NVFC Names Hunter Willey Fireman Of The Year

314 calls made in 2018


Members and guests of the Needmore Volunteer Fire Co. braved January’s first snowfall when they gathered at the Needmore Bible Church last Saturday evening to celebrate the company’s 53rd year of protecting the community and to honor 2018’s standout members. Ronald “Buck” Richards handled the evening’s emcee duties, which began with thanking special guests Fulton County Sheriff Keith Stains, Commissioner […]

County Committees, Boards To Remain The Same As 2018




A motion by Commissioner Stuart Ulsh to appoint the same individuals to county positions and county-related committees and boards for 2019 as 2018 was approved at the commissioners’ weekly meeting on Jan. 8. Both commissioners Pete Lynch and Rodney McCray were in favor of the reappointments. Individual positions include solicitor, chief clerk, tax claim bureau director, chief assessor, sealer of […]

Local Woman Dies In Franklin Co. Collision



A McConnellsburg motorist was killed Monday when her car crossed into the oncoming traffic lane and struck a tractor-trailer in Peters Township, Franklin County. Pennsylvania State Police have identified the deceased as Joyce Souders, 78. The other driver, Brian Mellott, 58, Harrisonville, was not injured. Souders was eastbound on Buchanan Trail West (Rte. 16), near Little Cove Road at approximately […]

Joyce Votes Against Reviving Obamacare



Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) last week opposed a portion of the House rules package, which allows Democrats to sue to keep the Affordable Care Act in place. Title III of House Resolution 6 authorizes the Speaker, on behalf of the House, to intervene, otherwise appear, or take any other steps in Texas v. United States, a recent […]

Ayr Sets 2019 Appointments




Ayr Township supervisors Marlin “Sonny” Harr, Tom Nesbitt, and Gary Hopkins met Monday evening, Jan. 7, to appoint their 2019 officers. A motion was made by Hopkins to appoint Nesbitt as temporary chairmen to receive nominations for the permanent position of chairman. With a motion from Hopkins that was seconded by Nesbitt, Harr maintained his appointment as chairman. Nesbitt was […]

Family Partnership Shares Annual Report At December Meeting

Shows 2,800 clients helped

The Fulton County Family Partnership (FCFP) shared its 2017-18 report at its monthly luncheon meeting in December. The report states that 2,812 consumers benefitted from FCFP-related services. Of those consumers, 394 were assisted with transportation, 107 for childcare, 369 for the dental clinic, 97 Parents as Teachers (PAT), 54 in Early Head Start, and 1,791 individuals took advantage of the […]

Seville Seeks Re-election



Fulton County Treasurer Monica K. Seville has announced her intention to seek re-election to the office of county treasurer again this year. “This has been the best job I ever had. I just love it. Every day is a new experience. I’ve met many people over the years in the office. I love sharing our stories. I have great employees […]

Court Session Held



The following cases were heard in the Fulton County Court of Common Please on Tuesday, Jan. 8, with Judge Shawn D. Meyers Presiding.  Jay B. Thundarr was granted extradition to Virginia for previous felonies committed there.  Eric D. Baker with counsel Michael J. Toms was granted a continuance with a date not provided.  Cornell Bell appeared with […]

Police Investigate Hit-and-run Fatality On Maryland Road



EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) – A 21-year-old man died in what Maryland authorities are investigating as a hit-and-run crash just before sunrise on a highway. Maryland State Police reported Austin Lee Frushour of Thurmont, Md., died at the scene of the Saturday morning crash on U.S. Route 15 in Emmitsburg, near the Pennsylvania border. A police news release says Frushour may […]

High School Sports



Girls Basketball Tussey Mountain 46McConnellsburg 26 McConnellsburg (2-10, 1- 6 ICC) fell Monday to a hot Tussey Mountain (8-1, 7-0 ICC) team 46 to 26 in a league contest played at home. Katelyn Truax scored 10 points, had 13 rebounds and 3 blocks to lead the Spartans. Matty Ross scored 6 points and had 7 rebounds. Essence Robinson added 6 […]