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Great Dane found near playground A Great Dane was found in the 200 block of North Carlisle Street near the King Playground at 7:15 p.m. Nov. 12. The female dog is light tan in color, healthy and very friendly, according to police. The dog did not have any identification. More ... Next week In Greencastle-Antrim Nov. 19 through Nov. 25 Monday, Nov. 19 Rotary, noon, Antrim House G-A Lioness Club, 6:30 p.m., Antrim House State Line Ruritan Club, 7 p.m., State Line Community Center Greencastle, Franklin County, Authority, 7:15 p.m. More ...
Franklin County Judge Richard Walsh will moderate an Open Forum on school uniforms which will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Greencastle Antrim High School auditorium. The forum is open to the public. More ... Cards are sought 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 ...
100 Years Ago November 14, 1907 The C.G. & W. Trolley Company now has a total of 300 men at work on the grading of its extension from here to Chambersburg and work has progressed to a point beyond Kauffman Station, almost four miles north of town. More ...
History's Echoes By SHARON BAUMBAUGH As a result of an enthusiastic meeting of Greencastle's businessmen, held in the school building on South Washington Street, the town would have within a week, something sorely needed for years - an organization of Greencastle business and professional men, banded together to work to their mutual ... More ... Bloodmobile The upcoming schedule of Red Cross Blood Drives in Franklin County is as follows: Nov. 15, Moose Lodge, 1100 Sheller Ave.-Chambersburg, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 19, Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church, 2509 Black Gap Rd.-Chambersburg 1 to 7 p.m. More ... Old Glory, veterans honored By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot Vern Schroyer remembers the day he returned to the United States after serving in Vietnam. He landed at a New Jersey airport. The attitude of some of the people towards him still resonates. Some looked at him in disgust, some even spit on him. More ...
KAUFFMAN - Allison- Antrim Museum will hold its annual holiday dinner meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Gibble's Restaurant. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the guest speaker commencing about 7:15 - 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker for the meeting will be the well-known "performing historian" Patrick ... More ... Humane society changes hours WAYNESBORO - The Antietam Humane Society, 8513 Lyons Road, will be closing at noon Saturday, Nov. 17, in order for shelter staff and pets to participate in the Waynesboro Christmas Parade. The shelter will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 in observance of Thanksgiving Day and will reopen at 10 a.m. F... 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 ...
Roberto Jaime, commander of Greencastle VFW Post 6319, presents the Greencastle-Antrim Baseball Junior League 13-14 team with $300 toward championship jackets. The team won District 14, Section 7 and state titles and advanced to the Eastern Regional Tournament this summer. From left are: Jaime, team... More ...
Amber DaNae Zimmerman and Tim Edwin Osbaugh were united in marriage June 30 in the Greencastle Church of God. Pastor Floyd Myers conducted the afternoon candlelight ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Garry and Sandra Zimmerman, 1396 Swamp Fox Road, Chambersburg. More ...
Kara Ann Oliver of Jefferson Hills and Wels Myrom Baker of Lawrence were joined in marriage July 28 at South Hill Bible Chapel, McMurray. Dr. Ron Moore officiated the double ring morning ceremony. The pianist was melody Sharp of Pittsburgh and the violinist was Rebecca Colsson of Mt. Lebanon. Abi... More ... Staffords welcome son Birth TULSA, Okla. - Julie Thomas) Stafford and Troy Stafford of Tulsa, announce the birth of their third son, Adam Isaiah Stafford Sept. 2, 2007. Adam's brothers are Andrew Thomas Stafford and Braden Timothy Stafford and he has a sister, Chloe Elizabeth Stafford. More ... COMMUNITY CALENDAR Art meeting CHAMBERSBURG - The Franklin County Art Alliance presents its November meeting, open to the public: a demonstration in colored pencil by Theresa Balke on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Wilson College's Warfield Auditorium. The Alliance's business meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m., and the progr... More ... Relay Center sets hours The Greencastle Relay Center for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox collection is going on this week at the Antrim Brethren in Christ Church. The hours are: 3 to 7 p.m. through Nov. 16; and 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18. More ... Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Gift program available 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 ... Fellowship sets holiday luncheon The Greencastle-Antrim Women's Fellowship Family Holiday Buffet Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Antrim House Restaurant, 104 E. Baltimore St. The program will be "Musical Program about Jesus" featuring Rev. More ... Senior center Monday, Nov. 19 Stuffed peppers with cheese Scalloped potatoes Peas and carrots Tapioca pudding Rye bread Milk Tuesday, Nov. More ... Falcon cheerleaders win charity contest CHAMBERSBURG - The Falcon mid-varsity cheerleaders of the Greencastle-Antrim Midgeet Football Association took first place at the Cheering for Children competition Saturday at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. By placing first, the girls won $100 to be given to their charity of choice, which... More ... Greencastle TOPS has busy October Greencastle TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 1003 met for its first meeting of the month on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the Antrim Assembly of God Church on Bemisderfer Road. The best "loser" for the month of October was Diane Hartmire. One new member joined the club in October. More ... Fund Raisers Bazaar The Greencastle Presbyterian Church will hold its eighth annual bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the church, 57 W. Baltimore St. Lunch items will be for sale for eat in or carry out. Items on sale include crafts and Christmas decorations and attic treasures. More ... |
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