🌱 Greencastle family mourns beloved Greencastle-Antrim graduate and mother of four

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In today's newsletter:

• Greencastle family mourns beloved Greencastle-Antrim graduate and mother of four
• Greencastle remembers beloved former teacher and church member Merle Ritchey

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday | Greencastle Senior Activity Center and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Doris Louise Martin 1944-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com) — An 82-year-old Greencastle-Antrim High School graduate with close family ties to Greencastle has passed away, with services and burial to be held privately. Local readers are directed to Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home in Greencastle for condolences, memorial donations, and flower arrangements honoring her long life of faith, family, and community service.
   

• Merle A. Ritchey 1940-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com) — A longtime Greencastle resident, teacher, and Evangelical Lutheran Church member has died at 85 after a life rooted in local schools, church, and community. Her family invites memorial donations to Menno Haven or the Greencastle church, with a celebration of life to be scheduled later, giving neighbors a chance to honor her legacy of quiet service and kindness.
   

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Tuesday September 29
• Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle →
  John Allison Public House, 155 S Antrim Way, Greencastle
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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens →
  John Allison Public House, 155 South Antrim Way, Greencastle
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• BRICK HOME in GREAT LOCATION for AUCTION →
  408 N Allison St, Greencastle
• Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry Distribution Thursday, October 1 →
  Greencastle PA
Friday October 2
• Fall Into Christmas Golf Tournament →
  Greencastle PA
Saturday October 10
• Second Saturday | Greencastle Senior Activity Center →
  Franklin County Senior Center, 10615 Antrim Church Rd, Greencastle
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Get to Know Grand Point (Greencastle) →
  Grand Point Church Greencastle, 3664 Coseytown Road, Greencastle
  12:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle →
  John Allison Public House, 155 S Antrim Way, Greencastle
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry Distribution Wednesday, October 14th →
  Greencastle PA
Friday October 16
• Boobs Rock 2026 Golf Tournament →
  Greencastle Golf Club, Greencastle
  8:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Learn to Grow & Go (Greencastle) →
  Grand Point Church Greencastle, 3664 Coseytown Road, Greencastle
  12:30 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry Distribution Wednesday, October 21st →
  Greencastle PA

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🗞 Nearby News

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Mercersburg

• H.S. Boys Soccer Wrap: Lawrenceville knocks off Peddie in OT for first win (trentonian.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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