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Inside Our Community August 1, 2007
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Police reports
      Greencastle Borough Police recently released the following incident reports: Kelly Ann Grant, Hagerstown, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and a drug, driving on roadways laned for traffic and careless driving following a two-car accident at 2:42 a.m. July 20.
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Accused burglars waive preliminary hearing
      Two Greencastle residents who were part of a trio of burglars operating in Pennsylvania and Maryland last spring waived their preliminary hearings July 24, Joshua Lance Ingream, 21, and Erica Marie Lynch, 19, both of 128 S. Jefferson St., Apt. A, were arrested in April on charges of burglary, the...
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Court reports
      The following cases were recently docketed before Magisterial District Judge Duane Cunningham: Mary Amanda Medina, 68, 165 E. Grant St., was charged with driving under the influence and various traffic offenses after she was observed driving erratically by a Greencastle police officer. The...
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Next week
      In Greencastle-Antrim August 6 through August 12 Monday, Aug. 6 Greencastle-Antrim Old Home Week Rotary, noon, Antrim House Newcomers' Club, 7 p.m., Greencastle Presbyterian VFW, 7 p.m., post home Antrim Township Planning Commission, 7 p.m.
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Judge dissolves injunction in Todd Auto Body case
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot
      Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Douglas Herman dissolved a preliminary injunction filed by local businessman Jeff Todd and his attorney David H. Martineau. The two filed the injunction July 3 to prevent Antrim Township from seeking enforcement actions against Todd Auto Body on zoning ...
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False report taints Antrim reputation
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot
      The Antrim Township wastewater treatment facility on Worleytown Road received a surprise visit July 19. A representative from the Department of Environmental Protection showed up unannounced to inspect the plant for two hours, based on a telephoned complaint. As per department rules, such concern...
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Antrim road project postponed a week
      A road project that was postponed last week, is, however, commencing this week and will create a road closer in Antrim Township. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Monday, July 30, closed the Milnor Road Bridge over Interstate 81 in Antrim Township. The bridge will be closed for abo...
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Wastewater treatment plant upgrade may be delayed
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot
      If all goes well, the need to expand the Antrim Township wastewater treatment plant could be delayed for 10 to 12 years. Charles Goetz, Utilities Director, hopes the Nutrient Trading Credit Program will be a financial benefit to the township.
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REMEMBERING WHEN
      100 Years Ago August 1, 1907 Support by citizens was expressed for the present board of county commissioners. Word was received that the Glidden car tour may come back through this area. New state rules required that all cases of communicable diseases be reported to the Pennsylvania State He...
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History's Echoes
On the gridiron
By SHARON BAUMBAUGH
      In January 1911 the annual, local institute of the public school teachers of the Borough of Greencastle and Antrim Township was held in the South Washington Street building. Two sessions were to be held. The committee in charge of the institute, Profs. W.W. DeShong of town, and M. J.
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Fund Raisers
      Shelter benefit CHAMBERSBURG - The Sears Portrait Studio in the Chambersburg mall will hold Pet Portrait Days beginning at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3 and 4 to benefit the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter. A$15 pet fee will be applied as a donation to the shelter and portrait sheets wil...
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
      Concert Series HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Hagerstown Municipal Band will continue its 93rd Summer Concert Series each Sunday at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 19 in the Peter Buys Band Shell in the Hagerstown City Park. For information, visit hagerstownband.
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Annual Ox Roast will dish it up
      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.
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Enjoy Cordell Gardens during Old Home Week
      Merle and Beulah Cordell have invited the community to come enjoy Cordell Gardens during Old Home Week.
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Milton Wright alumni sought
      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.
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Senior Center
      Menu for August 6 through August 10 Monday, Aug. 6 Taco salad with tortilla chips lettuce, tomato, cheese Salsa Spanish rice and beans Pineapple Cranberry juice Milk Tuesday, Aug.
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Third Colonial Farm and Craft Faire set
      WELSH RUN - Conococheague Institute's third annual Colonial Farm and Craft Faire will be held Sept. 22 and 23 at Rock Hill Farm, 12995 Bain Road. "You will find yourself in the 18th century the moment you step out of your car," according to Dr. Walter Powell, executive director of Conococheague ...
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     Chris Seylar, left, isn't sure what to make of Russ and Dody Clever, during rehearsal for the Old Home Week pageant.
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