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August 20, 2008
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All that sparkles...
Young ladies from Greencastle claimed a good share of the crowns handed out during the royalty contests at the Franklin County Fair Monday evening. In front, Katelyn Rodriguez and Alyssa Gaus, both 7, were named Franklin County Little Miss and Alternate. More...
Supervisors mum on Antrim operations report
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot

The report is in but the word is not out, at least for now. Controversy surrounded the meeting in which details about the release of information on the operations and management study were discussed. The Antrim Township Board of Supervisors last Tuesday set 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. More...

Process used for Antrim study raises eyebrows
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot

Based on documents on file at the Antrim Township municipal office, it appears the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Board of Supervisors and the responding proposal submitted by Dhillon Management Services were not followed during the recent management operations study. More...

 News
•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.): Jeffrey Allan McMannis, Seymour, TN, was arrested at 11:22 p.m. Aug. 13 for driving under the influence in the 600 block of East Baltim... More...
•Court reports
•Greencastle residents hurt in two accidents
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 Inside Our Community
•Remembering When
100 Years Ago Aug. 20, 1908 The result of three years of preparation and six months of consistent work on the part of a large committee, Greencastle's Old Home Week reached its culmination yesterday when fully 5,000 people participated in the exercises of Old Home Week, listened to the most gr... More...
•History's Echoes
•Car show to benefit museum
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 Point of View
•Editorial
Notable quotes
A newspaper is not just for reporting the news, but to make people mad enough to do something about it. — Mark Twain Truth is the only safe ground to stand on. — Elizabeth Cady Stanton A good reputation is more valuable than money. More...
•Commentary
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 Sports Weekly
•Full Story
Greencastle girls participating in the Mason-Dixon 3-on-3 tournament were, front row from left: Lauren Hirneisen and Jaden Christenbury. Back row: coach Troy Faulkner, Megan Hirneisen, Chloe Hoover, Jenay Faulkner and coach Jeremy Hirneisen. The girls competed in the female 12 and under division and... More...
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 Business
•Firm acquires industrial land
BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore based Atapco Properties, Inc., and Glen Burnie based Chesapeake Real Estate Group, LLC, has announced the acquisition of the 200 acre rail served Antrim Commons Business Park in Antrim Township. More...
•F&M Trust Norland Avenue office grand opening is underway
•In the workplace
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 Faith/Values
•Run the race before us
The Olympics are in full swing. There is a thrill in watching the competitions and following the various sports. Of course the highlights are the final competitions and the medal winners. We watch the joy of the winners and the disappointment of those the medal winners defeated in the final rou... More...
•Camerer to be installed as new Presbyterian pastor
•CHURCH SERVICES
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 Letters
•Small lots could get houses in the future
Attention Borough of Greencastle property owners. What you think is your neighbor's yard may in fact be a 'small lot' as described in the Borough's Zoning Ordinance. At the present time, these non-conforming, substandard sized lots may not be used as building lots. More...
•Blue Devils got name in winning season
•Archers take shot at cancer, issue thanks
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 Obituaries
•Melchor D. "Meck" Miller
Melchor D. "Meck" Miller, 90, of Zarger Road, Greencastle, died at 3:03 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 in the emergency room of the Chambersburg Hospital. Born Aug. 11, 1918 in Greencastle, he was the son of the late Melchor Snively Jr. and Mary R. (Mayhugh) Miller. More...
•Barbara J. Smith
•Grace A. Melius
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 Farm & Garden
•Do you have rust on your lawn?
COMING EVENTS Through Aug. 23 — Franklin County Fair, Chambersburg Rod & Gun Club. Through Aug. 21 — Ag Progress Days, Rock Springs Research Center, Penn State University. Aug. 27 — Tomato Tasting Day, Franklin County Cooperative Extension and Penn State Master Gardeners, Noo... More...
•Extension offers class
•Market News
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 Say Cheese
•Say 'Cheese'
your WEEKLY COMMUNITY PHOTO ALBUM
Pretty Lady Diesel, a Jersey heifer, doesn't seem to be too thrilled with the work of Jimmy Weller of Greencastle, however the groomer is trying his best to make the animal look its best for the More...
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