Program Addresses Drug Crisis Here

Public urged to attend meeting by Steered Straight founder June 24

NEWS EDITOR The founder of a popular antidrug, gang and criminal involvement nonprofit program sat down with a “coalition” of community leaders last week to lay the groundwork for next month’s important, must-see public meeting. On June 24, Michael DeLeon of Steered Straight Inc. will again return to Fulton County to “raise awareness and give residents insight on what signs […]

Primary Election Tuesday

Republican ballot to include several contested races

NEWS EDITOR Registered voters in Fulton County will be heading to the polls this Tuesday to help narrow down the lengthy list of candidates in several important state races. On the Republican ballot, voters will be deciding who will get the party’s nomination for a possible seat with United States House of Representatives 9th Congressional District currently held by incumbent […]

Summer Movie Nights Planned

“Screen On The Green” to premiere next Friday, May 23

NEWS EDITOR Having witnessed great success with its first-ever Christmas light display, the Fulton County Fair Association is launching its next big endeavor later this month. Entitled “Screen On the Green,” the fairgrounds will play host to a series of summer movies set to air beginning next Friday evening. Families and individuals are en- couraged to dust off their lawn […]

Cowans Gap Boasting Full Summer Schedule

Free summer concert series new to the state park

NEWS EDITOR As if the lakeside and beach activities combined with the camping and great concessions weren’t enough to draw in a crowd, officials at Cowans Gap State Park are continuing to strive to provide more opportunities for fun and recreation to local residents and travelers. The state park along with the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation are combining their […]

Crowd Expected For Book, Bake And Plant Sale



Get Ready To Relay For Life

Cancer survivor to speak Friday night

STAFF WRITER The American Cancer Society’s (ACS) signature fundraiser, Relay For Life, returns to Fulton County this weekend at 5 p.m. Friday, when relayers begin taking turns walking the McConnellsburg High School track continuously for 18 hours in a bid to raise $26,000 for the ACS’s fight to eliminate cancer. According to the ACS, Relay For Life events take place […]

Wounded Warriors Enjoy Fulton County Outing



To The Editor: Over the weekend of May 2-4, the local Mason Dixon Chapter of Safari Club International hosted five warriors from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a turkey hunting and fly-fishing outing in Fulton County. What a fabulous weekend it was! Four gobblers were harvested, trout were caught and the supply of smiles, handshakes and stories was […]

Michael Eston Musical Talents Showcased Here



Songwriter and performer Michael Eston appeared live on stage for his hometown fans Saturday at the McConnellsburg Alumni Building. Accompanied by a band of accomplished musicians, Eston showcased his voice and his song lyrics to the delight of a thoroughly entertained audience. Known here as Michael Paylor, he is pursuing a musical career on the west coast in hopes of […]

Primaries To Set Stage For Fall



HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Nearly half the state lawmakers whose terms expire at the end of this year have already received some good news – they have no opposition at all in 2014 and can plan to be voting on legislation again come January. The governor’s race has been getting the most attention, but all 203 state House seats and […]

Forbes Road Approves Tentative 2014-15 Budgets



STAFF WRITER With graduation quickly approaching, the Forbes Road School District Board of Directors turned its attention to the 2014- 2015 school year during their recent regular meeting. The district’s board of directors gave tentative approval to 2014-2015 budgets for both the school district and for the vo-tech school at their regular meeting Monday, May 5. The tentative district budget […]