JLG Debuts Redesigned Telehandlers In New Orleans

Launches products this week

JLG Industries announced Monday that it is introducing a completely redesigned line of JLG® brand telehandlers at this year’s Rental Show in New Orleans. The company said in a press release that it expects the redesigned telehandlers to draw a lot of traffic to its booth at the show, which is taking place this week at the Morial Convention Center. […]

Commissioners Discuss Sheriff’s Office With Possible Candidate




A McConnellsburg man interested in serving the community appeared before the Fulton County commissioners Tuesday morning to discuss the future of the Sheriff’s Department as well as possible changes that could be made and the resulting financial obligations to the county. John Crouse informed commissioners Rodney McCray, Craig Cutchall and Irvin Dasher he is considering running for the position of […]

Fire Destroys Taylor Twp. Home

Donations sought for Feight family


Battling the cold as well as ice, firefighters from the Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Co. and the surrounding area responded to a house fire last Tuesday afternoon that left a Taylor Township family homeless. According to HAVFCO Fire Chief Jeff Black, even before the first call went in to 911 emergency dispatchers around 1:30 p.m. the blaze had already erupted […]

Southern Fulton Tackles School Personnel Matters




Southern Fulton School Board handled a number of personnelrelated matters last Tuesday as part of their hour-long, monthly meeting. Several coaching positions were filled as a result of action taken by the board on February 17, including the appointment of Leslie Wilson to the position of assistant track and field coach for the current school year. Wilson’s employment was approved […]

Chamber Elects New Officers



The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism has opened up the new year with a new board of directors taking the helm. Those elected at the conclusion of 2014 to take over this year include Paul Johnston, president; Anna Robinson, vice president; Deb Sheffield, secretary; Doriann Hoffman, treasurer; and Sue Cauffman as the executive director. Richard Strait of Wells […]

Historic Delaware Rug To Share Its Stories



WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – An upcoming exhibition at Hagley Museum & Library is like no other in the history of the Greenville-area historic site. There’s only one thing in it – a unique rug that, at 10 by 12 feet, is the largest hooked rug in the museum’s collection. Museum leaders also say it was the world’s first rug made […]

PA Flush With Cash For Transportation Projects




HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – While other states struggle to pay the upkeep on their highway systems, Pennsylvania is implementing a multifaceted, multibillion-dollar blueprint designed to accelerate road and bridge projects, improve mass transit systems and increase subsidies to local governments. The higher taxes, fees and fines approved in 2013 are being phased in over five years to generate $2.3 billion […]

Child Rapist Sentenced To Jail

Christopher Downin sentenced for contact with two children

A Huntingdon County man was remanded to a state correctional institution last Tuesday to begin a lengthy period of incarceration for ongoing sexual contact with two small children between 2006 and 2008. Christopher Robert Downin of 307 North Jefferson Street, Mount Union, was ordered by Fulton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Angela R. Krom to six to 12 years […]

Ellis Pleads Not Guilty To Indecent Assault

To reappear in court for call of the list

A McConnellsburg man waived his right to mandatory arraignment proceedings last week during his appearance before Judge Angela R. Krom of the Fulton County Court of Common Pleas. On the heels of waiving arraignment, Duwayne Shawntee Ellis of 657 East Maple Street pleaded not guilty to two counts each of aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault as well as one […]

Wolf ’s Aggressive First Month Spurs List Of GOP Grievances



HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania state lawmakers are accustomed to all sorts popping unannounced into their Capitol offices, but it was a particularly unusual visitor that surprised Rep. Stephen Bloom. “Next thing you know, there was Gov. Wolf standing there grinning,” said Bloom, a Cumberland County Republican. It was one of Tom Wolf’s surprise visits with lawmakers that are sowing […]