Foor, Dubree Enter Pleas



Two men facing charges of rape in separate incidents that occurred as far back as June of 2008 appeared in the Fulton County Court of Common Pleas last week to officially enter their pleas. Kevin Duane Foor Sr. of 174 Fox Street, Defiance, entered a guilty plea to one count of rape by forcible compulsion before Judge Douglas W. Herman […]

Bird’s Eye View of Creation Festival 2009



County Clerk To Retire Sept. 1

Dick Wible to retire after over three decades of service

Logging well over three decades of service to Fulton County and its citizens, the county’s chief clerk announced his resignation Tuesday morning in a letter to the commissioners. Richard Wible’s resignation for the purpose of retirement is slated to begin effective September 1. Wible of McConnellsburg, has been on a brief hiatus from his duties with the county since mid- […]

Knobsville Home Damaged In Fire



The second story of a Todd Township home sustained both fire and smoke damage last Thursday afternoon that required volunteer firefighters and additional manpower from a total of five area fire companies. Primary responders from the McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Co. arrived at the 408 Knobsville Road home of Lisa Dick shortly after the call went out at 4 p.m. to […]

Pa. Jobless Rate Up Slightly

Ranking stays at #65

Fulton County’s jobless rate showed no signs of recovery in May as the unemployment rate climbed slightly from 13.0 percent in April to 13.4 in May, according to preliminary figures released by the Department of Labor and Industry this week. The rate, however, is still significantly lower than March’s 15.8 percent rate. In spite of the small percentage of increase […]

Pa. To Begin 7th Straight Year Without A Budget



HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s state government is poised to begin a seventh straight fiscal year without a spending plan in place, with no agreement in sight this year. Gov. Ed Rendell will meet Monday night with top legislators on the state’s budget stalemate, less than 36 hours from the start of the new fiscal year. The Democratic governor and […]

Pennsylvania Wounded Warrior Hero Walk Stops Here

Participants Hosted by VFW

STAFF REPORT Officers and members of VFW Post 561 hosted about 15 members from the Kiski Valley Veterans and Patriots Association Sunday evening at the VFW home in McConnellsburg following their day’s trek for the Pennsylvania Hero walk. The Hero Walk set off on June 21 from Philadelphia to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The walkers are retracing […]

FCCS Honor Roll



Fulton County Community Christian School is pleased to announce the honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2008-2009 school year. Students are required to maintain a 92 percent or higher in all subjects to be placed on the high honor roll. Students must maintain an 84 percent to 91 percent in all subjects to be placed on the […]

Senior Center Lunch Menu



Fulton County Senior Center lunch menu for the week is as follows: Monday: grilled chicken, tossed salad, wheat bread, applesauce, chocolate chip cookies, ranch dressing. Tuesday: barbecue ribette patty, scalloped potatoes, wax beans, apple, bun. Wednesday: cabbage roll, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, peaches, rye bread. Thursday: cubed steak w/gravy, Harvard beets, noodles, gelatin w/mandarin oranges, wheat bread. Friday: ham […]

Judge Van Horne And Judge Herman Preside Over June 16, June 23 Court Sessions



STAFF REPORT Judges Carol L. Van Horn and Douglas W. Herman of the 39th Judicial District of the Court of Common Pleas presided over a series of court sessions held at the Fulton County Courthouse on Tuesday, June 16 and 23. Levi Gene Bisser appeared with his attorney for arraignment proceedings held on charges of theft by unlawful taking. Bisser […]