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GNMP announces 2024 Winter Lecture Series

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

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

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

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Lee’s Headquarters hosts Holiday Open House

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

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Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach – Free Concert at Luhrs Performing Arts Center

Featuring Guest Faculty Artists Fred Dade, Mark Hartman, Margaret Lucia & Suzanne Thierry The Shippensburg University Community Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Mark Hartman, offers a free musical gift to the community ahead of the holiday season, Sunday, November 19th at 3 p.m. with MOZART, BEETHOVEN AND BACH, a concert celebrating the musical greats of the classical music genre.   The concert …

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Destination Gettysburg hosts “Gett Merry and Bright” decorating contest

As a lead-up to the upcoming holiday season in Gettysburg, Destination Gettysburg has announced plans to host a holiday decorating contest. “Gett Merry & Bright” will inspire businesses and residents in the Borough of Gettysburg to get into the holiday spirit. Participants are encouraged to adorn the exterior of their properties with traditional, classic, or …

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Susan Eisenhower, J’Nai Bridges, Graham Sibley, Harold Holzer, and Doris Kearns Goodwin to appear at Dedication Day Events in Gettysburg Sunday, Nov 19.

UPDATE ALERT: CHANGE OF DEDICATION DAY CEREMONY VENUE FROM THE GETTYSBURG NATIONAL CEMETERY TO GETTYSBURG COLLEGE’S MAJESTIC THEATER, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA. The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania is honored to invite the public to the Majestic Theater on November 19th, 2023 for a special Dedication Day ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the historic …

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Community Outreach is in the Giving Spree

Gettysburg Connection Community Outreach, a non-profit organization associated with Gettysburg Connection, is in this year’s Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree. The Giving Spree will be live at the Gettysburg Middle School, from 3:00 to 7:00 on Thursday. We’re reaching out to Older Adults, K-12 students, and Spanish-speaking residents with trustworthy news and useful information. …

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Red Kettle Ringers needed

‘Tis the season to sign up to ring the bell for the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign at Gettysburg Walmart.  Ringers are scheduled to ring for a ninety-minute shift on a day between November 24 and December 24 at noon. Sign up online via this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AEA829A0FBCF8-bell#/ and experience the joy of giving back to your …

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A Gettysburg Christmas Festival hosts “A Gettysburg Christmas” movie

Main Street Gettysburg, in partnership with United Lutheran Seminary and Seminary Ridge Museum, is pleased to welcome the movie A Gettysburg Christmas to this year’s A Gettysburg Christmas Festival on December 1, 2, and 3. Movie Director Bo Brinkman and Co-Producer Kris Webb coordinated with Jill Sellers, President of Main Street Gettysburg, Pete Miele, Executive Director of Seminary Ridge …

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Senior Moments Comedy On Stage!

Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present their All-Senior Citizen Actors production of the comedy Senior Moments at 7:00 p.m. November 10 & 17 and 2:00 p.m. November 11, 12, 18, & 19, 2023. Senior Moments is a series of …

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Megan Shreve named Anti-Poverty Advocate of the Year

The Community Action Association of Pennsylvania has named Megan Shreve, CEO of South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) for the past 18 years, the “Anti-Poverty Advocate of the Year” in recognition of her exceptional advocacy and leadership efforts in support of anti-poverty and community development programs. This award highlights Megan’s outstanding contributions, which have led …

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Halloween Parade winners announced

The winners of Tuesday’s Halloween Parade have been announced. A big thank you to all of the sponsors, judges, volunteers, police, security, participants, and everyone elsewho made this night possible! Marching Bands 1st #104 Gettysburg Area Combined 2nd #311 Catoctin High School 3rd #204 Bermudian Springs High School Corporate Float 1st #307 WA Snyder Concrete …

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Adams County Arts Council Partners with Adams County Historical Society to Present SoulShine

The Adams County Arts Council has partnered with the Adams County Historical Society to present SoulShine, a day-long, musical wellness retreat. SoulShine features award-winning singer/songwriters and inspirational speakers Karen Taylor Good and Stowe Dailey, also known as StoweGood. SoulShine is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, at the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg. …

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Delving into Diversity

by Jessica Shelleman Two years ago, a colleague and I decided we wanted to form a book club that would focus on titles and discussions surrounding the ideas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our world is beautiful and diverse, filled with a variety of people, each with their own story. We wanted to discover those …

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ACTI students learn the art of barn preservation

Fifteen building trades students from the Adams County Technical Institute (ACTI) spent the day on October 11 at Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s annual Learning Lab. The program is a key component of HGAC’s Investing in Youth Initiative, formed in 2019 to encourage a general appreciation among students for Adams County’s heritage and history. The hands-on …

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GNMP Deer Management Program Will Run October 2023 through March 2024

a deer standing in the snow looking at the camera

Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will conduct the lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between October 2023 through March 2024. This action addresses the over-browsing of native vegetation and agricultural crops and is a management strategy that supports long-term protection, preservation, and …

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Steckler for UASD Board

Deb Steckler is running for Upper Adams School District School Director in November as a registered Republican, which she has been for years.  She will be listed as a Democrat on the ballot as a result of an anomaly in the Pennsylvania voting laws.  She is a long-time resident of Adams County and the Upper …

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A place for teens

by Barbara Buckley We’re fortunate to have a lovely Teen Center on the first floor of the Harbaugh-Thomas Library. This is a room dedicated to teens, as the name suggests. Specifically, it is a place reserved for those in 7th-12th grade. Imagine a large room with five gaming computers lining one wall, colorful posters, the …

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Organization Profile: Connect Counseling opens office in Gettysburg

The Lancaster-based therapy practice Connect Counseling has opened a Gettysburg office at 18 Carlisle St., offering both in-person and telehealth appointments. With locations in Lancaster, Carlisle, Harrisburg, and now Gettysburg, Connect Counseling employs nine therapists and provides individual, couples, and family therapy using a wide range of treatment approaches. “We’re pleased to be joining the …

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Community Celebrates 30 Years and Building Renovation with Adams County Arts Council

More than 120 Adams County community members gathered at the Adams County Arts Council’s (ACAC) Arts Education Center for a First Friday reception to celebrate ACAC’s 30-year anniversary and kick off a highly anticipated building repair and renovation project. ACAC also invited area arts organizations participating in the Annual Giving Spree to be part of …

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Charlie Tully wins bicycle prize

Holding the sign in the above photo is Charlie Tully, the winner of the 2023 Heritage Festival childrens’ bicycle prize.  To be entered in the prize drawing, children had to register a ride online or participate in the Kid’s Bicycle Parade at the Heritage Festival, where they could submit several entries.  Tully received $350 of …

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American Battlefield Trust will buy former Gettysburg Country Club parcel

The American Battlefield Trust has launched a $3 million national fundraising campaign to acquire the remainder of the former Gettysburg Country Club and remove modern structures, continuing a preservation process begun nearly 15 years ago in partnership with The Conservation Fund and National Park Service. Thanks to a generous major donor and other considerations extending …

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Preparing for the end

Healthy Adams County’s End of Life Forum is for everybody. Are you a caregiver concerned about a loved one? Or a parent who wants to plan early to make sure your children don’t have to make tough decisions if something should happen to you?   It only makes sense to make preparations and plans now …

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Youth soccer abounds in Adams

By Amy Boyer Thomas, soccer mom If you drive by Biglerville’s Oakside Community Park on a Saturday in September or October, you’ll see dozens of young soccer players clad in gold on the soccer fields.  Families and friends fill the sidelines of the fields to support the children. The events are sponsored by the American …

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YWCA Will Consolidate Childcare Services

The YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County has announced plans to consolidate its childcare program into a single location at 50 Expedition Trail in the Adams Commerce Center. The YWCA will no longer offer childcare services at its 909 Fairfield Road location as of November 27, 2023. “As a necessary move to sustain the entire …

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County Sports Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees

The Adams County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for the class of 2023.  The recipients of this honor are:  Scott Anderson, long-time New Oxford High School and American Legion baseball coach and wrestling official; Michael Kirkpatrick, who had an outstanding career coaching women’s basketball and softball at Gettysburg …

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NYC cabaret pianist Ricky Ritzel will perform at the Gettysburg Community Theatre

Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 15th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will announce their 2024 Season during their Mostly Broadway Cabaret on Friday, September 22, 2023. This annual piano bar cabaret performance will benefit The Taylor Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship …

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Finding the Multiverse

by Jeff Cann Let’s start with a definition: The multiverse is an infinite realm of being or potential being of which the universe is regarded as a part or instance. Haha, just kidding. That’s actually the definition Google gave me, but it does me no good; I don’t know what the heck it means. Let’s try …

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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Envision Total Wellness New Location

McSherrystown, Pennsylvania — September 7, 2023 — Evision Total Wellness, a local provider in holistic health, functional medicine, and wellness services, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location on September 17, 2023. The event will be marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, signifying a new chapter in our journey toward promoting health …

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Laced drugs cause deaths in South Central PA

The following notice was posted today on the Littlestown Police Department’s Savvy Citizen app. Over the past several days there appears to be a batch of illegal drugs that have hit the streets in South Central Pa. Over the past weekend, multiple overdoses have occurred which has also resulted in multiple deaths. Apparently, from what …

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Gettysburg’s New Year’s Eve Celebration: “Let’s Raise Abe’s Hat and Dance”

As we bid farewell to 2023, Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square will undergo an exciting transformation into a brightly colored, lively dance venue, reflecting a departure from the traditional way this historic town celebrates the arrival of the new year. A new tradition was started in 2022, when the town celebrated the inaugural “Let’s Raise Abe’s Hat” …

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Schmucker Art Gallery announces its 2023-24 calendar

Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Art Gallery has announced a series of shows during 2023-24: Drawing on the Susquehanna (Main Gallery) September 6 – December 8, 2023 September 13, opening reception October 27, Multi-disciplinary panel discussion, 5 p.m. Curated by Rob Evans, the exhibition Drawing on the Susquehanna features eighteenth- and nineteenth-century prints, paintings, books, and objects …

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It’s The Best Day Ever With The SpongeBob Musical

Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 15th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present their youth cast production of The SpongeBob Musical youth edition at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 7 p.m. Saturdays September 9-17, 2023. Limited reserved seating tickets are available …

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Make plans for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is nationally known as breast cancer awareness month.  In Adams County, we celebrate our breast cancer survivors in many ways throughout October and beyond.  Our main goal for women in our community is to assist them in the early detection and understanding of breast health concerns.  In our community, the dedicated members of the …

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Heritage Festival will mark 32nd year

The 32nd annual Adams County Heritage Festival will kick off, rain or shine, at noon on Sunday, September 17, at the Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane.  With a goal of celebrating community unity, Festival organizers, the Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice, and the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County have planned a full afternoon …

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One Hundred Nights of Taps closes successful 7th year at Gettysburg National Cemetery.

One Hundred Nights of Taps, Gettysburg is finishing its 2023 evening programs on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. The closing program features multiple buglers sounding cascading Taps, an especially moving conclusion. The Labor Day program will also include an Enduring Pathway educational segment presented by GNMP Ranger Smith.                                                      Every day since Memorial Day, a few …

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Book donations + volunteer hours = book sales

By Stephanie Trout In the spirit of back-to-school season, the Friends of the Trone Memorial Library would like to share our favorite equation with everyone. Did that word “equation” stir up memories of algebra class? Don’t worry, we’re not here to figure out that mysterious “x” or its friend “y”. In our world, Book Donations …

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ACAC: Fall art shows

According to the Adams County Arts Council newsletter, the following shows will be displayed this fall. The Bluebrick Gallery The Bluebrick Gallery, an artist co-op featuring seven Adams County artists, opened its doors on June 5, 2009. The artists—Owner Lisa Gohr Harman, Shawn Heiges, Wendy Spicer Heiges, Sarah Schaeffer Maclay, Jill Rakowicz, Amy Thrush-Dreves, and …

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Fall: Made for walking?

by Betsy Meyer The Healthy Adams County Physical Fitness Task Force’s fall walking schedule is full of walks, showing off Adams County’s natural beauty at a wonderful time of year for walking.  As Albert Camus said, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”  We hope you will find some time this …

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Purple Paws Pet Walk

The Adams County SPCA in partnership with YWCA Hanover SafeHome is inviting everyone to participate in the first annual Purple Paws Pet Walk. This event will be held at the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, on September 24 from 1-3 p.m. You are invited to bring your leashed dog to walk with you. There …

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Adams Electric donates first aid kits to Cumberland Township Police Department

Adams Electric Cooperative employees have donated 12 Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK) to the Cumberland Township Police Department. The kits, normally worn as a backpack, contain essential life-saving materials, including bleeding control and major wound treatments. The police department is looking to expand its officers’ individual equipment, including providing external bulletproof vests with Level III …

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Gettysburg Heritage Center presents “One More War to Fight” book presentation and signing by Stephen A. Goldman

Please join us as we welcome on Aug. 20 at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Stephen A. Douglas for a special presentation and book signing of his new release, “One More War to Fight: Union Veterans’ Battle for Equality through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the Lost Cause.” Dr. Goldman is a psychiatrist with decades of experience in …

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Gettysburg community art space Waldo’s & Company invites all to its 10th birthday celebration

Local art space invites everyone for food, music, and games to celebrate 10 years in thecommunity. Gettysburg, PA – Nonprofit art space Waldo’s & Company welcomes everyone to celebrate adecade of community art with Waldos 10th Birthday Party Saturday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 10 p.m. at17 Lincoln Square (Basement) in Gettysburg.  This anniversary not …

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Adams County Office for Aging to host listening session on Pennsylvania’s master plan for older adults

Gettysburg, PA – The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) will host a listening session on the Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year, state-led, and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The master plan will also reflect the needs …

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Ordering New Nonfiction

by Sara Edmiston Any librarian will probably tell you that one of their favorite jobs is selecting new materials for the library.  One of my duties as the Public Services Director is to select and purchase nonfiction books in print for the library system.  There are thousands of books published every year, so how do …

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Empowering Parents who breastfeed

By C. Lisa Lathrop RN, BSN, IBCLC, Program Manager/Nurse Supervisor Nurse-Family Partnership at Family First Health August is National Breastfeeding Month, 2023 We know there are many health benefits for mom and baby when it comes to breastfeeding. If a mother chooses to do so, it can protect the baby against short and long-term illnesses …

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Glean-A-Mania begins tomorrow

The Gleaning Project of South Central PA’s Glean-A-Mania! begins this Sunday, August 6 and runs through August 13! Last year, The Gleaning Project gleaned 34,000 lbs. in one week! You can help continue this work of nourishing families and fighting food insecurity by donating here: https://bit.ly/3rcanHe Please visit https://thegleaningproject.org/glean-a-mania2023 for more information.

Choral Society seeks singers

The Gettysburg Choral Society is now actively seeking new singers for the fall season. Auditions are being held by appointment on Saturday, August 12th, from 11 am-1 pm and on Monday, August 21st, from 6-8 pm. The group will perform two Christmas concerts. The first is on December 1st at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel …

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Local candidates for public office needed

The Adams County Dept. of Elections and Voter Registration has indicated that there are vacancies on the November ballot for several local positions: Mt. Pleasant Township – 4-year term to complete a resigned supervisor’s term Germany Township – 2-year term to complete a resigned tax collector’s term Bendersville Borough Council – 4-year term for borough council due to a resignation from the …

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“Gettysburg” 30th Anniversary Festival comes to town in October

Main Street Gettysburg is proud to be cooperating with Journey Through Hallowed Ground, Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg Foundation, American Battlefield Trust, Seminary Ridge Museum, and Adams County Historical Society to host a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the movie “Gettysburg.” The 1993 movie, filmed on location in Gettysburg, was adapted from the 1974 historical …

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Melissa Leathery is new YWCA CEO

The Board of Directors of the YWCA of Gettysburg & Adams County has selected Melissa Leathery as their next CEO, effective August 7, 2023.  “On behalf of the YWCA Board of Directors of Gettysburg and Adams County, we are privileged to welcome Melissa to the position of Chief Executive Officer,” said Board President Lyne Aurand. …

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Glass Recycling Coming to Adams County!

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Did you know that most waste haulers serving Adams County do not permit customers to place glass into recycling bins? If they do, glass placed in curbside recycling bins is transported to a sorting facility, separated, and then transported to the landfill. It is not recycled. Making matters worse, the glass is transported twice. Further, …

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WellSpan Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023

WellSpan Health has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The ranking recognizes the greatest workplaces overall by state and is based on performance in the following areas: empowerment of women, promotion of veterans, development of entry-level employees and support for LGBTQ team members. “Our approach of …

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Selby Family Memorial Fund awards $58,200 in grants through the Adams County Community Foundation Fund for Littlestown

The late Dick Selby created The Bernard, Mary, and Richard Selby Family Memorial Fund as a permanent charitable endowment to honor his parents, Mary and Bernard, and the family’s commitment to their hometown of Littlestown. Each year the Fund distributes charitable grants to nonprofits serving Littlestown, including three organizations that were important to Bernard and …

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Historic Preservation Project reaches milestone

After almost 20 years of visiting and surveying historic barns, a team of volunteers from the Historic Gettysburg Adams County Barn Preservation Project recently added the 400th barn to the HGAC register of historic Adams County Barns.  Barn owners Wayne and Leila Flickinger and their daughters, Alayna and Sarah, welcomed the barn surveyors to their …

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GCT prepares for 15th Summer Series

With generous support from The Cultural Alliance Of York County, Adams County Community Foundation and their wonderful Giving Spree, The Robert C Hoffman Charitable Endowment Fund, The Marie Keese Lelash Foundation, The Janet & Edward Riggs Charitable Endowment, Danny Sebright, Sharon Magraw, Kiwanis Club Of Gettysburg, The Optimists Club Of Gettysburg, The Eagle Riders Of …

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