Down the street and around the corner from the future Highline, another restaurant is finally nearing completion. Bob and Melisa Bentley are putting the finishing touches on their business, Bentley's Old Mill Bakery and BBQ, at 23 W. Franklin St.

Rony, Greencastle’s police dog, is now outfitted properly thanks to donations from a fund drive spearheaded by Peggy McQuitty of Williamson. Last week Rony donned the ballistic vest, and other training equipment was purchased for Rony with the $1,200 raised. This equipment will allow for increased safety for Rony and improve his ability to do his job.

A recent effort to put a school resource officer in the Greencastle-Antrim district was laid to rest Monday night. The Greencastle Borough Council voted 6-0 to turn down, with thanks and regrets, a state diminishing grant for the officer. Councilman Craig Myers was not at the meeting.

Greencastle will soon be rolling out the welcome mat.
The Greencastle Beautification Committee brought a plan to the borough council Monday to place signs at the entrance to Greencastle from each of the four directions.

“That’s a baby like my brother,” said Alaina Leasure as she watched coverage of the Haiti earthquake with her family.  Seeing the little boy with broken legs made her ask what she could do to help.  With plans to take orders for Girl Scout cookies at Mikie’s already in place, Alaina wanted to also place a donation can on the counter because “lots of people eat at Mikie’s!”  Leasure joined a Daisy Troop last fall and has been learning about the Girl Scout mission statement – “Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.” Restaurant owner Marty Boscolo welcomed the idea,and customers can make donations through Feb. 15. All proceeds will be given to the local Red Cross office to add to Haiti relief efforts.  The public can text HAITI to 90999 and a $10 donation will be added to their phone bill. Visit www.redcross.org for further information.
 

Not in my front yard.
That was the consensus of the majority of citizens who attended the public meeting regarding Greencastle's sidewalk policy.