“The Sky This Week” appears every Tuesday. It is written by Ian Clarke, Director of the Hatter Planetarium at Gettysburg College. The planetarium offers regular educational presentations about the stars and the skies; there’s something for early elementary through adults. Field trip requests are welcome. NOTE: field trip request form for 2022-23 is now live. The Spring
The Land Conservancy of Adams County will introduce its 26th Annual Art Auction with a wine-and-cheese First Friday Artists’ Reception at the Adams County Arts Council (125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg) from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 7. This is your chance to meet many of this year’s generous donor-artists and see the artwork
by Mary Lou Berg The Friends of the New Oxford Area Library (NOAL) have been a partof the New Oxford Area Library since September 1982. The NOAL wasthe first Branch of the Adams County Library System (ACLS) to beestablished. Our mission is to provide a helping hand, promote and assist with thedevelopment of our Library.
Lori Amber Roessner, University of Tennessee “I am a farmer, an engineer, a businessman, a planner, a scientist, a governor, and a Christian,” Jimmy Carter said while introducing himself to national political reporters when he announced his campaign to be the 39th president of the United States in December 1974. As journalists and historians consider
“In this piece, you’ll be hearing sounds you may never have heard from a flute,” said Dr. Teresa Bowers as she introduced the second half of her recital with Professor James Hontz, classical guitarist. The Seminary Chapel at 4:00 on a Sunday afternoon was the setting that complimented the beautiful music created by the recently
Biglerville High School senior Aidan Kissner spent the past two years working to officially name the small creek located behind his school. His hard work paid off this year when the United States Board of Geographic Names approved his proposal to name the creek after a Virginia slave who moved to Gettysburg after being granted
The Advancing Science – Educational Resources and Environmental Literacy for Regional Schools program at Gettysburg College has received a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as part of their Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) funding initiative. Advancing Science is a scientific equipment lending library from Gettysburg College that makes free loans,
I locked myself out of my house the other day. I wanted to give my new neighbor a key since we were going away for a week, so I grabbed a fistful of keys, stepped outside to make sure I had the right key, and…. You guessed it! I locked myself out! Fortunately, it
Jeffrey Gabel, the Founding Executive Director of Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater, announced today that he will retire in early January 2024 after 20 years of dedicated service. “It has been a privilege and pleasure to build ‘the grandest small-town theater in America,’ which has been so generously supported by the college and the community,” said
Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square The U.S. job market is about to enter an era of unprecedented change that could impact tens of millions of workers. As robotics and artificial intelligence technologies continue to advance, companies will be able to leverage new, cost-effective tools to create and deliver their products to
THE SKINNY STORYIn a back-and-forth top-10 battle that lived up to its billing, seventh-ranked Gettysburg had the final say, tallying four times in the final 8:25 to topple No. 1 Salisbury, 12-10. THE LEADERS• Jack Dunleavy (New Providence, N.J./Seton Hall Prep) led the Bullets with six goals, including the final three.• Chase Morgan (Canandaigua, N.Y./Canandaigua) backstopped the defense with
It’s a sobering thought. According to the Adam’s County Coroner’s Office, 119 people have lost their lives in the county to opioid overdoses since 2015. Lisa Lindsey, data prevention specialist with the Center for Youth and Community Development, told the commissioners on Wednesday morning that the number of deaths in Adams County from overdoses in
A short walk from Lincoln Square, just at the edge of the Gettysburg College campus, lies Sweet Repeat Records; a small storefront crammed full of vinyl, CD’s, posters, and paraphernalia from almost every genre. Run by father-and-son duo Nick and Bill Mich, the store is the second location, after the one in New Hope PA,
Over the course of her time at Gettysburg’s Vida Charter School, current principal Elaine Nashelsky has watched the school’s Black History Month celebrations transform and grow. “Having now been at Vida for almost seven years. I’ve had the opportunity to see Black History Month blossom,” she said. The charter school’s Black History Month events take
William S. Spicer, Sr., 96, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday evening, February 23, 2023 at his home. Born February 19, 1927 in Harland, KY he was the son of the late Charles and Addie (Neal) Spicer. He was the husband of Barbara M. (Speelman) Spicer, of Gettysburg to whom he was married to for 40
The film footage shot in Gettysburg in January for the Hollywood movie “A Gettysburg Christmas” has been shipped to California for post-production, and Director and Screenwriter Bo Brinkman is there overseeing the work. Brinkman said there were over 30 people involved in the filming in Gettysburg and that the post-processing occurring in Los Angeles would
Karen Musalo, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Anticipating a potential surge of migrants at the southern border, the Biden administration on Feb. 21, 2023, announced a crackdown on those seeking asylum after unlawfully entering the U.S. The proposed rule change – which would see the rapid deportation of anyone who had
Outside my window, birds and squirrels and a presumable variety of other critters are pairing up in my backyard — bluebirds and house sparrows have commenced their annual fight over the bluebird houses that, if history is prognosticator, will soon be home to a clutch of sparrow chicks. House Sparrows are the definition of “backyard
The Adams County Arts Council will feature the opening exhibitions of Geoffrey Thulin, Sally Becker, Dan Bielecki, and Judy Pyle on Friday, March 3, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the ACAC’s Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Of Earth and Cosmos, a collection of
To Gettysburg Area Residents, How important are books to you and your kids? Imagine a place where children come to school, and there are no books for them on the shelves. This is what confronts families daily in Rwanda, the largest country in Africa. TEACHRwanda, a nonprofit founded in 2016 by a retired teacher from
by Erica Duffy Adams County Public Libraries are a vital part of our community’s learning network. FunFest is our free event that celebrates the kick-off into SummerQuest, the ACLS summer learning program. We encourage children and families to attend FunFest to learn more about SummerQuest. The program provides children the opportunity to experience everything the
Editor’s note: Assistant Dean and Director of Scholarly Communications at Gettysburg College’s Musselman Library Janelle Wertzberger presented this statement to the Board of Directors regarding the Gettysburg Area School District’s proposed new policy on library materials on Tuesday evening. My name is Janelle Wertzberger. I currently have one child in the district and another is
The Upper Adams School District School Board on Tuesday approved more than $ 664,000 worth of largely maintenance projects and also gave the green light to sell nearly $100,000 in iPads and laptops for a technology “refresh.” The board unanimously voted to use approximately $664,200 of capital reserve funds for several 2023-2024 projects. Board member
An amended version of Gettysburg Area School District’s policy on library materials and resources was considered by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday evening, moving closer to formal board consideration on March 6. The only change to the policy is the addition of this line: “The Superintendent or Designee will develop a procedure to
Adams County Commissioner Marty Qually will officially announce his bid for re-election on Monday, March 3, at the Adams County Democratic Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. Qually is seeking his fourth term as County Commissioner. “Over the past eleven years it has been an honor serving the people of Adams County. While this board has
Lawrence Edward Swartz, age 74, of Upperstrasburg, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her home. He was bor… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Elaine M. Galusha, age 79, of Arendtsville, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She … For the complete obituary, please click here.
The Gettysburg Planning Commission considered Tuesday evening a proposal from the Borough Council to create an ordinance that would allow event venues in several zoning districts across the borough. The commission acts in an advisory role to the Borough Council and will share its findings with it. Saying event venues with outdoor activities and events
Zach Tipton, senior swim team captain at Gettysburg High School, has committed to continue his academic and swimming career at Washington College in Charleston MD, where he will major in biology as part of their pre-med program on a Presidential Scholarship. At GHS, Tipton had his best times in the 100 breaststroke (1.00.04) and 200 indvidual
Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — The Shapiro administration insists the governor did not violate his own gift ban
Climate change and its economic and human impacts were the subjects of a panel discussion on Tuesday evening in Joseph Theater at Gettysburg College. Panelists included Dr. Sarah Principato from the college’s Environmental Studies Department and Drs. Rimvydas Baltaduonis and James O’Brien from the Department of Economics. The program was hosted by students Carter Hanson,
Are you in need of a fun, leisurely day out with fellow animal lovers? The Adams County SPCA is presenting a day trip to the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV. Buses will leave on Sunday March 26 at 9:00 a.m. from the Gettysburg Wal-Mart parking lot at 1270 York Rd., Gettysburg. Buses will return
THE SKINNY STORYGettysburg shot 56.3 percent in the first half to build a 20-point lead and kept Franklin & Marshall at arm’s length in the second half for a 71-51 win in the Centennial Conference tournament first-round game. THE LEADERS• Jordan Stafford (Galloway, N.J./St. Joseph Hammonton) led the Bullets with 17 points and nine rebounds.• Carl Schaller (Garnet Valley,
By Anthony Hennen | The Center Square (The Center Square) – House Republicans want to prioritize the reform of regulatory issues in Pennsylvania, from concerns about taxes and health care to housing and infrastructure. A Tuesday hearing for the House Republican Policy Committee for “common sense state regulatory reform” highlighted the challenges Pennsylvania faces. The challenge
David E. McDannell, 63, of Fairfield, PA died Friday morning, February 17, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 20, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Wayne and Ruth (Kepner) McDannell. He is survived by his wife, Dolly A. (Naugle) McDannell, of Fairfield whom he has been with for 42
McKinsey A. Caraway, 44, of Gettysburg, PA died on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born June 2, 1978, at Fort McClellan in Alabama. McKinsey worked as a Doctors Assistant at Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania. She continued her education with desire to complete her bachelor’s degree. McKinsey is survived by her loving
Trish-Ann E. Weishaar, 45, of Downingtown, PA died suddenly on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Chester County Hospital. Born July 9, 1977, in Gettysburg PA, she was the daughter of Ronald J. Weishaar of Cashtown, and Karen H. Bumgardner Weishaar of Gettysburg. She was the beloved wife of Demetris Myrick, and devoted mother of
Sue A. Orndorff passed away on February 19, 2023, after an odds-defying battle with cancer that she fought with tremendous courage, dignity, and grace. She was born July 18, 1964, to the late Vernon and Mary(Bupp) Kepner. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Bradley; her âgreatest accomplishments,â sons Jordan Orndorff and
Geraldine OâBrien Markle, 89, Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born October 29, 1933 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the daughter of the late John and Anastasia Sullivan OâBrien. Her husband, Donald E. Markle (married 1980) died in 2018. Mrs. Markle was an active member of St.
Eric J. “Dode” Sterner Eric J. “Dode” Sterner, 68, of Hanover, died Monday, Feb 20, 2023, at UPMC Hanover …. For the complete obituary, please click here.
Shirley Wirth, age 77, Gettysburg, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home in Gettysburg. She was born Fr… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Patricia, âPatâ, Wool, age 85, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home. She was… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Shirley May McCauslin, age 81, of Biglerville, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was b… For the complete obituary, please click here.
The Watershed Alliance of Adams County will host an event designed to inform and educate local residents concerning what went into the recent rehabilitation of Culp Run. Attendees will hear directly from the team who did the work, beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, downstairs at the Ag Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Rd.,
Two remarkable Afghan families who helped support the U.S. Armed Forces and U.S. Embassy in Kabul have been welcomed to Adams County by a partnership of 8 Gettysburg churches and many interfaith volunteers. Our two families are flourishing, contributing to the community and working local jobs. They need help, however, to be able to stay
As Selection Sunday for March Madness approaches on March 12, I know many of you are watching the Top-25 list. For your convenience, here are the most recent rankings. brackets and fields will be announced during the selection show at 6:00 p.m. ET on CBS. source: NCAA.org Men’s rankings as of Feb. 19, 2023 Rank
A rough consensus has emerged about Jimmy Carter’s presidency (1977-1981) and his subsequent life. Between his work on democracy and elections and his work volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, there is little doubt that he set a standard for the post-presidency not likely to be equaled. And this record has been widely acknowledged, including the
Dear members of the Adams County community, I began my first week as interim Chief Executive Officer at the YWCA last Monday, buoyed by good wishes from so many members of the community. Stability, optimism, and transparency were my keywords. My goal is to pave the way to success for the new CEO. I’m starting
The Fairfield Area School District Knights are experiencing an identity crisis. Superintendent Thomas J. Haupt told the district’s board of directors at its Feb. 13 study session that more than a half dozen logos are used to represent the school’s mascot, The Knights. Haupt encouraged the board to choose one logo to ensure uniformity throughout
Originally published by The 19th We’re telling the untold stories of women, women of color, and LGBTQ+ people. Subscribe to our daily newsletter. At some point, caregiving will touch most Americans’ lives. According to a 2020 report from AARP, about 1 in 5 Americans provide care for aging or disabled family members. The majority of
I’m a great one for shoveling clutter into drawers and closets, but that just means going through every paper and envelope when I’m looking for something specific. I didn’t find the address I’d been looking for this morning, but I did discover a scrap of paper with a scribbled quote. “Resentment must give way
A large-scale research study released last week by the Knight Foundation and Gallup found that trust in the national news media hit a new low in 2020, with only 26 percent having a favorable opinion and over 75 percent believing that national news did not act in the public’s best interest. But trust in local
The United Way of Adams County invites supporters to bid for a good cause at its annual purse auction. The organization’s 16th Annual Women’s Purse Auction returns to an in-person event Thursday, March 2 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Wyndham, Gettysburg. “Run for the Purses” will take on a Kentucky Derby theme so
Cure for cabin fever Cabin Fever is that ailment that forces one, eventually, to either leave the house or kill everyone too slow to escape. I opted for the former action. “Where are you going?” She Who Must Be Loved queried. A Hairy woodpecker has made progress disassembling a decomposing Gray birch tree. (John Messeder
Last night’s Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble concert at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater was a sign that there is a new era of jazz in Gettysburg, and that the students are all in. From the first notes, there was a charged electricity in the air. The black-suited musicians seemed to sit a little taller in their
John R. Van Der Cruyssen, 62, of Cascade, MD died suddenly, February 13, 2023 at his home. Born November 27, 1960 in Lake Worth, FL he was the son of the late Jon and Emmy Van Der Cruyssen. He was the loving husband of Marguerite âPeggyâ (Paul) Van Der Cruyssen to whom he was married
Charles Rentsel, 74, Tract Road, Fairfield, PA passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the York Hospital. He was born January 23, 1949 in Fairfield, PA the son of the late Lee and Stella Ginter Rentsel. Charlie is survived by his wife, Janie Weikert Rentsel, they have been together 44 years and married 18 years.
Shirley C. Close Shirley C. Close, 86, formerly of Westminster, died Friday, Feb 17, 2023 in White Oaks Village Assisted Living in Ellicott City…. For the complete obituary, please click here.
James, âJimâ, L. Godfrey, age 90, of Newburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023 at his daughterâs home… For the complete obituary, please click here.
The Gettysburg College Democrats are sponsoring a panel on climate change featuring Professor Sarah Principato from Environmental Studies, and Professors James O’Brien and Rimyvidas Baltaduonis from Economics. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, February 21 from 6:00-7:30 PM in Joseph Theater in Breidenbaugh Hall on the Gettysburg campus. Breidenbaugh Hall is located directly across
Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our regional newsletter, Talk of the Town. STATE COLLEGE — For years, thousands of Penn State students have participated in a grueling
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater embarks on The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon Saturday, March 25, at 3 p.m. with Enchantment Theatre Company’s new live production that takes the whole family on an imaginative journey. Tickets are available now at the Majestic Theater Box Office, and discounts are available for children. “The Majestic is
The Adams County Arts Council is accepting entries to the 19th Annual Juried Art Exhibition to be held June 1 – June 23, 2023, in the Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College. Any person over the age of 18 is eligible to submit work for consideration by juror Lauren Nye, Director of Exhibitions, Susquehanna Art Museum. The
The Conewago Valley school board is looking for a new member following the resignation of a board member on Monday. Tara Bolton, the former representative of Region Two, resigned effective Monday. The board approved Bolton’s resignation during its meeting Monday evening and immediately began discussing the process of finding someone to take her place. According
The Bermudian Springs school board created a curriculum committee during its meeting Tuesday evening following a long debate. The committee will act as another layer between the curriculum council and the broader school board. The board has spent other meetings debating whether to create the committee and what its purpose would be. During Tuesday’s meeting,
I’d like to share a few words about the passing of Milt (Babe) Moyer on February 4. He was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and Lycoming College. He joined the Navy and after serving, spent most of his adulthood in Baltimore, returning to Gettysburg for good in 1991. He had always admired and respected
The Gettysburg Borough council has authorized a public hearing to be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the borough office at 59 E. High St. to consider its proposal to establish and regulate event venues in the borough. The borough has spent many months discussing the new ordinance which arose from
William R. âBillâ Newman of Fairfield passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Monday February 6, 2023 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Grace Jane McKeever. Bill was born December 25, 1927 in Fairfield. He was the son of the late Edward and Stella
enneth E. Bull, 67 of Littlestown, PA died suddenly at his home on February 13, 2023. Born in Hanover, PA on April 24, 1955, he was the son of the late Floyd & Mildred (Jones) Bull. Ken was a 1973 graduate of North Carroll High School. He work in the construction field as a carpenter
Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue University Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water – and misinformation on social media hasn’t helped. State officials offered more details of the cleanup process and a timeline of the environmental disaster during a news
By Robert Brown Have you ever wandered into your local library in the hopes of finding books organized by a theme or a topic? You may not have realized it, but libraries do this all the time with their displays. When you see a display in the library, know that someone has taken the time
Critical Race Theory (CRT) raised its controversial head at the Monday meeting of the Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Board of Supervisors. At issue is the “Reveal Math” program from textbook publisher McGraw Hill, a proposed elementary math curriculum that includes social-emotional learning (SEL) goals. According to the McGraw Hill website, Reveal Math is designed
by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As the legislative session picks up, Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a host of changes to the state’s cannabis
Everyone has the power to prevent suicide, WellSpan Community Heath Education Coordinator Jayne Miller told the Kiwanis Club of Gettysburg Adams County Monday, Feb. 13. Sixty percent of people know someone who died by suicide, Miller said, and 20 percent will lose a family member by suicide. WellSpan provides several training sessions to help people
YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County’s Chief Executive Officer Tymia Q. Green resigned last week, according to the organization. The YWCA announced Green submitted her resignation on Friday afternoon and Advocacy Director Nancy Lilley will serve as interim chief executive officer until further notice. Green was hired following the resignation of Executive Director Dotty Dalphon in
“The Sky This Week” appears every Tuesday. It is written by Ian Clarke, Director of the Hatter Planetarium at Gettysburg College. The planetarium offers regular educational presentations about the stars and the skies; there’s something for early elementary through adults. Field trip requests are welcome. NOTE: field trip request form for 2022-23 is now live. The spring
Today Is a day for gratitude. In fact, every day is a day for gratitude. Since now is all I’ll ever have, this moment is the only moment I have for which to be grateful. And I am grateful. Extremely grateful. Just having returned from sharing breakfast with a friend, I am very aware that
By Anthony Hennen | The Center Square Two Philadelphia Transit Policemen are seen by a Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services ambulance. By Alan Budman The Center Square (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s hyperlocal emergency medical services system teeters on the brink of collapse and, officials say, it’s up to legislators to intervene before it’s too
Kathleen M. Lane, 88, of Fairfield, PA died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her daughterâs home in Aiken, SC. Born July 8, 1934 in Belfast, Ireland she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah (Martin) Mulholland. She was the wife of the late Richard F. Lane who died January 20, 2005. Mrs. Lane
Georgia R. Facer Georgia R. Facer, 86, of Littlestown, died Sunday, Feb 12, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg…. For the complete obituary, please click here.
Dolores Betsy Gilbert, age 54 of Gettysburg, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Robert Donald Watson, age 86 of Aspers, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was bo… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Gettysburg and Adams county residents will be receiving their annual tax bills in the next few weeks. Gettysburg Tax Collector Lisa Angstadt explains: The Occupation Tax is charged to every Gettysburg borough resident who is currently employed and the amount is based on the occupation reported to the County Tax Services office. If a resident is unemployed or
The second session of the Democracy for American/Adams County Democratic Committee trainingprogram for candidates and campaign team members will be held this Friday, February 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. The topics include messaging, the press, and social media. An RSVP is not required, but appreciated so
The Adams County Planting Partnership will host a live-stake workshop at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg, on Saturday, March 4,from 10-11:30 a.m. Live staking involves harvesting a dormant cutting from a donor tree and simply inserting it into the ground, where it will root and develop into
Originally published by The 19th The presidential election season began in earnest this week as President Joe Biden delivered a State of the Union address that read like a preview of his anticipated reelection bid, and Republicans offered clues to their 2024 playbook. Biden’s pitching himself as the person who wants to find common ground
Last summer, the Civil War publisher Savas Beatie held its annual meetup in Gettysburg. This is about as high-octane a Civil War crowd as you will find: publisher Ted Savas and much of his staff, more than a dozen of the leading Civil War writers in the country, and a crowd of people who would
After winning their last two regular season games against Northern York (56-54) and Big Spring (66-50), the Gettysburg Area High School Boys’ team is on the cusp of an invitation to the divisional postseason – final invitations will be made on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Assistant Coach Marc Mclean has nothing but praise for the team, who
The Pub & Restaurant on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg was quieter than it has been for a while, as the cast and crew of “A Gettysburg Christmas” has packed up and left town. The movie, which stars Lee Majors, was filmed in and around Gettysburg over the past month. “The filming brought in such good
On the 2023 Black Balloon Day, March 6, the Adams County Overdose Awareness Taskforce (OATF) will be on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to honor those lost to overdose. The event will draw attention to the tens of thousands of annual deaths related to opioid abuse and addiction in the
The Gettysburg Area High School swim team, under the coaching of Amanda Turner, have finished a successful meet at the Mid-Penn league tournament held at Cumberland Valley High School this weekend. The Gettysburg boys placed 8th overall out of 20 teams. Alex Koufos, Zach Tipton, Sam Nelson, Zach Turner placed 6th and set a new
History is a tragedy, not a melodrama, a packed house at Gettysburg’s Majestic Theater learned Saturday morning at The Ken Burns Film Festival. “People are complicated,” Burns said during his first-ever film festival. Burns discussed his work with fellow filmmaker, Gettysburg native and festival director Jake Borritt after a thematic clip reel titled “A Nation
Gena R. Greher, UMass Lowell Easy on the ear, perhaps. But the label of “easy listening” often attached to the songs of Burt Bacharach belies the mastery of his talent in crafting perfect moments in music. Yes, Bacharach’s back catalog is filled with memorable, catchy melodies – whether they were written with longtime partner and
Shirley A. Kuhn, 83, The Brethren Home Community, formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Brethren Home. She was born March 9, 1939 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Cletus and Oneida Foulk Sanders. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Donald Kuhn. Shirley was an
Ken Burns, the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) filmmaker who has done so much to explore “Who We Are,” is in town all weekend for his first-ever retrospective film festival. “Who Are We: A Festival Celebrating the Films of Ken Burns” is jointly sponsored by Gettysburg College and the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. At a discussion on
Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. Tom Gralish / Philadelphia Inquirer HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. Now, he
Gettysburg, PA (February 9, 2023) – Main Street Gettysburg has been selected to participate in a new small business resiliency audit and resources pilot program. In partnership with Main Street America, Pennsylvania Downtown Center, and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Main Street Gettysburg will serve an important role in creating new tools to assist
The week of Feb. 4 to 11 was proclaimed Court Reporting and Caption Week 2023 by the Adams County Commissioners at its Wednesday meeting. “Court reporting is essential to the health of the judicial system,” said Commissioner James Martin. “I wish there was some way to see how many miles of text these ladies put
John A Cool, age 90, of Biglerville, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was bor… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Robert Gerald “Jerry” Martin, age 80, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his residence. He was bo… For the complete obituary, please click here.