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Police Reports Greencastle Borough Police recently released the following incident reports (Information on any of the cases should be called to police at 597-9506.): Homestyle Family Restaurant was the victim of a burglary discovered at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 16. Someone entered the business at 26 N. More ... Franklin County 911 can now ID cell phones Franklin County's 911 center is now "Phase Two" compliant, meaning that most cell phone calls to 911 can now be identified not just by phone number, but also with location of the caller. Franklin County Commissioners toured the county's 911 center last week and learned of the compliance. More ... Deed Transfers The following deed transfers in Antrim Township have recently been recorded in the Franklin County Register and Recorder's office: GREENCASTLE Keith D. Clever, Doris E. Mooney, Shirley L. Helman to Evan D. Koons, $69,000. More ... Next Week In Greencastle- Antrim Jan. 28 through Feb. 3 Monday, Jan. 28 Rotary, noon, Antrim House VFW Auxiliary, 7 p.m., post home Antrim Township Municipal Authority, 7 p.m., township building G-A Women's Club, 7:30 p.m., member's home Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. More ... Volunteers honored at Rescue Hose Company banquet By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot Don Eshleman Jr. received the Outstanding Service Award for 2007 at the Rescue Hose Company 31st Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 19. RHC president William Hull said Eshleman was selected by the executive board based on his distinguished service among his peers. More ...
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot Republican Congressman Bill Shuster announced via conference call Monday that he is running for re-election to a fifth term in the United States House of Representatives, serving the 9th District of Pennsylvania. More ...
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot State Senator Terry Punt will not run for re-election this year. He announced last week he is retiring at the end of his term in December. Punt, a Republican from Waynesboro, is the longest serving Senator in the history of the 33rd District. He has been in the Senate for 20 years, and prior to t... More ... Impact fees get mixed reviews in Antrim By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot The pros and cons of a transportation impact fee imposed on building projects in Antrim Township were debated at a special Board of Supervisors meeting Jan. 15. The board wanted information prior to making a decision whether to move forward or drop the idea, said township manager Ben Thomas, Jr., ... More ...
Since Treva Mowen Fehrenbach comes back to Greencastle every Old Home Week anyway, her family decided the occasion was a good time to surprise her with a party in honor of her 75th birthday. Her eight children, all of her grandchildren and her local extended family celebrated Saturday, August 11,... More ...
Going out to eat, Part II By SHARON BAUMBAUGH Many years ago, churches and other groups hoping to raise money for a variety of good causes, sold entry to a turkey, chicken and waffles or, a specialty, oyster and ham suppers. Many did, and still do, attend these special fund raisers held in halls, community centers, fellowship rooms or other p... More ...
100 Years Ago January 23, 1908 The two-cent railroad fare law now in force in Pennsylvania was declared unconstitutional by the State Supreme Court. Under a ruling of the United States postoffice department, all subscriptions to newspapers must be paid in advance or it will require a one cent... More ...
Boy Scouts of the Mason- Dixon Council have completed a successful popcorn sale project. In the fall, the Boy Scouts sell popcorn for their unit and the Mason-Dixon Council. The money is used to develop activities for the Scouts in the area. More ...
STATE LINE - District Governor Larry Blount installed the new officers of State Line Ruritan for 2008 at its December meeting. The officers include Vic Moon, president; Harry Tressler, vice president; Penny Smith, secretary; Dale Hostetter, treasurer, and Andy Bingaman, Judy Ellis and Dottie Sny... More ... Senior Center Menu for Jan. 28 through Feb. 1 Monday, Jan. 28 Roast beef with gravy and noodles Cole slaw Glazed carrots Rye bread Gelatin with fruit Milk Tuesday, Jan. More ... Girl Scout cookie project builds teamwork and leadership skills For close to 75 years the Girl Scout cookie program has helped girls across the 30 counties of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, an agency of the United Way, develop skills they will use throughout their lives. The Girl Scout cookie program teaches girls ages 5-17 how to work together as ... More ... New date set for Poetry Night The Greencastle Area Arts Council will hold a CoffeeHouse Poetry Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Cup O'Joe, now located at 42 E. Baltimore St. This is a new date and time. Poetry lovers may bring a favorite or original piece to read, or just relax and listen. More ... Fund Raisers Soup and sandwich sale STATE LINE, Pa. - Trinity United Church of Christ on the square will hold a soup and sandwich sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. A variety of soups and sandwiches available. Eat-in or takeouts are available. More ... For the new year - volunteer By CONNIE WOODRUF American Cancer Society Franklin County One of the American Cancer Society's goals is that "no one should have to face cancer alone." To that end our most valuable asset is our wonderful volunteer base. Volunteers and staff work together in all facets of our mission whether it be fundraising, reaching patients with our programs, or work... More ... High school hoops doubleheader to benefit local foundation Blue Devils to play during Dunks For Drew' event .CHAMBERSBURG - Area residents will soon have the chance to watch four local high school boys' basketball teams compete against each other on one night, in one gym - and all for a charitable cause. On Jan. More ... Barbershop quartets will sing for charity The Mason Dixon Barbershop Chorus will again bring song to Valentines and raise funds for its charitable projects by forming quartets to sing valentines. This year quartets will be available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 and Thursday, Feb. 14, to sing in Washington and Franklin countie... More ... |
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