Mont Alto News

By MARCUS RAUHUT and ROB LUFF Staff writers -------------------- H1N1 vaccines have started to trickle into Franklin and Fulton counties.

The Borough of Mont Alto needs an extra $1,000 to relocate and plant this year's community Christmas tree in the borough's newly designed square.

We're always happy to see examples of local folks who see ways to benefit their communities, and then take steps to make them happen.

Local Republicans called for change and offered warnings about socialism Monday night during the second annual Ronald Reagan Dinner hosted by the Franklin County Young Republicans.

The struggling state coffers will burden smokers to get more revenue. Little cigars -- the ones that come with filters in sweet flavors and look like cigarettes -- will more than double in price because of the state budget crisis.

Local legislators on Friday touched base with Franklin County municipal leaders on topics ranging from local growth to the legislative preparations for a 2010 state budget.

Class of 1929 alumni march down High Street in Bellefonte some time during the 1930s.

State Reps. Rob Kauffman, R-Chambersburg, and Todd Rock, R-Mont Alto, voted against the $27.8 billion state spending plan signed Friday night by Gov.

It's a disturbing and unnecessary trend we're seeing lately -- municipal governments moving to destroy recordings of their public meetings.

A local coroner, concerned about the upcoming cold and flu season, says too many children are dying from taking over-the-counter medications.

While a lot of the country is now focused on the threat of the seasonal and Swine Flu, Franklin County officials are warning parents about the dangers that can come with treating the common cold.

Concerned about the lack of space for old records in its quaint log cabin borough hall, Mont Alto Borough Council has agreed to destroy the tapes it uses to record minutes of its meetings.

Penn State York swept the men's singles and doubles en route to an easy 8-1 victory over host Penn State Mont Alto in Monday's team tennis action.

The story of Capt. John E. Cook, who participated in John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, leaves an important lesson for today's generation, according to Peggy Russo, assistant professor of English at Penn State Mont Alto.

We're pretty impressed with Mont Alto Borough and Quincy Township's willingness to work together to address a problem common to both municipalities.

Representatives of Quincy Township Board of Supervisors and Mont Alto Borough Council plan to meet this month to finalize an agreement on leasing the Mont Alto State Park from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

THEFT: Pennsylvania State Police, Chambersburg, are looking for the thief or thieves who broke into an outside fenced-in storage area at the Mont Alto borough maintenance facility and stole $1,200 worth of items commonly used to hook a residence into the municipality's public water system.

Penn State Mont Alto will host a reception at 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at its Museum of Temporary Art to celebrate an exhibit by faculty member Michael Labalokie.

College drinking may begin on campus, but its annoying and sometimes dangerous effects can be felt in nearby communities.

By MARCUS RAUHUT Staff writer -------------------- Local House members said they are opposed to the state budget agreement announced Friday.