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Economy Leads Many To Food Basket’s Help

Local agency continues to participate in "Hunters Sharing the Harvest"

The drastically declining economy has caused many to fixate on the tough winter months ahead that will be plagued with high fuel bills. However, it’s not just heating bills that cause worry with local residents on low and fixed incomes, it’s also the ever-present fear of being able to put food on the table while keeping a roof over their […]

Local Jobless Rate Climbs

Fulton ranks 65th highest out of 67 counties

Fulton County’s unemployment rate rose by 1.2 percentage points in August, going from 7.3 percent in July to 8.5 percent in August, according to preliminary figures released by the Department of Labor and Industry last week. The seasonally adjusted data for Fulton County showed unemployment at 700, with a total labor force of 8,200 for the county in August. In […]

Upgrades Abound On State Forestland

Boorman Road fixed for local residents; former Glatfelter property open for fall hunting

In hopes of improving recreational opportunities for sportsmen, hikers and even all-terrain vehicle trail riders, numerous upgrades and alterations to state forestland are on the schedule for this fall in Fulton County. Possibly the most notable of the ongoing improvements is the recent completion of roadway repairs in Brush Creek Township by the Bureau of Forestry. Making headlines repeatedly throughout […]

FIDA Director Resigns

STAFF REPORT

The executive director of the area’s Industrial Development Association bid farewell to Fulton County last Thursday after accepting a similar employment opportunity in nearby Blair County. Wendy Melius joined the Fulton Industrial Development Association (FIDA) in 2002 and immediately found herself in the midst of the ongoing preparations for the completion of the South Central Business Park located off Fulton […]

Tri-State Director Resigns

Leslie Colbrese steps down effective September 30

The executive director of Tri- State Health Community Clinic recently submitted her letter of resignation to the organization’s board of directors, citing her acceptance of another position in a similar field of work. Effective September 30, Leslie Colbrese will be stepping down from the position she has held for 20 months. Sheila DeShong, who serves as Tri-State’s chief operating officer, […]

Ayr Twp. Adopts Vehicle Weight Limits

New ordinance applies to 22 township roads

Following a public meeting on September 15, the Ayr Township supervisors adopted a vehicle weight limit ordinance that will affect 22 roads in the township. The supervisors adopted the ordinance for safety reasons and to limit damage to township roads. Under the new ordinance, vehicles weighing more than 10 tons will not be permitted to use the 22 roads named […]

Presidential Debate Watch Held At Dott Store



The Dott Store in Bethel Township was the scene of one of many debate-watch get-togethers taking place across the country Friday night. Owners Glenn and April Hiller extended a bipartisan invitation to the community, which resulted in a group of about 40 Republicans, Democrats and Green Party members as well as Independents gathering to watch and discuss the first of […]

Focus Less On The S.A.T., Study Tells Colleges

Exams tied to school curricula may be a viable alternative for admissions assessment, a year-long study says

Colleges need to rethink their heavy reliance on students’ SAT and ACT scores in deciding who gets in. That’s a key conclusion drawn by a group of high school counselors and college officials after a year-long study of admissions testing. Rather than suggesting a onesize fits-all approach, the group urges colleges to study how well such tests predict academic success […]

FCMC Foundation Names Board Chair



The board of directors of Fulton County Medical Center is pleased to announce the formation of the FCMC Foundation. The foundation has been established to support health and wellness in the community. The idea of a foundation began several years ago. FCMC decided to wait until the construction of the new facility was complete. The formal process for forming the […]