1428 lbs., $119.50 to $120; choice 2-3: 1206-1538 lbs., $114 to $119.50; full/y.g. 4-5, $113; select 1-3, 1135-1526 lbs., $108.50 to $114. More...
Several McConnellsburg FFA members attended FFA’s summer convention June 12 through June 14 to compete in various contests, take part in conference sessions and elect Pennsylvania FFA state officers for 2012-2013. More...
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – A bomb in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday killed six NATO service members, on a day where a total of 29 people died from roadside bombs and insurgent attacks. More...