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August 8, 2007
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Greencastle-Antrim puts out welcome mat
By KAREN BITNER Echo Pilot
"It's a beautiful day in downtown Greencastle," Old Home Week Board of Directors Chairman Frank Mowen told a crowd assembled on Center Square Saturday morning for the OHW official opening ceremony. "The only thing that would make this day better," Mowen added, "is a little rain . . . and we'll le... More...
Auto icon dies at 94
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot

"He never really retired. His mind was perfect to the end. He always wanted to know what was going on at the business." So said Kermit Hicks about his father, Alvin Hicks, who died at 94 years of age on August 3. Alvin founded Hicks Chevrolet in Greencastle in 1950 and it flourishes to this day. More...

Antrim Township business owner shoots burglar in store
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot

Merlony 'Jason' Colaco moved to the United States from India 10 years ago to support his family. He left behind his mother, brother and sister, and at age 19, pledged to take care of them. After living in Arlington, Vir., he moved to Greencastle 18 months ago. More...

 Old Home Week
•Parking notice
The Greencastle- Antrim Old Home Week Parade route will be posted "No Parking" the day of the event, Thursday, Aug. 9. Motorists are asked to have vehicles removed from the route so citizens and participants may safely enjoy this triennial event. The parade moves promptly at 6:30 p.m. More...
•KEEPING YOU IN TOUCH
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 News
•Police Reports
Greencastle Borough Police recently released the following incident reports: One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 11:19 a.m. July 14. Gregory Ebersole, 41, 4950 Bullitt Road, pulled right from an unnamed alley onto Route 11 north after being motioned by a person stopped in the... More...
•Maryland fugitive stopped in PA
•Municipalities impose burn bans
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 Inside Our Community
•Next Week
In Greencastle-Antrim August 13 through August 19
Monday, Aug. 13 Rotary, noon, Antrim House Greencastle Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., borough hall Well Spouse Southern Pa. Support Group, 7 p.m., Antrim House Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. More...
•Annual Ox Roast will dish it up
•Senior Center
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 Point of View
•A harbinger of ills?
You've probably heard a saying that goes something like this: When California sneezes, the rest of the country catches the flu. The metaphor describes how the Golden State frequently sets trends that sweep across America like a virulent infection. Sometimes the trends are harmless, even fun, such... More...
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 Business
•MARKET NEWS SERVICE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK MARKET JULY 26, 2007
CATTLE 164…[PDA]…sl. cows were steady. HOLSTEIN STEERS Select 1-2 one 71.25. Standard 1-2 couple 55.75 & 68.25. HEIFERS Select 1-2 couple Holsteins 64.25. Standard 1-2 couple 55.00 & 55.25. COWS Breakers 75-80 % lean 54.75-61.50. Boners 80-85 % lean 48.75-54.75. Lean 85-90 % lean ... More...
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 Faith/Values
•Faith Raisers
Training course CHAMBERSBURG - Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania is planning to hold a twelve-hour Congregational Health Ministry/Parish Nurse training course. Congregations may send either a nurse or other members interested in promoting wholistic wellness within their chu... More...
•World-class concert pianist to appear
•Seeds from the Sower
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 Inside Our Schools
•Local student wins Dodge scholarship
CAMP HILL - Zack Meyers of Greencastle has been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship as part of the Dodge Division 2007 FFA Scholarships for Farm Bureau Families. Meyers is the son of the late Stanley Meyers and Gina Miller. Gina and her husband Charles Miller are Franklin County Farm Bureau memb... More...
•Meetings set for G-A players/parents
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 Obituaries
•Alvin A. Hicks
Alvin A. Hicks, 94, a resident of the Quarters at the Shook Home, Chambersburg, and formerly of 8335 Molly Pitcher Highway, Greencastle, died at 7:40 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007 in the Quarters. Born April 29, 1913 in Coseytown, he was the son of the late Albertus and Emma (Brindle) Hicks. More...
•Pearl L. Egolf
•Bradley Wayne Goff
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 Farm & Garden
•Don't allow bagworms to defoliate your evergreens
COMING EVENTS Aug. 14 - 10 a.m., Cut Flower Trials and Flower Arranging Demonstration, Horticulture Garden. Aug. 22 - Noon, Tomato Tasting Day, Horticulture Center on Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, open to public. Call 263-9226. More...
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