2020-06-18 E-Edition

Peace Rally Held Here Sat.

Bethel Cito AME Church joins national protest


On the sunny afternoon of June 13 approximately 100 individuals gathered at the Fulton County Courthouse to join the Bethel Cito African Methodist Episcopal Church in holding a “Rally For Peace” in recognition of George Floyd and others who have lost their lives to police brutality and social injustice. Their message: black lives matter. Black Lives Matter began as a […]

PA Unsure Of Governor’s Reopening Plan



Last Tuesday the GOP-controlled General Assembly passed a resolution that directs Gov. Tom Wolf to issue a proclamation or executive order to end the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency that was issued on March 6 and renewed once more on June 3. However, by Friday, June 12, Gov. Wolf asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to intervene in the dispute. In a news […]

County Approves Liquid Fuels Allocations



Fulton County commissioners approved this year’s liquid fuels allocations for the 12 townships within the county lines at their weekly meeting June 9 . The following townships will receive these allotments: Ayr Township – $3,176.06; Belfast Township – $3,201.05; Bethel Township – $2,978.98; Brush Creek Township – $2,345.66; Dublin Township – $2,159.49; Licking Creek Township – $3,738.39; Taylor Township – […]

Wolf Backs Off Demand For Weekly Testing In Nursing Homes

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The administration of Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday backed off its demand that nursing homes test all residents and staff for the new coronavirus weekly, instead ordering them to complete a single baseline test. Wolf had vowed last month that weekly testing would start June 1, saying his administration had a plan in place to accomplish […]

A Night Out – Drive-ins Eager To Welcome Cooped-up Residents



ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) – For movie buffs looking to enjoy a big-screen cinema experience, outdoor drive-in theaters offer an alternative to the living room as COVID-19 restrictions keep indoor multiplexes shuttered. “If you are looking to go out for dinner and a movie, we’re your only option,’’ said Dustin Grush, theater manager for the Carrolltown Hi-Way Drive-in and Portage’s Bar […]

Lawmakers Advance Proposals On Police Hiring, Taining

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Two bills to change how police are hired and trained were approved unanimously on Monday by a Pennsylvania House committee. Action on the proposals was taken a week after black state representatives commandeered the speaker’s dais and disrupted House business to pressure majority Republicans to take action on stalled bills involving how police interact with people. […]

County Weather Forecast


Temperatures will be heating up in our area as the week goes along as they climb from the mid-70s on Wednesday to the mid-80s on Friday and then close to 90 over the weekend. There could be a few scattered showers and thunderstorms from time to time but partly cloudy otherwise. The official start of summer arrives Saturday afternoon at […]

Armed Men’s Presence At Rally Questioned

To The Editor: I attended the rally for Black Lives Matter at the courthouse Saturday, June 13. It was such a peaceful, loving and uplifting gathering of people who care about justice for all. Nobody was unruly, disrespectful or out of control. Several citizens of Fulton County spoke to the wish for equality for all the loving of neighbor. Yet, […]

Fulton County In Bloom Hangs Baskets

Volunteers came to BB&T Bank in McConnellsburg last Friday to take part in the annual “hanging of the baskets” to prepare for this year’s Fulton County in Bloom. Top, left to right: Chris Boryan, George Cutchall, Jessica McLucas-Truax, Seleen Shives, Linda Sheffield, LouAnn Cunningham, Stacey Peck, and Justin Miller. Bottom row, left to right: Kelly Paff, Callie Nesbitt, Christian Cossey […]