Local Florist Decorates The White House

Just in time for Christmas


A local businesswoman was able to realize one of her dreams just in time for Christmas this year. With decorating the White House high on her bucket list, Fulton County florist, event planner, and owner of Summer Thyme Floral, Summer Stiffler found herself among the 25 designers nationwide – one of only two in Pennsylvania – who would be granted […]

Forbes Road Reappoints Shoemaker President



The Forbes Road School Board reappointed Kirby Shoemaker school board president at their Dec. 3 meeting. Brain Barton was also reappointed to his position as board vice president and to the Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) legislative chairperson position. Kathy Baker, Janet Fittry, and Shoemaker were reappointed to serve as Vo-Tech board representatives, with Damon Schoen being reappointed as an […]

Tree Of Love Lighting Ceremony Held



Senator-elect Ward Announces District Office Locations



HARRISBURG – Senatorelect Judy Ward (R-30) announced her district office locations today, including a new office that will open in Blair County in two weeks. The new Blair County office will open December 17 at 1904 North Juniata Street in Hollidaysburg. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The phone number will remain […]

Hundreds Of Dolls Brought Back To Life For Christmas




BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) – “All you have to do is see a girl grab a doll and smile one time,’’ Dian Harvey said Tuesday as she sifted through giant buckets of doll clothing. “It hooks you.’’ Over the course of 16 years, Harvey, the doll coordinator for Mac’s Toy Fund, said the organization has donated between 600 and 800 dolls […]

Nine Miles To Where?



Shank Announces Candidacy For Judge



Attorney Mary Beth Shank announced her candidacy December 6 for judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 39th Judicial District in Fulton County in front of the courthouse. Shank is a principal with the law firm of Salzmann Hughes, P.C. and serves as the Franklin County solicitor, having been appointed to the position in January 2010 after serving […]

Public Meeting For PA Rte. 16 Project



Hollidaysburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ( PennDOT) will conduct an open house and plans display to inform the public of the proposed PA 16 Safety Improvements Project, in Ayr and Todd townships and McConnellsburg Borough, Fulton County. The project extends along PA 16 from U.S. 522 to the Franklin County line. Improvements at the intersection of PA […]

Memorial Set For Airman Killed In Afghanistan



HOOKSTOWN, Pa. (AP) – Friends and family will have the chance to pay their respects to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin this week at a public memorial service. The Beaver County Times reports that the service, which is open to the public, will be held Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Impact Christian Chapel, in […]

Library Corner



Patrons, have you seen the beautiful Christmas tree in the sunroom? This lovely tree was donated by Lee Armstrong and Ray Messick of McConnellsburg, who have been selecting and delivering beautiful trees to the library for many Christmases now. Sincere thanks to Lee and Ray for their generous support of the library. Please note that the Free Movie Fridays are […]