Bids Opened For Needmore Water System Improvements

Commissioners

A bid opening for a water system improvement project in the village of Needmore was held at the county commissioners’ weekly meeting last Tuesday. Two bids were opened and reviewed. Guyer Brothers Inc., utility contractors of New Enterprise, Pa., submitted a base bid of $1,194,211. 50 with two alternates, one at $22,505 and the other at $68,018, for a total […]

Primary Election Tuesday



Democratic and Republican registered voters will head to the polls this coming Tuesday to cast a vote for their favorite candidates in the Fulton County municipal spring primary election. Headlining the list of municipal contests to watch is the race between incumbent Devin C. Horne and newcomer Christopher J. Seymore for the 39-04-01 magisterial district justice seat. Horne has held […]

Looking For Old Pop Factory Info



To The Editor: I am currently working on a project about the old Mc- Connellsburg Bottling Works or the old McConnellsburg Pop Factory as it was sometimes called. I have not been able to locate much written info about it. I am asking for your help. If anyone has written info or knows anything about this business and is willing […]

No Change To Unemployment Rate




Preliminary unemployment data for March released earlier month showed that Fulton County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March increased to 5.4 percent from February’s rate of 5.3 percent. The one-tenth percentage point increase reflects no real change in either number employed or the labor force. Because of the fact that unemployment increased one-tenth of a percent, Fulton County’s ranking in […]

McCbg. Schools To Present Annual Spring Chorus



McConnellsburg middle school and high school choirs will be performing the annual spring chorus concert Tuesday evening, May 16, in Mc- Connellsburg High School auditorium. There is no cost for this concert however, donations will be gladly accepted. The middle school chorus opens the program with a gospel piece, “Risin’ Out of My Soul,” followed by a traditional song, “Old […]

County GOP Hears Gubernatorial Candidate



More than 100 Republicans turned out on Saturday night, May 6, at the Hustontown Firehall to meet and greet candidates and to enjoy a wonderful dinner. Rep. Jesse Topper introduced 2018 Republican candidate for governor Scott Wagner of York, who was the featured speaker. Born and raised on a farm in York County, Wagner is the president and owner of […]

Keep PA Beautiful Receives Grant To Continue Efforts To Reduce Cigarette Litter



Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful on Tuesday announced they have received a $20,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful to continue their work with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to reduce cigarette litter in state parks. The grant is part of Keep America Beautiful’s Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, the nation’s largest program aimed at reducing cigarette litter. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will […]

Our Town



Birthday wishes to Ronnie House, 60 on May 1; Janet Hann, 87 on May 11; Justin Rasp, May 11; Judy Waters, 65 on May 6; Michele Horton, May 21; Dr. Jeremy McGarvey, May 22; Robert Clingerman, May 16; Betty McClain, May 25; Betty Kuhn, 92 on May 18; and Cooper Toothman, May 8. Public Opinion male athlete of the week […]

MES Character Counts Students Recognized



McConnellsburg Elementary School is continuing its character education program this year. It is believed that character counts so each month a different character trait is promoted. In April the character trait of respect was the focus. A respectful student is one who knows how to be considerate of others and their belongings. It also means recognizing the value of people, […]

Senior Center Lunch Menu



Fulton County senior center lunch menu for the week is as follows: Monday: meatball sub, mozzarella cheese, seasoned redskins, green and gold beans, hot dog bun, fresh fruit, milk. Tuesday: turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread, vanilla ice cream, milk. Wednesday: chef’s salad, ham, turkey, cheese, egg, wedding soup, crackers, breadstick, pears, milk. Thursday: lemon pepper […]