Meadow Grounds Continues To Draw Down



Sidewalk Near Giant Food Tops Council Agenda

Variance granted to VFW, post office parking discussed


McConnellsburg Borough Council revisited a sidewalk problem, granted a variance to move a business into a vacant lot on Poplar Street and heard a request from a local attorney to designate limited parking for post office customers. Dan Adams, a Big Cove Tannery resident, appeared at Borough Council’s regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening and asked for help in getting […]

Trout Season Opens Sat.

Cowans Gap to be stocked Friday


Whether your hook is threaded with a nightcrawler, a hunk of cheddar cheese or even a live cricket, you’re sure to reel in something Saturday when trout season opens here in Fulton County. An estimated 850,000 fishermen will buy their license in 2013, with many of those finding themselves stream- or lakeside or in a boat for the traditional statewide […]

Bootcamp Whipping Young Minds Into Shape

Forbes Road hosts county’s only PSSA bootcamp


Putting his head together with his teammates, fourth-grader Riley Black blurted out, “science fiction” in response to Jeopardy questions that delved into author’s purpose, fact or opinion, genres, poetry and simile and metaphors. According to the 10-year-old’s teachers at Forbes Road Elementary, the young scholar has been on a “streak for the last week” during preparations for the much-anticipated Pennsylvania […]

Strawberry Festival Set For June 14, 15



Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is planning the 23rd annual Strawberry Festival for June 14 and 15. Activities are scheduled to get under way at 10 a.m. on both days. Lots of strawberry treats will be featured at the chamber’s booth, along with various delicious food items on sale at the vendor booths located at the Fulton County […]

Fourth-grade students



Longtime Vet Here Says Goodbye, Welcomes New Vet



To The Editor: This letter serves as both a goodbye after 22 years and an introduction. We want to thank you for allowing us the privilege of being part of your families and entrusting us with the care of your beloved pets. It’s time to begin to slow down a little and concentrate on just our Mt. Union hospital. We […]

Why A House In Webster Mills, Fulton County, Pa.?



To The Editor: As we come upon April, I am forever reminded of a day back in April of 2009, when but one key was placed in my hand … the key to a beautiful, old home in Webster Mills, Pa. As it was deemed that much “work” needed to be done on “this old house;” contractors came and went, […]

Rural Roads Safety Week April 14-20



To The Editor: With spring’s arrival, farmers are heading to the fields to plant their crops across Pennsylvania. As a result, residents in rural areas will be seeing more tractors and large planting equipment on local roads. During Rural Roads Safety Week, April 14-20, 2013, the Fulton County Farm Bureau is encouraging all motorists to be aware of farm equipment […]

Beware Of Smart Meters!



To The Editor: If you haven’t heard anything about smart meters, it’s because your state and local leaders want to keep the “whole truth” from you. In other words, the less you know, the better it is for them. The following information is what I have collected from various sources. Smart meters can be harmful to your health and can […]