July 2023 Lively Arts Events

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                                                          Time to retrieve your lawn chairs, coolers, and picnic baskets … if you haven’t already! Plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor entertainment abound all around town including at the United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) Pavilion, the Rec Park Amphitheater, and the Arts Council’s Oasis Stage downtown. Cool off at the air-conditioned Majestic Theater on Wednesday

Gettysburg most welcoming city in U.S.

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Gettysburg has just been recognized as the “most welcoming city in the United States” by Booking.com, the third-largest travel website in the world. The honor was announced at Thursday’s Adams County Council of Government (ACCOG) meeting. “This is the result of over 240 million traveler reviews on Booking.com that led to naming Gettysburg at the

The Edge of the Wood: The first letter in STEM

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The trial is over in the case of Held v. The State of Montana. The lawyers have performed their roles on the judicial stage. Now we wait, a few weeks probably, several months possibly, for the lone critic to review the material and render a ruling. The question? Is Montana, one of three states in

Obituary: George Roosevelt Flook, Sr.

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George Roosevelt Flook, Sr. , 83, of Gettysburg, passed away June 20th at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. Born November 24, 1939, he was the only child of the Wilbur S. Flook and Hannah W. Flook. He attended Biglerville High School. During his youth and even into his adult life, he

Obituary: Harry L. Bowmaster

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Harry L. Bowmaster, 73 of Biglerville, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 4, 1949 in Adams County, PA the son of the late Lawrence & Esther (McDannell) Bowmaster. He was lovingly known by many as Pap, who always kept everyone laughing.

Gettysburg’s Lincoln Cemetery among 13 PA African American cemeteries to receive assistance

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Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds and Preservation Pennsylvania are pleased to announce grant awards to 13 African American cemeteries to assist in their ongoing preservation efforts as part of an African American Cemetery Stewardship Program funded by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF) through the National Trust for Historic Preservation with support from The JPB

Upper Adams passes school budget without tax increase

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Upper Adams School Board unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024 budget Tuesday with three new educator positions and no tax increase. Business Administrator Shelley Hobbs presented a final budget with expenses at $34,470,792 and revenue at $33,102,741. The majority of the $1.3 million difference will be covered by the district’s unassigned fund balance. Approximately $2.5

Obituary: Regina Jones

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Regina Jones, beloved daughter of Daniel and Anastasia Jones and cherished sister of; Philip, Damion (Alexa), Karol, Patrick, Gregory, Danny, Helena, Roman, David and Dymphna Jones passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Regina was born December 31, 2008 and was born dead, revived by doctors, she was flown by helicopter to Hershey Medical Center

Cumberland rolls out notification app

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Cumberland Township has partnered with Savvy Citizen to keep our residents informed! Savvy Citizen is more than a notification system as it allows Cumberland Township to keep residents up-to-date on community events, helpful information, significant meetings, road closures, alerts, and much more. Available on Android, iPhone/iPad, and computers, residents of Cumberland Township can choose to

Gettysburg Planning Commission gives first approval to Gettysburg Station Project

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For more information, please see our accompanying story. The Gettysburg Planning Commission tonight considered, and expressed approval of, a proposed  mixed use residential/commercial project next to the Gettysburg Train Station. The proposed project, to be located between Carlisle and Stratton Streets, includes 186 apartments in 3 buildings, as well as 7,000 square feet of restaurant

Drought and burn bans continue across the county

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According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, compiled by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and despite having received a half inch or so of rain over the past week, Adams County remains in drought conditions.  The drought is affecting local farmers. “Everything from strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and peaches are all smaller than

Juneteenth Parade in Gettysburg

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Two years after President Biden signed an executive order making Juneteeth a national holiday, Lincoln Square in Gettysburg became the gathering place for the third annual Juneteenth Parade. With some attendees some holding signs, and some accepting buckets and drumsticks from local musician Ricky Czar, a growing number of people gathered to hear Mayor Rita

HGAC names Barn of Year and House Preservation awards for 2023

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Each year Historic Gettysburg Adams County presents awards to dedicated property owners who believe, as HGAC believes, that there is beauty and value in architectural history and who have invested hundreds of hours of hard work into preserving the past HGAC’s Preservation Committee, chaired by Curt Musselman, is responsible for choosing a Barn Preservation Award

The financial genius of the Union cause

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When the Civil War started in 1861, the United States was in horrible financial shape. The country was $100 million in debt, its main source of income — duties on imported goods — was significantly reduced with the departure of southern states, its banking system differed from state to state, and the paper currency was

Funding the 500: Pa.’s school funding fix is the challenge of our time | Monday Morning Coffee

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by John L. Micek, Pennsylvania Capital-StarJune 19, 2023 Commonwealth Court Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer’s February order declaring Pennsylvania’s public school funding system unconstitutional did far more than set a precedent. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on May 30, 2023. (Photo by Amanda Berg for the Capital-Star) She handed Pennsylvania policymakers perhaps the greatest challenge they will ever

Patience

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 A number of my recent blogs have asked the question, “What’s the point of even trying when the whole world seems to be spinning out of control?”  Consequently, I should not have been surprised to have Bishop Curry speak to these issues when I sat down to read Love is the Way.   Instead of

Obituary: Paul Robert ‘Bob’ Herr

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Paul Robert “Bob” Herr, 90, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Gettysburg, PA, surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, PA, on February 16, 1933, Bob was the son of the late Kathryn S. Fry and Paul H. Herr and the loving husband of 43 years to Linda C. Herr until her death in

Fairfield football program’s future concerns parents

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The future of the Fairfield football program was in the spotlight during June’s board of education study session. Several program supporters told the board that the district’s new coach, Jake Johnson, had announced at a meeting the night before the board meeting that he would recommend the district end the program.  The district hired Johnson

Proposed Commercial/Residential complex on Carlisle Street in Gettysburg moves forward

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A plan for a 186-unit residential/commercial development on the 2-acre parcel behind the Gettysburg Transit Center between Carlisle and Stratton Streets will be considered by the Gettysburg Planning Commission on Tuesday evening. The public is invited to attend. The proposed project includes two three-story buildings with 8 apartments each in addition to a 7-story building

The 19th’s fellows reflect on the meaning of freedom in honor of Juneteenth

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Originally published by The 19th Rebekah Barber, Katherine Gilyard, Daja E. Henry, and Ashaki “Nzingha” Thompson-Hall are 2022-2023 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper fellows. Explore their work. President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation declared that as of January 1, 1863, “all persons held as slaves” within the Confederacy “are, and henceforward shall be free.” But it wasn’t

The Edge of the Wood: Youth seek future in court

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For the past several years, I have been among those predicting our youth would have to resolve the problems we oldsters have wrought upon our home. It turns out they’re already at it – and doing more than merely crying out, “OK, Boomer!” when they detect a problem. Monday, a group of young people—ages from

Carroll Valley Council explains borough lot sales; honors Patrolman Seth Reed

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At Tuesday’s meeting, some Carroll Valley Borough council members expressed concerns that residents didn’t get preferential treatment regarding purchasing lots being sold by the borough. “This whole thing is crazy for the people of Carroll Valley,” said council member Kari Buterbaugh. “I’ve been waiting for borough lots which I was told would not come up

Last chance to order Kiwanis blueberries

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The deadline to order fresh blueberries from the Gettysburg Adams Kiwanis Club is less than two weeks away. No orders will be accepted after June 26 (June 24 for online orders).The annual sale is the local Kiwanis Club’s biggest fund-raiser, generally netting more than $10,000, which is earmarked to support local youth and community programs.

Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant program

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The Adams County Commissioners held a public hearing prior to their regular meeting yesterday regarding the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Applications are available for funds that may be used to benefit a variety of activities, including water and sewer systems, streets, housing rehabilitation, emergency housing assistance, recreation and community facilities, new public

Hollabaugh Blueberry Festival – July 8 and 9

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Special promotional content provided by Hollabugh Bros., Inc. It’s almost July, and that means Red, White, and Blueberry time at Hollabaugh’s! Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. will be hosting their 68th Anniversary Blueberry Festival on Saturday, July 8th, and Sunday, July 9th between 12-4:30 p.m. to celebrate the bounty of blueberries on the farm! The annual festival

Obituary: Sandra Day Roberts

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Sandra Day Roberts, 81, of Biglerville and Somerset, PA, died Monday June 12, 2023, at the Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA. Born May 8, 1942, in Mechanicsburg, PA, she was the daughter of Sam and Blanch (Shoop) Heck. She grew up in Williams Grove, PA and graduated from Cumberland Valley High School. In

Obituary: Daniel A. Dundon

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Daniel Anthony Dundon, 81, passed away peacefully at his home Friday evening after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Buffalo, NY, to Robert J. Dundon and Gertrude E. (McCue) Dundon, he was the youngest of three children. Dan was a graduate of the centennial class of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in

Obituary: Darla Jean Christopher

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Darla Jean Christopher, 84, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born August 12, 1938 in Vestaburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ruby (Pierce) Headley. She is survived by her husband, George V. Christopher of Gettysburg to whom she was married

Happy Father’s Day!

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by Jeff Cann Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are possibly the lamest holidays in my house. We tend to under-celebrate all of those “Hallmark” holidays—Valentine’s Day, for example, is usually a pair of greeting cards purchased separately at Rite Aid on the morning of, and if not sold out, I always spring for a box

Slideshow: Brass Band Festival wrapup

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The 2023 edition of the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival was a resounding success from June 7-11. The rain held off just long enough for all five days of our concerts and events to take place in delightful summer weather. We were all concerned about air quality due to Canadian wildfires, but it gradually improved during

LASD moves forward on 2.75 percent tax increase; High school lunch opportunities upgraded

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The Littlestown Area School District Board of Directors finalized the agenda for their June 19 meeting, including seeking approval of the proposed 2023-2024 school year budget. The proposed budget includes revenues of $37,997,336 and expenditures of $39,168,514, which would pull $1,171,178 from the fund balance. The budget includes a 2.75% local tax increase, with 2.2%

Obituary: Deborah A. ‘Deb’ Naugle

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eborah A. “Deb” Naugle, age 66 of Orrtanna, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 8, 2023 with her family by her side. Born August 21, 1956 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Fred & Nancy (Shindledecker) Fissel. Deb is survived by her husband of 20 years, Gregory

Obituary: Stephanie Lowery Dotzel

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Stephanie Lowery Dotzel “Stephy Lou”, 39, passed away at her home in Gettysburg, PA on Thursday June 8th, 2023. She was born March 6th, 1984 in York, PA. The daughter of Blane Michael Sanders and Andrea Lowery (Sanders) Donahue. Stephanie grew up on Sunset Lane in Shiloh, PA. She was a 2002 graduate of West

Obituary: Denis S. Clifford

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enis S. Clifford, age 59 of York Springs, PA passed away peacefully at Carolyn’s House in Harrisburg, PA after a short illness. Born in Shamokin, PA on August 13, 1963, he was the son of the late Girard R. & Nellie (Quinn) Clifford. Denis was a self-employed HVAC Envirotech Services Contractor. He had a long

Exciting Living History at the Daniel Lady Farm

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This post is sponsored by the Daniel Lady Farm For living history enthusiasts, and those just looking to experience a beautiful and historic Adams County Farm, plan to attend the 160th Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary Event or one of the other events happening at the farm in 2023. The Historic Daniel Lady Farm, occupied by

Gettysburg Library will move near the YWCA

The Adams County Library System plans to move its Gettysburg branch to the United Lutheran Seminary campus.

The Adams County Library System (ACLS) will purchase a property on Fairfield Rd. at the west edge of Gettysburg from the United Lutheran Seminary to house a new, modern, library facility. The property is located between Route 116 and the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County. The new facility will replace the Gettysburg branch of the

The Sky this Week, June 13-19

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“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. Public shows have concluded for the academic year, but we are still accepting field trip requests for

Slideshow: FunFest, 2023

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The Adams County Public Library FunFest 2023 was held on Friday in the Gettysburg Rec Park. The FunFest serves as the kickoff of SummerQuest, the library’s summer learning program. SummerQuest attempts to deal with the seemingly intractable “summer learning loss” that affects many school-age children. The SummerQuest program encourages children to take advantage of library

‘If you want to die in jail, keep talking’ – two national security law experts discuss the special treatment for Trump and offer him some advice

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Thomas A. Durkin, Loyola University Chicago and Joseph Ferguson, Loyola University Chicago Former President Donald Trump on his airplane on June 10, 2023, two days after his federal indictment. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Lawyer Thomas A. Durkin has spent much of his career working in national security law, representing clients in a

Former Gettysburg pastor marks Golden Jubilee as Catholic priest

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Father Bernardo Pistone loved the people of Saint Francis Xavier Gettysburg when he served as the parish’s pastor. Almost a decade has passed since the Italian native moved from here, but several of his former parishioners traveled to Lancaster on Sunday, June 11 to return the love. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, where Pistone now resides,

HGAC Barn Art Show and Sale announces prize winners

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PA Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and his wife, Nina, were among the barn art patrons who perused the collection of fine art pieces and photographs of barns, past and present, at the 15th annual Historic Gettysburg Adams County show and sale that opened with a reception at the Gettysburg G.A.R. Hall Friday. Fifty artists

32nd Annual Peace Camp concludes

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The 32nd annual Peace Camp, sponsored by the International Center for Peace and Justice, wrapped up its week on Friday. The camp was held at the VIDA Charter School and was attended by about 75 students, junior counselors, and counselors. The week included sessions on identity, belonging, service learning, mediation, and community change, as well

The Inevitable

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The chipmunk that lived in the downspout behind my back porch died last week. Tommy murdered it. Does that sound hyperbolic?  Do cats commit murder? If he had any intention of eating it, I would say he killed it, but eating wasn’t part of the plan. He offed it for sport. He dropped it on

Obituary: Gregg W. Boehne

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Gregg William Boehne, of Gettysburg, died peacefully, surrounded by family, in the early hours of June 8th, 2023 at the Brookside facility at Cross Keys Village. Gregg was born in Nyack, New York on October 30, 1947 to parents John William (Bill) and Audrey Boehne. After a fondly-remembered early childhood in Cleveland, Gregg grew up

Paid family leave tax plan clears first legislative hurdle

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By Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor Jun 8, 2023  (The Center Square) – Long a priority for Democratic lawmakers, a plan to create a paid family leave tax cleared its first legislative hurdle this week. Following an impassioned debate between lawmakers on the House Labor and Industry Committee, a proposal to establish statewide family and

The Edge of the Wood: Profits over science mark SCOTUS decision

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Wetlands— those swampy areas we sometimes encounter as we wander through our forests and other undeveloped acres—may seem like wasted land, but they are hard at work reducing flood risk during heavy rain events and filtering to provide safe drinking water for plants and other critters, including us humans. In a classic case of “he

Climate change is getting expensive

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Climate change is getting expensive, and not addressing it has begun to cost us in significant ways. Climate change denialists, including many of our own local elected representatives, continue to repeat their talking points about jobs and freedom and so forth, but the bill for climate negligence is coming due, not only at some point

Gettysburg Garden Club announces scholarship recipients

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Through its scholarship program, the Gettysburg Garden Club supports local college students who study in horticulture-related fields. Two scholars are recipients this year. Samantha Schulteis, left, graduated from Duke University, and is pursuing a master’s degree at Yale. She is a Biglerville native. Rebecca Durbin, right, attends Penn State University’s main campus. She is a

From Pancakes to Pilots

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Tessa and Phil Walter saw a roadside sign Sunday morning as they drove along Route 30 west of town, so they came to the hangar at Gettysburg Regional Airport for a pancake breakfast. As they paid for their meals, a gleeful shout went up and they found they had helped the Gettysburg Barnstormers top a

Sach’s Covered Bridge slated for some TLC

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The Adams County Commissioners learned at Wednesday’s meeting that Sach’s Covered Bridge will receive a coat of paint and some fire retardant free of charge. The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania will perform the work. The Society is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of covered bridges in Pennsylvania. Society president Robert Kuether

PA, Gettysburg Issue “Red Flag” burn ban

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Gettysburg Borough has issued a borough-wide burn ban which includes outside fire pits. The PA State Dept. of Environmental Protection has also declared today a Code Red Air Quality Action Day throughout the entire Commonwealth for fine particulate matter.  The borough said the ban was based on the very dry conditions. The ban will remain in effect until

Pa. budget 2023: Your guide to what’s on the table, what comes next, and how to follow along

The Pennsylvania legislature has a June 30 deadline to complete a multibillion-dollar budget. Here’s what you need to know. 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. The Pennsylvania State Capitol

The Sky this Week, June 6-12

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“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. Public shows have concluded for the academic year, but we are still accepting field trip requests for

Scouts create storywalk in Gettysburg rec park

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The leaders and scouts of Scouts BSA Troop 79, Gettysburg, gathered last week to install new permanent storywalks along the rec park’s walking path. The storywalks were developed along with the board and administration of the Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority and the Adams County Library System. The 20 stations will provide informative stories that change

Museum and Visitor Center Drive at GNMP reopens on June 8

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The Taneytown Road entrance into the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center will reopen on June 8. Initially closed on April 1, the Visitor Center Drive required a full replacement. The original asphalt surface had reached the end of its lifespan and was replaced by concrete. All normal operating services and routes that utilize

Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Starts Wednesday

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In 1875, George F. Patton published A Practical Guide to the Arrangement of Band Music that includes this thought: When we see a town with flourishing enterprises, such as newspapers, schools, libraries, picture galleries, literary and scientific societies, concert halls, theaters, and brass bands, we need not be told that it is the dwelling place

How AI could take over elections – and undermine democracy

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Archon Fung, Harvard Kennedy School and Lawrence Lessig, Harvard University Could organizations use artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT to induce voters to behave in specific ways? An AI-driven political campaign could be all things to all people. Eric Smalley, TCUS; Biodiversity Heritage Library/Flickr; Taymaz Valley/Flickr, CC BY-ND Sen. Josh Hawley asked OpenAI CEO

Agape love

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My musical friend was talking about the songs she loves, which made me aware of the limits language puts on our reactions and perceptions of life.  While English has only one word for love, other languages may have a variety of words to describe a wide range of feelings, reactions,  and understandings that we lump

LASD Seniors bid farewell to K12 years

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Bethany Shifflett and Aydan Fitzgerald met in middle school and have been best friends since. Now the two are going their separate ways – Shifflett will stay in the area while Aydan will travel to the next state south. But the Littlestown Area High School seniors said they were not worried about staying in touch,

HGAC BarnArt Show and Sale begins June 9

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HGAC BarnArt Show & Sale begins June 9 This is an art exhibit you do not want to miss! The Historic Gettysburg Adams County Barn Preservation Project and Grant Program will present the 15th Annual BarnArt Show & Sale, beginning Friday, June 9 until Sunday, June 11, at the G.A.R. Hall, 53 East Middle Street

Fairfield commencement highlights students’ plans

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The uniqueness of attending Adams County’s smallest public secondary school was on full display during the Fairfield Area High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday.  Every commencement is about the future. Most have speeches from the valedictorian, salutatorian, and high school principal.  Fairfield’s followed suit.  It also ended with the reading of names and graduates moving

The Edge of the Wood: A dark and stormy night

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The day started the way a spring Dad-with-13-year-old motorcycling day should start: sunny but not too much heat. It was a post-Navy-retirement run from Norfolk, Virginia, where I had spent the previous eight years, to Maine, where I was raised. Night One was Locust Lake State Park, near Mahanoy City, PA. We filled out tummies

Canners conquer: Biglerville graduates Class of 2023

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First, the Biglerville High School students bound for college or trade school stood up. Nearly 70 graduates in black and gold rose from their seats on the stadium field to meet the applause thundering from the bleachers Thursday night. They represented more than half of the 117 members of the Class of 2023. Then, the

Tourism rebounding from pandemic in Gettysburg

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New economic report shows that visitor spending is strong in Adams County Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – May 31, 2023 As the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg approaches this summer, visitor spending and employment in the tourism industry have returned to 84 percent of pre-COVID-19 levels, according to a recently released economic study. This indicates that

Summer Holiday Events at Children of Gettysburg 1863

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June and July 2023 Gettysburg, Pa. (May 31, 2023)—The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to offer area residents and visitors to Gettysburg educational events with family-friendly programming on select summer holidays at Children of Gettysburg 1863® in June and July 2023. Open daily, 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. for the summer season, Children of Gettysburg 1863® is an interactive history adventure

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