Bringing people together through music, food and the arts has been the goal of the Adams County Heritage Festival since 1991. We are celebrating our Thirtieth Anniversary with a terrific entertainment line-up and great ethnic food – not to mention cultural displays, children’s activities, live animals, craft vendors, non-profit booths and a children’s bicycle parade. On top …
The Gettysburg Foundation will host Fall Family Day at Spangler, a free, one-day event from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. The event marks the final opportunity to visit the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital this year. Offering free admission and the opportunity for the Adams …
Rodney Edmond used to walk around Gettysburg picking up litter with his young daughter Miraya. She wore gloves, a safety vest, and a crown. Rodney cared about the environment and loved Gettysburg. Unfortunately, Rodney lost his battle with depression in August 2020. To honor his life, and pick up the spirits of his daughter and …
Adams Democrats gathered at the Beech Springs Farm in Orrtanna to hear from their Democratic candidates for State Courts and local school boards, and to remember the late Tim Diehl. All of the State Judicial candidates were there: Judge Maria McLaughlin who is running for Pennsylvania Supreme Court; Judge Timika Lane for PA Superior Court …
Lancaster, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s report on COVID-19 post-vaccination cases, commonly known as “breakthrough cases,” shows the overwhelming majority of cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state are among the unvaccinated. “With nearly seven million Pennsylvanians fully vaccinated, the data makes it clear: the vaccines are safe and effective at preventing severe illness …
Event Date: 4:00-4:05 pm Friday, September 17, 2021 Adams County Residents are invited to join The Gettysburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, churches, and civic buildings in ringing bells for 5 minutes from 4:00 pm on Friday, September 17, 2021 to celebrate the start of Constitution Week. Constitution Week is celebrated annually …
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, central Pennsylvania’s preeminent educational institution for the health care field, today announced its Dean’s List honorees for the Spring 2021 semester with 411 students recognized. Additionally, 120 students were named to the President’s List. To attain Dean’s List honors, students need to obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or …
The 2021 World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site will be a hybrid event that will include in-person and virtual programming. These programs will take place from Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19. Due to safety measures during the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic, we will not host our traditional living history encampment …
Gettysburg National Military Park is pleased to partner with the Journal of the Civil War Era and Gettysburg College on a series of special events to be held in the park on Saturday, September 18. From 12 pm to 2 pm, join National Park Service rangers, historians, and volunteers at select sites throughout the battlefield for a special look …
Gettysburg, PA (September 9, 2021) – Master mimic and show business legend Rich Little will make his Gettysburg debut live at the Majestic Theater on October 15 at 7:30 p.m. Nicknamed “The Man of a Thousand Voices,” Rich Little has entertained millions with his uncanny characterizations for nearly seven decades. With a repertoire of more …
Community organization Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg (BIG) recently shared details about this year’s Gettysburg Halloween Parade. The parade will take place on Tuesday, October 19 with a rain date of Wednesday, October 20. Parade registration is now open at www.facebook.com/gettysburghalloweenparade or www.gettysburgpa.gov/community- events. Entries are due by October 10. There will be cash prizes in a …
Waste Connections, Inc. and the Borough of Gettysburg will be offering an electronics recycling event on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Borough Public Works Building, 457 East Middle Street, Gettysburg. All “covered devices,” as defined by Pennsylvania law, can be recycled. Permitted items include TVs, CPUs, laptops, tablets, TV and computer screens, remotes, keyboards, …
Two new exhibits open tomorrow at Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Art Gallery. Across the West and Toward the North: Norwegian and American Landscape Photography September 8 – December 7, 2021 Across the West and Toward the North features stunning historical images of waterfalls, rocky mountains, glaciers, and geysers in Norway and the United States. This large …
“A Moveable Feast,” a wide-ranging selection of wood block prints, charcoal drawings, and watercolor paintings by Central Pennsylvania artist Robert Patierno is on display daily at the Majestic Theater’s art gallery now through the end of November. The gallery is open daily during Majestic business hours. “Art making is my attempt to make order of …
With burials dating to the 1790s, Flohr’s Church is one of the earliest German Lutheran congregations in the area. Still active, this Franklin Township graveyard contains some 3,000 known burials and countless unmarked graves. Join Adams County Historical Society historian Timothy H. Smith on Tuesday, September 7th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on a walk …
Grab your picnic blanket or a lawn chair on Saturday, September 11th or Sunday, September 12th and head on over to Alloway Creek Elementary School for the Food Truck Frenzy. Jennifer Myers, president of the ACES PTO, says that this is the second food truck fundraiser the school has hosted. The Spring 2021 event was …
With a focus on protecting students and keeping them in classrooms, Governor Tom Wolf joined the departments of Health, Human Services and Education today to discuss the current state of COVID-19 and a new Secretary of Health order requiring masks to be worn inside K-12 school buildings, early learning programs and child care providers. The order takes effect 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. …
A 1.75-mile resurfacing project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 7, on Route 116 (Fairfield Road) in Adams County. This project consists of paving, base repairs, guiderail updates, line painting, and work on two bridge structures on Route 116 from Route 16 in Carroll Valley Borough to Iron Springs Road in Hamiltonban Township. There will …
We hope you will bring out all the young farmers market fans in your life for Kids Day tomorrow, August 28th! We have lots of fun, free activities including airbrush tattoos by Adventure in Fun, a cute build-your-own bouquet station thanks to our friends from LocaFlora Design, and some cool take-and-make kids art kits. We also have a whole cast …
The much beloved Kids’ Day event is back for the 2021 farmers market season on Saturday August 28! Join in for games, kids’ activities, free airbrush tattoos, live music, tons of community partners, and so much more! Please save the date and bring any young farmers market fans in your life out this this family-friendly …
The Historic Gettysburg-Adams County Preservation Society (HGAC) will hold a tour of historic barns in the Gettysburg area on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Proceeds from this Historic Barns Tour will benefit the award-winning HGAC Barn Preservation Project and Grant Program. HGAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on historic preservation in …
Gettysburg visitors and residents will soon have a new, family-friendly attraction to explore when the Gettysburg Foundation opens the Children of Gettysburg 1863 on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the former Rupp House History Center. The interactive adventure for young historians, Children of Gettysburg 1863 provides young visitors with a hands-on history experience in Gettysburg through the stories of …
After a series of retirements the Gettysburg Post Office is seeking workers for a number of positions.
As students return to campus over the next few weeks, Gettysburg College has implemented strong anti-COVID policies designed to keep them safe. According to campus officials, the college will begin the semester with an outstanding vaccination rate, with the expectation that more than 93% of faculty, staff, and students will be fully vaccinated. The college …
The 3rd Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Memorial Walk will be held Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. in Gettysburg. If you would like to participate and share a picture during the event, please reach out to Nate Sterner at youthdirector@cfygettysburg.com
Please join us for the kids bicycle parade at the Heritage Fest on Sept. 19. Your presence will encourage others towards good health. One lucky young person (17 or under) will win a $250 gift certificate to Gettysburg Bicycle and Fitness, donated by Thrivent. Community Giver Parade Marshals this year are Reza Djalal and Tania …
PennDOT announced today that a contractor will begin a bridge maintenance project on Mason Dixon Road (Route 3002) in Adams County. The bridge is located between Barlow Road (Route 2001) and Route 134 in Mount Joy Township. Work includes milling, placing a waterproofing membrane, paving, rock placement, and repointing the stone abutment and wings. An …
Thanks to Gettysburg Borough and Community Media of South Central PA, here is a video of last week’s National Night Out. The event, a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, included food trucks, vendors, organization displays, tours of the Gettysburg Borough Building, and more.
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is bringing Music Together® classes back to its Arts Education Center (AEC) beginning in September. Ten-week sessions for families with young children will be held on Friday and Saturday mornings beginning on September 17 at the AEC, located at 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA. To register, please visit www.adamsarts.org or call …
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is bringing Music Together® classes back to its Arts Education Center (AEC) beginning in September. Ten-week sessions for families with young children will be held on Friday and Saturday mornings beginning on September 17 at the AEC, located at 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA. To register, please visit www.adamsarts.org or call …
The Gettysburg Police Department has reported that on Monday August 9, 2021, at approximately 1:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to BB&T Bank located at 29 N. Washington St. for a robbery that had just occurred. A “heavy-set” White male wearing a hoodie with burgundy sleeves, with the word “Reebok” across the front, blue Jeans, black …
ACTPO and the Adams County Office of Planning and Development are currently updating Adams County’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). This federally mandated plan, titled ONWARD2050, envisions the needs and goals of Adams County’s transportation system over the next 30 years. As part of the public engagement component of the plan, a survey has been developed …
A Gettysburg Christmas Festival, the popular annual event that draws thousands to town, will return this year and take place over two weekends, Main Street Gettysburg announced this week. Festival weekends will be Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 10-12 and will feature 2021-appropriate activities, promotions, and traditional small-town holiday charm. Main Street Gettysburg produces the event …
Governor Tom Wolf joined state and local officials to celebrate the 56th anniversary of Medicaid and the 2nd anniversary of Pennsylvania’s new state-based health insurance marketplace, known as Pennie, and to encourage Pennsylvanians to visit pennie.com for affordable coverage options. “Access to quality, affordable health care is a right and I have been fighting to expand health care coverage …
See information on the upcoming school year’s enrollment for the Adams County Head Start program below.
On Saturday, Sept. 25, Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc (HABPI) will host its 6th Annual Ride for Trails to raise money for trail development in and around Gettysburg. Three different routes are being offered this year: 12 miles, 25 miles, and 40 miles. All rides begin at the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, and travel …
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate the First Friday opening reception of Lora Christine Vannoy in the reception hall of the Arts Education Center, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, on Friday, August 6, 5-7:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Vannoy’s exhibition will remain up until August 27. Lora “Christy” Vannoy …
Pennsylvania Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn met today at Boyd Big Tree Preserve to discuss the high prevalence of ticks in Pennsylvania, highlight the numerous diseases that ticks can carry and remind residents of ways they can protect against tick bites. …
The Adams County Historical Society is excited to announce three special “Battle Walks” that will take place later this year! Here’s more: August 21st: “We Ought to Have Held the Place Easily”: Barlow’s Knoll (aka Blocher’s Knoll) on July 1, 1863Led by James Hessler and Eric LindbladeOn the afternoon of July 1, 1863, Union Army …
Travel back in time and enjoy this rare opportunity to visit inside seven historic barns near Gettysburg. The Historic Gettysburg-Adams County Preservation Society (HGAC) presents the “Historic Barns Tour of Gettysburg and Adams County” on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Tour starts at the historic Round Barn near Cashtown where …
2021-2022 Celebrity Season announced Tickets on sale to Majestic Theater members August 4; on sale to the general public Friday, August 6! Become a Majestic Theater member today to access the best seats available before everyone else! Click here for membership details. Skerryvore Friday, September 10 – 7:30 pmSkerryvore create a unique fusion of folk, rock …
The Gettysburg Foundation will host a special evening program on Civil War medicine Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the historic barn at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. Retired Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Rick Schroeder and retired Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Fran Feyock will present Combat Trauma Surgery: Injuries, Methods & Outcomes. …
Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce the resumption of on-site public programming for the summer on Monday, July 12 with a series of ranger-guided programs. Tours of the Eisenhower home will resume on Friday, July 23. Ranger-guided programs will offer visitors an opportunity to learn about the history of the Eisenhower National Historic …
New Oxford’s 65th Annual Market on the Square is less than a month away! The event will be held on Saturday, August 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Center Square New Oxford and on the surrounding streets. This year’s event will feature vendors selling a variety of items including: antiques, vintage items, collectibles, …
Ticketholders at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have the opportunity to experience the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital throughout the 2021 summer season. The historic site is open for visitors Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., through Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. In July 1863, George Spangler’s thriving …
Gettysburg Borough will join hundreds of other communities around the county to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday August 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in front of the borough office at 59 E. High St. Members of local police departments will be in attendance including representatives from the borough’s mounted police force. National Night Out …
A bridge replacement project on Mummasburg Road (Route 3017) in Adams County is scheduled to begin next week. The bridge spans Mud Run between Crooked Creek Road and Belmont Road in Franklin Township. This project consists of the replacement of the structure, minor approach work, and guide rail updates. The contractor will implement separate vehicle …
Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg (BIG) recently held its first donation drive in support of a local non-profit organization. The Adams County SPCA was selected as the recipient of the drive. Through the generous donations of BIG members and supporters in the local community, BIG was able to donate much needed supplies to the SPCA. Donations included …
Motorists in Adams County are advised a railroad contractor plans to replace an at-grade crossing on Brickcrafters Road (Route 2015) between Route 30 and Spangler Road in Mount Pleasant Township. Work will be performed from 10 PM Thursday, July 22, to 6 AM Saturday, July 24. The crossing will be closed during this work. A …
Strawberry Hill is seeking a qualified candidate as our new executive director.For more information about Strawberry Hill, see https://www.strawberryhill.org/ Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to shfemployment@gmail.com. Deadline to apply is July 19, 2021.
Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce the resumption of on-site public programming for the summer on Monday, July 12 with a series of ranger-guided programs. Tours of the Eisenhower home will resume on Friday, July 23. Ranger-guided programs will offer visitors an opportunity to learn about the history of the Eisenhower National Historic …
The Adams County Farmers Market Association (ACFMA), a Gettysburg-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is seeking nominations for qualified and passionate individuals to serve on the volunteer board of directors. The ACFMA’s board of directors is made up of a cross-section of community leaders, farmers, growers, healthcare professionals, food policy advocates, and other individuals that support the …
WORKING In Person Performances (live) July 9, 10, 16 & 17 at 7pm July 11 & 18 at 2pm Streaming Performances July 16, 17, 24 at 7pm This examination of 26 people from all walks of life proves that it’s more than just a job for the average working American. Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling …
Manos Unidas is looking to hire a new case manager to work with families and individuals in our county. Look below for more information.
WellSpan Health, South Central Pennsylvania’s largest locally governed health system, will grant a special financial award to nearly all team members, later this month, in recognition of their incredible contributions to WellSpan’s mission throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Working as One system award of approximately $700 after-tax will be paid in full to WellSpan team members on …
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) announced that as of July 1, the PA State Health Insurance Assistance Program, formerly known as APPRISE, has now been renamed Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, or PA MEDI. Pennsylvania’s Medicare beneficiaries will receive the same services under the same program, just under a new name. PDA’s Education …
Transforming Health, a WITF initiative in partnership with Capital Blue Cross and WellSpan Health, announced the selection of the 2021 A Summer Read, “You Belong: A Call for Connection,” by Sebene Selassie. Called “a powerful work of spirituality and anti-racism” by Publisher’s Weekly, Selassie’s debut asserts that the key to facing the many challenges impacting …
Wildlife health experts from the PA Game Commission are asking the public to stop feeding birds in the face of a mysterious disease that is affecting birds across the state. Officials are investigating more than 70 public reports of songbirds that are sick or dying due to an emerging health condition that is presently unknown. …
The Gettysburg Foundation will host a special evening program on Civil War nurses Friday, July 23, 2021, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the historic barn at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. Living historians Dawn and Linda will take guests on a journey through The Healing: Conversations Between Nurses North and South. The Healing: Conversations Between Nurses North and South offers …
The 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg will bring several authors to the Gettysburg Heritage Center for presentations and book signings. Notable authors, such as Dr. Bradley Gottfried, Tom McMillan, Kent Masterson Brown, Jim Hessler, Jared Frederick & Erik Dorr will be among those in attendance. Book talks followed by signings will take place Friday, …
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) received a grant from the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust (RCHCET) for $15,000 to support youth arts programs in 2021-2022. ACAC’s Programs for Youth include summer camps, after-school programs, and family classes that serve children from pre-school through high school throughout the calendar year. These programs benefit area …
Ticketholders at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have the opportunity to experience the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital throughout the 2021 summer season. The historic site is open for visitors Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and on the Battle Anniversary, July 1-3, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., through Aug 15, 2021. …
Join Healthy Adams County’s Physical Fitness Task Force for the Third Annual Ice Cream Walk to be held on Tuesday, August 24th. Further details below. Please call 717-337-4137 or email jgastley2@wellspan.org with any questions.
Civil war historians and enthusiasts meet on America’s most famous battlefield every year to walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought there in July of 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest fight to ever take place on American soil, is explained to visitors and PCN viewers by Gettysburg National Military Park Rangers …
Gettysburg Municiapal Authority will begin work on West Street beginning Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. They will be replacing the water main and water service lines. Anticipate road closures and one lane traffic control on West Street, from W. Middle Street to W. High Street. Once work is completed on West Street, GMA will begin work on W. High …
Battle of Gettysburg anniversary programming & special events, July 1-3, 2021 On July 1-3, 2021, acclaimed stage and screen actor, playwright and author Stephen Lang will hold in-person book signings for his book, “The Wheatfield” in the Museum Park Store at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. As part of the events …
In response to the significant tree damage brought on by this week’s thunderstorms, Gettysburg Borough’s public works crews will be mobilizing a special brush pick-up the week of June 28, 2021, through July 2, 2021. Any resident and/or business with tree damage is encouraged to place brush at curbside for pick-up. Brush can also be …
WellSpan Health is pleased to announce that Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and chief executive officer, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the nation’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives and is the only honoree from South Central Pennsylvania. The recognition program acknowledges clinicians working in the healthcare industry who are deemed by their …
Adams County is home to over 60 locations where you can shop for local produce, honey, meat, eggs, wine, spirits, and more. Visit adamsfoodpolicy.org to find a virtual guide to all of these resources, including which vendors accept SNAP and FMNP.
The CFY Summer Youth Leadership Camp is the first week in August (Monday, August 2nd to Friday, August 6th) at Camp Thompson in Gardners, PA. This camp is a week-long overnight experience for high school students who want to grow in their leadership skills. As part of this opportunity, a day camp is also being …
Healthy Adams County’s Physical Fitness Task Force has released their new Summer 2021 Fitness Hiking Schedule. More information is available below.
Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation invite visitors to Gettysburg during the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 2021, for a new Gettysburg Anniversary Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation, the Gettysburg Anniversary Lecture Series evening programs will be hosted in the Gettysburg National …
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater welcomes Scotland’s sensational folk-rock band Skerryvore to the stage Friday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. The band’s performance marks the opening of the Majestic’s 2021-2022 live Celebrity Series and the return of live performance to the historic stage for the first time since March 2020. “Skerryvore’s band members are all master …
Today at about 11:30 a.m. the Gettysburg Police Department was dispatched to the scene of a bank robbery in progress at BB&T Bank located at 29 N. Washington St. in Gettysburg Borough. The suspect picked up items from the counter and started throwing them at the employees demanding money. The suspect then left the bank …
There will be an upcoming mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic held at York Springs Fire Hall with the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to be available on June 23rd, and the second on July 14th. Information about registering and walk-in times are available below.
Gettysburg National Military Park is pleased to announce Ranger walks, talks, and hikes have resumed, as of Saturday, June 12. These interpretive programs will offer visitors a chance to learn about the people and places that made history during the Battle of Gettysburg. Hike the fields of Pickett’s Charge, explore the rocky summit of Little …
South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) has announced its 8th annual fall golf tournament will be held on Monday Sept. 20 at the Hanover Country Club. It’s a great course for a great cause. Register online at www.supportcircles.org/golf.
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has declined, WellSpan Health is beginning the process of closing its Adams County Community COVID-19 Vaccination site. The site, located at the Department of Emergency Services near Gettysburg, has begun phasing out vaccine appointments, with the last second dose appointment scheduled for July 1. At that point, all patients …
The Adams County Arts Council in coordination with the Gettysburg College Schmucker Gallery is hosting their 17th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. The art is on display in the Schmucker Gallery until June 25. Due to COVID-19 restrictions for on campus visitors, an opening reception was held on Friday, June 5 at the Adams County Arts …
With the availability of vaccinations for the general population and fewer reported positive COVID-19 infections, Gettysburg Borough is taking a giant step toward normalcy as most mask mandates and mitigation mandates requiring social distancing and business closures have been rescinded or substantially relaxed. Gettysburg Municipal Government to Resume Normal BusinessBeginning Monday, June 14, 2021:• The …
Main Street Gettysburg is pleased to announce the next step for the Baltimore Street/Gateway Connectivity Project, thanks to a generous grant from Pella Corporation. In April 2021, Pella Corporation provided a generous donation of $25,000 to Main Street Gettysburg, specifically restricted for use toward the Baltimore Street/Gateway Connectivity Project – an $11 million revitalization project in …
A recent project at the Gettysburg Community Theatre has been the painting of an interior stairwell. Given the three levels of the building, handrails, doorways and other items involved, the job has required many hours of work, added by the care necessary to keep access to the theatre itself neat and clean. Volunteers such as …
WellSpan Health announces today a new option for patients struggling with COVID-19 “long-haul” symptoms; opening WellSpan COVID Care, a virtual, multidisciplinary program. “We want to provide a coordinated approach that will help us understand and provide effective treatment for these patients who are experiencing persistent effects of COVID-19,” said Dr. Luminita Tudor, pulmonary and sleep …
President Bob Iuliano announced on May 20 that the college will be returning to a residential, in-person experience in the fall and that all students will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to campus for the 2021-22 academic year, with some exceptions for medical or religious reasons. Iuliano said that when the …
After-school programming looked very different over the 2020-21 academic year. The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) redesigned the format of classes and outreach programs to accommodate challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the result of one of those reinventions is a video called The People Project 2021: Stories of the Unexpected, which will premiere on …
The theme of the Gettysburg Children’s Choir’s spring concert is “Listen: A Concert of Stories that Matter.” This concept appears frequently in the pieces the children’s choir and chamber chorale will perform. With so much turmoil in our world, the choir wants to explore with our singers various ways we can better understand and learn from …
The Adams County Arts Council’s Tee it Up Fore the Arts Golf Tournament was a huge success on April 29. All 108 registered golfers showed up to play, and the tournament’s festivities included a helicopter ball drop sponsored by Haverfield Aviation, allowing non-golfers to get involved in the fun and support the arts. Brian Sinnett, …
WellSpan Health, South Central Pennsylvania’s largest locally governed health system, announced today that it will increase its internal minimum wage to $15 per hour effective July 4. The change is part of a multi-year strategy that will position WellSpan to be the employer of choice in South Central Pennsylvania, and is grounded in an unwavering …
The Gettysburg Area School board honored 14 long-time employees with over 300 years of service with certificates and rounds of applause at their meeting on Monday. “You can never replace the individuals. Thank you all for your dedication to the district and most importantly the kids of our community,” said Superintendent Jason Perrin. The retiring …
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that, weather permitting, a weekend detour is planned on Route 94 (Carlisle Pike) in Adams County for a large pipe replacement. The work location is just south of Berlin Road (Route 1019) in Hamilton Township. Route 94 will be closed to through traffic between Route 30 (York …
Ticketholders at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have the opportunity to experience the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital throughout the 2021 summer season. The historic site is open for visitors Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and on the Battle Anniversary, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Friday, June 11 through Sunday, Aug …
The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce recently introduced new organizational branding, including a new logo and color palette. With the updated branding, the New Oxford Chamber’s goal was to modernize its logo while maintaining a connection to what makes the town of New Oxford unique. The town circle is located in the heart of …
The Adams County Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA) is partnering with the Bermudian Springs School District (BSSD) on a community and economic development project—being called the Northern Adams Childcare and Community Health Project—that aims to repurpose the district’s former middle school. The project was sparked by Dr. Shane Hotchkiss, BSSD Superintendent, who engaged the Adams Economic …
Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation are partnering on a Culp’s Hill rehabilitation project. The project will improve the cultural and natural landscape of 18-acres of Culp’s Hill where key battle action occurred on July 2-3, 1863. Work will include the removal of brush and select understory (trees five inches or less in diameter) …
An exciting new initiative launched in April 2021 – Discover South Mountain is an online guide to all that is happening in the South Mountain region, a 70-mile stretch and little-known extension of the Blue Ridge Mountain range – it covers parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Discover South Mountain will keep followers up …
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate the opening art exhibition of Nanette Hatzes with a First Friday reception on Friday, May 7, 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the ACAC’s Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Temperature check and mask wearing are required. The show will …
The Wolf administration, in coordination with the state COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force, announced today that COVID mitigation orders except masking will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 a.m. The current order requiring people to wear face coverings when indoors and outdoors when away from home will only be lifted when 70% of Pennsylvanians are fully …
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, home of the Gettysburg Cyclorama and the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, announces new hours of operation throughout the summer starting Saturday, May 1, 2021. The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center had offered visitors reduced hours since reopening its doors June 25, 2020, and …
Columbia Gas will be working on Gettys Street for several weeks in May and residents can expect road closures and delays during working hours. There may be some temporary closures to the three Gettys St. hospital entrances, but access to the hospital from at least one entrance will remain available throughout the duration of this …
Beginning Friday, WellSpan Health will provide walk-in vaccinations to anyone at 16 years and older at Gettysburg Hospital. Where: WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, 147 Gettys St., Gettysburg When: Wednesdays and Fridays, noon to 3:00 p.m. “Our goal is to make this shot of hope as accessible as possible so we can get back to hugging our …
Adams County Community Foundation’s Lisa Donohoe (left) learns about the equipment purchased through a 2020 grant from the Fund for Littlestown and Selby Family Memorial Fund for Littlestown’s Alpha Fire Company #20 from William Troup, Volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT. Thanks to a “forever gift” from the Selby family, the Adams County Community Foundation awards …
The fall medicine takeback event in Adams County is tomorrow! Bring your unused meds to one of nine local police stations between 10:00 a.m and 2:00 p.m. to dispose of them properly. Naloxone kits will be available (first 20 takers, per site) at the following four med takeback locations: 1. Biglerville Fire Department 2. Carroll Valley …
The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 65th Annual Market on the Square will be held on Saturday, August 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Previously known as the Antique Market & Craft Show, the Chamber is excited to share the event’s official new name: Market on the …
Friends of the Library Spring Fever Garage Book Sale Saturday April 24, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm In the garage behind the Gettysburg Library at 140 Baltimore Street Many types of books available for all ages! Cash and credit cards accepted. Please wear a mask and bring your own bag. Hand sanitizer will be available …
The Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Foundation has appointed Wayne E. Motts as the Foundation’s new president to lead the operations of the national preservation and education organization. The Gettysburg Foundation owns and operates the LEED Gold-certified Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center in partnership with Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower …
As part of its Healing Arts initiative, the Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) has invited Karen W. Jones, LPC, of Cognitive Health Solutions (www.cognitivehealthsolutions.com) to present interactive workshops that empower participants to practice resilience skills and manage stress. ACAC instructors are invited to participate in the workshops, which will include lunch, at no cost. The …
The Adams County Library System has three job opportunities available: PT Branch Assistant at the Trone Memorial Library in East Berlin. 20 hours weekly. Application deadline 4/26/21. PT Branch Assistant at the Harbaugh~Thomas Library in Biglerville. 12 hours weekly. Application deadline 4/30/21. Combination PT Public Services Assistant & Materials Handling Assistant at the Gettysburg Library. …
Interested in learning about @Home in Adams County? Want to know what we’ve been up to lately? Join us on Tuesday, April 27th at 12n via Zoom. Caroline, @Home’s coordinator will present some general, introductory information on the @Home in Adams County initiative, provide updates on current partner projects and explain how to get involved. …
Friends, We have an immediate opening at Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center for a seasonal Visitor Services Assistant. The person in this position works 20-30 hours a week, through November, at the museum’s admissions desk, shop, and leading tours. It is a great summer job for college and graduate students looking to break into …
Wellspan Health reports availability of COVID-19 doses at Adams County sites in the coming days and weeks. There are a few appointments remaining available this week, but many more next week for any Pennsylvanian 16 years and older. WellSpan does not utilize the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, so operations have not been impacted at its …
April 12, 2021 Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that effective tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13, all Pennsylvania adults will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID -19 vaccine. “We need to maintain acceleration of the vaccine rollout, especially as case counts and hospitalization rates have increased,” Gov. Wolf said. …
Walking tours of Gettysburg’s only Underground Railroad (UGRR) Site recognized by the National Park Service’s “Network to Freedom” will begin on Saturday, May 1st at 11:00 a.m and everyone is invited to attend. The McAllister’s Mill UGRR Tours were cancelled last year due to the COVID pandemic, but all of the tour guides have received …
As site work begins at the future home of the future Adams County Historical Museum on the Biglerville road just north of Gettysburg, the Adams County Historical Society has chosen an architect for the building. The museum planning process has been entrusted to HealyKohler Design, an award-winning firm based in Washington, D.C. HealyKohler is known …
Please mark your calendar for the online mayoral candidate forum to be held this Thursday April 8 at 6:30 p.m. Join Gettysburg Rising to learn more about the candidates running for Gettysburg Mayor in the May municipal primary election. Please contact Jenny Dumont at gettysburgrising@gmail.com for a link to the Zoom session. View the candidate …
Gettysburg College’s 4000 square foot community garden, the Painted Turtle Farm, is located northwest of campus near the observatory. The garden has plots for 16 families to cultivate their own food and serves as a campus-community hub for food justice. The farm has applied for a grant to expand fruit production and enhance children’s education …
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate the opening reception of the LCAC Art Auction Artwork Show and the Annual Recyclable Art Contest & Exhibition on First Friday, April 2, 5:00-7; 30 p.m. at the Arts Education Center, located at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Temperature …
Inspired by the life and career of General and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, a new Eisenhower Exhibit Spotlight is open in the Museum Lobby at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. The introductory exhibition is included with a ticket to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience or the Museum Experience. The spotlight explores the history …
The Adams County Arts Council is offering a new after-school program that gives students an opportunity to explore the culinary arts with their families from the comfort of their own homes. The Kids Dinner Club Zoom class will run on six Wednesday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. beginning April 14. Scholarships and supplementary groceries …
The Adams County Library System has two part-time job opportunities available. One is for a Part-Time Branch Assistant at the Trone Memorial Library in East Berlin. This position is 20 hours weekly. Application deadline is March 29, 2021. They also have a Part-Time Youth Services Assistant opportunity at the Gettysburg Library. This position is 28.5 …
As part of Gettysburg Community Collective’s year of change, Gettysburg Rising is hosting a documentary viewing on Wednesday, March 24, and discussion of the documentary on March 25. “MOVE” describes the rise of Philadelphia activist group MOVE and the subsequent assassination and imprisonment of its founding members. Join us to better understand the unfair treatment …
Main Street Gettysburg’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has named Jill Sellers as its new President. She succeeds the current President of 14 years, Deb Adamik, who will retire later this spring. “Our Board of Directors is excited to welcome Mrs. Sellers to Main Street Gettysburg” said Board Chair, Timbrel Wallace. …
The fifth annual Abolitionists Day will be held as a Zoom event on April 10 at 4 p.m. To be put on a list to get an invitation to tis event, please send an email to info@thaddeusstevenssociety.com Abolitionists Day has been held annually since 2017, showcasing abolitionists who helped to free the enslaved and destroy …
WellSpan Health and Adams County will open a community vaccination center at the Adams County Emergency Services Center, 230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg on Thursday morning. The site is east of Gettysburg and north of the Adams Rescue Mission, past the Adams County Prison. Setup of the site has been ongoing, but now COVID-19 vaccine allotment …
If you are familiar with the Nearly New Sale that took place twice a year at the YWCA you may be aware of how that served many families in our community in such a positive way. Continuing in that tradition, The Nearly New Closet will provide a space for our community members to shop for gently …
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater will offer “majestically” delicious popcorn for purchase under the marquee at 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg on First Fridays this spring. “Our curbside popcorn stand was so popular last fall that customers have been clamoring for a re-run. And you know why? Scientific research shows good movie popcorn is the third most …
As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits. Effective April 4, restaurants may resume bar service; alcohol service will be allowed without the purchase of food; the curfew for removing alcoholic …
rabbittransit is offering shared ride transportation service to any community member who needs transportation to and from their scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointment. Advance reservations are required. If you are in need of transportation to a COVID vaccination site, please contact the rabbittransit call center at 1-800-632-9063 no later than noon the business day prior to …
The Adams County Office for Aging has been gifted a handmade “Bernie” by Carly Marshall of Gettysburg and her sister, Desirée Wright of Martinsburg, WV to use in raising funds to support the organization’s home-delivered meals program. Through the remainder of March, which is national Nutrition Month, the office is accepting Bernie-inspired donations. One lucky …
The Land Conservancy of Adams County (LCAC) has approved new board members Norma Calhoun, Erica Duffy, Kaycee Kemper, and Jess Knouse. Randy Phiel, Dave Salisbury, and Matt Sheads were reinstated to new 3-year terms. Leaving the board are Kelly Alsedek, Katie Epstein, Carrie Russell, and Denise Wood. LCAC thanked each of them for their dedicated …
The Adams County Arts Council will feature an outdoor themed collection of ACAC member artwork in the Reception Hall of the Arts Education Center, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, during the month of March. A First Friday reception is scheduled for Friday, March 5, 5-7:30 p.m. and is open to the public. The show will …
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate the opening First Friday exhibition of the Foothills Artists on Friday, March 5, 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the Arts Education Center, located at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Temperature check at the door and mask wearing are required. The show …
Gettysburg Borough has announced its code enforcement priorities for 2021 in preparation for the upcoming Spring and Summer tourism season. Many inspections were relaxed in 2020 due to budget cuts and to assist businesses during difficult economic times brought on by lockdowns and restrictions instituted by state government. The Borough understands that economic challenges related …
President Biden yesterday signed into law the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.” The package will provide $350 billion for state and local governments, with a total of $13.722 billion coming to Pennsylvania. The state will receive $7.5 billion (including $279 million set aside for capital projects), counties will …
The Gettysburg Green Gathering has donated $500 to the rental of a stump grinder for use at the Gettysburg Rec Park. So far the staff have removed 6 stumps around the park and plan on doing more. The Rec Park has lost many trees over the years to disease, old age, and storms. The donation …
[From the Gettysburg Police Dept. Facebook page] This morning at about 12:15 a.m. the Gettysburg Police Department was dispatched to the area of Chambersburg St. and Racehorse Alley for a reported shots fired call. Officers responded to the area and located a gunshot victim in the 100 Block of Chambersburg St. Witnesses reported hearing the …
Join us for a community healing event at the Biglerville High School Parking lot on Saturday March 13, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., to listen to survivors expose decades of racially motivated child abuse at Biglerville schools. Gathering at the Biglerville High School parking lot, we will listen to a collective declaration written by current …
The Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) has officially broken ground for a first phase of construction at the site of its new home – 625 Biglerville Road, in Cumberland Township. On Saturday, a small gathering and ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the site with remarks from members of the board, staff, and capital campaign committee. …
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a resurfacing and safety improvement project on Route 15 from just south of York Springs in Adams County to just south of Dillsburg in York County is scheduled to begin Sunday night. Work consists of ramp acceleration and deceleration lane lengthening, intersection safety improvements, and a …
On March 1, 2021 at approx. 4:20 AM Officers of the Gettysburg Police Department were dispatched to the 500 Block of Baltimore Street for a vehicle crash. Officers responded and upon arrival, found the vehicle engulfed in flames which had spread into the two structures it had hit. Fire Department units were immediately dispatched. Emergency …
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline and the state’s vaccination plan is amplified, the Wolf Administration lifted mitigation restrictions that are effective statewide today. “Pennsylvania is taking a measured approach to revising or lifting mitigation orders,” Gov. Wolf said. “The reason we are seeing cases drop can be attributed, in part, to people following the …
First responders remain on the scene of a fatal car crash that occurred at approximately 3:30 AM, March 1, 2021. Multiple buildings erupted in flames after the car exploded and caught fire. The residents of the buildings escaped with the assistance of fire fighters. No resident injuries have been reported. The Red Cross is assisting …
Governor Tom Wolf today marked a milestone in the implementation of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan with the announcement that more than 600 skilled nursing facilities have received first and second doses of the vaccine, and in total more than 315,000 doses of vaccine administered among all long-term care facilities being vaccinated by CVS and …
The Adams County Arts Council will feature an outdoor themed collection of ACAC member artwork in the Reception Hall of the Arts Education Center, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, during the month of March. A First Friday reception is scheduled for Friday, March 5, 5-7:30 p.m. and is open to the public. The show will …
The Physical Fitness Task Force of Healthy Adams County, with help from The Adams County Office of Planning and Development, has created an Online Library of local walking maps. Each walk is described in terms of its parking location, length, type of surface, how sunny and flat, and how much traffic each route has. A …
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Gettysburg – effective through 10:00 AM on Friday, February 19, 2021. TOTAL storm accumulations will range from 6 inches if sleet mixes in to 9 inches if the precipitation remains all snow. Mayor Streeter will likely issue a snow emergency for Gettysburg Borough Thursday …
Join Healthy Franklin County for a FREE Virtual Community Garden Workshop on March 20 that will focus on “Creating Your Own Working Homestead.” There will be a variety of workshops centered around the theme of homesteading that explore foodscaping, foraging, how to build an herb spiral, and more. A keynote presentation by Jessy Varisano, owner …
The Adams county Gettysburg High JROTC program will be taking a trip to Normandy, France in June of 2022 for the 78th anniversary of D-Day. Our goal is to bring history to life for 30 Cadets, who will participate in D-Day parades, cemetery ceremonies, and other official duties. We are partnered with the non-profit Historic Programs Group and …
The Adams County Arts Council will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 2, 6pm to 7pm virtually. This year’s hour-long program begins at 6pm. Members and anyone interested in learning more about the organization are welcome to attend this free event virtually by requesting a link to access the meeting. Applause Awards will be presented for …
The Gettysburg Foundation announced today that it is partnering with Foursquare Church in Gettysburg to provide face coverings in the Adams County community. The Ford Motor Company Fund provided the Gettysburg Foundation with 100,000 medical-grade masks produced by Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company’s mask production is part of its #FinishStrong initiative – encouraging Americans to pull …
The Upper Adams School District today announced the appointment of Fox Rothschild Attorneys at Law of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the third-party investigator to conduct an independent, unbiased assessment of the District’s policies, procedures and response to alleged acts of racism and/or ethnic discrimination recently shared by students and alumni of Biglerville High School on social …
The Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) is thrilled to announce the formalization of a key partnership with Gettysburg Black History Museum, Inc. This grassroots organization was established to preserve and promote Black history and culture in our community. Like ACHS, GBHM holds precious archival materials that are key to understanding the story of Gettysburg and Adams County. …
1-877-PA-HEALTH available to answer questions, provide help Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today launched a new tool called Your Turn to help Pennsylvanians understand where they fall in the vaccine prioritization effort and to be alerted when it is their turn to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. “Since all seniors …
Adams County youth, grades K-12, are invited to turn trash into treasure and enter the Adams County Arts Council’s 25th Annual Recyclable Art Contest & Exhibit sponsored by OPEN MINDS, McDonalds (JDCS Enterprise) and the Gettysburg Recycling Committee. Public, private, charter, parochial and homeschooled students, Scout troops, youth group members, are encouraged to enter. Local …
Virtual Valentine Murder Cruise Friday, February 12 at 7:00pm Must register by Tuesday, February 9 https://adamslibrary.org/events/virtual-valentine-murder-cruise-murder-mystery-event Everything is going wrong on the “Valentine in Venice” harbor cruise aboard the Love Bucket. First, the water is unusually choppy so people are feeling queasy. Second, the package deal, priced at $9.99 per couple, went viral as “The …
This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for! In partnership with rabbittransit, the Adams County Community Foundation, with support from community partners, and all of you, the bus route from Gettysburg to Hanover is finally here! We are counting on all of you to help us share this wonderful news! At the top of …
The Adams County Arts Council will showcase artwork of high-school artists from across Adams County in February for the tenth annual All-County Student Show. The exhibition will feature the best work of some of the county’s most talented high school artists, as selected by Adams County high school art educators from Littlestown, Fairfield, Gettysburg, Bermudian …
Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation are partnering on a Culp’s Hill rehabilitation project. The project will improve the cultural and natural landscape of 18-acres of Culp’s Hill where key battle action occurred on July 2-3, 1863. Work will include the removal of brush and select understory (trees five inches or less in diameter) along the …
Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site have launched new 3D tours of five of the park’s historic buildings. These tours provide a new and unprecedented level of access to iconic structures on the Gettysburg battlefield and the Eisenhower farm. Whether you use your home computer, smartphone or virtual reality headset; a visitor …
The Adams County Arts Council will feature their annual Instructors Show during the month of February. A First Friday reception is scheduled for Friday, February 5, 5-7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.The Instructors Show, exhibited in the Gallery, features 2D and 3D artwork relating to classes offered at the AECenter by Instructor Artists of …
In a letter to the school board, Upper Adams School District (UASD) Superintendent Wesley Doll summarized actions the district is taking in response to incidents of alleged racism at Biglerville High School. The alleged incidents have been made public on a Facebook page. The following is the complete text of Doll’s statement: “I know that …
The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to provide the public with an opportunity to provide input on proposed changes to the Superintendent’s Compendium for Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). The …
WellSpan Health announced today that South Central Community Action Program CEO Megan Shreve has been appointed as the chair of the WellSpan Board of Directors “I am honored to be selected as chair for the leading health care system in South Central Pennsylvania,” said Shreve. “WellSpan Health continues to transform as an innovative organization with …
To welcome Adams County residents back to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation invite them to Rediscover Gettysburg each Thursday during the month of February 2021. Adams County residents can enjoy free admission to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience at the Gettysburg National …
Operation Restaurant Rescue is a community fundraiser for families facing food insecurity and front line workers. Just buy a restaurant gift card, mark it with whether you want it to go to a food-insecure family or a front-line worker, and send it to: SCCAP Attn: Operation Restaurant Rescue 153 N. Stratton St. Gettysburg, PA 17325 …
It is estimated that human trafficking is a $150 billion industry with more than 40 million victims around the globe. You can become part of a growing movement to raise awareness about human trafficking victims and survivors who “fall through the cracks of our social, economic, and political systems, or those of our personal consciousness.” …
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be available this week in Adams County. The location is the Department of Emergency Services, 230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg. The building is one mile north of Route 30, across from the Adams Rescue Mission and past the Adams County Prison. Testing will be available from Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 …
The 2021 SCCAP Winter Celebration and Auction will occur on February 4 from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. The evening will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and invest in the amazing things that are being accomplished in our community. The evening will include presentations from SCCAP leadership, the Rising Phoenix awards to SCCAP …
But how do you go about it? What’s involved? Gettysburg Rising has answers if you are interested in running for a local office, from mayor to school board to county commissioner. Our Zoom presentation will feature local elected officials who will walk attendees through what it takes to get on the ballot and run a …
On Saturday, January 16, 2021 Gettysburg’s popular Winter Lecture series begins. These free digital programs will be broadcast every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. from Jan. 16 through March 27 via the Gettysburg National Military Park Facebook page. All presentations will also be archived on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/gett. Featuring National Park Service rangers and …
The Adams County Farmers Market Association (ACFMA)’s 2021 Vendor Application is now available online at www.acfarmersmarkets.org/become-a-vendor. ACFMA invites vendors of all types to consider applying, including fruit and vegetable growers, dairies and cheesemakers, and vendors specializing in shelf-stable items such as jams, jellies, pickles, and preserves. Hot and prepared food vendors are also welcome to …
Join Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide, author and historian, on the Cyclorama platform Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at 3 p.m. for A Photographic Journey of the Gettysburg Cyclorama, a special program in the An Evening with the Painting Series at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. The Gettysburg Cyclorama, painted in the …
Penn State Extension is partnering with the Adams County Food Policy Council to offer a webinar titled “Food Access and COVID-19” on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Learn about the reality of rural food access and challenges related to COVID-19 by registering at Food Access & COVID-19: A Food Policy Council’s …
The food service industry in Gettysburg Borough has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the importance of this industry to the local economy, the damage done to Gettysburg restaurants has reverberated throughout the rest of the borough. Aside from staffing issues and decreased customer numbers as a direct result of the pandemic itself, restaurants have endured countless restrictions that have adversely affected their ability to generate revenue. As restrictions …
The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of New Oxford Holiday Hunt, which wrapped up at the end of December. The winners of the scavenger hunt, business decorating contest, and residential decorating competition were shared on the Chamber’s Facebook page. The three winners of the scavenger hunt were drawn from the …
Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced today that the temporary COVID-19 restrictions issued on Dec. 12 will expire as originally planned at 8:00 a.m. on Jan. 4. Activities that will gain be allowed after Monday include in-person dining, child-care, hair salons and barber shops, theaters, clubs, and gyms, and extracurricular …
Gettysburg Borough will begin collecting Christmas trees today. Residents are urged to place them on top the curb, not in the street, or along the alleys for collection. There will also be a drop-off spot with a sign in the rec park parking lot to drop off trees. Residents can also drop off trees at …
On December 21, 2020 at 9:24 p.m. Gettysburg Police along with Adams Regional EMS were dispatched to a residence in the first block of Baltimore Street in the Borough of Gettysburg. An officer with the Gettysburg Police Department arrived on the scene immediately upon dispatch and found a 22-year-old male lifeless, with no pulse and …
The Adams Economic Alliance will join with the the Small Business Development Center at Shippensburg University, our region’s U.S. Small Business Administration office, to host three “Be an Evergreen” Workshops in the new year. Evergreen businesses are those with the resourcefulness to create enduring, market-leading skill using the seven principles of: PurposePerseverancePeople FirstPrivateProfitPaced GrowthPragmatic Innovation …
The HART Center, a non-profit organization located in New Oxford, has been named the Chamber Business of the Year by the New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce. The HART Center provides a variety of work training experiences for adults with disabilities in Adams County and York County. The Center celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019 …
It is time to gather safely at home together around your television or computer to enjoy local holiday traditions that have been moved to a virtual format this year. The holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” will be streamed on the Gettysburg Community Theatre’s YouTube Channel beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. The production has a …
Gettysburg Mayor Streeter has declared a snow emergency for Gettysburg Borough effective at 10:00 a.m. today. The snow emergency will remain in effect until 10:00 p.m. tomorrow unless extended. Snow rates may exceed 2” per hour at the height of the storm. The impacts of this storm are expected to be severe with dangerous travel …
Admitting the difficulties the district has had keeping students safe, Superintendent Jason Perrin announced today the entire Gettysburg Area School District will move to fully remote learning on Wednesday, and that all extra-curricular activities are cancelled. Both changes will last until at least Jan. 4. “We have reached a point now in December where positive …
It does not seem there could be a more relevant mission this year than to fund scholarships to train nurses. And with many people staying home, the need for Christmas trees is great. Members of the Forty and Eight service club are meeting both goals in Gettysburg, selling trees in the parking lot near the …
Gettysburg Area School District’s James Gettys Elementary School has closed and moved to remote learning following two confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the school. All extra-curricular activities are also cancelled. In-person instruction for the school is currently expected to resume on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The district said anyone who has been in “close contact” with …
The Adams County Farmers Market will be partnering with friends from Waldo’s & Co. for a very special event THIS SATURDAY, December 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the same outdoor location as our regular farmers market. Come visit an awesome cast of farmers market vendors as well as many local artists to …
Join Ken Burns, Stephen Lang, Jeff Shaara, and other special guests for an exclusive announcement from the Adams County Historical Society. Whether you’re a lifelong area resident or a Civil War enthusiast living miles away, you won’t want to miss the big news. Learn more about millions of rare artifacts and our exciting plans to …
Santa will be in town tomorrow, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the YWCA Gettysburg Adams County. The photos are $1.00 if you bring your own camera and $5.00 if you want a professional photographer to take them for you. No reservations are needed. If you have any other questions or would like more …
The Gettysburg Borough Council has authorized the advertisement of the Borough’s DRAFT 2021 Budget for public inspection The draft 2021 budget can be viewed by clicking here. The Borough Council has announced its intention to adopt the 2021 Budget at its next regular business meeting set for Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The …
As an accomplished distance freestyler, Duncan Proxmire ’21 (McLean, Va./Langley) is accustomed to pacing himself for the long haul. That mentality paid off big in his first competitive swim race in seven months as the Gettysburg College senior bested a field of 36 competitors to take the top spot in the Swim for the Potomac 5K on Sept. 27. Proxmire’s …
Gettysburg, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team has been putting in the work off the field by raising awareness and money for two organizations – Fish For A Cure and the HEADstrong Foundation Lacrosse Mustache Madness. Senior PJ Dettor (Annapolis, Md./Severn School) has been participating in Fish For A Cure since 2015. His father helped start …
The 2015 NCAA Division III Swimming Championships marked the end of an era for the three co-captains from Gettysburg College. The trio – Mike Harmon ’15, Ashton Leyens ’15, and Jason Potter ’15 – along with Tyler Gould ’16 and Tyler Dougherty ’18 combined for the best performance ever on the national stage by the Orange and Blue. Harmon, Leyens, and Potter led …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – For the last 10 years, Gettysburg College swimmers have risen to new heights in the tepid and crystalline waters of the Bullets Pool. The Bullets Pool and surrounding natatorium is a focal point inside The Jaeger Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness, encompassing over 30,000 square feet. The first shovel full of dirt marking the …
While we don’t know exactly when we’ll be able to return to competition, there is one thing we do know: our teams will be ready! The COVID-19 virus has brought unprecedented challenges to our campus community, including the cancellation or postponements of many of our athletic events and seasons. Through it all, our student-athletes and …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Seniors Aedan Collins (Westfield, N.J./Westfield) and Jack Edelson (Charlotte, N.C./Providence Senior) have been named team captains of the Gettysburg College men’s swimming team for the 2020-21 campaign. Collins has been a staple of the free and fly races since transferring to Gettysburg for his sophomore campaign. He ranks among the program’s top 10 in the 50 free …
Main Street Gettysburg is seeking qualified candidates for the position of President. This position requires proven leadership, nonprofit organizational management, strategic planning, and written and verbal communications skills, as well as a strong desire to contribute to the economic development and historic preservation of the Borough of Gettysburg. Equal Opportunity EmployerAll applications and resumes must …
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate the December 4th First Friday virtually this year due to the rising spike of the coronavirus and the diminished capacity to operate as mandated by Governor Wolf. The ACAC will host live video chats and tours of the facility throughout the afternoon, 1-5 p.m., which can be viewed …
Adams County Art Council’s 14th Annual Gingerbread Celebration moves online this year with three great ways to get into the holiday spirit! 1. Bid on a wonderful selection of gift baskets. Auction ends on Sunday, December 6 @ 12 noon: Gift Basket Auction 2. Starting Friday, December 4, at 10 am, bid on a festive …
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater has canceled all remaining classic films scheduled as part of the Celebrating 95 Years of Majestic Movies Series. This action is taken out of an abundance of caution in light of rising COVID-19 case numbers in Adams County and Pennsylvania, and increased gathering restrictions announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health …
The Gettysburg Area Retail Merchant’s Association (GARMA) is sponsoring the 2020 Virtual Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday November 27. The event will be streamed on GARMA’s Facebook page beginning at 5:45 p.m. and will last about 25 minutes. GARMA encourages everyone to stay home and celebrate in warmth with family and friends. This live …
At its November meeting, the board of directors of the Adams County Arts Council welcomed new Executive Director Leona M. Rega and elected its 2021 officers. They are President Roger Lund, owner of The Christmas Haus, 1st Vice President Nicole Bucher, co-owner of Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium, 2nd Vice President Pauline LeVan, …
The Adams County Office for Aging has announced an exciting new housing program in the county. The SHARE (Shared Housing And Resource Exchange) program is designed to safely match seniors who wish to age in place and maintain independence in their homes with other seniors, or non-seniors, who are seeking affordable housing. Seniors (hosts) who …
Free holiday parking hours in Gettysburg will begin on Monday, November 30 and extend through New Year’s Day. Unlike last year in which there was free parking for at least some hours on weekends, the free hours this year are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be no free parking on …
The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce honored business leaders at their 101st annual award ceremony on Thursday, and named four new people to their executive board. The award winners were: Darlene Resh – Community Educator of the Year Bethany Austin – Classroom Educator of the Year (10:50) Graphics Universal Incorporated – Family Owned Business of …
The Adams County Board of Commissioners today approved a further $1.08 million dollars in Fund for Adams Investment & Recovery (FAIR) grants to 34 county organizations. The awards bring the total awarded to a total of $3.7 million. The awards, from the Federal Coronavirus Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), are being awarded …
Gettysburg, Pa. (Nov. 18, 2020)—The Gettysburg Foundation has announced the 18th AnnualRemembrance Day Illumination event on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, is canceled. The Remembrance Day Illumination, a commemoration of the Gettysburg NationalCemetery dedication in Nov. 1863, will not be rescheduled. This year’s commemoration will feature a virtual tribute with a reading of the fallen that …
The 2020 U.S. Census Complete Count Committee (CCC), made up of Leon Reed, Michele Garnes and Lili Peña from SCCAP; Sarah Weigle and Carly Marshall from Adams County, Yeimi Gagliardi from Wellspan Community Health, Census partnership liaison Francine Stephens, as well as many other county residents, has finished their work and the 2020 U.S. Census …
Saying the college has “an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and community,” President Bob Iuliano announced today that that the college’s current plans are to “open at limited residential capacity, utilizing primarily single bedrooms, and to invite the sophomore, junior, and senior classes back to campus for the …
Kendra Meredith ’18 made some big leaps as a young adult – transferring to Gettysburg College as a junior and shifting her career path. She started her collegiate career at an NCAA Division II institution as a two-sport athlete but decided it was time for a change. Meredith received a scholarship to play basketball at Southern …
Campus Recreation and the Running Club would like to present Gettysburg College’s 1st Annual 5K Turkey Trot! Please sign up by Friday, November 13th.This event will take place at 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 15th. More information on http://imleagues.com/gettysburg and on the flyer attached. Print Friendly Version This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
The first-ever Gettysburg College women’s basketball Centennial Conference title happened inside Bream Gym in 2013 as the Bullets defeated Swarthmore College 48-46. Five years later, the Bullets had an opportunity to win the conference crown inside Bream Gym once again as the team faced Haverford College in the championship game. The Bullets had one of …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Since the 2019-20 season, the Gettysburg College women’s basketball team has been involved with Home For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that looks to rebuild lives and homes of severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. Home For Our Troops is a publicly funded 501© (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Being a leader involves showing responsibility, and for the Gettysburg College women’s basketball program, they use a leadership team approach to allow their student-athletes the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to influence and serve others in a positive light. Since arriving on campus in 2015, head coach Nate Davis has used a leadership team approach …
Story Links DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Gettysburg College women’s golf assistant coach Kathy Murphy was recently added to the LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame in recognition of her four-plus decades of service as an outstanding educator in the sport. Murphy, who has worked with the Gettysburg golfers since the fall of 2012, is one of three inductees in the 2020 …
Over the last two years, senior swimmer Megan Keene (Chelmsford, Mass./Chelmsford) has taken advantage of every opportunity thrown her way off the pool deck, whether it was swimming with whale sharks in Tanzania, studying humpback whales at the New England Aquarium, or investing time in a multitude of activities at Gettysburg College. The typically quiet and reserved …
One of the top moments from the 2019-20 sports season at Gettysburg College came in the pool when the women’s swimming program laid claim to its 15th Centennial Conference championship in front of the home crowd. The women’s swimming program had long been the Centennial’s top team, but it had been seven years since the …
When the pandemic seized the country and forced many workout facilities to close, including the Jaeger Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness, the Gettysburg College swimmers were left to find new pool lanes and training methods to stay in shape. Many of the student-athletes have gained access to pools over the last few months, allowing …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Seniors Gabby Barbieri (Wilmington, Del./Charter School of Wilmington) and Katherine Sears(Glenmoore, Pa./Downingtown West) have been tagged team captains of the Gettysburg College women’s swimming program. Barbieri is a versatile competitor with experience in the distance freestyle events, individual medleys, and backstroke races. She made the consolation finals in the 400 IM at the Centennial Conference Championship …
The Gettysburg Community Theatre’s Improv Troupe will be LIVE on YouTube on the Gettysburg Community Theatre channel tonight at 7:00 p.m. The show is free for everyone at to view on the YouTube channel any time as well, but the watch party will be Saturday at 7:00. Join us from the comfort of your own …
The Adams County Art Council’s 14th Annual Gingerbread Celebration, sponsored by Kennie’s Markets, moves online this year with several great ways to get into the holiday spirit! Schools, nonprofits, businesses, and amateur bakers may enter a gingerbread house and compete to win top prizes of $500, with $200 to the runners-up. Businesses compete for the …
Veterans, as well as Adams County, PA residents & Hanover, PA residents are invited to enjoy complimentary admission to the Gettysburg Heritage Center on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The museum is open to visitors from 11 am – 5 pm, with the last entrance into the exhibit area at 4:00 pm. The invitation allows for …
While others donated online from their computers, members of local non-profits lined the driveway at the Gettysburg High School on a warm November afternoon yesterday to thank people dropping off their donations at the tenth annual Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree. “This year’s virtual event once again demonstrated the generosity of this community. Through …
The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the NewOxford Harvest Hunt, which wrapped up on Sunday, October 25 (added as a bonus day for the event). The winners of both the decorating contest and the scavenger hunt were shared by the Chamber via Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 27. For …
Every year the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree attracts thousands of generous Adams Countians to a day-long celebration of community philanthropy. This year, out of an abundance of caution during the pandemic, donors are completing their Giving Spree gifts online, through the mail, and, for the first time, participating in “curbside giving” on the …
Congressional Candidate Todd Rowley will be visiting a polling location in each of the ten counties that make up Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District on Election Day, his campaign announced earlier today. Rowley is scheduled to be Gettysburg between 3:05 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. at the Gettysburg Fire Hall at 35 N. Stratton St. and at …
WellSpan Health has been bringing election ballots to the bedside of patients who otherwise wouldn’t be able to vote for the past two decades. Ann Kunkel, WellSpan’s vice president of community health and engagement, and her team has played a significant role during the entirety of this longstanding process. She has seen how empowering a …
Nick Lord ’20 competed on the Gettysburg College men’s basketball team for four years. While his time of wearing the orange and blue is over, his competitive drive has continued in the business world. Following graduation last May, Lord started a new business called NOCAP Sports alongside classmate and teammate Danny Duffey ’20. The idea for this business started …
DONATE GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College baseball team dives into another year of fundraising for its annual event Take ALS Yard, which helps identify and fund the most promising scientific medical research that will lead to the first effective treatments and cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). The ninth annual Take ALS Yard campaign will follow …
The most successful class in the history of Gettysburg College men’s basketball was still missing one accolade on its resume as it walked into the Mayser Center at Franklin & Marshall College on March 1, 2009 – a Centennial Conference championship. The five seniors – Chris Nevolo, Dan Capkin, Jack Kern, Corey Dorsey, and Joe Spierenburg – had won …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Beginning in the summer and through the fall semester, Head Coach B.J. Dunne and his men’s basketball student-athletes have invested time and energy into a number of activities focused on diversity and inclusion, creating conversations to educate, empower, support, and engage others to be leaders in the Gettysburg College community. “I’ve Got Your Back” is …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – In conjunction with the NCAA Social Media Diversity and Inclusion campaign that runs from Oct. 27-29, sophomore Elijah Williams and freshmen Max Pernetti and Jake Bertolini-Felice from the Gettysburg College men’s basketball team share personal experiences and thoughts on diversity and inclusion. Today marks the first day of the NCAA Social Media Diversity and Inclusion campaign, and the theme is “My …
Join Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide, author and historian, on the Cyclorama platform Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at 4:45 p.m. for an exclusive “after-hours” program of the Gettysburg Cyclorama at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. The Gettysburg Cyclorama, painted in the 1880s by French artist Paul Philippoteaux and a team of artists, is …
Classic movies from the Majestic Theater’s 95 years of history will be shown weekends in November and December on the big screen in the theater’s historic auditorium in celebration of the Majestic’s 95th birthday. Tickets are limited to 100 per showing and public health procedures will be in place. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended. …
Gettysburg Mayor Ted Streeter announced on Tuesday that trick or treating will go forward in Gettysburg on Halloween evening, Sat, October 31, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. “If you don’t feel comfortable, just turn off your porch lights. Next year will be better,” said Streeter. “If you’re a gift giver, I strongly recommend that you …
The Adams County elections office is working hard to process the many mail-in ballots that are being cast in the 2020 general election and to prepare for election day on November 3. “The County fully anticipates a strong turnout this election cycle, and voters should rest assured that everything will go smoothly thanks to the …
Gettysburg resident Dora Lewis Townsend will give a presentation at noon on Thursday, November 19, on the American Suffrage Movement and the important role that her great grandmother played in that story. The program is part of the Adams County Arts Council’s 3rdthursdaynoon series and will be held via Zoom. The program is free but …
Although though the Majestic has been closed since March due to the pandemic, it has been emboldened to launch an on-line fundraising campaign because the theater received a spectacular birthday gift. The J. William Warehime Foundation of Hanover, PA has awarded the Majestic a $100,000 matching grant to start a dedicated endowment fund for the …
November 2nd- December 31st, 2020 The Public Works crew has begun street sweeping leaves along the curbs. Beginning next week November 2nd, 2020 we will go around town collecting leaf piles. Please place the piles of leaves along the curb (not in the street) or along the alley. Please do not mix in brush with leaves. Leaf …
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate the art exhibitions of Bonnie Kern, Barbara Stafford and Chris Lauer with a First Friday reception on Friday, November 6, 5:00-7; 30 p.m. at the Arts Education Center, located at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Temperature check and mask …
The last Saturday of the farmers market season happens to fall on Halloween this year. So the Adams County Farmer’s Market decided to do something fun to keep with the spirit of the season while also promoting safety. Our Halloween Masquerade Mask Parade is a free event for children to come shop safely at the …
Upper Adams School District (UASD) reported its first two cases of COVID, one at Biglerville Elementary School on November 23 and one at the middle school on Tuesday. The announcements came in letters sent to the parents and did not indicate whether the cases where students, faculty, or other staff. All UASD schools are remaining …
The Red Cross is in need of Blood Donor Ambassadors in Adams County and is reaching out for anyone who is willing to volunteer. The need for blood donors and ambassadors around the country have always been high and if you would like to register please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.
Because of the pandemic many businesses and communities have been forced to re-think their ways of providing families with children a way to enjoy themselves while staying safe. Enter the “Jurassic Wonder Dinosaur Drive Thru” by Theodore Productions. It is an animatronic dinosaur expo event that allows children and adults to see what a real …
Main Street Gettysburg is seeking a part-time (28 hours per week) Office Administrator to handle general operations of a small non-profit in Gettysburg. Duties include overseeing technology, website, communications, grant administration, special community programs, meeting, events, and fundraising administration. We are looking for an independent individual with strong communications skills who enjoys contributing to the …
Conewago Valley School District Principal Christopher Rudisill announced today the district had learned of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at New Oxford High School. Rudisill said that as of this time the school will remain open pending an investigation by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Rudisill also said the following: The individuals who have …
On Friday November 6 and Saturday November 7, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., the characters of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies will unite to relive their worst moments in a wax museum controlled by the Ghost of William Shakespeare. The location? Gettysburg Area High School, 1130 Old Harrisburg Rd. Gettysburg. Is this their happy ever after? Or …
Join the York and Adam County Drug and Alcohol Commission in their free community Narcan distribution presentation. The presentation will prepare you to respond in an opioid overdose emergency. Presentations will take place in York County and Adams County. The Adams County event will be on October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at …
This event will be taking place every 2nd Thursday of each month and you must be registered. To register contact Jen Gastley at jgastley2@wellspan.org or call (717)-337-4137.
The Salvation Army needs volunteers to ring bells November 27 through December 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Walmart and on November 27, 28, and 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Showers Tree farm in Aspers. Each time slot is 90 minutes long. There is seating beside each kettle. …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Department of Athletics at Gettysburg College has launched BURG ALLIES, a program-wide initiative to educate and empower student-athletes and staff to traverse the difficult conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion and take action in the pursuit of equality for all people. In conjunction with the department’s newly launched Well-Being Program, BURG ALLIES targets prevailing …
LANCASTER, Pa. – The Centennial Conference has announced the Pillars of Excellence (PE), a conference-wide four-part speaker series. Beginning this October, the conference will offer four facilitator-led virtual educational sessions for Centennial member institutions that will focus on the topics of mental health, financial wellness, diversity and inclusion, and professional development. These virtual events are meant …
Amy Cantrell ’22 arrived at Gettysburg College on move-in day in the fall of 2019 without ever visiting. The cross country and track and field junior transfer grew up on the west coast but wanted to branch out and try something completely new. Cantrell graduated in 2017 from Wood River High School in Hailey, Idaho, and then …
NCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country Championship Results A four-year member of the Gettysburg College women’s cross country team, Elizabeth Hilfrank ’18 had a tremendous career wearing the orange and blue. It was during her senior campaign in 2017 where she turned in one of the top seasons in school history by a women’s cross country runner, …
While the reasoning behind why student-athletes choose to attend Gettysburg College vary, there is one aspect that tends to be a reoccurring theme – the atmosphere. The warmth, kindness, and enthusiasm are what make the students feel like they have a home away from home. Five members of the women’s cross country team shared …
Lexington, Ky. — The Centennial Conference announced Wednesday it has reached a formal partnership agreement with BlueFrame Technology to create an end-to-end digital network for all 11 of its member institutions for the next three years. The Centennial Conference Digital Network is now available on the web (https://www.centennialconference.tv/) along with streaming applications for television and mobile …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Juniors Ashlyn Booher (Boiling Springs, Pa./Boiling Springs) and Amy Cantrell (Hailey, Idaho/Wood River) of the Gettysburg College women’s cross country team have been selected to serve as team captains according to cross country and track and field head coach Bryson Hartzler. “Ashlyn has received the respect from the coaching staff and her peers alike,” said Hartzler. “We have …
LANCASTER, Pa. – The Centennial Conference has announced the Centennial Votes pledge, an initiative that will encourage 100% voter participation among eligible student-athletes, coaches, and staff ahead of the General Election on November 3. The Centennial Votes pledge has support across all 11 Centennial Conference member institutions and encourages student-athletes to take part in the electoral …
Coming off a breakout year on the football field, Gettysburg College senior Justin Lessel had high hopes for his final season on the turf, but the Centennial Conference’s postponement of fall competition put a damper on those expectations. Despite the setback, Lessel continues to forge ahead and spends nearly every waking moment preparing for his future as …
The stakes are always high when Gettysburg and Franklin & Marshall battle on the gridiron, but the 2014 edition of the rivalry added even more intrigue as the 100th all-time meeting between the two institutions along with the introduction of the Lincoln Football Trophy. Original Release – Nov. 15, 2014 Box Score GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The …
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the importance of a proper sleep schedule and how to achieve that. With the help from the Clinical Care Coordinator of Wellspan, Rebecca Senft, you can have all your questions about sleep disorders, sleep testing, and good sleep hygiene answered. Registration is required and can be done …
Conewago Valley School District (CVSD) reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Conewago Township Elementary on Friday. This brings the total number of cases at CVSD to six including one at the high school, three at New Oxford Middle School, one at Conewago Valley Intermediate School and one at New Oxford High School. CAVSD announced …
The Adams County Democratic Committee (ACDC) will host a March for Democratic Candidates on Sunday. The peaceful march to bring awareness of the Democratic nominees will organize beginning at 5:00 p.m. near the playground next to Lincoln Elementary School at the end of S. Stratton St. The march will begin at 5:15 p.m. with marchers …
Gettysburg Mayor Ted Streeter announced on Tuesday that trick or treating will go forward in Gettysburg on Halloween evening, Sat, October 31, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. “If you don’t feel comfortable, just turn off your porch lights. Next year will be better,” said Streeter. “If you’re a gift giver, I strongly recommend that you …
A much loved Gettysburg holiday tradition continues this year in a new virtual format. Entry forms are now available for the Adams County Arts Council’s 11th Annual Gingerbread Celebration, sponsored by Kennie’s Markets. It will be held online at www.adamsarts.org on December 4-6. Thanks to an anonymous donor, an additional $1,000 has again been added to the cash …
The Adams County Arts Council’s outdoor Halloween Costume Party will be held on Friday, October 30th, 7 pm-11pm, at the Battlefield Harley Davidson grounds, 21 Cavalry Field Rd., Gettysburg. The event, chaired by Arts Council board member Jill Rakowicz, includes dance music by ProForm DJs, costume contest and prizes, raffles, small games of chance, Uncle Moe’s, 3 …
In celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Music, Gettysburg ! is presenting virtually four new pieces by one of our favorite composers. In the past few years we’ve been able to present several works by Hollis Thoms, a Maryland resident and strong Music, Gettysburg! supporter, including works composed for the Schola Cantorum of Gettysburg. He …
The Adams County Community Foundation awarded $23,000 this month to fulfill a wide variety of charitable donor intentions through its field of interest grantmaking. Donors create field of interest funds to ensure their charitable interests continue to receive critical support for generations. Each year, the Community Foundation selects nonprofit programs to support the donors’ wishes. …
The New Oxford Harvest Hunt, brought to you by the New Oxford Area Chamber ofCommerce and presenting sponsor, the New Oxford Social and Athletic Club, officially begins this weekend. The event features a scavenger hunt and a decorating contest and runs from Saturday, October 10 through Saturday, October 24. Community members are invited to pick …
The football program features the oldest All-American tradition at Gettysburg College dating back more than a century to the team’s first national award winner in 1906. The tradition spans multiple generations for the Orange and Blue, but each nationally-recognized Bullet can look back on their time on the gridiron and easily identify the skills and …
There might not be any games on the schedule this fall, but for the Gettysburg College football team that lack of competition has opened the door for an increased focus on improving techniques and the ability to invest in new methods of training. The days of seeing 100-plus players scattered in various position groups at Shirk …
Gettysburg College GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Department of Athletics at Gettysburg College has created a robust and holistic well-being program to help student-athletes cope with current physical and mental demands and reach their full potential on and off the field. The Gettysburg College Student-Athlete Well-Being Program focuses on six dimensions of well-being: physical, emotional, career/academic, social, community, and …
Gettysburg College GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Competing on a collegiate team wasn’t on senior Luke Matzke’s (Collegeville, Pa./Malvern Prep) radar in high school, but running has taken on a new meaning since arriving at Gettysburg College and joining the cross country and track and field programs. Matzke, who grew up on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pa., was an only child …
Gettysburg College Nearly four years ago, Ben Taber ’17 turned in one of the top career-ending performances ever by a cross country runner at Gettysburg College, recording three consecutive career-best times in championship meets and closing an outstanding tenure in orange and blue at the NCAA Division III Championship. After two solid years on the cross country team, …
The Gettysburg Foundation will host Fall Family Day at Spangler, a free, one-day event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. The event marks the final opportunity for the public to visit the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital this year. Fall Family Day at Spangler offers an …
Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will conduct lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between September 2020 through March 2021. This action addresses over-browsing of native vegetation and agricultural crops and is a management strategy that supports long- term protection, preservation, and restoration …
The Land Conservancy of Adams County has preserved 172 properties in its 25-year history, and every one of them has its own unique character. The nonprofit land trust’s latest preservation project—Dan Brown’s 159-acre farm in Highland Township—is no exception. Brown’s farm has been a priority for protection for many years. With approximately a third of …
The Adams County Arts Council is hosting a German themed four course food and hard cider culinary event on Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 8:00 pm at the Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The cost of the event is $50 for ACAC members and $55 for nonmembers. Takeout and limited seating is …
On Saturday, October 3, Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc. (HABPI) will hold its fifth annual “Ride for Trails” bike ride leaving from the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg. This annual ride raises money for developing bicycling and walking trails in Adams County. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s ride will be modified …
Fall brush pick up by the Gettysburg Public Works crew will take place the week of October 19th. We 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 East Middle Street. …
On Tuesday, the PA Department of Health launched COVID Alert PA, a new exposure notification smartphone app. This free app uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and the Exposure Notification System developed by Apple and Google. Features include: Interactive COVID-19 symptom checker Opt-in for alerts for potential exposures to the virus Updates on the latest …
The Adams County Arts Council will present Cheryl Kelly, Sales Manager with Penguin Random House, on Thursday, October 1, at 5 pm via Zoom. The online program, originally scheduled for May 7, will celebrate books and those who love them. Find out what’s new in the publishing world and what you might like to add …
The Land Conservancy of Adams County will hold its annual Fall Classic Road Rally fundraiser this year on Saturday, Oct. 17—with several coronavirus-related adaptations. In acknowledgement of the nonprofit land trust’s quarter-century of work in Adams County, this year’s Road Rally theme is “25 Years of Preservation in Adams County.” The route will highlight some …
Amanda Evans-Freet will present “Art Therapy: Healing for the Mind, Body & Soul” for the Adams County Arts Council’s October 15th 3rd thursday noon program. Amanda Evans-Freet, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, is the Trauma Art Therapist at the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center. This hour-long, noontime program via Zoom is free, but registration is required. Participants will …
The Bermudian Springs School District opened on August 31 with students following a hybrid A/B plan in which half of the students attend school every day. “Our first week couldn’t have gone any better. It was great to see kids back in the hallways,” said Superintendent Shane Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss thanked the staff and teachers for …
Every year since 2008, the Historic Gettysburg – Adams County (HGAC) Barn Preservation Project has chosen a single historic barn for recognition of the extra effort that has been made by its owners to maintain and preserve that barn. This year, the HGAC Barn Preservation Award goes to Parry Baer and Kathleen Reilly, the owners …
The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor, the New OxfordSocial and Athletic Club, are excited to announce that New Oxford Harvest Hunt, a new event, will be held in town this fall. New Oxford Harvest Hunt will feature a scavenger hunt and a decorating contest and will run from Saturday, October 10 …
Over the past two days, two of the five Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) schools have been temporarily closed due to active COVID-19 cases in students or staff members. James Gettys Elementary The GASD website announced the district was notified on Wednesday afternoon by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) that there were two confirmed …
The YWCA Gettysburg-Adams County has offered a summertime outdoor pool at 730 Chambersburg Rd. in Gettysburg to the community over the past years. The following letter, announcing the pool will not be offered in the future, was sent to pool users today. Dear YWCA members, This weekend, we will conclude another season at the YWCA …
Over the past two days, two of the five Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) schools have been temporarily closed due to active COVID-19 cases in students or staff members. James Gettys Elementary The GASD website announced the district was notified on Wednesday afternoon by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) that there were two confirmed …
The Gettysburg Foundation is excited to share that they will be hosting a special evening program on Civil War medicine Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the historic barn at the George Spangler Farm &Field Hospital. Licensed Battlefield Guides Rick Schroeder, an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, and FranFeyock, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, will …
WITF announced today that they will be providing free instructional resources that are available this school year as part of their Learning at Home initiative. WITF, the PBS and NPR member station for Central Pennsylvania, has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units (PAIU) to provide programming and …
The Land Conservancy of Adams County will be on hand at the Adams County Farmers’ Market on Stratton Street in Gettysburg on Saturday, Sept. 19, to offer its facemasks in exchange for a donation to SCCAP (South Central Community Action Programs). The mission of SCCAP is to empower families and engage the community to pursue …
As small businesses continue to feel an economic impact of the COVID-19 public health crisis, Governor Tom Wolf today called on the General Assembly to provide additional funding to support these businesses. The governor was joined by the York County Economic Alliance, local elected officials and business advocates. “The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health …
Weather forced us to move August’s concert by this premier local Celtic music group, but we were able to move it to a very appropriate date. Halfway between St. Patrick’s Day, 2020 and St. Patrick’s Day, 2021 is the perfect time for toe-tapping jigs and tear-jerking ballads. Cormorant’s Fancy wings across generations and oceans with …
The Gettysburg Foundation presents the 18th Annual Remembrance Day Illumination on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, from 5:30–9 p.m. in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery (weather permitting) located at 97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The commemoration features a luminary candle on all 3,512 Civil War soldiers’ graves. The fallen soldiers’ names are read throughout the evening. Guests …
Acknowledging the decision to send students in its sophomore, junior, and senior classes home had “created unwelcome tension on campus, among students, and with the college as a whole,” college president Bob Iuliano announced today that students who were not remaining on campus would receive a ten percent reduction in their tuition and that 80 …
Waste Connections, Inc. and the Borough of Gettysburg will be offering an electronics recycling event on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Borough Public Works Building, 457 East Middle Street, Gettysburg. All “covered devices,” as defined by Pennsylvania law, can be recycled. Permitted items include TVs, CPUs, laptops, tablets, TV and computer screens, remotes, keyboards, …
Jones Mills, PA – United States Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has officially endorsed congressional candidate Todd Rowley (D-Westmoreland County) to represent Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District (PA-13) in the United States House of Representatives. “Todd Rowley is running to fight for working families in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District and bring our Nation together. From his work …
Applications for the Adams County Arts Council’s STAR Grant program are now available on the organization’s website: www.adamsarts.org. Past funding for the program, which is entering its 22nd year, has been provided by the Adams County Commissioners, the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust, and the Borough of Gettysburg. ACAC’s ability to run the 2021 …
Carpe Librum! Join the Adams County Arts Council for an online program on Thursday October 1 at 5:00 p.m. that will celebrate books and those who love them. The popular book event with Cheryl Kelly, Sales Manager with Penguin Random House, will be held online via Zoom. Find out what’s new in the publishing world …
The Adams County Land Conservancy’s annual art auction is venturing into the virtual as an online event at www.BiddingOwl.com/LCAC. The auction will go live at noon on Friday, Sept. 4 and will remain open for bidding through Sept. 23. All art up for bid will be on view at the Adams County Arts Council, 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg, from …
Gettysburg College today gave up its hope of providing a residential learning experience for all of its students, announcing that only first-year students, transfer students, international students, and select other students who are unable to return home due to personal or academic reasons will be allowed to stay in on campus. This will be a …
Prescriptions such as NARCAN and others that work as a brand of the lifesaving overdose-reversal drug naloxone are being asked by the Wolf Administration to get reviewed in regards to their expiration dates Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the extension of the shelf life of NARCAN Nasal Spray from 24 months …
The Department of Health today reminded all Pennsylvanians to take steps now to prepare for potential emergencies and disasters. “September is recognized as National Preparedness Month and the department wants to stress the importance of being prepared to ensure our fellow Pennsylvanians are ready to handle any potential emergency or disaster that could come our …
The Adams County Library System is thrilled to reconnect with New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline and learn how she spent the 2 years since her 2018 visit to Gettysburg. Her new book, The Exiles, was released on August 25. Join us via Zoom on Friday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. for a fundraiser …
Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation continue preservation efforts on six equestrian monuments throughout the battlefield. The work is part of a comprehensive maintenance and preservation program funded in part by the Gettysburg Foundation. The National Park Service (NPS) maintains the 1,328 monuments, tablets and markers located on the battlefield. The latest preservation …
Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Poll workers are crucial to ensuring everyone’s voice is heard in November, but this year we’re facing a potential shortage due to COVID-19. If you’re able, sign up to work the polls on November 3rd. It’s one of the best things you can do to defend democracy on …
Penn State Extensions believes that fall is a great time to get outside and be more active! Penn State Extension is offering an eight-week virtual walking program to help turn behaviors into healthy habits. Moderate activity, such as walking, reduces stress and fatigue and increases mental alertness. It improves cardiovascular functioning and strengthens bones. Combined …
After much consideration, the organizing committee has reported the 56th Annual National Apple Harvest Festival, slated to be held October 3-4 and 10-11, 2020, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. The statement from the committee said: “As a festival built around all things apple, we strive to think about everyone involved when making decisions. …
The walks are FREE and open to everyone. Dogs on leashes are welcome except at orchards. Wear good walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. Please walk only with members of your household, maintain social distance and bring a mask in case of not being able to maintain social distance. These walks are self-serve …
Sponsored by Friends of the Littlestown Library there will be a ‘Grab & go’ book sale taking place on Fri. ,Sept.11, Noon-6p.m. and Sat., Sept.12, 8a.m.-1p.m. The Drive-thru will be at Bethel Assembly of God parking lot.
The Adam County Library System welcomes library users back to the library for our “new normal”! The libraries in Gettysburg, Carroll Valley, Biglerville, Littlestown and New Oxford will open for their regularly scheduled public hours for walk-in browsing, computer use and more – no appointment needed – on Monday, August 31. Currently, the East Berlin …
Photographer Dan Mangan Exhibit The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate two art exhibitions with an opening reception for Dan Mangan and the LCAC Art Auction artwork on First Friday, September 4, 5:00-7; 30 p.m. at the Arts Education Center located at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the …
Last Sunday’s performance by the great local Celtic ensemble Cormorant’s Fancy couldn’t take place because of threatening weather. But have no fear, it has been re-scheduled, with the entire original cast, for 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 13. The location will be the same as well – Schmucker Grove, at the corner of Springs Avenue and Seminary …
The Adams County Arts Council will present Cheryl Kelly, Sales Manager with Penguin Random House, on Thursday, October 1, at 5 pm via Zoom. The online program, originally scheduled for May 7, will celebrate books and those who love them. Find out what’s new in the publishing world and what you might like to add …
Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today announced a unique partnership with Latino Connection, Highmark Blue Shield and the Independence Blue Cross Foundation to create the first-in-the-nation COVID-19 Mobile Response Unit to provide testing and education targeting minority and underserved communities throughout Pennsylvania. “We share a unified purpose of building healthy communities through …
The American Red Cross is desperately in need of volunteers to fill the two positions that are advertised on the attached. During the upcoming hurricane and wildfire season, if people are evacuated from their homes the Red Cross sets up temporary shelters. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the shelters need to be smaller, thus the …
In light of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, this year’s art auction is venturing into the virtual as an online event! The auction will go live at noon on Friday, Sept. 4, and bidding will remain open through Sept. 23. All art up for bid will be on view at the Adams County Arts Council, 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg, from Sept. 4-23. …
A virtual meeting taking place on Tuesday September 15, 2020 or Thursday October 15, 2020 to discuss and explore issues about death, dying, life, and living. Both dates will be from 6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m. This is a free event and anyone is welcome to join.
GETTYSBURG, PA – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, Eisenhower National Historic Site will not be hosting the onsite living history encampment or USO Dance as part of World War II Weekend, set for September 19-20, 2020. With thousands of visitors normally …
Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers, The Chamber of Gettysburg & Adams County and the New OxfordArea Chamber of Commerce Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers, Inc. celebrated the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 19. Owners Scott and Karen Coyle were joined by their staff, family, …
Featuring the ballads, jigs and haunting music of the British Isles, one of the Gettysburg area’s favorite bands, Cormorant’s Fancy, will perform a free outdoor concert Sunday, August 23rd at 6:00 pm in Schmucker Grove, just north of Springs Avenue on the United Lutheran Seminary Campus. . Cormorant’s Fancy wings across generations and oceans with traditional …
The Adams County Community Foundation has awarded a third round of grants from its COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund bringing the total amount awarded to more than $162,000. The Fund has directed charitable grants to 21 area nonprofits since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn. Through the COVID-19 Fund, gifts from The Forward Fund, Dwight D. …
Gettysburg, PA (August 20, 2020) – Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater is excited to announce two new programs in September as part of its efforts to safely offer new patron services while remaining closed due to the pandemic. MAJESTIC MOVIES AT HOME will launch Tuesday, Sept. 1, and offer patrons the opportunity to stream first-run independent …
The forum, which features Adams County Coroner Pat Felix, will be on Tuesday, September 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register by September 18 by contacting jgastley2@wellspan.org or 717.337.4137
For the second consecutive year, WellSpan Health has won a prestigious Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) Achievement award, this time for the regional health system’s innovative effort to prevent workplace violence and improve safety at its hospitals by de-escalating behavioral health emergencies. WellSpan’s Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) has earned the 2020 Optimal …
Members of the Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) board have decided not to ban electric vehicles in the park, at least for now, but rather to place warning signs along the Biser Fitness Trail. Although the board expressed concern about the possibility of an accident, banning all motorized vehicles seemed too severe. Board member Jimmy …
The Land Conservancy of Adams County’s 23rd annual Art Auction will go virtual this year, beginning Friday, Sept. 4. The long-running auction, which raises money to support rural land conservation in Adams County, will feature a wide variety of artwork donated by local and regional artists and art collectors—everything from painting and drawing to ceramics, …
Main Street Gettysburg CEO Deb Adamik said the Long, Long, Long, Long Dinner Party scheduled for October has been cancelled. Adamik said the festival relied in large part on volunteers and that “a lot of our older volunteers are not feeling safe.” Adamik said she was hoping the dinner might be rescheduled in the spring. …
Adams County Head Start is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 program year. If eligible, your family will receive over $10,000 in educational, health, nutritional and dental services at no cost to you! Head Start is designed to service 3, 4 and 5 year old children who come from income eligible families or who have …
The Planning Food Events for Non-Profits with COVID-19 in Mind webinar will discuss the most recent guidance from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Restaurant Association, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidance to help you plan for resumption of activities related to food and food service. Participants will have …
The Land Conservancy of Adams County will celebrate its 25th anniversary of working to preserve Adams County’s rural lands and character with a “socially distant” summer picnic set for Sunday, August 16 at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Building, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. Masks will be required, and guests will be expected …
WellSpan Health announced today that it has been awarded a $2.2 million grant, the second largest grant in WellSpan history, to improve access to dental services for vulnerable, underserved and rural populations across southcentral Pennsylvania. “WellSpan is always striving to find a better way to serve our communities and adopt new ways of delivering healthcare …
The 13th Annual Harvest Day Festival & Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2020 has been cancelled after extensive discussion and consideration. Many factors went into the decision to cancel the event, with the safety and well-being of all involved being the top priority. The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce plans to a host …
The Gleaning Project, South Central Pennsylvania’s collaborative, nonprofit effort to reduce food loss on local farms, is sponsoring its 4th Annual Penny Per Pound Glean-A-Mania Fundraiser. Individuals and organizations are asked to commit to donating one or more pennies for each pound of food the project is able to glean between August 8 and 14, …
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, will be showcasing the artwork of Dr. Lisa McCleod-Simmons, Loy Elliott and James Rowland on Friday, August 7th from 5-7:30 p.m. for a First Friday Public Reception. The shows will remain on display through August 24. The reception is free and open to the public. The …
Reviving a traditional way of seeing movies – from your car — USA Drive-Ins, a division of Harena Data, will be showing movies this Friday and Saturday at the Gettysburg Outlet Shoppes. The schedule is: Friday, July 31: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Saturday, Aug. 1: Raiders of the Lost Ark Just drive into the outlet …
Wellspan Health has proposed the following techniques that may be helpful to you if you are feeling stressed or anxious. Plan ahead. Make sure you have adequate supplies at home and plans for childcare and working from home, if that is what you are doing. Establish routines and schedules. Do you have kids who are …
A dark substance seen on the Arkansas Memorial that some believed to be an act of vandalism is a biological cleaning solution, the Gettysburg National Military Park staff confirmed in a press release. The confusion began when park visitors saw a dark-colored foreign substance on the memorial on July 22. Some posted photos on social …
Eisenhower National Historic Site will not be hosting the onsite living history encampment or USO Dance as part of World War II Weekend this year, and will transition to a digital platform due to social distancing recommendations and restrictions by the state and local public health authorities. The event, originally set for September 19-20, typically …
The Adams County Library System is looking for original stories, in Spanish or English, from children in preschool through 12th grade. The theme is “My COVID-19 Kindness.” Five awards will be given, one in each of the following age ranges: Preschool Kindergarten – Grade 2 Grades 3 – 5 Grades 6 – 8 Grades 9 …
New Hope Ministries is offering food, rent assistance, and employment resources to help recently unemployed and underemployed adults in northern Adams County. New Hope staff and volunteers can assist with emergency needs including food, rent, mortgage assistance, utility assistance, and help with finding a job for Adams County residents living in rural communities north of …
Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera today jointly announced updated guidance to help Pre-K to 12 schools prepare to reopen and safely educate students for in-person learning. Each school entity will determine if classes resume in person at school buildings, remotely or a combination of both options “Our …
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Eisenhower National Historic Site will be increasing access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a …
Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today warned the commonwealth is on the verge of repeating the pattern that led to widespread community shut-downs in the spring to mitigate COVID-19, urging residents to stop the cycle by wearing a mask and making important choices to reduce exposure. “At the start of the pandemic, we …
A local contingent of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) advocacy group will hold its third rally of the year in the Lincoln Square at 5:00 p.m. on Friday July 10. “We will be demanding that Black Lives Matter and will once again bring out people who demand inclusion, equality, equity, human rights, ending of systemic …
The pandemic has claimed another fall tradition in Gettysburg — the sounds of football games being played in Musselman Stadium at Gettysburg College. The Centennial Conference in which Gettysburg College participates announced yesterday that it will suspend its Fall 2020 sports schedule including the entire football season. The conference said it would reevaluate this decision …
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County’s Advocacy Committee is developing a pilot for a Children’s Diversity Read Aloud program at the two YWCA Childcare Centers, 909 and Adams Commerce Center. Childcare field trips and activities are now limited due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, Executive Director Dotty Dalphon and Child Enrichment Program …
The University of Pennsylvania is looking for young women who are interested in participating in a research study about women’s health. The study involves a one-time group session that lasts 1.5 hours, participating in a focus group, and completing questionnaires. Participants will receive a $50 gift card for their time. The university is looking for …
Children and families across Adams County will be able to “Get Outdoors (GO)” through the 4th annual GO Adams! Initiative, a digital program promoting socially distant physical activity and reading that starts on July 1st. The free program, a partnership between WellSpan Health and Adams County Library, encourages children and parents to get outdoors and …
The Gettysburg National Military Park has borrowed a brush fire fighting apparatus from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to be prepared in case of a brush fire in this hot and dry summer. The fire apparatus is a Type 6 Wildland Fire engine with a Ford F550 engine and Brand FX body build up. …
Friday, July 3, 2020, will mark the return to Gettysburg of monthly First Friday activities and another opportunity to support the many stores and restaurants that participate. First Friday is sponsored by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association (GARMA) Most Gettysburg shops and restaurants are open and welcome you this evening. There will also …
With only a few exceptions, Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) is completely open to visitors over the Independence Day weekend. The exceptions are the three observation towers and the observation level at the Pennsylvania Memorial which remain closed due to social distancing concerns. The Visitors Center and the Spangler Farm are also open. Social media …
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today announced an order that provides new regulations for mask-wearing in the state. With this order, signed under Health Secretary Levine’s authority under the Disease Prevention and Control Act, masks must be worn whenever anyone leaves home. The order takes effect immediately. “This mask-wearing order is essential to stopping the recent …
Central Pennsylvania families at home can join a free summer program called “Summer STEM Adventure!” on July 1st. In a recent statement, radio station WITF announced that their program is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Intermediate Units (IUs) 12, 13 and 15 in order to provide a summer camp that sparks interest …
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority and Destination Gettysburg will be presenting a fireworks show on Saturday July 4 from 9:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. at the Gettysburg Rec Park. During this time of pandemic it is important to safely enjoy the show by wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing. The weather is calling for …
Gettysburg Borough has begun constructing the first “parklet” on Lincoln Square. So far there is only a wood floor. When completed, the parklets will be used for outdoor seating and merchandise displays, providing extra space for businesses to operate. Read More about Parklets The parklets will be rented by the businesses that use them. It …
Gettysburg residents and businesses could soon be eligible for low-interest loans through a revolving loan fund that uses money originally provided by a 2006 community development grant. The fund, called the Historic District Revitalization Revolving Loan Program, is designed to increase job security and purchasing power for residents, as well as the diversification of the …
The Adams County Board of Commissioners have changed their scheduled public meetings to every other week from every week. The new dates for 202 are: July 1, 15, 29 August 12, 26 September 9, 23 October 7, 21 November 5, 18 December 2, 16, 30 The Adams County Board of Commissioners, the Adams County Salary …
The Sterilis Needle Disposal Program, a new way to offer safe disposal of needles to community residents, has been established in Adams County, according to an announcement from local program Healthy Adams County. The program was created as a result of several community organizations and various donations, as well as grant funding. It is the …
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center will open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, as a way to recognize the 157th anniversary of the historic Battle of Gettysburg. “This year, the first day of the three-day battle anniversary falls on a Wednesday. We know many people will be …
Gettysburg Borough will be coordinating with regional public safety agencies after several social posts referenced burning the American flag on the July 4th weekend. The event, said to be taking place at the Gettysburg National Cemetery. has attracted the attention of the criminal intelligence sections of the public safety agencies. Workers are evaluating the social …
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Society will be gifting $4,000 to the COVID-19 Relief Recovery Fund, the Adams County Community Foundation announced today. Individual members of the Eisenhower Society have contributed an additional $4,000. The Community Foundation is tracking the shifting needs created by the pandemic and related economic downturn in order to deploy grants from …
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, home of the Gettysburg Cyclorama and the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, will reopen its doors to the public on Thursday, June 25. The Museum & Visitor Center has been closed since March 17, to comply with state and health mandates to slow the …
The Gettysburg Foundation will open the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital on Friday, June 26, 2020. The site will be open to visitors on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. Admission to the site is included with the purchase of a ticket to the Gettysburg …
A former drug counselor at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex is among several others that has been charged for the introduction and delivery of controlled substances to inmates at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex. Kody Fuller, 25, of Thomasville, Pennsylvania, was charged by Trooper Cameron Beck of the Pennsylvania State Police with Delivery …
More than 4,000 close contacts of COVID-19 cases have been identified and monitored to date throughout Pennsylvania, according to an announcement from the state’s Department of Health. The discoveries are due to the work of 500 trained contact tracers throughout Pennsylvania, including 130 state health nurses, as well as additional support from the six county …
Music, Gettysburg! is presenting two outdoor concerts this summer in Schmucker Grove at the corner of Springs Avenue and Seminary Ridge on the United Lutheran Seminary’s Gettysburg campus. On Sunday, July 12 at 6 PM, “Dearest Home” will begin performing traditional Appalachian music as well as authentic Civil War Era Music, including Abolitionist songs that …
The Adams County Community Foundation has announced its second annual grants from The Fund for Littlestown, a memorial fund created by the late Dick Selby. The grants were made possible by The Bernard, Mary and Richard Selby Family Memorial Fund. The Fund will provide charitable support for unmet community needs in Littlestown for generations to …
Gettysburg National Military Park began to increase access and services on June 12, following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities. The decision was made in response to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s move to Phase Green for Adams County, which will include Licensed …
Several local churches within the Gettysburg Area Ministerium are setting aside 15 minutes for lamentation, repentance, and prayer on Wednesday, June 17th at noon. The event, scheduled on the 5th-year anniversary of the Emanuel Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, is meant to offer prayers for the community and world, as well as foster unity …
The Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association (GARMA) will be hosting the 53rd annual Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show on Saturday, June 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will occur on the Gettysburg Square, the first two blocks of York St. and Baltimore St, and the first blocks of Chambersburg and Carlisle. Restrooms will …
During the Adams County Arts Council’s next virtual 3rd Thursday noon program on June 18, Arts Outreach Coordinator Lisa Cadigan will present a program titled “Creative Connections: Why We Need Introspection & Reflection to Build Community.” Lisa will share strategies for using introspection and reflection to not only spark creativity, but also to engage community …
Local Pennsylvania residents who would like to help with mental health awareness programs this summer can now register for QPR sessions, held by Wellspan Philhaven and Healthy Adams County. QPR, or “Question, Persuade, and Refer,” is a nationally certified program run by professional trainers. In the course, up to 10 individuals are trained through Zoom …
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County will be reopening on Monday June 15 with health protections in place. Users will have their temperatures taken upon entry, will be required to wear facial masks while in the lobby and hallways, and must practice social distancing. Y Wee Care, the free babysitting service for people who exercise …
18 bands from Indiana, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia will be performing this Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the 2020 Virtual Gettysburg Brass Band Festival. Listen to these bands on their web sites or YouTube links as you picture in your mind a wonderful weekend …
As the state adapts to the current COVID-19 pandemic guidelines, several organizations have come together to provide Central Pennsylvania families with resources that can help improve their physical and mental health. The resources, provided by WITF, Capital BlueCross, and WellSpan Health, are part of the new “Here With You” campaign. It includes the distribution of …
The Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association (GBPA) has announced new dates for several of the historic events held in Adam’s County, including the 2020 Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment. The Gettysburg Reenactment, an annual event that has attracted over 500,000 visitors, has been scheduled for August 22-23, and will be held at the historic Daniel Lady Farm …
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority Board (GARA) has agreed to hold the July 4 fireworks at the Gettysburg Rec Park. The fireworks, normally held at Gettysburg College, will be set up, displayed, and cleaned up by Destination Gettysburg. GARA will monitor the parking of vehicles for spectators and crowd maintenance. More information, including times, parking, …
[From https://www.facebook.com/UnitedLutheranSeminary/] The United Lutheran Seminary Board of Trustees has named the Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin, fourth bishop of the Southwest California Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, as its next president. His appointment is effective August 1, 2020. Bishop Erwin succeeds interim president, the Rev. Dr. Angela Zimmann. Erwin “I am …
County officials are waiting to hear if Adams might be given a green light status tomorrow, to take effect on June 12. Green status would allow indoor restaurants to reopen. Meanwhile, the following announcements have been made by Gettysburg Borough: The evening curfew, in effect since April 2, has been ended. All other aspects of …
The Adams County Community Foundation has awarded the first round of grants from its COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund. The Fund was established to direct charitable grants to area nonprofits struggling to meet the extraordinary needs of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn. Through the COVID-19 Fund, the Community Foundation will …
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf yesterday announced eight additional counties will move to yellow and 17 to green, effective at 12:01 a.m. May 29. Wolf said all remaining counties in red are expected to move to yellow by June 5 at 12:01 a.m. Meanwhile in Adams County the two-week sum of new cases per 100,000 population …
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gettysburg National Military Park is increasing access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased …
Looking for a way of supporting senior students at nearby Fairfield Area High School during the COVID-19 pandemic, the WellSpan Pharmacy in Fairfield has donated customized face masks to members of this year’s class for their upcoming graduation ceremony. Maddi Holmberg, an officer of Fairfield Area High School’s 2020 senior class, models the custom face …
Gettysburg Community Theatre Founding Executive/Artistic Director Chad-Alan Carr has been honored with the Shining Star Award by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). Carr The 2020 AACT National Awards will be presented at an awards ceremony during the AACTFest 2021 National Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, June 14–19, 2021. The AACT Shining Star award recognizes …
Gettysburg Foundation President and CEO Matthew C. Moen, Ph.D., is stepping down from his position effective July 31, 2020. The Gettysburg Foundation Board of Directors was notified of his decision late last week. “Pandemics have a way of rearranging life priorities, both professionally and personally,” said Moen. “I spent thirty-one years in higher education and …
Gettysburg National Military Park is excited to announce the release of a new Virtual Tour. This free virtual tour allows all visitors the opportunity to experience the battlefield, no matter where they are. This web-based tour provides an in-depth overview of the entire Battle of Gettysburg through 18 videos and follows the Auto Tour that …
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced today that 12 more counties would be moved to the yellow phase of the state’s reopening plan beginning Friday, May 22. Adams county was included in the list. General changes that will begin next Friday include: The stay-at-home order will be lifted, but people are still encouraged to wear …
At its May meeting, the Gettysburg Foundation Board of Directors welcomed five new Directors, honored three Directors with emeritus status and approved the appointment of its new board chair. Joining the Foundation’s Board of Directors for a three-year term are Cynthia Hill; Thavolia Glymph, Ph.D.; Hal Kushner, M.D.; Richard Morin and Charles ‘Cliff’ Bream. …
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) has provided a list of the 56 Adams County businesses that were granted exceptions and placed on the state’s list of life sustaining businesses. The DCED also explained the procedure used to classify businesses. According to DCED, all Pennsylvania businesses were initially classified using industry sectors …
WellSpan Health has received the 2019 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award, recognizing its innovative Sepsis Central Alert Team. The team earned the award as an example of successful system changes or interventions that make care safer or advocate on a patient’s behalf. Begun in 2017, the team is a group of registered …
Governor Tom Wolf today reminded Pennsylvanians that the state’s actions to stop the spread of COVID-19 are working and that we must stay the course and follow the law or there will be negative consequences. “Pennsylvanians are fighting for our lives,” Gov. Wolf said. “We have fought this deadly virus in the best way we …
Adams County Republican politicians wrote Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf yesterday asking him to immediately move Adams County from a red to a yellow stage designation. The change, which has already been made for 37 other counties, would allow some non-essential businesses to reopen. The letter, posted on Mastriano’s Facebook page, was signed by state representatives …
The Adams County Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday May 9. The market will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday until October 31. The location is 108 North Stratton Street, near the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. Learn more about the Farmers Market in the Gettysburg Connection podcast. All shoppers …
Pennsylvania Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today moved 13 more Pennsylvania’s counties from “red” to “yellow” status, allowing businesses with in-person operations and childcare facilities to reopen on May 15. Adams was not included in the list. The counties to be opened are in western Pennsylvania, including the Pittsburgh region. Allegheny, …
Beginning Mother’s Day Weekend, Land of Little Horses is offering a new way to get carry-out and be entertained while you wait. The 49-year old family-friendly park has always been known for its famous miniature horses and would have been open by now if it were not for the COVID-19 outbreak. “Our staff started brainstorming …
“We want to keep the face of the farm the same: No houses,” said Mt. Pleasant farmer Doug Clabaugh, explaining why he and his wife Christine decided to preserve their 87-acre farm in partnership with the Land Conservancy of Adams County. Clabaugh’s Piedmontese Bull Doug Clabaugh’s parents, Miriam and Robert, purchased the farm in 1952 …
The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed 825 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 50,092 as well as 14 new deaths, bringing the statewide total to 2,458. The department said the are now 195,498 patients who have tested negative. Adams County cases increased from 145 to 148, but the number of …
Green Gettysburg Book Club convened last February 14, Valentine’s Day, with about thirty members on our list and has continued since with about fifteen members participating actively each week and others following along on Facebook. We got to meet about five times in person, but now with the pandemic we’ve shifted to Zoom and continue …
Balancing economic benefits and public health risks, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the reopening of 24 counties in the northwest and north-central regions of the state, moving them from red to yellow beginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, May 8. Adams County was not included in the list. “Over the past two months, Pennsylvanians in every …
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) seeks assistance to continue fostering meaningful and creative connections in the face of COVID-19 by participating in #GivingTuesdayNow. #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020—in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday—as an emergency response to …
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital has earned an A safety grade from Leapfrog, an independent national watchdog organization, in its spring report. “Ensuring that our patients receive excellent care in all circumstances is the top priority of our hospital team,” said Jane Hyde, senior vice president of WellSpan Health and president, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. “Achieving an A …
Wellspan Health has asked residents to be sure to come to the hospital if they are experiencing symptoms of heart attack or stroke, saying that they will be protected against catching the coronavirus in the hospital. Since late March, hospital officials have noticed a 50 percent drop in patients seeking care at WellSpan Health’s six …
On a call today with reporters and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman about the newly formed Health Disparity Task Force, Governor Tom Wolf called for COVID-19 health care providers and medical facilities conducting tests to follow the Department of Health’s mandate to include race and ethnicity data in demographics provided to the department with COVID-19 test …
To ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health, and in keeping with the commonwealth’s stay-at-home orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that the Wolf Administration is lifting some restrictions on businesses related to certain outdoor activities. …
Adams County School Districts will salute their graduating seniors with a special display on Friday evening. Districts will light their stadiums on May 1, 2020 at 20:20 (8:20 p.m.) The lights will stay on for 20 minutes and 20 seconds. People are encouraged to drive by the stadiums but are asked to not exit their …
The Adams County Farmers Market Saturday will open for the season on Saturday May 9. The market will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday until October 31. The location is 108 North Stratton Street, near the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. Learn more about the Farmers Market in the Gettysburg Connection podcast. All …
As Pennsylvania continues mitigation efforts to fight COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. The governor also announced the Department of State has launched an awareness campaign to inform the public about the new primary election date and how to apply for a …
The Gettysburg Borough Council will hold a special meeting using Zoom on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The special meeting will be broadcast via live streaming by Community Media, www.communitymedia.net, as well as via the “Gettysburg Borough” Facebook page and the “Gettysburg Boro Police Department” Facebook page. Gettysburg Borough residents and/or taxpayers of …
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced the statewide stay-at-home orders issued on April 1 to protect Pennsylvanians and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 will be extended until Friday, May 8 at 12:01 AM. The initial order was set to expire on April 30. “It is clear that our …
The first episode of the six-part unscripted Home Box Office series “We’re Here,” filmed in Gettysburg last summer, will air on Thursday April 23, at 9:00 p.m. In Episode 1, former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley arrive in Gettysburg to stage a one-night-only drag show featuring …
In a personal, heartfelt, and candid speech to the state’s residents on Friday, Governor Tom Wolf announced a plan to set citizens and businesses on a path to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to protect residents from the dangers of the deadly virus. Watch the governor’s full remarks here. Read the governor’s full …
Governor Tom Wolf today announced nearly $16 million in funding for Pennsylvania food banks, which are providing critical assistance to Pennsylvanians during the COVID-19 health crisis. “COVID-19 has caused severe economic stress for many Pennsylvanians, and as a result our food banks have been working in overdrive with unprecedented demand,” Wolf said. “We’re proud of …
The attached graphic, created by the Adams County Food Policy Council, an affiliate of Healthy Adams County, summarizes the places, dates, and times of food offerings in the county. The Gettysburg Soup Kitchen at 22 W High St will serve hot take out meals M-F and two bagged meals on Saturday.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Rachel Levine today required all employees and customers at essential businesses to wear face masks, and also created other protections for employees. Levine also ordered meetings for essential businesses to be conducted online and that appropriate social distancing and hygiene measures be enforced. “This order provides critical protections for the workers …
Following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, WellSpan requests that patients and visitors wear a protective face covering when visiting any WellSpan facility. Hand-made fabric masks and other face coverings can help slow the spread of COVID-19. By covering your face, you help to stop …
The Salvation Army today sent a truck with eleven pallets of canned goods from Philadelphia to help restock SCCAP’s food pantry. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY SMITH According to Gettysburg Area Salvation Army chair Amy Smith, there were eleven pallets on the truck, with foods including peanut butter, cereal, dry pasta, canned fruit, canned soups, cookies, …
