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Waters Rise In Harrisonville
| May 8, 2019
Spring downpours have left farm fields too saturated for plowing and many county streams overflowing. Pictured is the intersection of...
Wellness Market Draws Crowd
| May 8, 2019
Customers learn about Doterra Oils from Dwight Washabaugh and more at Main Street Mc- Connellsburg’s Wellness Market on Saturday, May...
Boro Council Approves Zoning Variances
| May 8, 2019
McConnellsburg Borough Council approved three separate zoning variances at its May 1 meeting last week. Aimee Mellott and her father,...
Truck Routing Survey To Be Conducted On State Route 915
| May 8, 2019
Concerns about truck traffic safety issues on Rte. 915 in Wells Township that were brought to the attention of the...
Local and State
True North Holds Open House
| May 8, 2019
Janet Yeager, a nurse for True North, left, and Holden Decker, right, listen as Bonnie and John explain the benefits...
Free Seminar Focuses On Healthcare, Medicare And Long-Term Care
| May 8, 2019
The Fulton County Medical Center Foundation will host a free seminar, “The Health Insurance Blueprint for Retirement,” Thursday, May 23,...
Most Lawmakers Pick Traditional Pension Plan, Not New Option
| May 8, 2019
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The vast majority of Pennsylvania state lawmakers are choosing a traditional pension benefit for themselves after...
Obituaries
Charles K. Knable
| May 8, 2019
Charles K. Knable, 82, Avon Park, Fla., formerly from Needmore and Three Springs, died at his home Tuesday, April 30,...
Charles P. Nutwell
| May 8, 2019
Charles Patrick “Chuck” Nutwell, 47, Needmore, died Saturday, May 4, 2019, due to a head-on motor vehicle collision in Berkeley...
Thelma B. Reed
| May 8, 2019
Thelma Brown Reed, 74, McConnellsburg, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019, surrounded by her husband of 50...
From Days Gone By
FROM DAYS GONE BY
| May 8, 2019
This week’s Memory Jogger, submitted by Audrey Slates of Waterfall, pictures Kate “Katie” Peck Cooper and Ronald Melius in 1960. 20 Years Ago From The Files Of May 6, 1999...
FROM DAYS GONE BY
| May 1, 2019
This week’s Memory Jogger, submitted by Alice McKeever, is the Class of 1921 at Needmore Normal School. Seated: Walter Hill, Bruce Lake, Guy Mellott, Brooks Smith, Levi Hess, Gordon Winters,...
FROM DAYS GONE BY
| April 24, 2019
This week’s Memory Jogger, submitted by Glenn Cordell of McConnellsburg, pictures an early photograph of Burnt Cabins showing a stake-and-rider fence below the town. It is a copy from the...
Correspondants’ Notes
Hustontown
| May 8, 2019
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. Enjoy your day! Forbes Road School District holds Tuesday morning prayer meetings in the high school auditorium from 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m....
Hustontown
| April 24, 2019
Isn’t spring such a beautiful season, the trees and flowers smell and look amazing this week! Enjoy your week everyone! Forbes Road School District holds Tuesday morning prayer meetings in...
Hustontown
| April 4, 2019
Forbes Road School District holds Tuesday morning prayer meetings in the high school auditorium from 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. All are welcome Lent Bible study will be held at...
Police Reports
POLICE REPORTS
| May 8, 2019
Burglary On April 22 at 12:15 p.m. a 78-year-old Burnt Cabins female arrived at PSP McConnellsburg to report a burglary and theft that occurred at her residence on Tannery Road...
POLICE REPORTS
| May 1, 2019
Attempted Rape A McConnellsburg man was arrested on attempted rape and other charges for an assault that took place at Gerald Circle on April 13 between 2 p.m. and 5...
POLICE REPORTS
| April 24, 2019
Theft A woman was the victim of a fake check deposit on April 9 at 10:47 a.m. somewhere along Lincoln Way West. According to state police, a 55-year-old McConnellsburg woman...
Sports
High School Sports
| May 8, 2019
Boys Track & Field April 30 – MHS/SF/FM At McConnellsburg Southern Fulton 111 McConnellsburg 29 4x800 – SF (Smith, Elder, Buchheit, Ah Loe) 9:59.3; 100 Hurdles – SF (Clark) 19.3;...
Softball Standings
| May 8, 2019
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| May 8, 2019
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Community Bulletin Board
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
| May 8, 2019
RECREATION Mic NIght Mic Night will be held at Warfordsburg Senior Center May 11, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The kitchen opens at 4 p.m. Food and drink will...
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
| May 1, 2019
RECREATION Running For Robin 5K Forbes Road Class of 2023 will hold the “Running For Robin” 5K run/bike/walk May 4 at the high school. Registration is $20. Registration forms can...
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
| April 24, 2019
RECREATION Running For Robin 5K Forbes Road Class of 2023 will hold the “Running For Robin” 5K run/bike/walk May 4 at the high school. Registration is through April 24 and...
Family
Cards Of Thanks
| May 8, 2019
STAHLE The family of Homer W. Stahle would like to express their appreciation to everyone that sent cards, flowers, online condolences, and, most of all, prayers and visits to our...
Cards Of Thanks
| May 1, 2019
VANCE We wish to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, flowers and visits for our family in the passing of our loved one, Mary Louise Vance. Special thanks to Hospice...
Cards Of Thanks
| May 1, 2019
FR LIONS CLUB Forbes Road Lions Club wishes to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donations and support of the spring raffle: Fulton Tractor, Tin Man Body Shop,...
Features
Promising Treatment Emerges For ‘Persistent’ Lyme Bacteria
| May 8, 2019
BALTIMORE (AP) – About 300,000 people a year are infected with Lyme disease through tick bites, and for up to 20 percent of them the condition persists after a course...
5 Unique Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day
| May 8, 2019
(StatePoint) – Flowers are always a classic selection on Mother’s Day, but for gifts that will truly make Mom’s day, consider the following ideas: 1. Self-care. Whether you bring the...
Innovative Therapy Rescues First Responder With PTSD
| May 8, 2019
After security guard Brian Burns experienced a traumatic event at work, he was haunted by disturbing thoughts. “It stirred up a lot of emotion,” said Burns. “When I closed my...