Adams County Sports Update Dec 13

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High School Sports Swimming December 12 Girls: Gettysburg  92, Lower Dauphin 71 Boys: Gettysburg  86, Lower Dauphin  76 Gettysburg’s girls and boys both won their meets vs. Lower Dauphin Tuesday evening with exceptional swims, including first-place finishes from Morgan Bishop, Maya Brainard, Addy Dunlop, Wes Coolbaugh, Alex Koufos, and Trae Brownley. See full results here.

Charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence!

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: I’ve read it countless times. A week or two after the calendar flips to the last page, I get the urge. This started when I moved to Gettysburg in 2005. I found it on display at the end of a library shelf—a staff recommendation. Such a tiny book, it

New Year’s Eve 2023 Road closures announced

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Road closures are pending as The Gettysburg New Year’s Eve Celebration approaches on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. The event will cause disruptions in regular traffic flow. Please be advised to prepare for these upcoming changes and plan accordingly. Emergency vehicles will be on the scene if necessary. Please note the detour routes in case of

The Greatest Gift

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“Amidst the chaos of life, your unwavering presence is the sanctuary others seek.”  – Deepak Chopra At the start of a recent Saturday morning class I attended, fellow yoga teacher Heather Seton shared these words of wisdom regarding the profound gift of our unwavering presence. We’re all familiar with the sentiment, “Your presence is gift

Gettysburg Borough Sign Ordinance changes postponed

Proposed changes to the Gettysburg Borough Sign Ordinance.

Changes to the Gettysburg Borough sign ordinance are on hold. During their meeting on Monday, the council unanimously voted to delay voting on proposed revisions until April 2024.  Councilperson Judie Butterfield was absent. The decision came after several public comments, including from the leaders of four business advocacy groups.  Carrie Stuart of Gettysburg Adams Chamber

Obituary: Judith A. Lawrence

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Judith A. (Baum) Lawrence, 83, Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully at her home at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 8, 2023. “Judy” was born July 21, 1940 in New Cumberland, PA the eldest child of the late Samuel G. Baum and Pauline I. Albert. Her husband Bob Lawrence died in 2014. Judy was a 1959

Obituary: Dorothy Sarah (Longenecker) Reinecker

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Dorothy Sarah (Longenecker) Reinecker, 90, of Biglerville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Dorothy was born on June 10, 1933 in Biglerville, PA and was the daughter of the late Marshall W. and Isabelle A. (Heckenluber) Longenecker. She was the wife of the late Lee Wayne Reinecker, who

Obituary: Barry J. Brown, Sr.

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Barry J. Brown, Sr., 65, of Fairfield, PA died Monday morning, December 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 4, 1958 in Stanton, VA he was the son of the late Robert and Nancy (Shull) Hall. He was the husband of Priscilla (Warner) Brown, of Fairfield to whom he was

Obituary: Judith Diane Reed

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Judith Diane Reed, 78, of Littlestown, PA passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Paramount Senior Living Facility in Fayetteville, PA. Born in Albuquerque, NM on October 18, 1945 to the late Russell Hanselman and Ernestine (Benner) Hanselman. Judy graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Math Degree and spent many years working in

Obituary: Nina Mae Scott

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Nina Mae Scott, 95 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born in Lebanon, PA on December 13, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Elmer B. & Lillian M. (Kaplinger) Simpson. Nina was predeceased by her husband, Harry D. Scott, who died in 1986. She and her

Obituary: Axel Lee Rutherford

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Axel Lee Rutherford, was taken from us too soon on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Axel was born December 21, 2022 in Gettysburg, PA to Chris and Nichole (Reed) Rutherford. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Grandparents; Becky Mills and Dwayne Mills, Donna Rutherford, Joseph T. Reed, III and Susie Reed; his

Strong second half sends Salisbury past Bullets

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Gettysburg led Salisbury by five at halftime, but the Sea Gulls outscored the Bullets by 11 in the second half to make up the difference and finish with an 80-74 men’s basketball victory Saturday night at Salisbury. Akim Joseph led the Bullets with 19 points, six rebounds, and three steals, while Carl Schaller finished with

Questions

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 We humans don’t do well with pain and discomfort…hence many of our God questions.  After all, our greatest questions center around the issues of pain, evil, and suffering.  But when read without all the decorations, soft music, and tinsel, these are the things that define the Christmas story.  Come Christmas Eve, many of us will

Ferguson-Miller to lead Fairfield Area School Board

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Candace Ferguson-Miller is the new president of the Fairfield Area School Board. She replaces Jennifer Holz, who remains on the board. The board chose Jack Liller to retain his position as vice president. At their biennial reorganization meeting on Dec. 4, the board welcomed new members Erica Bollinger, James Fisher, and Melissa J. Kearchner. The

Celebrate Living The Dream

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“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” These words, stated by Martin Luther King, Jr., still challenge us to be the best we can be almost 60 years after he first spoke them. As a leader in

Winter STREAK Wellness Program is coming

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WellSpan Health is preparing to give you a healthy start to the new year. When the holiday season concludes, it’s time for resolutions and back to normal – or better. WellSpan will be offering a series of Winter STREAK Workshops, beginning January 8 and continuing through March. The Winter STREAK Wellness Program is a FREE 12-week community program

Obituary: Roy David Harbaugh, Jr.

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Roy David Harbaugh, Jr., 64, of Fairfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Jefferson Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, PA after a long battle with illness. Roy was born September 20, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA to the late Roy David Harbaugh, Sr., and Charity (Bobo) Harbaugh. In addition to his Mother, he

Bermudian Springs welcomes 3 new board members

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By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board welcomed three new members during its reorganization meeting on Monday evening. The board held a caucus meeting closely followed by a regular voting meeting. During the caucus meeting, superintendent Shane Hotchkiss explained the agenda items in detail, giving the board time to preview the topics and ask

Conewago Valley school district adds 5 new board members

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The Conewago Valley school board welcomed five new members during its reorganization meeting on Monday evening. David T. Meckley and Meredith Miller (region one), Lindsay Krug (region two), and William Getz and April Swope (region three) were all sworn in as new members. Jeffrey Kindschuh was elected the board president while Eric Flickinger was voted

Obituary: Charlotte Moore

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Charlotte Louise Hammond Moore, 94, of Gettysburg, PA died Monday evening, December 4, 2023 at The Gardens At Gettysburg after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born January 4, 1929 in New Market, MD, to Dawson V. Hammond and Virginia Waters Hammond. She was the wife of the late Edgar K. Moore, II who died February

5 new members join Upper Adams School Board

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Upper Adams welcomed new members to the school board Tuesday. Marya Djalal, Loren Lustig, Tricia Plank, Neil Weigle, and Heather Young-Cover were elected to four-year terms. Kay Hollabaugh, who was appointed to the board earlier this year to fill a vacant seat, was elected to a two-year term. They join Susan Crouse, Jim Lady, and

Hassinger, Dickerson to lead Gettysburg Area School Board 

The Gettysburg Area School Board reorganized on Dec. 4. Kenny Hassinger and Michael Dickerson were named president and vice president, respectively.

The Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors once again named Kenny Hassinger and Michael Dickerson its leaders during their annual reorganization meeting on Monday. Hassinger will serve as president and Dickerson will be vice president. The board first elected Hassinger president in December 2019 and reappointed him in December 2021. The board appointed Dickerson

Obituary: Sharon Ann Lloyd

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Sharon Ann Lloyd, 66, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on November 21, 2023, at Gettysburg Hospital. She was the loving wife of Don Lloyd for 22 years. Born December 29, 1956, she was the loving daughter of the late John and Pearl Mullins Anderson.Sharon was the kindest, warmest, most loving individual you could ever meet.

GNMP announces 2024 Winter Lecture Series

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Featuring some of the best rangers, historians, and authors from across the country, the nine-week Winter Lecture Series returns to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center for 2024. The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 pm on weekends in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center from January 6

Retiring local physician Fred Martin wins Gettysburg Connection Community Contributor Award

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Gettysburg Connection has awarded its Outstanding Community Contributor Award to Arendstville family practice Doctor H. Fred Martin. Martin, who is retiring this year, has been a source of healing and humor in the community for over 40 years. “Down-to-Earth,” “caring,” and “on your side” are just a few of the ways community members described the

Seven new faces on the LASD School Board

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Seven new faces were added to the Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Board of Directors at the annual reorganization meeting last evening. New member Duane Sullivan was elected president of the board and current member Carl Thompson was elected treasurer. LASD grad Nick Lovell was chosen as vice president of the board. Other new board

Obituary: Eric Chamberlin

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Eric Chamberlin, 38, of Gettysburg entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home after a brave battle with colon cancer. He spent his final days surrounded by loving family members. Eric was born on August 8, 1985 to Kenneth and Sharon Chamberlin of Shippensburg, PA. He was a 2004

Obituary: Marie Jean (Bald) Medcalf

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arie Jean (Bald) Medcalf, 95, of Biglerville passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at The Gardens nursing home in Gettysburg, PA. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Charles E. and Ida M. Bald on December 29, 1927, Marie developed an early love of family, music, and learning that she treasured throughout her life. At

Obituary: Leroy Townsend

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eroy Townsend, 74 gained his wings, unexpectedly the early morning of November 30th 2023. Leroy came to Pennsylvania in the late 1970’s as a fruit picker from Willacoochee Georgia. He then worked for BMY in York, PA for a number of years. After leaving there he went to R.H. Sheppard in Hanover, PA, and then

Certain states, including Arizona, have begun scrapping court costs and fees for people unable to pay – two experts on legal punishments explain why

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Alexes Harris, University of Washington, and Alex R. Piquero, University of Miami In today’s American criminal legal system, courts impose fines and fees as a means to punish people and hold them accountable for legal violations. Several U.S. states are eliminating criminal fines and fees for people who can’t afford them. Getty Images At times,

I wonder who’s losing it now

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“To lower our voices would be a simple thing. In these difficult years [the 1960s], America has suffered from a fever of words; from inflated rhetoric that promises more than it can deliver; from angry rhetoric that fans discontent into hatred; from bombastic rhetoric that postures instead of persuading. We cannot learn from one another

Slideshow: 2023 Gettysburg Christmas Festival a huge success

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With rainy weather blowing out just as the 2023 Gettysburg “A Christmas Festival” began last evening, thousands of lovers of Gettysburg blew in for holiday fun and festivities. From opportunities to meet Santa to shopping throughout the borough, to the Gettysburg Garden Club’s annual greens sale at the firehouse, to a scavenger hunt, free carriage

United Way hosts Breakfast with Santa Benefit       

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Three seatings of breakfast enthusiasts filled Gettysburg’s United Lutheran Seminary’s Refectory Building this morning for the annual “Enjoy breakfast with Santa” event that benefits the United Way of Adams County’s children’s programs. The diners enjoyed a Christmas breakfast while Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus mingled with the crowd. Thanks to the support of the Ragged

Obituary: Peter W. Lindquist

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eter W. Lindquist, age 77, of Gettysburg, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Born September 14, 1946 in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Rudolph G. & Rhea (Phelan) Lindquist. Peter is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Marie (Hill) Lindquist. He was a

Obituary: Tonya L. Stevenson Funt

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 Tonya L. Stevenson Funt, of Myersville, MD formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023 after a long illness. Tonya’s last moments were spent holding the hand of her nephew, Christopher Workman, as he read her daily devotions to her. Born in Newport News, VA on April 10, 1971, she

Why George Santos’ lies are even worse than the usual political lies – a moral philosopher explains

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Michael Blake, University of Washington On Nov. 16, 2023, the bipartisan House Committee on Ethics issued a scathing report on the behavior of Rep. George Santos, finding that Santos had engaged in “knowing and willful violations of the Ethics in Government Act.” That committee’s Republican chair later introduced a motion to expel Santos from Congress.

Gettysburg Borough Council talks trees

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The Gettysburg Borough Council hopes to increase communication with the group that plants Gettysburg’s trees. The Shade Tree Commission is responsible for the planting, replanting, pruning, health, and removal of plants, shrubs, and trees within the borough. The commission has been inactive for several years, but Chair David Rice and his team are eager to

Cumberland Township approves proposed 2024 Budget; no increase in current tax rates

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At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, David Blocher, Township Manager presented the proposed 2024 budget to the board. The proposal introduced the establishment of an Operating Reserve Fund.  Since the Township’s revenue stream is not constant, Blocher explained, the intermittent revenue streams result in current regular, budgeted expenditures outstripping current, regular budgeted revenue in any

CATO: Pennsylvania ‘freer’ than neighboring states

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By Christen Smith | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A new analysis from the CATO Institute found that Pennsylvania ranks 18th nationwide for “personal and economic freedom.” The commonwealth rated higher than all of its neighbors, according to the report, based on laws and regulations that impact personal, regulatory, and financial liberties. Pennsylvania ranks fifth

Obituary: Leo G. Leitner, Jr.

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Leo G. Leitner, Jr. was born in Mahanoy City, PA on April 4, 1934. He died on November 27, 2023 after complications from a heart procedure. He was 89 years old when we said our goodbyes. He leaves his loving wife of 62 years, Marilyn. He is also survived by his children, Leo III (Suzanne),

Obituary: Susan V. Ingram

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Susan V. “Sue” Ingram, 72, of East Berlin, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at home. She was the loving wife of 49 years to Gary E. Ingram. Sue was born October 27, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA, the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Shields) Doersom. She was a 1969 graduate

Obituary: Marilynn Calderwood

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Marilynn (Lynn) Calderwood, daughter of Charles D. and Marion E. Moyer, was born on July 21, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA and died on November 21, 2023 at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. Lynn graduated from William Penn High School in Harrisburg, PA and the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. She was a long-time employee of

December 2023 Cultural Arts Calendar

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December brings us LOTS of musical performances and live theater, both professional and community-based.  Many school ensembles and church groups are giving holiday concerts, so please check their specific websites for details. In addition, A Gettysburg Christmas Festival from December 1-3 and the Gettysburg New Year’s Eve Celebration downtown on December 31 will feature all

Adams County Community Theatre’s Penguin Project presents a sold-out “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present its Penguin Project (theatre for actors with special needs) production of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer the musical to already sold out 9 performances weekends December 1-17, 2023. The Penguin Project gets its

GNMP announces Acting Superintendent and Acting Deputy Superintendent  

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Kristina Heister, the Deputy Superintendent at Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS), will serve as Acting Superintendent, for a period of 120 days that began on November 5. Heister will step into this leadership role as former Superintendent Steve Sims begins his new assignment as Superintendent of Independence National Historical

Lee’s Headquarters hosts Holiday Open House

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In conjunction with Main Street Gettysburg’s “A Gettysburg Christmas Festival,” the American Battlefield Trust on Saturday, December 2, will be hosting a special open house at Lee’s Headquarters on the Gettysburg Battlefield, including tours of the house decorated for the holidays, historical interpretation and crafts for young and old. “As the community comes together to

Obituary: Linda Weikert Fitz

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Linda Weikert Fitz, 78, Fairfield, PA passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover, PA. She was born September 27, 1945 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Edwin and Doris Myers Weikert. Her husband Ray C. “Buddy” Fitz, Jr. died in 2015. Before her marriage, Linda worked at

Obituary: Susan Whitaker Moore

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Susan Whitaker Moore, 70 passed away on November 7, 2023 at Transitions rehabilitation center following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 19, 1953 in Takoma Park, MD the daughter of John and Catherine Whitaker. She was the loving wife of Christopher Moore. Early in Sue’s career she was involved with administrative work

The challenges of being a religious scientist

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Christopher P. Scheitle, West Virginia University Given popular portrayals, you would be forgiven for assuming that the type of person who is a scientist is not the type of person who would be religious. Consider the popular television show “The Big Bang Theory,” which is about friends who nearly all have advanced degrees in physics,

Compassion

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The older I get, the more I seem to fall into a daily routine.  Get up, get dressed, make coffee, and read…generally meditational reading, which often inspires me when it’s time to blog.  Sometimes, I blog before walking, but most times, my friend and I walk before I settle in for my second mediational period

Brotherly love leads to giving and Thanksgiving

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When Adams County resident Charles Walmer learned he had polycystic kidney disease, he received a kidney transplant in 2009 after waiting about 4 years. It took place at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Charles also made sure that his three adult children tested for this hereditary disease. His son Bill was the

Obituary: Beverly A. Shrawder

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Beverly (Bev) Anne (Arthurs) Shrawder passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on June 11, 1950, in Dundee, New York to Earl Chester and Mabel E. (Conklin) Arthurs. After graduating from Dundee High School, she went on to complete a cosmetology course before promptly deciding cutting

“A Gettysburg Christmas” shows the spirit of Christmas and community

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Main Street Gettysburg, along with our partners at Seminary Ridge Museum and United Lutheran Seminary, is beyond excited to help host the screenings of “A Gettysburg Christmas” movie during our annual Christmas Festival on December 1-3, 2023. The movie, made earlier this year in Gettysburg and Adams County, brought great excitement, anticipation, and joy to

Gettysburg Area School District to enhance emergency communications

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Gettysburg Area School District leaders are working to enhance emergency communication. District Director of Safety and Security Jim O’Shea told the board on Monday that the administration is slowly rolling out the Raptor Alert System. O’Shea said the phone and computer app will allow staff and administrators to report emergencies in real-time and call 911

GBG Planning Commission ponders building height; New library plans hit snag

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How high is too high? That question was pondered at Monday’s meeting of the Gettysburg Planning Commission, as members reviewed the revised draft of the zoning map to make recommendations to the rezoning staff committee. At issue is the proposed Revitalization District, which would extend between Washington and Stratton Streets with some parts north of

Obituary: James R. Plank

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James R. Plank, 90, Gettysburg, PA passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg. He was born September 9, 1933 in Adams County, PA the son of the late John E. and Hazel Dick Plank. His wife Betty Plank died in 2004. Mr. Plank was a very active member of Memorial Baptist Church

Obituary: Ida B. Staub

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Ida B. Staub, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, PA. Born July 15, 1930 in Menallen Township, PA to the late Sterling E. Barbour and C. Ruth (Raffensperger) Barbour. In addition to her parents, Ida is predeceased by her beloved husband, Gene E. Staub who

Obituary: Mary I. Sutphen

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Mary I. (Griffin) Sutphen, 84, died on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Genesis Healthcare Center in Gettysburg, PA. Born on February 13, 1939 in Freehold, NJ to the late Victor Griffin and Gladys (Lovell) Griffin. She is predeceased by her husband, Edwin L. Sutphen to whom she was married 52 years, and her son,

The wig of Thaddeus Stevens

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Thaddeus Stevens had many distinctive traits, such as his cutting wit, his brilliant intellect and his dour countenance. But the thing that hit people first was his ill-fitting, chestnut colored wig. Stevens started wearing a wig in the late 1820s after an attack of “brain fever,” which was probably Typhoid, that rendered him hairless. The

Show your gratitude

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It’s Thanksgiving 2023, and it’s time to show your gratitude. Expressing gratitude is one of the healthiest things we can do,for ourselves and for others. Please click here to share yours.

Gettysburg Draft 2024 Budget available for inspection

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Gettysburg Borough Council has been deliberating and developing the Borough’s 2024 budget since October. At the Council’s last business meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, the Borough Council voted unanimously to advertise the draft 2024 budget with the intent to adopt the 2024 Budget at the Council’s regular business meeting, to be held on Monday,

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