Outgoing Littlestown Area School District Superintendent Christopher Bigger said Thursday that schools are doing their best to handle the increasing problem of mental health issues among their students but cautioned it is not their area of expertise. He was speaking to the Adams County Council of Government members. The organization provides information of interest to
Scott Alan Sanders, 59, of Hanover, PA passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023. He was the loving son of the late Francis and Geraldine (Feltch) Sanders. Born September 2, 1964, in Hanover, Scott loved his family and the holidays. He was an avid antique collector, loved to build models, and had a great enthusiasm
“I would like to speak briefly and simply about a serious national condition. It is a national feeling of fear and frustration that could result in national suicide and the end of everything that we Americans hold dear. It is a condition that comes from the lack of effective leadership in either the Legislative Branch
Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation are pleased to announce a special Veterans Appreciation Day at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2023. To honor our U.S. military veterans for their service, veterans are invited to enjoy a special discount and receive free admission to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience at
Debra J. Rosenthal, John Carroll University Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: Alcohol in American Literature What prompted the idea for the course? I got the idea for the course when I was writing a chapter on the temperance movement in American literature
The Gettysburg Borough Council continues to take a deep dive into its proposed 2024 budget, having spent about 4 hours and 45 minutes on the topic in the past two weeks. The council made no decisions but is leaning towards approving several changes to the Gettysburg Parking department. Parking fees The seven-member body informally agreed
The winners of Tuesday’s Halloween Parade have been announced. A big thank you to all of the sponsors, judges, volunteers, police, security, participants, and everyone elsewho made this night possible! Marching Bands 1st #104 Gettysburg Area Combined 2nd #311 Catoctin High School 3rd #204 Bermudian Springs High School Corporate Float 1st #307 WA Snyder Concrete
Pamela Jo Perry, age 60, of Belleville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her home. She was born Novem… For the complete obituary, please click here.
The Adams County Arts Council has partnered with the Adams County Historical Society to present SoulShine, a day-long, musical wellness retreat. SoulShine features award-winning singer/songwriters and inspirational speakers Karen Taylor Good and Stowe Dailey, also known as StoweGood. SoulShine is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, at the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg.
At a glorious lunch and early afternoon meeting on Monday in the Grand Ballroom of the Gettysburg Hotel, the Gettysburg-Adams YWCA presented its 22nd Annual Callie Awards. The awards recognize the significant community service of women in Adams County. A large and enthusiastic group was in attendance, including more than a few past recipients. Congratulations
In an assertive display of soccer skills, the #8 ranked Biglerville Canners secured a convincing 4-0 victory over the #9 Bermudian Springs Eagles yesterday in the first round of the District III Class 2A Boys Soccer Championships. The Canners started the match with a clear intent to dominate, with Daniel Sanchez marking the first goal
#7 Lancaster Mennonite secured a decisive 4-1 victory over #10 Littlestown in the District III Class 2A Boys Soccer Championships yesterday. The match, played at Lancaster Mennonite’s home ground, showcased both teams’ efforts, with the home team dominating the shots on goal. The Blazers opened the scoring with a penalty kick by David Lapp at
by Jessica Shelleman Two years ago, a colleague and I decided we wanted to form a book club that would focus on titles and discussions surrounding the ideas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our world is beautiful and diverse, filled with a variety of people, each with their own story. We wanted to discover those
Gettysburg Connection is celebrating its fifth birthday this month. Happy Birthday to us! It’s been a wild ride, and I can’t really believe we’ve made it this far. We’re making a difference in the community and bringing people from around the county together. We report hundreds of trustworthy local news stories and build community engagement;
Michael D. Day, 56, of Hanover, passed away on August 6, 2023.He was the son of Betty Riley of McSherrystown and the late Fred Day. He leaves behind a brother, Brian Day of Abbottstown, 2 daughters: Earlena and Charlie, also 6 grandchildren. “After a courageous battle, Michael has found his peace and gone to be
Bruce Alexander Sailes, 67, of Hanover, PA, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Born January 13, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, Bruce is survived by his wife Helen Paine, children; Tiffani and Jason, stepchildren; Dara Baxter and husband Jason, Laurel Lunn, and Dillon
Dennis Standly Smith, 79, of Spring Grove, PA, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.He was the son of the late Lester and Cecilia (Eckenrode) Smith.Dennis retired after 35 years from P. H. Glatfelter Paper Company in Spring Grove.He is survived by his loving wife of
by Kim LyonsOctober 24, 2023 In what he joked was the worst-kept secret in local Pennsylvania politics since Josh Shapiro announced he was running for governor, former WITF executive Blake Lynch confirmed in an interview with the Capital-Star on Tuesday that he’s joining the growing field of Democratic candidates seeking to oppose U.S. Rep. Scott
The Sky This Week, October 24-30 “The Sky This Week” appears regularly. 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. We are accepting field trip requests for the 23-24 academic year. The
Deborah A. âDebbieâ (McCullough) Riddlemoser, 82, of McKnightstown, suffered a stroke on Friday morning, October 20, 2023, and passed away later that night at York Hospital, surrounded by her family. Debbie was born in Gettysburg on May 5, 1941, to C. David âBudâ and Marie (Eckert) McCullough. Debbie graduated from Gettysburg Area High School with
Deborah A. Grauel, 68, Bendersville, PA passed away as the result of a fire at her home on Tuesday, October 16. 2023 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore, MD. She was born September 27, 1955 in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Mary A. Paul Bohner. Deb graduated from
George E. Carey, age 87, of Arendtsville, passed away October 21, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville. He was… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Right now, Donald Trump appears to be the presumptive GOP Presidential candidate. He leads most of his rivals by 30 points or more in the polls. Yet the political landscape may look quite different in the coming months for Mr. Trump. There will be significant landmines ahead, and there is no guarantee he will be
Gettysburg College Sports Read more Gettysburg College Sports High School Sports Boys Soccer , October 19 New Oxford : 3 Northeastern : 0 New Oxford wins its semi-final game vs. Northeastern TEAM 1 2 Total OX 1 2 3 NE 0 0 0 1st Half: Goal score by (Junior) #11 Diego assisted by (Sophomore) #5
enis Donald Bailey, of Gettysburg, passed away at the age of 63 on October 16th. He leaves behind his daughters, Nicole Bailey Bridgewater and Natasha Leigh Bailey, his grandchildren Caleb and Rosalind Kopatz, his brothers Joseph and Wallace, his friend and ex-wife Colleen Stevens, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded
Carl W. Beaver, 91, formerly of Westminster, MD went to his heavenly home on Monday October 16, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. Born June 7, 1932 in Westminster, MD he was the son of the late Donald G. Beaver and the late Mary (Byers) Brewer and the late Arthur D. Brewer. He was the
Darlene Irene Weigle, age 83, Biglerville, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsb… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Charles âBobâ Robert Binkley, age 80, of Arendtsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Paramount… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Diane âSisâ Marie Stapleton, age 69, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023 surrounded with h… For the complete obituary, please click here.
The Gettysburg Fall brush pickup will take place Monday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 3. Public Works will go around town twice that week picking up brush only. Please do not mix leaves and grass clippings with brush. Those items can be dropped off at the Public Works building on 457 East Middle Street. Place
Gettysburg College’s College Union Building Ballroom will soon be echoing with insights and visions for America’s future. On Nov. 1, the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College will host Maryland Governor Wes Moore as the keynote speaker for its renowned 22nd Annual Blavatt Lecture. Governor Moore, who made history as Maryland’s first Black Governor, will address
Fifteen building trades students from the Adams County Technical Institute (ACTI) spent the day on October 11 at Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s annual Learning Lab. The program is a key component of HGAC’s Investing in Youth Initiative, formed in 2019 to encourage a general appreciation among students for Adams County’s heritage and history. The hands-on
What one Upper Adams school board member characterized as a paperwork error led the board Tuesday to consider hitting pause on supplemental pay for nine teachers. The board in August approved $1,200 stipends to be paid to nine teachers for performing additional work outside their regular contract hours, board Vice President Tom Wilson said at
A four-week mindfulness and meditation course will be offered this Fall in two separate sessions. The classes will meet at the Carroll Valley Library building on Friday afternoons from 1:00-2:30 p.m. The dates for the live classes are October 27, and November 3, 10, and 17. A second course will be held online (Zoom) on
An estimated 850 Adams County volunteer fire and nonprofit emergency medical service providers may be able to see a property tax credit of up to $250 beginning with the 2024 tax year. Passed by the PA state legislature in 2021, this voluntary program is not funded, but “it is certainly appropriate to be involved in
The Gettysburg Borough Planning Commission hosted a public meeting Wednesday to help residents understand a major project that will update the current zoning regulations, last updated in 2008. About 50 people attended the event, and after a brief presentation, they were encouraged to visit several information centers featuring the current and proposed zoning maps, where
Gettysburg College Sports Read more Gettysburg College Sports High School Sports Boys Soccer , October 16 Littlestown : 2 York County Day : 1 TEAM 1 2 Total Littlestown 0 2 2 YCD 0 1 1 Second half — 1 . Littlestown, Leo Guzman (Nathan Snyder) (PK), 28:37. 2 . YCD, Landen Grazuties (Israel Mushendwa),
Happy Fall! I know that I’m not alone when I say that I cannot believe that October is halfway over. It feels like I have been rushed into what I consider to be a busy season filled with holidays and gatherings. But, I always look forward to this time of year. It is my practice
ensen Ellsworth Strawsburg was born and passed into Godâs eternal care, on October 14,2023 11:16 pm at Hanover hospital. He was surrounded with love from his mother, father, and grandmother at the time. He was baptized by Dr. Stephen Naymick before he took his last breath in his motherâs arms. He is survived by his
arold E. Kint, 82 of Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare. Born October 04, 1941 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Glenn & Betty (Kint) Mayer. Harold is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia (Durboraw) âPatâ Kint. Harold was a 1959 graduate of Gettysburg
Jeanine Amy Clark, 92, Gettysburg, PA passed away on October 13, 2023 at SpiriTrust Utz Terrace in Hanover. She was born July 18, 1931 in Strodes Mills, PA, the daughter of the late Henry and Goldie Wagaman Clark. Jeanine began her career at Carroll Shoe Company in Littlestown, PA where she worked her way up
Howard Josselyn DeVoe, 90, died October 16, 2023 in Gettysburg PA after a long illness. Howard was born on December 10, 1932 in White Plains NY to Frank Kenneth and Martha (Josselyn) DeVoe. He graduated from Oberlin College and earned his PhD in Chemistry from Harvard University. After completing his postdoctoral work at the University
Beverly June Van Allen, age 63, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at South Mountain Restoration Center in South Mo… For the complete obituary, please click here.
The Thaddeus Stevens Society is launching a fundraising effort to create a Gettysburg museum for one of its most important historic personalities. To raise this money, the Society is participating in the Giving Spree, held by the Adams County Community Foundation, that will occur on November 9 at Gettysburg Middle School from 3 to 7
Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will conduct the lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between October 2023 through March 2024. This action addresses the over-browsing of native vegetation and agricultural crops and is a management strategy that supports long-term protection, preservation, and
Gettysburg Area School District will soon have an official Warrior logo. At the school board meeting on Monday, Board President Kenny Hassinger announced the board plans to officially adopt the arrowhead logo it has been using for several years at its Nov. 6 meeting. The resolution was created in response to Kierstan Belle’s announcement on
Deb Steckler is running for Upper Adams School District School Director in November as a registered Republican, which she has been for years. She will be listed as a Democrat on the ballot as a result of an anomaly in the Pennsylvania voting laws. She is a long-time resident of Adams County and the Upper
Charlotte Louise Flook, 81, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on October 15th at Penn State Hershey Medical Center from complications of MDS cancer. Charlotte was born in Gettysburg on January 18, 1942 to Charles and Louise (Redding) Fitzwater Sr. She attended Biglerville High School. During her life she worked at the Gettysburg Shoe Factory, several
James C. Rodgers James C. Rodgers, 51 of Taneytown died Saturday October 14, 2023 at Bridging Life, Westminster. Born July 21, 1972 in Gettysburg, he was the son of William Rodgers of Emmitsburg and Ellen Ridinger Rodgers of Littlestown…. For the complete obituary, please click here.
Charlotte F. (McBee) Hostetter, age 86, of Gardners, passed away October 12, 2023 at University of Maryland Medical Cent… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Samuel E. Etter, Jr., age 77, of Shippensburg, passed away October 15, 2023 at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce that the hit live show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will continue to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America with the addition of over 60 new dates next year. Bliippi will be in Shippensburg, PA
Carroll Valley Borough Council approved an exception for a couple seeking to protect their chicken coop in the front of their house after several months of discussion, a proposed ordinance amendment, and one final impassioned plea from the coop owner. The motion for the exemption was granted, with only Council President Richard Mathews voting “no.”
Reading in The Book of Joy this morning, the chapter was about fear, how it is a natural response but also how we can better respond to our fears so they do not control us. As I read, I found myself thinking about a friend who is dealing with terminal cancer. She’s reached the point
Gettysburg Connection apologizes for a misstatement in a recent article about the 2024 Gettysburg Borough budget. In our article from October 12, we erroneously stated that the borough was considering balancing the 2024 budget by potentially hiring only one police officer instead of two. Borough Manager Charles Gable and Police Chief Robert Glenny have confirmed
Robert Goldman, American University The killing of Israeli civilians by Hamas and retaliatory airstrikes on the densely populated Gaza Strip by Israel raises numerous issues under international law. Warring parties are duty-bound to minimize civilian casualties. Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images Indeed, President Joe Biden made express reference to the “laws of war” in comments he made at
Director Ron Maxwell, actors Stephen Lang and Tom Berenger, and a dozen other cast members and crew joined hundreds of starstruck history and movie buffs this weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1993 release of the film “Gettysburg.” The celebrations occurred across the county at the Adams County Historical Society (ACHS), the Seminary
During the summer David and I were blessed to be able to carry out a dream of ours. We traveled by train across the country, seeing Glacier National Park in Montana, Banff and Jasper Parks in Canada, and some of the cities along the way. We left in mid-June in order to reach Glacier National
Following a yoga class I taught this past week, a student said to me, “I really need to work on my balance.” My response was, “Don’t we all?” I find that I am constantly working on balance- finding the right balance of screen time and active outdoor play for my children, of kale chips and
The Bermudian Springs school board tabled a hotly-debated proposed bathroom policy after hearing from proponents from both sides of the argument on Monday and Tuesday evening. During the three-hour-long caucus meeting, several area residents voiced concerns about the proposed policy, “Policy 711: Use of Facilities by Students.” The proposed policy defines facilities as: “Any restroom,
More students are applying to the Adams County Career and Technical Institute (ACTI) than the school can fit. To meet the demand and expand its programming, ACTI hopes to build a new campus. The school currently occupies a building on the Gettysburg Area High School campus. ACTI Administrative Director Sean Eckenrode told the Fairfield Area
Gettysburg College Sports Read more Gettysburg College Sports High School Sports Boys Soccer , October 12 Bermudian Springs : 4 Hanover : 0 Alex Alvarado scored three times to lead Bermudian to the shutout win. Abram Montes de Oca netting the opening goal at just 34:44 left on the clock for the Eagles and Alex
Donald âDon or Cowboyâ Francis Sillik, age 81, of Aspers, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at The G… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Jean W. Taylor, age 95 of Aspers, passed away October 11, 2023 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. She was born July 20, 1928… For the complete obituary, please click here.
Harold Jacob Hollabaugh, age 91 of Biglerville, passed away October 12, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family. He… For the complete obituary, please click here.
By Lauren Jessop | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – An organization that ranks the fiscal health of all states said Pennsylvania scored a D after records showed the government lacked enough money to pay the bills in 2022. Grace David | The Center Square The recently released 14th annual Financial State of the States report by
Mmm! The sweet scent of apples fill the air this time of year, especially during the National Apple Harvest Festival! The festival is held annually during the first two full weekends in October and is hosted by the Upper Adams Jaycees at the South Mountain Fair Grounds located at 615 Narrows Road in Arendtsville. This
The Conewago Valley school board received an update on its renovations and additions project during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. Superintendent Sharon Perry said she has communicated with Crabtree, Rorhbaugh & Associates, an architectural design firm, about the current status of the designs. While the board has plans to work on other buildings in
Gettysburg College Sports Read more Gettysburg College Sports High School Sports Boys Soccer , October 9 Biglerville : 4 Littlestown : 1 A strong first half, sparked by two Theo Pilette goals, powered the Canners past the Bolts on Monday. TEAM 1 2 Total Littlestown 0 1 1 Biglerville 3 1 4 First half —
Manager Charles Gable presented to the council on Monday a 2024 Gettysburg Borough budget proposal that includes a $711,489 deficit. To fill the fiscal hole, Gable suggests elected officials consider a combination of options. Those suggestions include raising property taxes, increasing overnight parking rates, increasing fees, or using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. Gable
James T. âJimâ Shorb, 74, of Biglerville, PA passed away at The Gardens at Gettysburg on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born August 10, 1949 in Gettysburg, PA to the late Anna Grace Shorb. After graduating high school Jim began working at Musselmanâs in the orchards and eventually began working at Applevale orchards in
C. Kenneth Fluke, 84, of Fairfield, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 20, 1939, in Altoona, PA at Mercy Hospital the son of the late Clair and June Lovell Fluke. Ken was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Mary
oe E. Allmon, Jr. age 78, of Fairfield, PA passed away suddenly at home on Monday, October 09, 2023. Born March 14, 1945 in Rockport, Indiana, he was the son of the late Joe E. Allmon and Alice Loper McClure. Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol (Baker) Allmon. He served proudly
by Barbara Buckley We’re fortunate to have a lovely Teen Center on the first floor of the Harbaugh-Thomas Library. This is a room dedicated to teens, as the name suggests. Specifically, it is a place reserved for those in 7th-12th grade. Imagine a large room with five gaming computers lining one wall, colorful posters, the
The Lancaster-based therapy practice Connect Counseling has opened a Gettysburg office at 18 Carlisle St., offering both in-person and telehealth appointments. With locations in Lancaster, Carlisle, Harrisburg, and now Gettysburg, Connect Counseling employs nine therapists and provides individual, couples, and family therapy using a wide range of treatment approaches. “We’re pleased to be joining the
The simplest answer is: No! Thanks to recent rains, the U.S. Drought Monitor has upgraded Adams County from “moderate drought” to “abnormally dry,” as you can see in the attached map. Another good indicator of how we’re doing with our water resources is stream flow. We’ve also included a chart showing the latest reading for
Central Virginia, 1981, I rode shotgun-once-removed. JD sat in the front passenger seat due to his status as the driver’s roommate, I tucked in behind him for our three-hour trip. Scott drove us home for winter break. Scott, or Checks as we called him based on his propensity to bounce them, only stuck around that one year.
With the new school year, a new class of students at the Gettysburg Area High School are working with Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC) to manufacture replacement markers for Civil War hospital sites in and around Gettysburg. GAHS Technology Education instructor Stan Licharowicz supervises the students as they use the latest computer-aided design and laser
You are invited to join PennDOT for a community conversation to learn about electric vehicles (EVs) and how they best fit in your community. The meeting is one of six being held around the state. The discussion will concern EVs, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, funding options, and more. Your voice matters in
Last evening I discovered a series on Acorn called The Dry. It is about an alcoholic woman who tries to stay sober in Dublin, Ireland, while surrounded by a hard-drinking family and friends. As she struggles to maintain her sobriety, her sponsor is this hard-as-nails, no-nonsense woman who constantly hammers away at the importance of
The Sky This Week, October 10-16 “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. We are accepting field trip requests for the 23-24 academic year.
More than 120 Adams County community members gathered at the Adams County Arts Council’s (ACAC) Arts Education Center for a First Friday reception to celebrate ACAC’s 30-year anniversary and kick off a highly anticipated building repair and renovation project. ACAC also invited area arts organizations participating in the Annual Giving Spree to be part of
Pennsylvanians will see candidates for state Supreme Court, municipal races, and more on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. by Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PA Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds the power to account and drives positive change in
Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano and Provost Jamila Bookwala announced on Tuesday that after 35 years and over 130 issues, the college would no longer publish the Gettysburg Review. The quarterly literary magazine featuring short stories, visual art, poetry, essays, and reviews has received numerous awards and is recognized as one of the country’s premier
What are young activists thinking about these days in places like Gettysburg? What are they passionate about? What issues are they working on? What community organizations are they collaborating with? What are their hopes for the future, for themselves, and for our country? In search of answers to questions like these, Gettysburg Democracy for America
Gettysburg College Sports Read more Gettysburg College Sports High School Sports Boys Soccer , October 5 Biglerville : 3 Bermudian Springs : 2 Biglerville’s Anthony Cervantes scored in the second overtime to defeat Bermudian Springs TEAM 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Third Quarter 4th Quarter Total Biglerville 1 1 0 1 3 Bermudian 0 2 0
The Adams County Arts Council celebrated the beginning of a remodeling project at its First Friday celebrations last night.
Adams County home buyers received support Wednesday as the county commissioners approved nearly $325,000 of grant funding to support affordable housing through down payment assistance for qualified individuals. The three-year program, administered through the Adams County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) plans to provide funds for 25 households by 2025. Qualified applicants must work in Adams
Vanessa Lee (Nagle) Hull, 70, went to live with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Archie George Nagle, Jr. and Alice Catherine (Bloom) Nagle. She was preceded in death by her husband Gary Edward Hull who died March 29, 2015. She is survived by her two
Arnold E. Seaman, 94, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday afternoon, October 5, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Gettysburg, PA. Born September 4, 1929 in Honesdale, PA he was the son of the late Alec and Lisette Seaman. He was the husband of the late Lottie V. (Hodges) Seaman who died December 26, 2020. Mr. Seaman
Holding the sign in the above photo is Charlie Tully, the winner of the 2023 Heritage Festival childrens’ bicycle prize. To be entered in the prize drawing, children had to register a ride online or participate in the Kid’s Bicycle Parade at the Heritage Festival, where they could submit several entries. Tully received $350 of
The state House has sent the upper chamber a bill to change the date of the 2024 presidential primary to April 2. It’s unclear how the state Senate will respond. by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Carter Walker of Votebeat A sign that reads House of Representatives inside the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. Amanda
The Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT) has announced its “16 Going On 17” Season for 2024. Tickets, audition, class registrations, and volunteer information can be found at www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org. “The first time I walked into this abandoned empty building in early 2009 it just felt right”, said GCT Founding Executive/Artistic Director, Chad-Alan Carr. “It was an empty
The American Battlefield Trust has launched a $3 million national fundraising campaign to acquire the remainder of the former Gettysburg Country Club and remove modern structures, continuing a preservation process begun nearly 15 years ago in partnership with The Conservation Fund and National Park Service. Thanks to a generous major donor and other considerations extending
Gettysburg College Sports Read more Gettysburg College Sports High School Sports Boys Soccer September 30 Bermudian Springs : 4 Delone : 2 Bermudian Springs 0 4 – 4 Delone 1 1 – 2 The Eagles scored 4 in the 2nd half and despite a second Squire goal, Bermudian took the win. Littlestown : 2 Bermudian Springs : 1 Leo
Healthy Adams County’s End of Life Forum is for everybody. Are you a caregiver concerned about a loved one? Or a parent who wants to plan early to make sure your children don’t have to make tough decisions if something should happen to you? It only makes sense to make preparations and plans now
(Adams County, PA) Looking for a safe way to get rid of your unused or expired medication that is also good for the environment? If so, mark your calendar. The 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (26th in Adams County) is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Twice
A few weeks ago, a member of one of our four Friends of the Library groups around the county reached out and asked me a very interesting question. Her question was… with as many programs as you do per year around the county, how could you possibly afford to pay them all? The true answer
Gettysburg Area School District will begin elementary school renovations in the coming months at a total cost of $30 million. Improvements to James Gettys Elementary School will begin in March, Dennis Rumsey, senior complex solutions manager of Trane Technologies, told the board during its Oct. 2 meeting. Crews will begin “behind-the-scenes work” after school throughout
