Dozens of people packed 6 E. Baltimore St. the morning of May 2 to give a rousing welcome to ELM Active the latest step for a pillar of downtown Greencastle The ribbon-cutting and grand opening drew a packed house to the new venture of ELM Shoes for anyone interested in an active lifestyle – from runners to pickleball players and weekend hikers to fitness enthusiasts Here's background on the new business: ELM Active continues customer-focused approach of Greencastle’s ELM Shoes Also on hand for the ceremony were his father who founded ELM Shoes nearby at 3 Center Square in 1984 More about ELM ActiveELM Shoes branched out into active footwear in 2018 and by 2022 it accounted for one-third of the business they were wondering “Where can we go?” when the building at 6 E Opening ELM Active will also provide more room for merchandise at ELM Shoes and the two businesses are connected at the back by a newly constructed enclosed walkway “We’re beyond excited to launch ELM Active,” Loren Martin said to Greencastle-Antrim residents members of the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance See more pictures: ELM Active gets warm welcome at grand opening in Greencastle while also crediting ELM’s “amazing and loyal customers” who travel for miles to shop at ELM Shoes in downtown Greencastle Greencastle Fire Chief Rob Frank is used to his department being busy "We've had a streak of small fires lately which is the busiest we've been all year," Frank told The Putnam County Post.  The department recently had a fire in Edgelea as well as responding to a fire call in Fillmore and a shed fire he believes was caused by a lightning strike.  with warmer temperatures right around the corner and people looking forward to barbecues and utilizing fire pits Frank knows the busy season could continue for his department.  "Just make sure you are not leaving the fire unattended have a water source to extinguish them if needed and don't burn leaves or trash in fire pits," Frank said.  The busy portion of the job doesn't just extend to fighting fires as the Greencastle Fire Department also finds itself in the midst of finishing up a core values project and starting on a Work Performance Evaluation study Click Here for your 5 day Forecast Crews from the Williamsport Volunteers were called to the Route 63/Greencastle Pike underpass near I-70 outside of Hagerstown around 3am on Friday Fire investigators say that the tractor trailer operated by Abilene Motor Express had blown a rear tire while on the interstate eventually exiting the highway in an attempt to get to a truck stop That is when the driver observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the trailer of his load Crews say they were able to corral the fire in about 10 minutes with it being determined to have started in the area of the rear axels About $75,000 worth of damage was done to the trailer and its contents The Tri-State Alert is a News Talk 103.7 FM publication.  Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the host author or group and not the publication, owner(s) AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Privacy Policy The headline of this story has been updated Greencastle Police Department is looking for video footage of a crash that seriously injured a Maryland woman the evening of April 25 Police were dispatched to the intersection of North Allison and Tyrone streets at 7:37 p.m in response to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle See the pictures: Emergency crews work near scene of large wildfires in Michaux State Forest she was subsequently transferred to Baltimore Shock Trauma for further medical care,” police said The incident remains under investigation and additional details will be released as the investigation progresses Any who has video footage is asked to call police at 717-597-2161 Maryland woman is having her local community support her in droves after the unexpected happened following a softball game in Greencastle Friday night Greencastle Borough Police reported the crash happened around 7:37 p.m after 39 -year-old Margo Cook was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of North Allison Street and Tyrone Street Because of the severity of Cook's injuries authorities said she had to be sent to Baltimore Shock Trauma for further treatment of her injuries included "multiple facial fractures" and a crushed lower leg Prior to being sent to Baltimore Shock Trauma the GoFundMe said Cook underwent "emergency skull surgery" to stop brain bleeding Cook is an active and well-known member in the South Central PA and Baltimore/ Washington DC community She's spent over a decade working with children and parents in the area including opening Little Lights-- a daycare with extended hours and community outreach opportunities and life long friend of Cook said she was devasted upon receiving the news “My heart literally broke— I’ve known Margo for 39 years so it was one of those— she’s family to me," said Wenner The mother of two had reportedly been hit by the vehicle while crossing the road with her dog after a softball game that night the Program Director for Little Lights explained that Cook is a pillar in the community that’s all I can say— there’s very few people you can say that about— she’s just a strong wonderful— just a beautiful soul," said Pyles the GoFundMe organizer stated Cook was successfully extubated and is now able to recognize her surroundings The GoFundMe organizer set up the campaign to help offset medical bills as well as any therapy or rehab Cook may need in the future Anyone who would like to donate to the campaign can do so by using the above link Friends of Cook confirmed to CBS 21 Tuesday that she is currently stable and is making improvements in her recovery Greencastle Police confirmed the driver involved in the accident stayed on scene and that the incident is still under investigation Anyone who may have video surveillance in the area of the wreck is asked to contact police The event will take place between 7:30 AM and 2 PM with traffic impacted between the hours of 7 AM and 4 PM Motorists will still be able to travel in that area; however Delays will be expected as Antrim Township and event organizers have measures in place to protect participants The Greencastle Road Race will represent the road racing championships for the Mid-AtlanticBicycle Racing Association WV and beyond will descend onAntrim Township to compete in one of the first competitive road events to take in this regionsince the conclusion of the pandemic Up to 300 cyclists are expected throughout the course of the day The course will cover portions of Long Lane Race participants are instructed to utilize the right lane of travel during the race; however motorists are encouraged to give participants plenty of space Motorists will also notice many support vehicles and personnel along the course For more information on road detours and logistics, please contact Chris Ardinger, Administrator/Roadmaster for Antrim Township at 717-597-3818, ext. 103 or cardinger@twp.antrim.pa.us For more information on the event, please contact Joseph Jefferson at 301-331-1129 or max41265@yahoo.com. You can also find “Antietam Velo Club” on Facebook. Course information can be found at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44141350 A Greencastle man found himself behind bars in the Putnam County Jail after making a series of threats against public officials.  has been behind bars since mid April after making a series of threats online against a judge and law enforcement officials Putnam County Sheriff Deputy Scott Ducker was requested to investigate threats made by Breedlove against a handful of public officials through social media which were made on Breedlove's personal Facebook page and the Putnam County Sheriff's Department Facebook page Breedlove threatened harm and death against the victims.  Breedlove believed he was being "gangstalked" and was under surveillance by Putnam County officials Breedlove had taken photos and shared posts where he believed officials were watching and following him he states that he is going to "hold ANYONE and EVERYONE responsible for collusion in domestic terrorism and and treason."  Breedlove has also made numerous posts implying that government officials including local judges have targeted him and treated him unfairly He has made posts stating that it is a large scale conspiracy among the criminal justice sector within Putnam County his posts appeared only critical of the government likely expressing his first amendment rights Recently his posts have escalated by targeting specific individuals and making threats of violence," the report states.  One such threat came against Putnam County Sheriff Deputy Kyle Lee in which he tells Lee he has no problem "suing them breaking their bodies or blowing up their houses."  He also commented on a Putnam County Sheriff's Department post earlier this year that he hadn't met a cop in Putnam County that "hadn't warranted me beating their (expletive) (expletive) under the ground."  Breedlove threatened the life of Putnam County Judge Melinda Jackman-Hamlin stating he would "end" Jackman-Hamlin's career and life and also posted that deputies who investigated an incident at his house needed shot.  Breedlove also threatened to "nuke" a DCS worker a pair of Putnam County Sheriff Department deputies and a judge.  After meeting with Breedlove to serve eviction papers law enforcement officials state Breedlove turned to Facebook to threaten two more officials.  Breedlove has been charged with a Level 5 felony count of intimidation and four Level 6 felony counts of intimidation He is currently being held on a $25,000 cash bond and is set to appear back in court June 26.  1955The Antrim township supervisors have filed notice of their intention to adopt an ordinance ordaining four streets in the village of Brown’s Mill The four proposed streets are to be known as Banner Alley Engineers of the Pennsylvania State Highway Department have been making a survey of Pennsylvania Route 16 as a preliminary step to possible rebuilding of the roller-coaster stretch between Shady Grove and Greencastle Greencastle-Antrim School District: Explore science and art at Greencastle's free STEAM Expo Miss Julia Craig, a senior at the Greencastle-Antrim High School and daughter of Mr will reign as May Day Queen at the Youth Canteen May Day Dance this Saturday night in the school auditorium The Chambersburg Stone Company has purchased a tract of land along the north side of Pennsylvania Route 16 The plant will be used principally as a batch-plant for transit-mixed concrete delivered by the Company to its customers in this district Greencastle’s Rescue Hose Company No. 1, Inc., will conduct its annual campaign during the period from May 5 to 14 canvassing both the Borough of Greencastle and Antrim Township Eighty Girl Scout troops from Franklin and Fulton counties will participate in a program entitled “A Taste of Independence,” to be presented as a Bicentennial event on Thursday The Antrim Township Supervisors approved resolution which would make it illegal to show X-rated or R movies on outdoor screens which as not hidden from public roads or adjoining properties Residents of downtown Greencastle were surprised last Sunday afternoon to see two full grown deer roaming near the Public Square on North Carlisle Street Everyone Concerned with Hearing Organization has awarded contracts for the renovation of the auditorium in the Greencastle-Antrim High School has announced he will seek a fourth term as tax collector in the borough is “full,” despite lack of normal precipitation for this time of year A Brownie Revel was held Saturday at Tayamentasachta Environmental Studies Center for 235 area Scouts and 60 leaders in the Antietam neighborhood took the grand prize and first place award in the 12th grade for their project “Airfoil Design” at the annual science fair Owner Ron Eiker recently renovated the building Among the five Purdue University veterinary medical students cited for academic achievement by first-year students university’s School of Veterinary Medicine’s annual award banquet 25 years agoMay 3, 2000Members of the Harry D. Zeigler Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6319 of Greencastle presented a new American flag to the Greencastle Senior Activity Center Wednesday morning – to replace the one flying on their staff The problem for the Borough remains the open seats on the Planning & Zoning Commission Another vacancy is expected in the near future – on the Vacancy Board See the pictures: Greencastle Lions Club Pancake Day and G-ASD Community Fair held April 12 Representative Pat Fleagle visited youngsters in the Greencastle Head Start program Wednesday morning reading to them during a segment of the Family Literacy promotion program The Rev. Glen Miller, pastor of Calvary Bible Church, will be the speaker for the Thursday, May 11, meeting of Allison-Antrim Museum Miller will provide insight into the various religious denominations that have contributed to the Greencastle-Antrim community over the past 200 years 2015Head Start is celebrating 50 years of helping children and low income families in the United States Franklin County is one of the original programs funded in 1965 Greencastle has been a Head Start site for approximately 20 years A component of the Pennsylvania House Legislative Manufacturing Caucus found out what worked and what didn’t in the area after touring two Franklin County plants a member of the 100-strong bipartisan caucus hosted the tour at Manitowoc Cranes in Shady Grove Thursday afternoon Rob Kauffman at Volvo Construction Equipment in Shippensburg in the morning Greencastle True Value will celebrate the completion of its remodeling project May 1 and 2 Maria Goretti High School has announced that senior Jenna Katrina of Greencastle will be joining the women’s lacrosse program at the Florida Institute of Technology a Division II school in the Sunshine Conference 2015The Greencastle-Antrim High School Prom will be held Saturday evening at Green Grove Gardens Lifeguards in action: See a water rescue demonstration at the Waynesboro Area YMCA's Healthy Kids Day Hundreds of bicyclists will be traveling some rural roads in Antrim Township for the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association’s road racing championships on May 4 Drivers should expect delays in the northeast part of the township The Greencastle Road Race is expected to draw up to 300 athletes from Pennsylvania The event is hosted by the Antietam Velo Club which has held a variety of bicycle races in Hagerstown and Washington County This is the second year for the Greencastle Road Race Where will the bicycle riders be racing?The races will be held from 7:30 a.m Antrim Township administrator and roadmaster The staging area for bicyclists is a parking area behind Manitowoc Cranes in Shady Grove The course covers portions of Long Lane and Phillippy “Motorists will still be able to travel in that area they will encounter detours and flaggers,” Ardinger said “We advise residents and motorists to expect some delays fire police and event organizers have measures in place to protect participants “Race participants are instructed to utilize the right lane of travel during the race motorists are encouraged to give participants plenty of space,” Ardinger said “Motorists will also notice many support vehicles and personnel along the course.” For more information on road detours and logistics, contact Ardinger at 717-597-3818, Ext. 103, or cardinger@twp.antrim.pa.us For more information on the event, contact Jefferson at 301-331-1129 or max41265@yahoo.com or find “Antietam Velo Club” on Facebook For course information, go to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44141350 A long-standing Greencastle employer will close its doors this year See the pictures: Cheers to the Greencastle Craft Beer Wine & Spirits Festival A WARN (Worker Readjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice was recently filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry for Corelle Brands The closure is planned in three waves between June and November The Corelle Brands facility is still referred to around the area as Corning as the kitchenware maker was it was known when it opened in 1960 It has also operated under the names World Kitchen and Instant Brands the warehousing and distribution operation employed more than 600 people Historic Pennsylvania German farmstead: ‘Hands-on history’ highlighted by new director as Renfrew turns 50 in Waynesboro Sixty-five years ago, it was a ground-breaking distribution center for the region. Today, transportation and logistics account for 13% of the total Franklin County workforce, according to Franklin County Area Development Corp. Corelle Brands did not respond to an email request for more information A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of North Allison Street and Tyrone Street on April 25 according to the Greencastle Police Department Responding officers and emergency medical personnel located the pedestrian She was initially transported to Meritus Medical Center and later transferred to Baltimore Shock Trauma for further treatment due to the severity of her injuries Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com Rumors about the closure of the Corelle Brands distribution center in Greencastle were confirmed in an April 10 filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry The plant at 12000 Molly Pitcher Highway will close late in the year with three waves of job cuts affecting more than 300 employees according to the WARN (Worker Readjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice The 323 workers will receive assistance from PA Rapid Response within the Department of Labor and Industry. Because of the nature of their jobs, L. Michael Ross, president of the Franklin County Area Development Corp. is optimistic they will quickly find other work in the area “We had been hearing unconfirmed rumors of a potential closure for several weeks and I subsequently reached out for confirmation of the rumors,” Ross said “The rumor was ultimately confirmed by the WARN notification issued publicly on April 10 especially with the lack of communication.” parent company that trades under the brand names of Corelle Chicago Cutlery and other kitchenware brands made the corporate decision to close its facilities in Greencastle and Washington County About 240 jobs are being lost in Charleroi where a glass plant has been located for 132 years The WARN notice immediately engaged PA Rapid Response whose mission is to assist businesses facing layoffs or plant closures providing on-site services and resources to both employers and affected employees “This support includes job search assistance career counseling and information on unemployment benefits and other programs,” Ross said “Anytime a closure or layoff is announced we are concerned about the impact on the local economy,” he said warehousing and logistics sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in the region we are optimistic that those employees who are being negatively impacted by the closure will be recruited by other similar employers in the region.” Ross said he did not have salary figures for jobs at Corelle Brands but the median pay locally in the transportation warehousing and logistics sector is roughly $34 an hour Transportation and logistics have boomed in recent years and today account for 13% of the total Franklin County workforce making it one of the oldest warehouse/distribution facilities in the county it also has operated as World Kitchen and Instant Brands over the past 65 years “The original building was 600,000 square feet which would have made it one of the largest single buildings in the county at that time,” Ross said Leadership recognition: Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials honors Waynesboro’s Eric Holtzman The building now is approximately 1 million square feet and is owned by New Jersey-based Matrix Development which has developed numerous other regional properties “Given how recent the WARN announcement was made and the fact that the building will not be vacated until the end of November our office has not been made aware of any specific marketing plan(s),” Ross said “It should be noted that our office has a long-time relationship with Matrix and we will provide whatever assistance is requested.” officers from the Greencastle Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of North Allison Street and Tyrone Street in response to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle law enforcement and emergency medical personnel found a female pedestrian who had sustained injuries to her head and leg and the individual was transported to Meritus Medical Center for initial treatment she was subsequently transferred to Baltimore Shock Trauma for further medical care and no additional injuries were reported at this time and further details will be released as the investigation progresses Ah … what a beautiful April Sunday morning sunrise in Greencastle Fifty-two breezy degrees with a cooler wind chill What a difference a week makes as we were awakened to the sound of high winds thunder and rain on the eve of Easter Sunday See the pictures: Kids enjoy Greencastle Lions Club Easter egg hunt and visiting with the Easter Bunny The power of the straight-line winds inflicted tree damage throughout Greencastle with limbs and trees falling on several structures or wind damage collapsing open structures with sporadic power outages that would last for days. Our beautiful Jerome R. King Playground received the most damage from the storm Take a few minutes with your favorite coffee or tea and join me as we discuss the weather getting your garden ready and Greencastle borough updates as I begin writing early in the morning from the family room I’ll continue and end my report to you while sitting on the porch later in the afternoon I must (again) clean the pollen from the table and chairs Easter eve storm leaves damage behindEaster Sunday morning I was out early to inspect the storm damage from the 10 p.m Greencastle police patrol had given me an update late Saturday night after the storm had passed A borough employee was very busy removing trees and limbs opening all the borough streets and some PennDOT streets as well In consultation with Council President Larry Faight I authored a disaster declaration proclamation specific to the storm in case it would have been more widespread throughout Franklin County The declaration is the first step in emergency management in the event assistance (resources) that would be needed from the county state and federal governments (Pennsylvania and Federal Emergency Management) This is the system I have worked with over the decades If a storm event reaches Pennsylvania and Federal declarations funding may be available for mitigation to municipal governments and property owners We didn’t reach that threshold with this storm the sounds of chain saws and chippers could be heard throughout the borough Greencastle and Franklin County Emergency Management surveyed the damage and sent reports up the chain Volunteers and contractors were at Jerome R King Playground beginning the massive clean-up efforts Let’s remember this wonderful park and volunteers as their annual fund drive is just around the corner Mayor,’ what’s that metal thing at G-AMS?Being a public servant Many questions are about digging and building in Antrim Township Nearly half of the folks coming to Greencastle Police Headquarters are from outside the borough seeking police assistance They are referred to the proper law enforcement agency Oh, I’ve been asked about that metal contraption in the south lawn of the G-A Middle School visible from Leitersburg Street Ah … that is the Penn State weather station in cooperation with the G-A School District I recently spoke with GASD Librarian Amy Crider From the Office of Earth and Mineral Sciences of Penn State University (PSU) in cooperation with the National Weather Service's Central Pennsylvania Forecast Office and the National Climate Data Center (Asheville the Pennsylvania State climatologist provides detailed climatic information primarily for Pennsylvania in a timely manner Some national and international climatic data is also available PSU network weather stations are located across the commonwealth and the Pennsylvania Turnpike The meteorology department collects real-time data for temperature Pics are available in the area for students to view and collect data A huge local benefit will be future lesson planning from K through 12 with weather comparisons across the commonwealth radio station WKSL had a weather monitoring station on South Antrim Way for the National Weather Service about 6 inches in diameter mounted to a clothesline pole that we would use to measure precipitation totals We would call via land line to report the measurement That was high-tech back then with a big rain gauge All the current PSU real-time data may be viewed on their website Have you thought about planting that victory garden with a couple of plants that are well cared for can offer a healthy bounty of vegetables Neighbor Linda Faith gave me a 1949 edition of the Echo Pilot a “drive was launched for Victory Gardens by the Greencastle Defense Council.” Let’s repeat some 1943 history by planting your own victory garden Handicapped access curb/sidewalk ramp replacements are going well in the southeast quadrant of Greencastle Ganoe Paving should be finalizing the blacktop borders in the next several weeks to close out the project that is being paid for via a Community Development Block Grant from Franklin County I’ll request an update on the South Washington Street water main replacement project that should be starting soon Most of the work will be in Antrim Township as the Greencastle Area Franklin County Water Authority system goes down to the area of Interstate 81’s milepost 3 in the township I recorded a half inch of rainfall Friday night into Saturday Any little bit helps as we are still in a precipitation deficit Street sweeping is being conducted by public works personnel as time permits Trees are blooming and getting covered with leaves all over town Petals are shedding from the various trees that will keep the sweepers busy I remember the time when dwellers could be observed downtown most mornings sweeping the curbed areas from tree debris That fine detail from dwellers seems to be a thing of the past Remembering When: A look back in time with Echo Pilot, Greencastle-Antrim's hometown paper I observed a successful bulk drop off program this past Friday and Saturday The public works team worked wonders there You didn’t even have to get out of your vehicle An estimated 100 residents were helped off loading their bulk items The 1944 Echo Pilot newspaper reported the Salvage Committee of the Greencastle Defense Council “reports 495 tons of scrap metal collected here in 1943.” Wow It’s a great time to visit our downtown and take a nice walk I didn’t do any porch sittin’ this Sunday afternoon Enjoy our town and support our locally owned businesses as they support this wonderful community for sharing those precious archived Echo Pilots We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at cshuttle@paxtonmedia.com or call us at 812-886-9955 The Greencastle-Antrim School District has been named a Great Pennsylvania School awarded by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association recognizes schools that provide students with access to rigorous programming demonstrate financial well-being and display resilience “We are honored to receive this recognition and proud of the efforts our staff students and community make to keep our district thriving,” Superintendent Lura Hanks said “We are a community that values education and recognizes that the health of our schools directly relates to the prosperity of our community.” districts must meet criteria in four categories: academically rigorous programming Districts must confirm that 100% of their teachers are certified and that students have access to career and technical education advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses a district must exemplify innovation in school programming regularly celebrate the successes of students and staff and provide academic and extracurricular offerings for the benefit of students The resilience criteria require a district to implement an emergency preparedness plan and provide mental health supports to students A district meets the financially healthy criteria by having an elected or independent auditor conduct a financial audit annually making the final district budget available for public review prior to adoption and following School Code requirements for bids and quotations when purchasing goods and services the campaign website houses information about the role and responsibilities of a school board how to run for a position on a local school board and a collective vision for the future of public education in Pennsylvania The Greencastle-Antrim School District community is encouraged to learn more about the great things happening in their schools by going to the district’s website at gcasd.org and social media page at facebook.com/gcasd.org This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, 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Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team More: The Public Opinion, The Record Herald, Echo-Pilot are growing their local news Pennsylvania will host its third annual STEAM Expo on Wednesday the event will showcase student artwork and projects from grades K-12 in art and STEM drawings and 3D models created by local youth Local businesses and organizations will also participate offering hands-on activities that demonstrate the application of science Interactive exhibits will cater to all ages providing opportunities to learn about various industries and food trucks will be available for those wishing to purchase food and desserts For more information about the Art & STEAM Expo, go to https://sites.google.com/gcasd.org/steamexpo/home This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 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Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team The Public Opinion, The Record Herald, Echo-Pilot are growing their local news 1955Nineteen representatives of various business establishments in Greencastle met at the State Theatre yesterday afternoon to discuss ways and means of promoting business for the community The goal for Franklin County in the American Cancer Society’s drive for funds is $11,000 has received notice that the State of Pennsylvania judging committee has selected the local Post as the second prize winner of the Department for its work in community service Three Greencastle school officials motored to Harrisburg today to confer with the State Department of Education on a building program for borough schools In the group were supervising principal William P The joint committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American legion are making plans for appropriate memorial day services to be held in Greencastle on May 30th was one of three Mack Trucks employees who received awards for outstanding community service from Henry J board chairman and president of the Company A new 10 by 20 foot picnic shelter has been erected during the past week at Enoch Brown Park with the Greencastle Lions Club furnishing the lumber and Future Farmers of America erecting the building under the supervision of Robert Streeper The Ruritan Club of Kauffmans approved plans for a $60,000 community center to be constructed on a tract which the Club purchased several years ago and developed into a residential area Miss Elise Slye, a junior in the Greencastle-Antrim High School, represented her school last Friday and Saturday at the first annual scholars’ program held at Pennsylvania State University Invitations were extended to the junior from each Pennsylvania high school with the highest scholastic standing in his or her class a senior student at Greencastle-Antrim High School won two events at the Regional Special Olympics held at Manheim Saturday Wolff placed first in the long jump and 440 run Numerous criminal incidents, believed to involve the use of a BB or pellet gun, have been reported in the borough, according to Greencastle Police Department it was reported that 16 windows in 10 vehicles had been shot out Monday before 9:30 p.m Approximately 500 high school and middle school student projects will be on public display this weekend at the Greencastle-Antrim High School and Greencastle-Antrim Middle School was guest speaker for the social studies classes of Mrs Verna Pile Friday in the Greencastle-Antrim High School an actress who has performed in New York and in regional theatres across the country gave an informal presentation on Shakespeare April 16 to 12th-grade English students at Greencastle-Antrim High School Her appearance was made possible through Wilson College “It was a very good year for Jerr-Dan Corporation,” as announced by J when he addressed the shareholders at its annual meeting April 19 at the Antrim House which represented an increase of 73.8 percent The 15,600 finishers of the Boston Marathon Monday included Brian and Brooke Overcash of Greencastle 174 Orchard Circle and an aircraft weapons specialist supply and support crews from the United States Britain and Turkey who participated in “Red Flag,” the world’s largest aerial war game in the desert near Las Vegas Greencastle-Antrim National Day of Prayer observances will be held Thursday to noon in the Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church An outdoor half-hour observance will be held in front of Borough Hall from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m Celebration is coming up in August: Signups underway for Old Home Week performances, parade. Tickets on sale for The Hubcaps Punt (R-33) received the Small Business Advocate Award Monday April 10 from the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers Greencastle resident Guy Camp will appear as the station master in the planned production of “Anne of Green Gables” to be produced by Chambersburg Community Theatre Inc 2015Twenty-four distributors offered 48 kinds of specialty beer at the Greencastle Craft Beer Festival April 18 A simple request by a daughter led to a second career for a Shady Grove woman Darlanna Besecker’s daughter Sarah asked her to do the flowers for her wedding when she was marrying Dallas Strait in 2010 Today Besecker leases an acre at Green Grove Gardens for her Hope Valley Garden Besecker specializes in fresh cut flowers for weddings and also offers arrangements or subscription plans A warm spring day greeted the public Saturday for the opening of a play area at Jerome R. King Playground Old wooden structures were replaced with plasticware guaranteed for 100 years Most of the cost was covered by a $72,000 donation from the Greencastle Lions Club The National Day of Prayer (NDP) will be observed in Greencastle on Thursday service in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church A half-hour outdoor observance will follow in front of Greencastle’s borough hall with Olympic medalists at the Giant Center in Hershey on March 18 joined 29 other youth figure skaters to perform with the greats during the Stars on Ice show “Dancing For Joy.” The beautiful state of Indiana, known best for Indianapolis and the Indianapolis 500 From Greencastle and Depauw Nature Park to Wabash and Charley Creek Gardens each of these secluded small towns has a plethora of great attractions that encourage visitors to return over and over Whether you are looking for a unique museum there is something for everyone within these twelve out-of-the-way small towns in the Hoosier State otherwise known as the great state of Indiana offering guests the opportunity to explore a scenic is the perfect spot for getting back to nature An awesome historical facet to Greencastle is that Depauw Park was once the site of an active limestone quarry from 1917 to 1977 The Putnam County Museum and the Periodic Museum of the Elements two other great attractions within the town of Greencastle both provide that informative sense of history for those who wish to learn for those who love to feel the need for speed Lincoln Park Speedway is six miles south of downtown and has been in existence since 1973 About 45 minutes south of Lafayette Crawfordsville is home to several natural amenities including Sugar Creek Nature Trail (which you can hike along) inside of Sugar Creek Nature Park situated along the banks of the tranquil Sugar Creek offers chances for some photography as well especially if a peaceful ambiance is what you are looking for Crawfordsville is also home to a plethora of historic attributes The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and the Rotary Jail Museum which was built in 1881 and is the only rotary jail still in operation wrote it while residing in the town of Crawfordsville The town of Warsaw, situated less than an hour west of Fort Wayne is known for being home to the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Wagon Wheel is in itself well known for almost 70 fabulous years of musical theater including performances of "Sister Act," "Grease," and "Steel Magnolias" in recent years Wagon Wheel also offers youth theater and several class options Warsaw is perfect for those who love nature as well While Chapman Lake and Center Lake provide awesome water-related activities has over a hundred different plants that can be found within the Bible Approximately 25 miles west of Louisville, Kentucky the quaint town of Corydon is home to several great natural attractions like O’Bannon Woods State Park and Hayswood Nature Reserve Hayswood is just over 300 acres of scenic wilderness while O’Bannon Woods consists of around 2,000 acres of landscape and is home to the Wyandotte Caves The William Henry Harrison Log Cabin, Battle of Corydon Memorial Park, and Corydon Capitol State Historic Site also call Corydon home. William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United States, while the state historic site honors Indiana's first state capital. The Battle of Corydon Memorial Park symbolizes the only official American Civil War battle to occur in the state Not to be confused with Salem, Massachusetts which has featured premier races for almost 70 years Some of the many Salem Speedway race car drivers include Jeff Gordon is considered to be one of the most renowned tracks in America The town of Salem is home to several museums as well including the Depot Railroad Museum and Stevens Memorial Museum Both the railroad and memorial museum are an integral part of the John Hay Center While the railroad museum is a duplicate of the original Monon depot the Stevens Memorial Museum showcases the community’s heritage with some very interesting exhibits The tiny town of Spencer is a favorite spot for those who know about McCormick’s Creek State Park This state park offers a multitude of great amenities and dynamic views of a magnificent canyon and wondrous waterfall Visitors can also spend the night or weekend camping out within the boundaries of the park Other phenomenal attributes of the town of Spencer include the Cataract General Store which opened in 1860 and is now considered to be one of Indiana’s oldest general stores which opened in 1928 with the film "Shopworn Angel," was restored in 2013 and is now one of the most prominent buildings in town Situated over a hundred miles west of Cincinnati the town of Nashville is a perfect getaway from the hustle of big-city living and horseback riding to camping within the great outdoors this phenomenal state park is the place to check out Some other amenities of the town of Nashville include many art attractions like Brown County Art Gallery and Brown County Art Guild Both offer an intrinsic look into the minds of local artists for those who prefer the historic side of art who was a famous painter of Indiana scenery and fishing in Snow Lake and Lake James to hiking along the many gorgeous nature trails this state park is a hidden gem worth discovering Angola is also home to two of the best golf courses in the state has a phenomenal membership program with club-fitting attributes for each visitor Just above the Ohio River Madison is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true numerous hiking trails that are numbered for convenience which runs along the northern banks of the Ohio River comfort is easily attainable in this quaint town Some other great spots in Madison include the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site and Madison Railroad Station Museum While Lanier Mansion is considered a “crown jewel" of Greek Revival architecture situated close to both Lanier Mansion and Heritage Trail has several exhibits honoring how important the railroad is to the people of the area Located approximately 85 miles northeast of Evansville French Lick was named after some French settlers who settled down near a salt lick which provided animals with minerals they needed to survive that this quaint town is now home to several spas including Aesthetics Salon & Spa and Serenity Day Spa This waterpark offers numerous attractions from tube and body slides to the Buccaneer Bay play structure Home of Tippecanoe River State Park and part of the Panhandle Pathway Winamac is the ideal small town for those who wish to get away from the big city for a while is 22 miles of railroad tracks that were converted to hiking trails Kersting’s Cycle Center & Museum is also located in Winamac this fun spot gives visitors the option to buy new or used motorcycles as well as an opportunity to learn more about the history of motorcycles They even have a 1931 Indian motorcycle on display From the Honeywell Center and Eagles Theatre to the Dr. James Ford Historic Home, the town of Wabash is an ideal place to get away and find some peace. Located 90 miles south of Notre Dame this town of around 10,000 permanent residents is worth the drive Wabash is also home to Charley Creek Gardens which is situated downtown and features six acres of gorgeous gardens in conjunction with its own horticultural center which provides conservation for the plants it protects Charley Creek Gardens offers a phenomenal site for special events photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com A tractor trailer may be involved in a vehicle accident near I-81SB’s mile marker 6 that is restricting the roadway down to one lane The left lane of I-81 is currently closed at the crash with the northbound traffic additionally delayed as first responders are in the median Traffic on the interstate is stopped as far north as mm16 in Chambersburg as crews work to remove affected vehicles and other avenues towards US-11 are all severely under speed Please avoid all unnecessary travel at this time on north/south routes in Franklin County The Greencastle-Antrim High School Drama Club’s production of “Shrek the Musical” the first weekend in April will be the final curtain call for director and producer Kevin Carley The veteran educator is retiring after 31 years in Greencastle schools during which he’s been at the helm of more than 40 shows New graduation requirement: PA auditor general honors Greencastle-Antrim School District for Financial Literacy course I had teachers that did this for me in high school … I think of them every time,” Carley said Carley said he knows cast members “will have this memory forever.” “Shrek the Musical” will be presented Friday in the Shockey Family Center for Performing Arts at the high school The show is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International This is how MTI website describes the plot: there was a little ogre named Shrek …’ And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero Who will be on stage in Greencastle?“This group is really fun,” Carley said of the 2025 cast which includes Derek Latta in the title role Others in lead roles include Grace Rowan as Princess Fiona; Ginger Moore as Donkey; Colin Stike as Lord Farquaad; and Anna Fowler as Dragon Wanda Lord Farquaad’s Royal Dozier: Coreen Criollo Who are the people behind the scenes?Technical: Austin Stoler Choreography: Hailey Lawhead; Brianna Lopez In addition to directing the high-schoolers Carley’s cast includes two second-generation Greencastle-Antrim performers was part of his theater program starting in 1999 as a middle school student played Young Fiona when she was in middle school and was featured in several online shows during COVID-19 He also got to direct her as a senior in one of the leading roles The 2025 production of “Shrek the Musical” is Carley’s 42nd as producer and director Although he’s giving up the leadership role as he retires he said he would be available to help in the future he extends thanks to “to all the students and staff that I have had the privilege to work with to produce amazing shows over the last 31 years.” He came to the district in 1994 as a special education teacher with Lincoln Intermediate Unit He was hired outright by the district to teach special education four years later See the pictures: Greencastle-Antrim students head back to school Over the years Carley’s also served as dean of students as well as assistant principal at the high school “I’ve done everything except coach,” said Carley the voice of Blue Devil football for many years Carley also was the voice of the Hagerstown Suns The new DG Market at 602 N opened for business on April 4 and a grand opening celebration will begin held April 26 The 9,800-plus-square-foot store features an expanded selection of fresh meats as well name-brand and private brand merchandise such as food according to Dollar General public relations The new DG Market replaces the Dollar General store at 514 N Antrim Way in the nearby Greencastle Market Place mall The original Dollar General opened 25 years ago and closed Dec in anticipation of the free-standing DG Market Here's some background; What’s new at Dollar General stores in Greencastle, Zullinger? Work is now underway to expand the Horizons Goodwill store in Greencastle Market Place into the adjacent space previously occupied by Dollar General The expansion will more than double the Goodwill store to around 15,000 square feet and will be finished in late spring or early summer More about the grand openingThe DG Market grand opening will begin at 8 a.m and the first 50 adult customers will receive $10 gift cards The first 100 customers will get DG tote bags "We are excited to provide Greencastle residents with our new DG Market format and look forward to welcoming customers to our new location," Matthew Simonsen Dollar General’s senior vice president of real estate and store development we believe the addition of our new Greencastle store provides positive economic growth for the community through the creation of new jobs and career growth opportunities; increased accessibility to affordable products; the generation of tax revenue and access to Dollar General Literacy Foundation 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calendar of community activities there is no shortage of opportunity to get involved Discover a transformative learning environment that empowers you to be influential; to make a tangible difference on a global scale the Greencastle community gathered at Music on the Square for a heartfelt celebration of National Main Street Day hosted by Main Street Greencastle and Growing Green and Gold Together (GGaGT) The Downtown Business Breakfast brought together entrepreneurs and community leaders for a morning of connection Executive Director of Main Street Greencastle opened the program by acknowledging the resilience and creativity of local businesses and the importance of preserving Greencastle’s unique downtown identity “Greencastle is a community with a rich history and a downtown full of potential,” Knaul shared “Despite challenges like rising costs and ongoing road construction our Main Street continues to be a place of pride She went on to highlight recent progress made by Main Street Greencastle new advisory committees focused on economic development and placemaking “We’re proud to be part of the national movement to preserve and revitalize historic downtowns,” she said “Downtown Greencastle is the heart of our city Mayor Dunbar spoke to the city’s investment in downtown and the importance of collaboration in driving growth DePauw University Vice President for Institutional Equity and Executive Team Member for the Growing Green and Gold Together Initiative followed with the day’s major announcement: the launch of the Existing Business Cohort Program In association with Main Street Greencastle the Indiana Small Business Development Center these new initiatives are designed to equip both new and existing businesses with resources and mentorship  The New Business Cohorts is a program designed to guide entrepreneurs through starting and sustaining a successful business Members will learn how to create a lean business model and important legal matters associated with owning a business Throughout the program members will have access to valuable resources to help achieve their goals The Existing Business Cohort focuses on assessing the business’s strengths Members will engage in targeted programming designed to enhance these areas and receive valuable feedback from fellow business owners helping them refine their processes and drive growth The accompanying Small Business Grant Program offers up to $25,000 for new businesses and up to $50,000 for existing businesses These grants provide targeted support for those businesses or entrepreneurs located within the Main Street Greencastle footprint and who take part in one of the Cohort Programs These funds may be used for supporting needs like rent assistance and interior or exterior improvements among other possible uses closed the program by reaffirming the organization’s commitment to building a thriving Tammy shared her own experiences in owning and operating a business downtown and encouraged business owners to take advantage of the resources available to them To learn more about the cohort and grant opportunities, contact Jason Chew at DePauw University, or Kate Knaul at Main Street Greencastle.  The following email address can be contacted for additional information growinggreenandgoldtogether@depauw.edu over 30 DePauw students showcased 21 innovative business proposals at the Galleria at the Inn at DePauw—each aimed at revitalizing historic downtown Greencastle held in partnership with the Growing Green and Gold Business Accelerator gave students the chance to present their ideas to a panel of expert judges and an engaged community audience 2nd Place: Tiger Trail Tours – Membi Mtsi  Honorable Mention: Flyers – Clark Simpson   “We’re proud to provide a platform for student innovation that connects DePauw with the Greencastle business community,” said Steven Fouty and to moderator Dave Bittner of the West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center The "Growing Green and Gold Together" initiative is a collaborative effort by DePauw University and the City of Greencastle to support local development and enhance the quality of life for all residents With generous support from the Lilly Endowment Inc.'s College and Community Collaboration the project is addressing critical community needs Main Street Greencastle is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community partnerships to develop and support projects and events that highlight downtown’s historic architecture Its mission is to create a vibrant space for both residents and visitors while also supporting local businesses and organizations The Indiana SBDC was established in 1985 with funding support from the U.S Small Business Administration and State of Indiana and has worked with over 50,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses With a network of 10 regional offices throughout the state the Indiana SBDC helps Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses start stronger Battey National Educator Award recognizes Warsaw science teacher Outstanding seniors honored with Walker Cup and Murad Medal First-Year Trio Rolls to Pitch Competition Victory 11 alums make list of influential Hoosiers Manal Shalaby as Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence DePauw Names New Vice President for Communications and Strategy and Chief of Staff Whether we are writing about the intellectual challenge of our classrooms incredible faculty achievements or the seemingly endless stories of alumni success we think DePauw has some fun stories to tell Faculty Experts Guide DePauw University admits students of any race national and ethnic origin to all the rights and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school It does not discriminate on the basis of race national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies and athletic and other school-administered programs (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after around 100,000 organic eggs were stolen from a Greencastle egg producer were stolen Saturday from Pete and Gerry's Organics in Greencastle Troopers said the eggs were taken from the back of a distribution trailer around 8:40 p.m some locals said they do not believe it would impact them directly but understand the overall impact this theft could have on the region "There's a bunch of stuff going on,and like with all the tariffs happening there's gonna be impact on pricing," said Ben Ditch "It's not good news that you're hearing that 100,000 eggs got stolen." On its website Pete and Gerry's Organics describes itself as an egg producer that aims to set a "higher standard for farming practices and animal care across an entire industry" The company released the following statement to CBS 21: Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg at (717) 264-5161 A one-week burn ban went into effect Thursday morning, March 13, in the Borough of Greencastle. It joins a 30-day ban in Antrim Township More about the ban in GreencastleGreencastle Mayor Ben Thomas Jr issued the prohibition due to dry vegetation and drought conditions The ban will remain in effect for seven days unless rescinded modified or extended by Greencastle Borough Council “Due to extremely dry conditions and lack of substantial rainfall this proclamation for a limited state of emergency prohibits all open burning within the geographic limits of the Borough of Greencastle until the dry conditions are mitigated with significant rainfall,” the mayor’s declaration says “This includes no recreational or campfires at the present time.” He noted a forecast from the National Weather Service in State College says “The latest seasonal drought outlook calls for drought conditions to persist across the Lower Susquehanna Valley and southeastern Pennsylvania through Spring Eat and learn: Greencastle Lions Club Pancake Day, Community Fair planned the same day supervisors approved a burn ban at their meeting Tuesday evening The ban is in effect for 30 days unless it is rescinded earlier Burning also is banned in nearby Washington Township under action taken Monday by township supervisors People can get more than just the traditional sides of sausage and eggs at the Greencastle Lions Club Pancake Day this year They’ll have a chance to learn about local organizations and the services they offer at the first Community Fair organized by the Greencastle-Antrim School District counseling department The Lions Club also is looking forward to another tradition a week later Members of the counseling department were looking for a way to connect students and their families about nonprofit organizations and the services and opportunities available in the community a counselor at the high school and point-of-contact for the free Community Fair They decided to partner with an established event and model the success seen in Waynesboro with the annual Business Expo hosted by the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce and held at the same time as the Waynesboro Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Exhibitors lined up so Healthy Communities Partnership Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol Program and a number of other Franklin County groups Additional exhibitors are welcome and can contact Richardson at srichardson@gcads.org The Community Fair also will feature door prizes and freebies Richardson said they hope the Community Fair will bring more people to Pancake Day and help the Greencastle Lions Club raise more money What to know about Greencastle Lions Club eventsThe Pancake Day menu will include pancakes Adult tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door The cost is $4 for children 5 to 10 and free for children younger than 5 the G-A School District’s environmental center at 500 Leitersburg St See pictures from last year: Youngsters enjoy Greencastle Lions Club Easter egg hunt and the Easter bunny There will be four age groups: 1 to 3; 4 to 6; 7 to 9; and 10 to 12 Children should bring their own baskets and they all will receive coupons for free ice cream from Mikies Ice Cream and french fries from McDonald’s Gibble’s Candies also supports the egg hunt email Joann Williams at lionjoann@yahoo.com The 42nd Triennial Greencastle-Antrim Old Home Week is just over three months away as the chairs of 50-plus committees have been meeting monthly since September to plan a week packed with activities Carl's Drug Store is 200 years old: Oldest drug store in U.S. featured on Greencastle-Antrim Old Home Week Badge. Learn more Old Home Week started as the Old Boys' Reunion in August 1902 who had been warmly welcomed by former Greencastle residents as he traveled the country during his career Sixty-five "old boys" enjoyed a chicken dinner according to "A Safe Kept Memory: The Old Home Week Story" prepared for the 29th Triennial in 1986 The first Old Boys' Reunion was also the last as their wives noticed the "enthusiasm for the fellowship and entertainment" their husbands enjoyed and wanted to be included Old Home Week was born and the tradition has continued every three years since then Old Home Week was founded as a reunion and it continues to bring back former local residents from across the country and even abroad many of those "coming home" live in the Greencastle area all year long Old Home Week was recently recognized with the Franklin County Visitors Bureau’s 2025 Community Impact Award accepted the award “on behalf of the 50 committee chairs board of directors and nearly 500 volunteers who make the magic happen every three years,” according to Mayor Ben Thomas Jr “You were all awarded the Community Impact Award,” Gembe told committee chairs at the March meeting The award engraving recognizes Old Home Week “For connecting generation after generation to celebrate chair of the community worship service committee is “calling all singers” for the adult choir The community worship service also will feature an orchestra and creative arts “To ensure success of this Old Home Week event your singing voice is needed,” Stottlemyer said “Please join us as we sing praises to the Lord This is an experience you will not regret.” The choir is open to vocalists who have completed ninth grade and older and the director will be Dave Besecker rehearsals begin June 3 and the services will be at 4 and 6:45 p.m in the Shockey Family Center for Performing Arts at Greencastle-Antrim High School The adult choir will meet Tuesday evenings in June and July with an extended rehearsal on July 29 and the final rehearsal Saturday afternoon To register, vocalists can provide their name, address, email, phone number and voice part to Saundra Wingert, 11551Bemisderger Road, Greencastle, PA 17225, 717-597-2644 or spysdirector@yahoo.com Registration also is available via the Old Home Week website Actors also are asked to sign up by May 15 on the website for the Old Home Week pageant “We need many adults and some children who are elementary-school age,” according to director Pat Fridgen capturing life in the community in days gone by in the Shockey Family Center for Performing Arts For questions, email Fridgen fullhouse7@comcast.net Registration is open on the Old Home Week website for the parade There were 153 entries in the Old Home Week Parade in 2022 – the most in recent memory – and around 5,000 people usually line the 2-mile parade route Judging categories are uniformed organization; junior organization (under age 19); majorettes; dance/cheer OHW themed dress youth (under 19); OHW theme dressed individual; OHW theme dressed couple; community/civic theme group; and fire and rescue apparatus See pictures from 2022: Greencastle-Antrim's Old Home Week parade held Aug. 11 Tickets are on sale for a concert by The Fabulous Hubcaps at 7 p.m The Fabulous Hubcaps offer “a soundtrack of your life,” performing the classics of rock’n’ roll The concert is presented by WRGG Greencastle-Antrim’s community radio station VIP tickets are $35 and general admission is $30 He was a graduate of Greencastle High School “Class of 1971.” Jack retired as a supervisor from the Lear Corporation where he had worked for over 30 years He had previously worked at Mallory’s for 15 years He was a competitive euchre player and loved to play at family gatherings He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Charles “Chucky” York; and sister & brother-in-law Judith & Dan Cook Jack is survived by his daughter Sara (Scott) English; sisters Beverly (Jerry) Fislar and Patricia (Henry) Stitzle; grandchildren Jacob & Alex English; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews The family invites you to share in Jack’s memorial service with one of your favorite funny stories or memories shared about Jack at 1:00 PM on Saturday Followed by inurnment at the Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jack to the American Diabetes Association The owner of the former Bronze and Granite pleaded guilty to bilking dozens of customers out of nearly $200,000 but will avoid jail time if he makes restitution of $50,000 prior to sentencing on May 29 In March 2023, Greencastle police began investigating claims by Bronze and Granite customers that Richard Randolph Freeman Jr didn’t follow through on orders and placement of memorials As first reported: Greencastle Bronze and Granite, owner charged for allegedly failing to fulfill agreements is facing 74 charges of theft by failure to make required disposition of funds – 66 felonies and eight misdemeanors He entered into the plea agreement before Judge Mary Beth Shank in Franklin County Court on Wednesday If the $50,000 is paid prior to sentencing 71 of the charges will be dropped and he will get seven consecutive years of probation – a total of 21 years – on three felony charges and avoid state prison First Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Faust This is an incentive for Freeman to “pony up … and make these people whole,” Faust said in court If Freeman fails to pay the $50,000 in time he is looking at five to 30 years in state prison reported she entered into an agreement with Freeman for various headstone services on April 11 according to charging documents originally filed in the office of Magisterial District Judge Duane Cunningham in Greencastle The woman told police she prepaid Freeman the full amount for the job and was told it would be completed in three or four months received multiple excuses and promised dates of installation throughout 2022 and heading into March 2023 “Each victim has contacted the business and/or the defendant directly and been given multiple excuses and/or fabrications as to why the work was not completed and/or has promised dates of installation anniversaries and special days in the victims lives for the work to be completed and in the end the work has not been completed,” according to charging documents more victims contacted police with “almost identical business practices and experience with the defendant,” the paperwork said The incidents began in 2019 and continued into early 2023 affecting people from throughout Franklin County and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania as well as nearby states including Maryland and Virginia Shortly after the allegations came to light a “for rent” sign went up at the business at 400 N Fifteen victims or their representatives gathered in the hallway and were in the courtroom for Freeman’s plea said they were some of Freeman’s last victims They paid $3,295 in early 2023 for a double tombstone they never received When they called Bronze and Granite sometime later said Freeman knew what he was doing when he met with them because he had already scammed so many others Jenn Sension of Greencastle and Stacy Tiffany of Fairfield They paid cash for her marker and “got ripped off.” Eventually a friend in the business heard what happened and helped them get a marker for their mother’s grave but it still wasn’t cheap and they said they would like restitution The judge read the names of all 74 victims aloud She said while this is a crime of property – in this case money – it “isn’t like having a bike stolen.” There are emotional aspects to the case and the court can’t take away the victim’s pain but “can make these folks financially whole,” Shank said priority will be given to victims who have been unable to replace markers and get closure A payment plan will then be set up for the rest of the restitution There are a variety of scenarios associated with the plea agreement ranging from what happens if Freeman doesn’t pay the $50,000 by the sentencing date to what happens if he pays the full restitution of around $198,000 Faust noted that the maximum sentence for all the theft charges would have totaled 464 years in prison and fines of $975,000 giving brief answers to questions from Shank and Faust with the assistance of his attorney He admitted using the money for his own benefit but it has not been specified how it was spent He declined to comment in the courthouse hallway afterwards charges of being a felon attempting to buy a weapon and “unsworn falsification” were withdrawn Attempt to buy a rifle: Former Bronze and Granite, Greencastle, owner faces different charges Freeman allegedly tried to buy a rifle at Lumber Direct in the office of Magisterial District Judge Duane Cunningham.“The defendant has multiple DUI convictions that makes him a federal prohibitor from purchasing and/or possessing any weapon,” according to charging documents The incident occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Ronald Drive, Greencastle, PA. Emergency responders arrived at the scene following an initial report of a motorcycle accident. Despite efforts to provide immediate medical attention the individual succumbed to their injuries The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin Preliminary investigations indicate that no other vehicles were involved Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses to determine the exact cause of the accident Kate Knaul has been in the midst of a whirlwind getting her feet wet as executive director of MainStreet Greencastle and doing what she can to draw residents and guests downtown to play "It has been a whirlwind of three months My role is to help connect people and make sure MainStreet is focused on ensuring we have a thriving downtown We have business leaders and business owners who are supported with the resources and information they need to succeed We also want to make sure we have a city center that people want to come to spend time in and enjoy the space," Knaul told The Putnam County Post The whirlwind will continue through the summer months with First Friday "It is exciting and a little bit overwhelming to take this on This has been going on for 11 years and this is the 12th year of First Friday's it feels like it started yesterday and it has only grown since its beginning There's a lot of weight on my shoulders to make sure this event continues to go off well," Knaul admitted.  Knaul said First Friday events feature something for everyone.  Lost Hollow and Moore's providing those anchor points of food and music It is tremendous and several blocks are shut down for people to come out there's couple thousand people who come out and we have a good time We will have a kids zone with activities oriented to kids and families There is something for everyone and it is a few fun hours downtown and an opportunity for our businesses to capitalize on people knowing they are there," she said.  The festivities will occur in a time when downtown merchants continue to rebound from several years plagued by Covid-19 and then U.S "We did a survey of downtown business owners to see what the challenges are what's working and there are a lot of different types of businesses There are close to 100 businesses right in the MainStreet area but a lot of them are struggling with construction and rising costs as well as a lot of uncertainty for consumers One of the exciting things is we can offer a cohort of workshops that we can offer to business owners My hope is to bring folks together and see how we can be creative and direct people to one another's businesses," Knaul said.  With school winding down and temperatures warming up Greencastle Mayor Lynda Dunbar knows those two things can only mean one thing -- it won't be long before families start flocking to Robe-Ann Park and other parks throughout the city of Greencastle.  Robe Ann Park is ready to welcome crowds and will see a busy season this year as the July 4th fireworks will return after being at Big Walnut Sports Park last year the Putnam County Fair Parade will step off from Robe Ann Park and the park will host the Putnam County Farmers Market "There are a lot of events that will be happening at Robe-Ann," Dunbar told The Putnam County Post.  Dunbar said donation letters have already been sent out for the fireworks show.  "We are planning on having a nice fireworks show and we are excited about that," Dunbar said she said she is excited about the return of the Farmer's Market back to Robe-Ann Park.  "We have construction downtown and a lot of our downtown businesses are closed during the Farmers Market time and it is an opportunity to show off the new improvements at the park to the community," Dunbar said.  There are also renovations to the aquatic center at Robe Ann Park "There will be some new and exciting things at the pool this summer and we may try to extend the hours if we can maintain staffing We invested a chunk of money in that and should save money in chemicals It will be much more efficient and we shouldn't have too many problems not passing our tests There are a lot of positives happening at the park," Dunbar said.  Dunbar said the upgrades at Robe Ann Park will also extend to Emerald Palace later this year as there will be a fundraising drive this fall to help aid with an upgrade.  "You will see news for the fundraiser to spruce that up and we are super excited about that and the major facelift It gives the community an opportunity to come together and really transform something that will serve generations to come and we are ready to reinvest for the next 25 years," Dunbar said.  Residents in the city of Greencastle will see some improvements when it comes to the party lights along Indiana Street the party lights will need to come off the buildings We are going to put the poles up kind of like they have on Georgia Street with the party lights going across and we are going to expand that a little ways down past Breadworks we will see the new street lights being put up redevelopment will approve that this Wednesday and we can work to get the new decorative streetlights up on Jackson Street Excited about that," Dunbar told The Putnam County Post.  Dunbar said preliminary work has already begun as to what a facelift to downtown Greencastle would look like.  Dunbar said the city's sidewalk project will be going out to bid soon and will feature repairs to sidewalks all over town A little over a month after Dollar General closed its doors in a strip mall on North Antrim Way The metal framework of the stand-alone store can be seen at 602 N Remembering When: Greencastle-Antrim stories from the Echo Pilot over the years The location is between the former store at 514 N Antrim Way and Greencastle Collision Center at 650 N The original Dollar General opened nearly 25 years ago in anticipation of the DG Market opening early this year “In addition to a fresher layout and more space, Dollar General's DG Market format offers expanded produce alongside the general merchandise customers trust Dollar General to provide,” Dollar General public relations said in December GREENCASTLE- A mother and wife is behind bars today after she allegedly injured her husband with a screwdriver on Monday afternoon Tiffany Laine Remsburg failed to post a $50,000 bail after being charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor simple assault Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to a home in Antrim Township for an active domestic dispute The caller reportedly told emergency services that his wife had attempted to stab him with a screwdriver was soon after found in the living room with the victim and their child in the bedroom they found Remsburg sitting on the floor of the living room and wearing a robe that had drops of blood on it Drops of blood were also found on the kitchen floor as well as a Phillips head screwdriver that had dried blood on the handle of it on the kitchen countertop Remsburg allegedly told police prior to her detainment that the blood was not hers but her husband’s PSP say Remsburg admitted to stabbing the victim with a screwdriver seemed to be a break as there were no verbal disputes or physical altercations before the stabbing Remsburg allegedly couldn’t provide PSP “a clear reason why she had stabbed (the victim)” but referenced some personal troubles with him having a laceration on the left side of his neck that was actively bleeding Troopers say that he had been washing dishes in the kitchen prior to the stabbing and grabbed his child after being stabbed bringing them into the bedroom until police arrived GREENCASTLE- Multiple felony charges are being levied against a Saint Thomas MD woman after they were allegedly found passed out in a vehicle at a Greencastle gas station in early fall of 2024 Donjeta Vitija has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI on drugs and one felony count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute Clayton Elijah Ziemba remains behind bars on $250,000 bail after being charged with felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and a citation for public drunkenness Vitija and Ziemba remain behind bars on $75,000 and $250,000 each Greencastle PD officers were called to the Sheetz on W Baltimore Street around 11pm on September 17 for a welfare check on two subjects GPD say that the two people were found sleeping in their vehicle they said that they didn’t administer Narcan due to the fact that both the driver and the passenger had steady pulses and were still breathing attempt to wake both of them up to no avail EMS was requested to the scene to try to wake both of the individuals awake GPD say that they observed a purse on the floor near the passenger’s feet and were able to search it and find a Maryland driver’s license for Donjeta Vitija The passenger would later be identified as Clayton Ziemba was a red fabrics bag on the center console Responding EMS personnel were able to wake up both Vitija and Ziemba using a sternum rub but they were both allegedly still incoherent and visibly impaired police say that she showed signs of impairment and was taken into police custody for DUI Greencastle PD again went back to check on the red fabric bag they could “feel packaging that is commonly used to package narcotics” were 27 packets of individually wrapped substances that all had the same seller’s mark stamped on them Police also say that when Ziemba exited the vehicle to speak with them a white baggie with the same marks as the full ones in the fabric bag was seen by police near where he was sitting The baggies containing suspected controlled substances found inside of the fabric bag were sent to the Pennsylvania State Police Regional Laboratory in Harrisburg Those results came back in November and were found to contain heroin