Be still and know

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I haven’t wanted to blog the past few days as I have been running on automatic pilot. Reality is closing in even as it seems very distant and unreal. I am fascinated by the way we create our own reality. Ukraine provoked war with Russia?  Russia is so threatened the West it is going on

Obituary: Shirley A. Staley

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Shirley A. Staley, 82 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the York Hospital. Born in Harney, Maryland on February 09, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Melvin G. & Ethel E. ( Leatherman) Patterson. Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, the late Robert E. “Bob”

Obituary: Mary W. Quinn

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Mary W. Quinn came into this world on July 25, 1930 in Philadelphia and entered eternal life on February 26, 2022, from Gettysburg. She was the youngest child of Col. Alexander M. and Marie Weyand. In her 91 years she had come full circle back to Pennsylvania. In an Army family, Mary experienced life in

Beginning March 1, Gettysburg residents can pay their tax bills via credit card

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Gettysburg Borough Tax Collector Lisa Angstadt will begin accepting credit card payments on March 1st for Gettysburg borough real estate, per capita/occupation, and school real estate tax payments. The payments will be through GovPayNet and accessible through the following link: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a0051u Taxpayers should be sure Angstadt’s name is at the top of the page. Taxpayers

Staffing Pennsylvania prisons remains problematic

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By Anthony Hennen | The Center Square (The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections continues to deal with worker shortages as the effects of COVID-19 have changed how prisons in the commonwealth operate. A Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday heard testimony from the heads of the Department of Corrections and Board of

Community contributor and former SCCAP director Jean Odom has died

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Longtime Gettysburg resident and former Executive Director of South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. Jean Odom has died. Odom served on many community boards and was a well-known community stalwart and leader. Read Odom’s obituary Odom was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and received an honorary doctorate from Gettysburg College in 1998 in recognition

Women’s Swimming: Seven Bullets Secure All-CC Status in Women’s Swimming

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2022 CC All-Centennial Conference Women’s Swimming Team  LANCASTER, Pa. – Three-time Centennial Conference champion Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) was one of seven Gettysburg College women’s swimmers selected to the all-conference team it was announced on Thursday, Feb. 24.   Wojnar was the lone first-team selection, earning the honor by winning the 200 backstroke for the

Field Hockey: Field Hockey Lands Academic Awards

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National Academic Squad | Scholars of Distinction | National Academic Teams BROCKPORT, N.Y. – The Gettysburg College field hockey team was recognized for academic success by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) with 25 student-athletes named to the National Academic Squad and eight tagged Scholars of Distinction.   Gettysburg landed the bulk of its

Wrestling: Three Gettysburg College Wrestlers Advance to Regional Semis

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Sophomore Luke Kowalski (Derwood, Md./Saint John’s College), junior Eric Mougalian (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon), and senior Ray Martin (Downingtown, Pa./West Chester Henderson) remain in contention for national bids after advancing to the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Southeast Regional Championship hosted by Lycoming College. Kowalski scored a pair of wins in the bracket at

Obituary: Jean W. Odom

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On Thursday Morning, February 24th, Jean Odom went to be with her Lord and entered eternal rest. She was predeceased by her parents David A. Jones and Elsie N. (Thomas) Jones; sister Ann (Jones) Lipscomb; three brothers–David Jones, James Jones, and William H. Jones, Sr, and long-time partner Robert A. Tasker. She is survived by

Obituary: Richard L. Richards

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Richard L. Richards, 70 of Altoona, PA formerly of Gettysburg, PA died suddenly on Monday, February 21, 2022 at VCU Health New Kent Hospital in Virginia. Born May 15, 1951 in Tampa, FL, he was the son of the late Doris (Bowers) & Howard Richards. Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon A. (Panza) Richards,

Obituary: Connie M. Vanderau

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Connie M. Vanderau, 73 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born August 14, 1948 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bentley I. & Thelma (Flagle) Sharar. Connie was a dedicated and loved school van driver for many with 30 West Carriers in Gettysburg.

Obituary: John D. ‘Jack’ Bream

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John D. “Jack” Bream, 87 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born in Gettysburg on July 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Henry T. & Louise D. (Dougherty) Bream. Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carol B. (Burchfield) Bream. He was

Obituary: Steven S. Williams

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Steven S. Williams, 72, Orrtanna, PA passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born June 10, 1949 in Floral Park, NY the son of the late Joseph H. and Marion Rogers Williams. Steven worked for Heiges Masonry in Gettysburg for many years and then for Knouse Foods as a

America’s cost of ‘defending freedom’ in Ukraine: Higher food and gas prices and an increased risk of recession

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Written by William Hauk – Associate Professor of Economics, University of South Carolina Americans may be tempted to view the war in Ukraine as an unfortunate, but far away, crisis. As an economist, I know the world is too connected for the U.S. to go unaffected. On Feb. 22, 2022, President Joe Biden warned Americans that a Russian

Mens’ Swimming: Proxmire, Cox Golden on Final Day of CC Championship

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Complete Results LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) and junior Nick Cox (Purcellville, Va./Ponte Vedra) each claimed gold in their individual events to close out the final day of the Centennial Conference Championship at Franklin & Marshall College.    2022 Centennial Conference Championship Team Standings Team Score Swarthmore 889 Franklin & Marshall 816

Congressional map picked by Pennsylvania Supreme Court unlikely to dramatically alter partisan balance

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By Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA This article is part of a yearlong reporting project focused on redistricting and gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. It is made possible by the support of Spotlight PA members and Votebeat, a project focused on election integrity and voting access. HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has selected a new congressional

Optimist Club of Gettysburg gives Law Enforcement Award to Adams Correctional Complex wardens

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Optimist Club of Gettysburg representative Doug Miller presented Warden Katy Hileman and Deputy Warden Larry Snyder of the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex their 2022 Law Enforcement Award yesterday morning. Miller said the two had 30 years of combined experience and were currently responsible for 170 staff members as well as over 300 inmates.  Miller

Reduce stress through free online mindfulness programs

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Sometimes life seems like a series of stressful events strung together over time. Many of us have felt that way, especially over the last few years of struggling with the demands of the pandemic and the changes it brought. Still, even without these new stressors, a normal life would include a great many challenges faced

GARA makes plans to welcome Farmers Market

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Members of the Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) and the Adams County Farmers Market have formed a subcommittee to study and plan for the eventual move of the market to the rec park. Market Manager Reza Djalal said the market was “good through July” at its current site but the trajectory was unknown given uncertainties

Women’s Swimming: Wojnar Brings Home Gold at CC Championship

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Complete Results LANCASTER, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s swimming team picked up five medals on the final day of the Centennial Conference Swimming Championship, including a gold medal by senior Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) in the 200 backstroke.  2022 Centennial Conference Championship Team Standings Team Score Swarthmore 950.5 Gettysburg 597 Franklin & Marshall 509.5

Women’s Basketball: Gettysburg Hosts 2022 CC Women’s Basketball Championship

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GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Gettysburg College will host the semifinals and finals of the 2022 Centennial Conference Women’s Basketball Championship in Bream Gym on Feb. 25-26.  2022 CC Women’s Basketball Championship Schedule First Round: Feb. 22, 8 p.m. – Washington at Dickinson Semifinal: Feb. 25, 6 p.m. – First Round Winner at Gettysburg Semifinal: Feb. 25,

Thaddeus Stevens celebration scheduled

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The Thaddeus Stevens Society has planned three days of celebrations, including the installation of a statue in front of the Adams County Courthouse, on April 1, 2, and 3, 2022. Some more information about Stevens is here. Steven’s statesmanship and patriotism, and especially his dogged determination and intelligence, led him to take actions to advance

Wolf Administration Continues COVID-19 Support for Healthcare Workers, Hospitals and Patients

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Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter today said two additional state-directed healthcare strike teams and another long-term care regional support team are providing requested assistance for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities caring for patients with COVID-19. “The Wolf Administration continues to follow through on efforts initiated during the most recent surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations,” Klinepeter said.

FASD responds to increased Covid cases

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Fairfield Area School District has increased its safety measures in an attempt to reduce transmission of the coronavirus as the district has experienced a significant increase in positive cases this year. During the school board’s meeting on Monday evening, Kristi Ebaugh, the district school nurse, said well over half of the district’s positive cases this

CVSD honors students; works to improve communication

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Conewago Valley School District will focus on improving its communication following the results of recent steering committee feedback for the district’s comprehensive plan, according to Superintendent Sharon Perry. Four goals were identified, but the top priority listed was communication. The committee was a “multiple stakeholder group,” according to Perry. “That definitely won the award for

Guilt as incentive

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Guilt, it’s been said, is the gift that keeps on giving.  It’s the 2nd part of the 12 step saying “pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.” We all experience pain and guilt. They are both inevitable with guilt being one of our basic human responses to much in life. Without guilt we’d never learn,

Wrestling: Kowalski Named CC Rookie of the Year

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2022 All-CC Wrestling Team LANCASTER, Pa. – Sophomore Luke Kowalski ’24 (Derwood, Md./Saint John’s College) was named the Centennial Conference Rookie of the Year in wrestling and junior Eric Mougalian (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon) and senior Ray Martin (Downingtown, Pa./West Chester Henderson) each earned spots on the all-conference team it was announced on Friday, Feb. 18.   Kowalski

Inflation, workforce issues dominate Pennsylvania House budget hearing

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(The Center Square) – Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development discussed inflation and staffing challenges, as well as the Wolf administration’s decisions to close businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, during a third day of budget hearings in the House Appropriations Committee. State Rep. Lynda Culver, R-Northumberland, highlighted record inflation numbers from

New Oxford Chamber welcomes three new businesses

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The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of three small businesses in New Oxford with a ribbon cutting and open house yesterday. The three businesses, including Chamber member Lady G’s Magical Mystical Woo Woo Store & Stuff, are located in the first block of Lincoln Way East in New Oxford. The businesses’

Wellspan Health’s innovative nursing program steadies staffing challenges

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WellSpan Health has announced the growth of its WellStaffed™ program of floating nurses across its regional health system to address urgent patient care needs at each hospital while also providing professional growth opportunities and expanded skill set for the participating nurses. The program, which operates across WellSpan hospitals, was born out of an approach utilized

Nominations Sought for Peacemaker Awards

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The Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) is seeking nominations for its annual Peacemaker Awards. The Lifetime of Peacemaking Award and the Peacemaker of the Year Award both honor local residents who have made a significant contribution to the pursuit of peace, justice, or environmental sustainability, either locally or on a broader scale. The

Obituary: Robert J. ‘Bob’ Dayhoff, Sr.

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Robert J. “Bob” Dayhoff, Sr., 95, of Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born in Gettysburg on October 16, 1926, he was the youngest child of the late Samuel J. & Grace L. (Sterner) Dayhoff. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Darlene (Smith) Dayhoff, who died on February

Obituary: James K. Palmisano

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James K. Palmisano, 76, of Orrtanna, PA died Friday evening, February 11, 2022 at the Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born September 10, 1945 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Marion Joseph and Lillie Frances (Halley) Palmisano. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marion B. Palmisano, and

Obituary: Paul W. Knight

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Paul W. Knight, 100, of Fairfield, PA died Sunday evening, February 13, 2022 at the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. Born December 23, 1921 in Burke, VA, he was the son of the late George and May (Merryman) Knight. He was the husband of the late Josephine Mae (Klein) Knight who died January 2, 2013. Mr. Knight

Obituary: Helen E. Skapura

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Helen E. (Zyvith) Skapura, of Hanover, PA died on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at age 81. She was born March 7, 1940 in Bovard, PA. She was the daughter of the late Stanley & Helen Zyvith. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Skapura of Hanover, PA; to whom she was married for

Obituary: Donna Eileen Plank

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Donna Eileen Plank, 75, Winding Drive, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home. She was born November 4, 1946 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Jacob and Armatha Ness Snyder. Donna is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Plank, a daughter, Lori Bobsin and her husband Timothy of

Obituary: Debra Jane Woodson

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Debra Jane Woodson, 67, formerly of Biglerville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Sarah Todd Nursing Home in Carlisle, PA after a lengthy illness. Deb was surrounded by her sister Cathy and her dear friends, April Snavely and George and Rose Miller when she passed. She was born February 25, 1954

UASD hears charter costs

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Upper Adams School District (UASD) School Board discussed charter and cyber school costs Tuesday. Supereminent Wesley Doll brought to the board’s attention information regarding cyber charter schools and district funding Tuesday. Discussion came following information stating that cyber schools spent millions on advertising with tax dollars, he said. UASD does offer its own cyber school program

For bullied teens, online school offered a safe haven

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Written by Hannah L. Schacter – Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University Online school during the COVID-19 pandemic was hard on many teens, but new research I co-authored has found a potential silver lining: Students were bullied less during remote instruction than while attending classes in person. We learned this by surveying 388 ninth graders at U.S. high schools.

PA reports on state Covid trends

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health provided a weekly COVID-19 update as of Monday, Feb. 14.     “The latest post-vaccination, often called breakthrough, data continues to prove the science that getting up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations is effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death,” said Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter. In Pennsylvania, from January 2021 through Feb. 11, 2022:  71 percent of reported COVID-19 cases,   83 percent of reported COVID-19 hospitalizations, and   80 percent of

Report: School-choice demand shows why Pennsylvania lawmakers should expand programs

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(The Center Square) – A new report is highlighting the record high demand for Pennsylvania’s school-choice programs as evidence lawmakers in Harrisburg should consider better ways of expanding access for families. The Commonwealth Foundation report looks at enrollment figures gleaned from public right-to-know requests for Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax

Local organizations encourage transparent policing in Gettysburg

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Coalition members Jan Powers and Kierstan Belle outlined the goals of the Adams County Community Policing Coalition (ACCPC) on Monday night at the borough council meeting. Powers said the coalition, made up of over a dozen local organizations, hoped to better local communities by creating more transparency between community and police. ACCPC encourages local police

Earl Shutt wins Outstanding Community Contribution Award for his thoughtful and humble contributions

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Long-time Adams County resident and former I.Z. Musselman Manager Earl Shutt has won the Gettysburg Connection Outstanding Contribution Award for his unwavering, humble, and thoughtful contributions to Adams County organizations. Shutt was nominated by Catherine Diehl.  “He’s stubborn, said his wife Joyce, and he “makes sure other people get the credit for a lot of

Organization Profile: Ploughman Cider

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Editor’s note: We’re pleased to republish this story, originally shared in Feb. 2020. Two years later, Ploughman Cider is doing better than ever, continuing to create new styles, increase distribution, and win awards. The United States is the only country where you need to call cider “hard,” said Ben Wenk, owner of Ploughman Cider, located

Women’s Lacrosse: Bullets Tagged Ninth in D3 Preseason Poll

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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team was picked ninth in the ILWomen/Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Division III Preseason Poll released on Monday, Jan. 31.   Gettysburg secured a top-10 position in the preseason ballot with a familiar lot of teams finishing ahead of the Bullets. Defending national champion Salisbury University grabbed the