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August 29, 2007
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Greencastle woman killed in home
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot
A Greencastle woman was the final victim of an apparent six-person killing spree that began Friday in Texas. Betty Jane Dehart, 81, 15349 North Young Road, is believed to have died of a single gunshot wound to the head over the weekend. More...
Rains bring relief; farmers can get loans

Last week's rain helped to ease drought conditions in Franklin County. The much-needed precipitation also caused several burn bans to be lifted. However, farmers will be feeling the effects of the dry summer for months to come, causing the government to declare Franklin County a Drought Disaster A... More...

Strait takes on bay challenge
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot

For a Greencastle man, touching the ground after a 4.4 mile open water swim was the best part of the day. Dallas Strait, 25, participated in the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim on June 10, raising money for the March of Dimes. He also discovered that training pays off for a physically exhausting activi... More...

 Old Home Week
•OHW photos available
Anyone who ordered a print of the official photo from the 36th Triennial Old Home Week, taken in the square, Wednesday, Aug. 8, is reminded that the photos are available for pickup at the First National Bank of Greencastle, Center Square office, during business hours. More...
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 News
•Hearing set for bank robbery suspect
The man accused of robbing First National Bank of Greencastle a year ago is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Franklin County Court Oct. 2. Robert Franklin Reed III, 28, is currently incarcerated at State Correctional Institution Fayette in LaBelle. More...
•Police reports
•Court Reports
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 Inside Our Community
•Next week
In Greencastle- Antrim Sept. 3 through 9
Monday, Sept. 3 Labor Day holiday Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church Tuesday, Sept. 4 TOPS of Greencastle, 6 p.m., Antrim Assembly of God Greencastle Borough Council, 7 p.m., borough hall Wednesday, Sept. More...
•History's Echoes
•REMEMBERING WHEN
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 Point of View
•Proud and honored to serve
Greencastle-Antrim has just concluded its 36th Triennial Old Home Week Celebration, a tradition and reunion that's been kept alive and thriving for 105 years. More...
•Blue Devils nicknamed explained
•Old Home Week - A very special time
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 Sports Weekly
•Soccer
Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School Head Coach: Chad Divens Varsity Junior Varsity 2007 schedule Saturday Sept. 1 Red Lion Tournament 9 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 4 at Trinity 5 p.m. Thursday Sept. 6 Milton Hershey 5:30 p.m. More...
•Field Hockey
•Football
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 Business
•Market News
MARKET NEWS SERVICE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK MARKET AUGUST 23, 2007 CATTLE 189…[PDA]…Compared with last week's sale; sl. Cows were steady STEERS High Choice and Prime 2- 3 1240-1384 lbs, 92.00-92.25. Choice 1-3 1178-1216 lbs, 89.25-91.50. More...
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 Faith/Values
•Seeds from the Sower
When God made the oyster, He guaranteed its security. He built the oyster a house, a shell for protection. When hungry, the oyster just opens his shell and in rushes the food. But when God made man and the maid, He said, "Fill the earth, and subdue it; you are the masters of the fish and birds a... More...
•CHURCH SERVICES
•Faith Raisers
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 Inside Our Schools
•G-ASD teaching roster is full
Students attending Greencastle Antrim schools this year will be seeing quite a few new faces, and they won't be of students. The school board on August 16 hired seven more teachers. Acouple others began teaching Monday and their contracts will be approved by the board at its first September meetin... More...
•GED classes held in Greencastle
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 Obituaries
•Julia A. Bowers Metcalfe
Julia A. Bowers Metcalfe, 85, a resident of Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, and formerly of 8940 Larry Drive, Greencastle, died Thursday Aug. 23, 2007 in the home. Born March 12, 1922 in Claylick, she was a daughter of the late James O. and Anna B. Robinson Bowers. More...
•William H. Van Zile
•Catherine L. Dunleavy
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 Farm & Garden
•Buy quality lawn seed
COMING EVENTS Sept. 8 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Turfgrass Establishment, Lawn Care & Renovation, Franklin County Cooperative Extension, Chambersburg, Call 263-9226. Sept. 15 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Backyard Habitat Workshop, Horticulture Gardens, Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg. More...
•Nominations open for FSA
•Farmers should report crop damage before harvest
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 Say Cheese
•Say ' Cheese'
your WEEKLY COMMUNITY PHOTO ALBUM
Seth Izer made balloon sculptures for those at Grandparents Day, held at the Greencastle Senior Activity Center Aug. 22. More...
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