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Police reports Greencastle Borough Police recently released the following incident reports: Leon Milton Springs Jr., 48, 264 E. Franklin St., was arrested for public drunkenness, making terroristic threats, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct for an incident at 1:49 a.m. July 13. More ...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation closed Milnor Road Bridge over Interstate 81 in Antrim Township on Monday, July 23. The bridge will be closed for about 2 1/2 months for repairs. A detour will direct motorists around the bridge closure by way of Williamsport Pike, Mason- Dixon Road an... More ... Next week In Greencastle-Antrim July 30 through August 5 Monday, July 30 Rotary, noon, Antrim House Antrim Township Municipal Authority, 7 p.m., township building Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. More ... County fair entry deadline Aug. 1 Anyone planning to submit entries into the Franklin County Fair for competition in any of the various classes for this year's fair, has until Aug. 1 to do so. Completed entry forms must be mailed or delivered to Rhodena Eckstine, Franklin County Fair Entry Secretary, 14422 Bain Road, Mercersburg, ... More ...
Katie Barnhart of Greencastle won the Central Tri-County Boroughs Association Scholarship for 2007. Presenting the $1000 award were Greencastle Mayor Robert Eberly and Borough Council President Charles Eckstine. The association encompasses Franklin, Cumberland and Perry counties and chooses a recipi... More ... Job fair scheduled CHAMBERSBURG - Letterkenny Army Depot and Burt J. Asper American Legion Post 46 are co-hosting a Job Fair for Disabled Veterans and their family members from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 at the American Legion post, 755 Philadelphia Ave. It is also open to the public. More ...
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot The Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library was abuzz with the sounds of children in the half hour prior to the party celebrating the end of the 'Get a Clue' Summer Reading Program. At the appointed hour on July 20, well over 100 youngsters and 30 adults went to the Children's Room in the basement to e... More ...
100 Years Ago July 25, 1907 Reports showed that there are 11,000 children of school age living in Franklin County. The annual Lutheran reunion is in progress at Pen-Mar Park. As usual a tremendous crowd of people is in attendance. More ...
The Fred Kaley Circus By SHARON BAUMBAUGH The first one was held in 1947, the Fred Kaley Circus began and grew each year to include more and more students doing different kinds of acrobatics and stunts, adding clowns and all the trimmings of a circus - instead of a big tent, the programs were presented to the audience gathered in the Gree... More ... Greencastle-Antrim Lioness Club takes care of June business The Greencastle-Antrim Lioness Club met Monday, June 18 at the Antrim House Restaurant. Greeters were Lionesses Betty J. Fisher and Helen Mullenax. "America" was sung followed by the Pledge of Allegiance with the invocation by Lioness Betty Kerchner. More ...
At a recent picnic held at Antrim Township Community Park, Greencastle Rotary Club officers were inducted. With a Hawaiian Luau theme the club members, their families and guests enjoyed a festive meal. Chef Ted Mercado expertly prepared chicken, sausage and brisket all made in his famous smoker "... More ... Recovery group plans session Pure Grace 101, a post abortion recovery group, is currently taking confidential registrations for its Fall Session in the Chambersburg. Call Pat Wingert at 717-372- 2845 for more information or email puregrace101@gmail.com. All contacts are strictly confidental. More ...
Greencastle artist Eliane Ambrose will be showing some of her paintings from impressionist to abstract at a summertime Arts Soiree in Charles Town Old Opera House. The two-day event is one of the area's premier art shows and has attracted many gifted artists. There will be a gala opening from 6:30 t... More ... Senior Center Menu for July 30 through August 3 Monday, July 30 Oven fried chicken Parsley potatoes Corn Watermelon Wheat bread Milk Tuesday, July 31 Ham hoagie Lettuce, tomato, More ...
Mystery Photo Challenge How it works..... As part of the 36th Triennial Old Home Week celebration, we invite you to guess where these mystery photos have been taken in the Greencastle-Antrim community. Using the clues in the photos, identify all 12 locations for a chance a gift certificate toward a portrait session from... More ... Entrants needed for parade, dog show, flower show Who doesn't love a parade, a dog show, a flower show. So why not enter. The Greencastle-Antrim Old Home Week committee is still seeking entries for several events during the celebration Aug. 4 to 11, including the parade, dog show and flower show. More ... OHW organizers prepared to git 'r' done BY KAREN BITNER Echo Pilot At the final Greencastle-Antrim Old Home Week Association meeting prior to the start of the 36th triennial Monday night, chairman of the board of directors Frank Mowen summed up preparations for the triennial celebration to be held Aug. 4 through 11, "Git 'r' done!" he instructed, to chuckles from... More ... Badges now available Badges and program booklets for the 36th Triennial Greencastle-Antrim Old Home Week celebration. Badges are needed for admission to a number of Old Home Week events, including the pageant, flower show and town and township tours. Events requiring badges are noted in the program. More ... Reunions Class of 1941 The Greencastle High School Class of 1941 will meet during the 36th Triennial Old Home Week Celebration to celebrate 66 years since graduation. The reunion will be at 1 p.m (following the official Old Home Week photo on the square at 11:30 a.m.), Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Antrim H... More ... Legion to get lost in the 50s for OHW In celebration of Old Home Week, the American Legion Post 373, 254 S. Carlisle St., will host a Lost in the Fifties theme night from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 with the band Force of Habit. Steak night will precede the band from 5 to 9 p.m. More ... Quilts displayed for OHW The quilters group of Evangelical Lutheran Church, 130 N. Washington Street, will display quilts made thus far this year in the sanctuary on the second floor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. The quilts will be sent to Lutheran World Relief in October 2007 and shipped to needy countries aro... More ... JuniorWomen's Club will celebrate milestone during Old Home Week The Greencastle-Antrim Junior Women's Club will be celebrating its 50th anniversary during Old Home Week. A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6 in the Grace United Church of Christ, 128 E. Baltimore St. All current and former members are invited to attend to reminisce, enjoy li... More ... G-AHS alumni invited to reunion Aug. 10 The Greencastle-Antrim High School Alumni Reunion with the theme "Echoes of Greencastle-Antrim Alumni" will be held Friday, Aug. 10, in the Rescue Hose Company Special Events Center, 407 South Washington Street, Greencastle. A reception will be held from 5 to 5:30 p.m. The buffet dinner catered b... More ...
Air Force Airman Jeffrey R. Barnhart has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More ... Brown's Mill School reunion planned KAUFFMAN - Former students, teachers, and neighbors of the Brown's Mill Consolidated School are invited to the seventh triennial reunion of the Brown's Mill Consolidated School Monday, Aug. 6. This is one of the events of Greencastle's Old Home Week. More ... Williams graduates training program Air Force ROTC Cadet Nathan R. Williams has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force after completing the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. More ... Milton Wright alumni sought for reunion KAUFFMAN - The Milton Wright Memorial Home Alumni Association will hold its third reunion Sept. 8 at the Kauffman Community Center. The group is seeking alumni who were children who resided at the home between 1921 and 1970. More ...
Ashley Shatzer and Joshua Philpott announced their engagements. The bride-to-be attended Greencastle-Antrim High School and is employed at Hampton Inn. Her fiance graduated from Greencastle-Antrim High School in 2005 and is employed part-time at Serenity Cafe. He is attending college majoring p... More ... Soloman Martin reunion planned The Soloman Martin reunion will be held at noon July 28 at State Line Ruritan Park. Attendees should bring place settings, drinks and a covered dish to chare. For information, call 301- 582-0771. More ... Christmans welcome son Captain Scott and Cherlyn (Trostle) Christman of Ft. Richardson, Alaska, have announced the birth of their first child, a son, Tad Allan Christman on April 13, 2007 in Anchorage, Alaska. Recently promoted, Captain Christman is currently deployed in Iraq. More ... Information sought on Underground Railroad The Mercersburg Area Committee of the Franklin County Underground Railroad Coalition is asking the public for help in documenting local sites used during the times of the Underground Railroad. They currently are researching; Little Africa, the old AME Church on Park St, George Wolfe, the Light of ... More ...
The Educational Fund Trustees of Grace United Church of Christ, Greencastle, recently announced two recipients of the Julia M. Bodes Scholarship Award. Renee Stepler, a recent graduate of Greencastle- Antrim High School, and Timothy McQuait, a graduate of the Mercersburg Academy, each received a ... More ... Bloodmobile schedule The July schedule of blood drives in Franklin County is as follows: July 30, New Franklin Assembly of God 2355 New Franklin Road, Chambersburg, 1 to 7 p.m.; July 31, Salem United Brethren Church, 4349 Letterkenny Road, Chambersburg, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More ... Ox Roast starts Aug. 4 The annual Greencastle Sportsmen's Association Ox Roast has been set for Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 and 18. Home cooked meals will be served family style in the air conditioned clubhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. Ox sandwiches, French fries, vegetable soup and soda are available from noon to 10 a.m. More ... COMMUNITY CALENDAR Antietam seminar HAGERSTOWN, Md. - What is being billed as the "Largest Antietam Seminar Ever" will be held at the Plaza Hotel July 25 to 29. This event, sponsored by the Chambersburg Civil War Seminars, in cooperation with the Antietam National Battlefield, will feature more than 40 tour guide... More ... FUND RAISERS Salvation Army benefit ST. THOMAS - "Christmas in July," a benefit in support of the Salvation Army will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29 at Detrich-Brechbill Post 612 American Legion, U.S. 30. Entrance by donation is $10 or a new toy. A food and beverage concession will be held by the... More ... |
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