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Next week In Greencastle- Antrim Nov. 12 through Nov. 18 Monday, Nov. 12 Rotary, noon, Antrim House Well Spouse Southern Pa. Support Group, 7 p.m., Antrim House Greencastle Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 p.m. More ... Church offers free dinner Antrim Assembly of God, 11192 Bemisderfer Road, will host its third annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, contact Christy Vannoy at 717-375-2041. More ... Chamber of Commerce to host Insurance Day The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce will host an in-house Insurance Day in conjunction with PCI Insurance Thursday, Nov. 15. A PCI regional account executive will be on hand to discuss healthcare options available to small business owners. More ... Deed transfers The following deed transfers in Greencastle and Antrim Township have recently been recorded in the Franklin County Register and Recorder's office: GREENCASTLE Goodier Builders Greencastle to Elyssa Hevner, Carlisle Street, Lot 58, $201,990. More ...
100 Years Ago November 7, 1907 The quietest election which has taken place in this county in many years was recorded. Construction work on the extension of the C.G. & W. trolley line from here to Chambersburg has not advanced as rapidly during the past week as during the previous week. More ...
History's Echoes By SHARON BAUMBAUGH During the summer months of the latter years of the 19th century, people of this community and the surrounding areas would make their way to a site along the Williamsport Pike in Greencastle. The sound of hooves hitting the dirt track would be a call that could not be resisted as the races were he... More ... Buggy ride tickets now on sale Tickets are now available for the horse and buggy rides which will take place during the three Friday evenings of Heritage Christmas - Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14. More ... Heritage Christmas Lights of Love deadline approaching If you want to be certain that the names of your loved ones appear on the Lights of Love scrolls, you must register by this Friday, Nov. 9. For $6 you can have one of the lights on the tree in Greencastle's square designated in celebration of, or in memory of, a loved one. More ...
The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce is busily preparing for the 17th annual Heritage Christmas celebration. The festivities will begin Nov. More ... Ornament depicts former school The 2007 Heritage Christmas ornament is the 16th in the Chamber of Commerce's series commemorating places and events significant to the history of the Greencastle- Antrim community. The image on this year's ornament depicts the school which stood on South Washington Street from 1916 to 1983. More ... Veteran's Day ceremony set at depot The Annual Chambersburg Area Veteran's Day Service, sponsored by the United Churches of the Chambersburg Area and the Joint Veterans' Council of the Chambersburg Area, will be held this coming Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the Letterkenny Chapel on the Letterkenny Army Depot. More ... Carillon continues to ring MERCERSBURG - From the bells of the Barker Tower of the Mercersburg Academy Chapel, the remaining 2007 carillon concerts will feature resident Carillonneur James W. Smith and guest performers from across the nation. Held at 3 p.m. More ... Cards are sought for military The South Washington County Military Support Group is again conducting a holiday card drive. Last year nearly 59,000 cards were sent to 115 military members and their units. Cards are being accepted through Nov. 20. There is a local dropoff point: ELM Garage along Route 16 just outside of Greenc... More ... Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Gift program available locally There are local collectors for the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Gift program for children in need around the world. Under the program an ordinary shoe box can be filled with toys and other presents and a donation for the distribution costs. More ... Senior health fair set CHAMBERSBURG - Comfort Keepers of Kayetteville will hold a Senior Health fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 at the Hampton Inn. Vendor booths will offer free screenings and senior information. There will be free educational seminars. More ... Relay Center sets hours The Greencastle Relay Center for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox collection will be held the week of Nov. 12 at the Antrim Brethren in Christ Church. The hours are: 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 through 16; and 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18. More ... Blood mobile The upcoming schedule of Red Cross Blood Drives in Franklin County is as follows: Nov. 1, Waynesboro American Legion, 90 West Main Street- Waynesboro, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 2, Fannett-Metal High School, Path Valley Road-Willow Hill, 1 to 7 p.m. More ... Senior center Menu for Nov. 12 through Nov. 16 Monday, Nov. 12 Meatball sub with mozzarella cheese Oven browned potatoes Caesar salad Fruited gelatin Milk Tuesday, Nov. More ...
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot An event sponsored by the Greencastle-Antrim Lioness Club has become another tradition eagerly awaited by area residents. Their Christmas Bazaar has been popular for a decade or so, and will again offer a wide variety of food and handmade items from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Rescue Hose Comp... More ...
Allison-Antrim Museum will host open houses from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 and from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at 365 South Washington St. The special exhibit will be "History in Miniature." History books are compilations of stories or accounts of events that have taken place in the past. More ... Craftsmen offer holiday open house The public is invited to take a free self-guided tour of six working studio/galleries in Franklin County Friday through Sunday, Nov. 9 to 11. Additional artists and craftsmen will be at the sites located from Waynesboro to Chambersburg. More ... Shoppes of Greencastle holiday open house set The Annual Shoppes of Greencastle Holiday Open House will be held Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10. The event offers a wonderful opportunity to get a head start on Christmas shopping. There are over 40 antique, craft, gift and specialty stores in the Greencastle- Antrim area. This wide variety... More ... COMMUNITY CALENDAR Information sessions Information sessions on Medicare Prescription Drug plans will be held as follows: Nov. 8, 11 a.m., Waynesboro Senior Center, 912 S. Potomac St.; Nov. 13, 11 a.m., Greencaslte Senior Center, 10615 Antrim Church Road; Nov. 14, 11 a.m., Tuscarora Senior Center, 11300 Fort Loudo... More ...
Annual turkey dinner Otterbein United Brethren Church, 146 Leitersburg St., will hold its annual Turkey Dinner complete with pie for dessert from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 at the church. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for 4 to 10. Under 4 are free. More ...
Franklin County has expanded its transportation fleet last week with the addition of three small, accessible, fuel efficient vans to be used on the routes that have fewer passengers. Inspecting the vans are Commissioners Thomas, Elliott, and Plummer. More ...
MERCERSBURG - The Mercersburg Area Community Chorus will celebrate its 32nd year with holiday concerts December 1st and 2nd at the Mercersburg Academy Chapel. Performance times are 3:30 and 7:30 PM on Saturday and 3 PM on Sunday. More ... |
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