Greencastle News and Announcements

Antrim revisits concession stand

Antrim Township supervisors continue to finalize details with Atapco regarding traffic signal responsibilities near Antrim Commons Business Park at Exit 3. Administrator...

Shuster and Ross speak to chamber

Congressman Bill Shuster made a surprise visit to Greencastle Tuesday morning. His office notified the Chamber of Commerce Friday afternoon that he would be able to...

Nominees sought for James P. Oliver award

The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce deadline for submitting nominations to receive the James P. Oliver Award is Tuesday, Aug. 24.  Forms are available...

Heart walk in Greencastle will feature Chambersburg survivor

 On Sunday, Sept. 26 Tom Shearer of Chambersburg will represent all heart and stroke survivors at this year's Mason Dixon Start! Heart Walk in Greencastle....

GED registration set

The GED program at the Waynesboro Area School District is set to begin another school year.  Registration for both the adult education classes and the GED test will...

County opens new archive building

Franklin County, with financial and technical assistance from the Franklin County Records Improvement Committee, openED a new records management office beginning Aug....

Teachers learn fine points of bullying prevention program

Step two of an anti-bullying program in the Greencastle-Antrim School District took place this summer. All teachers attended one of three...

Vehicle overturns

Anthony Patrick Hensley, 29, Frederick, Md., was transported  to Waynesboro Hospital for minor injuries following an accident on...

Local ladies collect crowns

All three ladies crowned with the top prize in Monday night's Franklin County Fair royalty pageants are from Greencastle or have...

Family that saved Martin’s Mill Bridge says it’s falling apart

Thomas hired as interim manager for an Adams County township

Ben Thomas Jr., former manager of Antrim Township, was named interim manager of Cumberland Township in Adams County. He will fill the vacancy left by former manager Florence Ford,...

Golf course deal closed; Greencastle Greens links to stay

“We finally settled.” A four-year saga ended Wednesday, Aug. 11 for Farhad Memarsadeghi, owner of Admar Custom Homes, when...

Community bids farewell until next time

“Wow. Have you enjoyed the 37th Triennial Old Home Week celebration this week?” Ben Thomas Jr. said amidst cheers, whoops and...

Christophel becomes first woman to lead Triennial

An historical move by the Old Home Week Board of Directors three years ago became official Friday morning. The triennial will for the...

Y to open Before and After School CARE

A before and after school childcare center will open in Greencastle this fall, and enrollments are now being taken. The facility will cater to children in primary and...

The ‘miracle’ of agriculture

 By SARAH M. SIGNORE 2009 Franklin County Fair Queen You walk through the gate and take a glance over the fairgrounds. A young...

Greencastle officials extend burn ban

The Greencastle Borough Council has extended the open burning ban in the borough “until such time as Council and the Mayor determine that the ban shall be...

Pageant brings history to life with humor

An estimated 200 people were turned away Tuesday night for the first performance of the Old Home Week pageant, "Those Were the...

Everyone loves an Old Home Week parade

There were 112 entries in the 37th Triennial Old Home Week parade and a total of 150 units. Prizes were awarded in the following...

Cantata brings worship service to Old Home Week

"The Torch is Passed" is the title of the year's Old Home Week cantata. Beyond special services at area churches, this is the...

Old Home Week Cycle Tour

Approximately 140 cyclists participated in the Aug. 7 tour of Antrim Township, the first for Old Home Week. The riders were evenly split...

A very special Dog Day of summer

Canines came in all shapes, sizes and attire to the Old Home Week Fun Dog Show at Jerome King Playground Thursday morning during Old Home...

Loyal Daughters carry on time-honored tradition

"Good afternoon ladies and...." Ben Thomas Jr. began, opening yet another function of Old Home Week in his role as president. As...

Greek returns to honor his American family

Theofilos Kyriakidhes, Athens, Greece, probably came the farthest for Old Home Week, and he did it for the intended reason Greencastle...

Headquarters is central meeting place during OHW

The official temporary phone number for the 2010 Old Home Week headquarters is disconnected. With the 37th Triennial celebration over,...

Circus performers re-live their flying days

From 1947 to 1959 in Greencastle, the circus came to town every year-only this was no ordinary circus. This one featured ...

Sandy Hollow comes ‘alive’ for the public again

A little over a hundred years ago, Sandy Hollow was the place to be on a hot summer day. Its location in a bend of the Conococheague...

Crowds gather for 2010 Old Home Week photo

In the future, folks who gaze at the 2010 Old Home Week photo that will be posted in the OHW headquarters somewhere in town will be...

OHW Committee welcomes ideas

At the helm of the Suggestion Box committee for the second time, Sara Hollinshead wants the public to know all ideas submitted by the public are welcomed by the Old Home...

Rock to host outdoor event on a healthy community

Activities and information of interest to all ages will be available during Old Home Week when Rep. Todd Rock sponsors A Healthy...

Here comes the parade

The Old Home Week parade is shaping up, but committee chairman John Alleman will still accept registrations, and requests that people,...

Special driving advisory

By Order of Greencastle Police Department Effective Friday, Aug. 6 or (raindate) Saturday, Aug. 7 The Greencastle Police Department will implement driving restrictions...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lorayn DeLuca Loves Photography and Her Community

Spearheaded an event that brings stylists, makeup artists and photographers together for a day of beauty and photography that benefits homeless families and battered women. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teens Give a Hand Up to Hungry Neighbors

The volunteers at the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry like to say they are offering people a hand up and not a hand out. The difference is their good works go beyond donating food. Case...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Larry Jordan Frees Driver Seconds Before Explosion

It was like a scene from a movie. The truck exploded, just seconds after the driver was carried to safety. Larry Jordan knew he had to get away from the truck in a hurry, just...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Jacob Rice is the Shoe Giver

Has distributed more than 1300 pairs of shoes in the past four years. Jacob felt the calling to do something to help others when he was 10 years old. He called a local youth...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Four Students Engineer a Way to Turn Fun into Electricity

Senior project turned entrepreneurial venture, the soccer ball can be used to generate electricity after kicking it around. When the girls were brainstorming what to do for their...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teacher Inspires Students to be Open to Giving

After spending the summer in Tanzania, a teacher comes home inspired to connect her students to their peers in Tanzania. Read more about Michelle Tschannen: Teacher brings...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Nurse Lisa Lyver Saves High School Football Player

A young football star, prone to asthma attacks has a heart attack, and is miraculously revived, thanks to a nurse watching from the stands. It was one of those situations where...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Chef Bruno Serato Feeds Hungry Kids Five Star Meals

When Chef Bruno Serato’s mother came to visit him from Italy five years ago, he took her on a tour, first of his upscale restaurant and then of the local Boys and Girls...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Amputees Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to Inspire Others

With “literally one good leg between them,” three amputee veterans hiked to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa at a height of more than 19,000 feet. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Logan Hearn Takes Control And Saves His Brother's Life

Recent junior lifeguard training taught him what he needed to know to take charge and save his brother's life. Logan knew they were running out of time to save his brother, so...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Laura Miller Specializes in Acts of Kindness

After a year of operating in secret, Agent L revealed her identity and her reason for helping inspire people to leave kind gestures for strangers. Laura Miller doesn't think of...

Sea To Shining Sea Ride Across America

The event is a 4,000-mile bicycle ride across the United States by a group of injured veterans. State Farm is proud to show our support for their courage as they make their way...

Ranking America's Deadliest Highways

Road trip! Summertime is the time for driving with the top down. With less to pack you can hop in the car and take a weekend road trip or an all-day driving tour. Summertime...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Keith McVey: A Mailman With a Knack for Saving Lives

Over the course of the past 20 years, Keith McVey has had the chance to rescue three people during the course of his mail deliveries. The town is happy to have such an alert...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Katie Stagliano: Growing for the Greater Good

Over the course of a couple of years, one small garden has grown into numerous plots across the community, feeding the hungry though various worthy organizations. Read more...

AmericanTowns Heroes: UCF Students Save Crash Victim

Young men spring into action after a highway accident and save a life. While traveling on the highway the boys spotted a car that had gone off the road and crashed. They quickly...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mighty Mom Stops Runaway School Bus

When Lorie Aliano saw the bus starting to roll, her instincts kicked in and she managed to jump on board, get into position and stomp on the brakes just short of where children...

Drew Johnson: Inspiring a Lifestyle of Service to Others, in the 48 Contiguous States

48 states in 48 weeks, volunteering in organizations big and small. Drew decided that among his favorite things were traveling and helping others, so he decided to set out on a...