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More than 30 local youngsters participated in Fish with a Cop, sponsored by the Greencastle Police Department, Sept. 17 at the Sportman's Association.

Greencastle Mayor Ben Thomas Jr., a Republican, was unopposed for re-election and received 520 votes. Also uncontested were Republican Antrim Township Supervisors Chad Murray (1,560) and Fred Young (1,395). Tax collectors Sue Myers, Antrim Township, and Barbara Bock, Greencastle, both Republicans, also advanced without opposition. At the polls Connie Lazich, judge of elections at Grace United Church of Christ in Greencastle, termed voter turnout pretty good for an off-year election. "Don't you think it's all the local stuff going on?" observed Connie Overcash, majority inspector. Elizabeth Mo...

Candidate filed under wrong party Joe Burkot will appear on the Democratic ballot as a candidate for Mercersburg Borough Council, but he is actually a Republican.  Burkot's nomination petition identified him as a Republican, but it was accidentally placed with the Democratic petitions after he turned it in, according to Byer, the county deputy clerk.  "It was as simple as it got placed in the wrong box," she said. There is no time to fix the ballots. Byers only learned of the error in the first week of May, when Burkot brought it to her attention. The ballots were already printed and th...

Antrim Township Incumbent Antrim Township Supervisors Fred M. Young III and Chad Murray are unopposed on the Republican ballot and there are no Democratic candidates. Also on the ballot are Republicans Sue Myers, 2509 Williamson Road, Antrim Township tax collector; and Michael J. Buckley, 15340 Cobble Drive, both auditor and constable. Ballot questions Voters of any or no party affiliation will be able to cast a "yes" or "no" vote on four ballot questions. One is a statewide referendum, and three are proposed Constitutional amendments, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Here...

Why are you running for Greencastle Borough Council? What do you think are the top three issues facing the Borough of Greencastle? Why should someone vote for you? Here are the answers they submitted, in the order in which their names will appear on the ballot: Allen Mairose Age: 63 Occupation: Lawn Care and Landscaping I am running for a position on the Borough Council to make positive changes in our community. I am willing to listen to anyone on any subject concerning the borough with an open mind. Our town is a community that should have everyone’s interests considered not just a select ...