100 Nights of Taps 2022 runs until Labor Day

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Beginning on Memorial Day (Monday May 30, 2022) and running through Labor Day, the notes of “Taps” will once more fill the air in Gettysburg every evening as the famous 24-note call is sounded in honor of those who have served our nation. The Gettysburg National Military Park and the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania will

June 2nd Vigil and Walk for Uvalde and Buffalo

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At the Gettysburg Seminary Chapel at 4 pm on Thursday June 2nd, join in mourning the horrible loss of life recently in Buffalo and Uvalde, at a vigil led by seminary and local clergy. Cathy Elkiss, Organist/Pianist and Director of Music for Worship Life at United Lutheran Seminary, Dale Elkiss on violin, and Paul Freundel, soloist,

Lisa Cadigan is new ACAC Executive Director

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Lisa Cadigan has been promoted to Executive Director of the The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC). Cadigan most recently held the position of Director of Outreach and Community Resources for the organization. Cadigan has been with the Arts Council in various capacities since 2013, serving as a board member and a marketing and event planning

The George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital Opens the summer Season of Weekend Living History and Programs Friday-Sunday, June 2022

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Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center can explore the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital throughout the 2022 summer season. The historic site will be open for visitors Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. until 3:20 p.m., Friday, June 10 through Sunday, Aug 14, 2022. Visitors to the historic

Adams Elections office wraps up 2022 primary election work

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The Adams County Elections & Voter Registration Office has wrapped up its work administering and counting the votes from last Tuesday’s primary election. Elections Office Director, Angie Crouse, said the work had included counting write-in votes and closing and then reopening the canvassing procedure to recount mail-in ballots for people who had not signed or

Adams County Community Foundation Awards $45,540 in Grants for Littlestown

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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

2022 Juneteenth Celebration and Parade Announced

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An afternoon of activities and entertainment celebrating African American history and culture will be held on Sunday, June 19, 2022.  The events include a parade beginning on the Gettysburg Square at 12:00 p.m. and an afternoon of activities at the Gettysburg Recreation Park from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Indigenous Glow/ I Glow Black,Inc. is hosting

Judie Butterfield is Gettysburg Garden Club May Speaker

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Judith Butterfield, Gettysburg Borough Council member, avid environmentalist, and chair of the borough’s recycling committee, is the Gettysburg Garden Club’s guest speaker on May 26, 2022. The club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Gettysburg Fire House, 35 Stratton Street, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Learn more about gardening from

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

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This Saturday May 21st from 9 to noon, learn 3 steps to save a life. QPR suicide prevention training will be taught by WellSpan Philhaven certified trainers at Gettysburg United Methodist Church, 30 West High St. Those attending learn to recognize a crisis and to Question, Persuade, and Refer for help. Spaces are still available, registration is required

Volunteers Needed for Fun Fest

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FunFest is only 3 weeks away, and the Adams County Library is still in need of a few volunteers. FunFest is a free event that celebrates the kick-off into SummerQuest, the Adams County Library summer learning program. FunFest encourages children & families to experience everything the library & community has to offer. Vendor booths provide crafts &

Advocates for PA school funding change file amicus briefs

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The Public Interest Law Center, together with the Education Law Center and O’Melveny & Myers LLP have filed suit on behalf of six school districts, seven parents, the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS) and the NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference against legislative leaders, state education officials, and Governor Wolf. The suit is seeking

National Park Service Honors Vietnam War Casualties Buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery

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One hundred years after the Civil War, servicemen killed in action in Vietnam were brought home to Gettysburg for their final rest. This Memorial Day weekend, explore some of the lesser-known stories of Gettysburg National Cemetery. Park rangers from Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will highlight the stories of servicemembers from

Rabbittransit introduces new service: Gettysburg-Hanover Connector

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rabbittransit, in partnership with @Home in Adams County, announces a new pilot program geared towards workforce development. The Gettysburg-Hanover Connector will launch Monday, February 8. Ralph M. Serpe, President & CEO, Adams County Community Foundation said, “Transportation is one of three interdependent elements identified by the Adams County Community Foundation as essential to affordable living

Collaborating for Youth Virtual Town Meeting

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Adams County’s Collaborating for Youth (CFY) will be hosting a FREE and virtual Town Hall Meeting on Monday, May 23 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.   The event will take place virtually on Zoom – please visit www.cfygettysburg.com for more information on how to access this event.  The Town Hall Meeting is entitled “Youth

Suspect in Gettysburg shooting is captured

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Update: The Gettysburg Police department has arrested 35‐year‐old Raleek E. Brown of Gettysburg and charged him in connection with this shooting. Brown has been charged with Attempted Homicide, two counts of Aggravated Assault, one count of Simple Assault and one count of Persons not to possess Firearms. Brown has been lodged in the Adams County

CFY sponsors “Prevention Happens Here” week

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National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness and action around substance use prevention and the promotion of positive mental health. This year, this national initiative, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will take place May 8-14.  Various events and promotions of Prevention Week

Gettysburg Halloween Parade planned for Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022

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Community organization Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg has announced the details about this year’s Gettysburg Halloween Parade. The parade will take place on Tuesday, October 25, with a rain date of Thursday, October 27. Parade registration is now open at www.gettysburghalloweenparade.com. Entries are due by October 11. There will be cash prizes in a number of categories

Community Foundation awards $188K in scholarships

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The Adams County Community Foundation (the Community Foundation) today announced $188,000 in new scholarship awards to students in Adams County and South-Central Pennsylvania. The amount awarded brings the total amount of scholarships granted by the Community Foundation since its founding to more than $1.4 million dollars. Awards range from $500 to $30,000 each and go

Charles Stangor presents “Local news: Love it or lose it.”

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Charles Stangor, owner, publisher and editor of Gettysburg Connection, will present a talk as part of the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County’s Mission Moment series on May 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. The title is “Local news: Love it or lose it.” The presentation will be on Zoom at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89562524338?pwd=UG9MOStzNVdTd1RqYVNLNWw0cFlSZz09 Meeting ID:

Robyn Jacobs artwork on display in May and June

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The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, will feature an exhibition of paintings in oil entitled Reunion by Robyn Jacobs during the month of May and June.  A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 5-7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. The show will remain up through

Tree Planting Maintenance Workshop at the Ag Center

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The Adams County Conservation District (ACCD) is hosting a tree planting maintenance workshop at the Ag Center on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The program will offer hands-on training, with topics covering proper tree planting, sheltering, and maintenance techniques,along with information on the importance of planting “the right tree in the right place.”

Three-month bridge closure on Route 134 starts in May

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge rehabilitation project is expected to begin on Route 134 (Taneytown Road) in Mount Joy Township, Adams County. Weather permitting, this project will begin Monday, May 9, at which time an approximately three-month detour is expected to go into effect. The detour will use Mason

Gettysburg wants comments on Waste Management service

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Gettysburg Borough contracts with a waste hauler to provide both trash removal and recycling services to the residents of the Borough. The previous waste hauling contract expired on March 31, 2022 – with the new contract beginning on April 1, 2022. In anticipation of the contract expiration date, Gettysburg Borough issued a request for proposals

Caregiver… A Love Story airs tomorrow online

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This is a reminder that the virtual screening of “Caregiver…A Love Story” is taking place tomorrow, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link at 717-337-4137 or email jgastley2@wellspan.org. Attending the screening? Will you share the message by writing a review for the Connection!

Megan Shreve wins national Excellence in Governance award

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WellSpan Health has announced that Megan Shreve, Chair of WellSpan Health’s Board of Directors, has won the Excellence in Governance award presented by Modern Healthcare, a national industry leader in the healthcare news and information community. The award recognizes influential individuals who foster advancement in culture, mission and performance through their leadership on healthcare organization

Gettysburg Majestic will present first-ever Ken Burns Film Festival

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Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater announced yesterday it will host the first-ever film festival dedicated solely to the work of award-winning documentarian Ken Burns next February 10-12, 2023. More than a career retrospective, festival-goers will engage with Burns, his collaborators, historians, and Gettysburg College students in consequential conversations about the simple question Burns has explored in

Quarantine and permitting fight invasive spotted lanternfly, now found in Adams

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As the invasive spotted lanternfly’s spring hatch approaches, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced in March that the department has added 11 counties to Pennsylvania’s quarantine zone. Adams, Armstrong, Bedford, Centre, Fulton, Indiana, Lycoming, Mercer, Snyder, Union, and Washington counties bring the total to 45 Pennsylvania counties quarantined. “Spotted lanternflies threaten outdoor businesses and quality of

Arts Council invites community to Youth Recylable Art Contest Awards Ceremony

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The Adams County Arts Council invites participants, their families, and the community to join us for the Youth Recyclable Art Contest/Exhibit awards ceremony taking place at 6pm on April 21, 2022. Over 70 entries from county-wide students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, will be awarded cash prizes for first, second, and third place winners in five

Gettysburg Nature Alliance to Host Earth Day Open House

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The Gettysburg Nature Alliance, which operates the Gettysburg Heritage Center, invites the community to an open house on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the organization’s “learning barn” near Sachs Bridge. “We are so excited to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day,” said Dru Anne Neil, Nature Alliance president.

Medicine Takeback will be April 30

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Please dispose of your unused, expired, or unwanted medications safely and in an environmentally friendly way. To help you, the next Adams County medicine takeback will be held in locations around Adams County on Saturday April 30. The event is sponsored by Collaborating for Youth.

David Wills House Reopens for 2022

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Beginning April 23, 2022, the historic David Wills House will reopen, free of charge, on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Effective June 2, 2022, operations will expand to Thursday-Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. National Park Service Rangers will staff the home with support from Main Street Gettysburg. The reopening of

HACC faculty vote for union representation

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Faculty at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, have voted to affiliate with the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA). The PSEA will represent full-time and adjunct faculty in collective bargaining with the College. “The faculty have made their decision, and we respect that,” said HACC President and CEO John J. “Ski” Sygielski, MBA, Ed.D. “We will work with

African American siblings rejuvenate Gettysburg’s Keystone Inn Bed and Breakfast

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African American siblings rejuvenate Gettysburg’s Keystone Inn Bed and Breakfast The Keystone Inn, located at 231 Hanover St. in Gettysburg, has been purchased and renovated by siblings Patrick, Christine, and Stephen Campbell. The new owners, perhaps the first African Americans to own a bed & breakfast in Gettysburg, have created a space where people can

Carroll Valley Twins Win Top Awards in the 2022 Frederick County Science and Engineering Fair

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Two Carroll Valley students swept the Middle School division of the Frederick County, MD 41st Annual Secondary Science and Engineering Fair last week by combining their love of horses with their interests in engineering and veterinary medicine. Emma and Sarah Simmons, 7th grade students at Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg, MD, were named the Overall

History Meets the Arts this weekend

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The 2022 edition of History Meets the Arts will be held Friday April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday April 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Fire Company Community Room, Rear 35 N. Stratton St., Gettysburg PA 17325 . Admission is free. The event is presented by Lord Nelson’s Gallery

Wellspan loosens visitation and mask restrictions

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Effective Monday, April 4, due to the continuing decline of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across south central Pennsylvania, WellSpan care facilities are modifying many COVID-19 guidelines for patients and visitors. Patient Visitation WellSpan is allowing open visitation of patients, with the exception of patients who are COVID-19 positive or suspected of being positive pending test results.   COVID-19

WM shares Information for Gettysburg residents

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Gettysburg Borough received this information from the new waste and recycling hauler, Waste Management: As of April 1, 2022, WM is the official waste and recycling hauler for Gettysburg Borough. In March, residents should have received a welcome letter with information about their service. WM will continue to provide service to residents on Mondays and

Waste Management doing its job

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By Sue Cipperly, Gettysburg The Waste Management contract for Gettysburg begins today, April 1.  WM trucks are out delivering trash receptacles to those who have had them, or requested them, based on records provided by the borough.  If folks don’t get a bin, they can follow the instructions on the borough website – www.gettysburgpa.gov — to

GNMP observation towers will close briefly for inspection

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Gettysburg National Military Park has announced temporary and intermittent closures of all three of the park’s observation towers for safety inspections. Structural engineers will inspect all three of the park’s observation towers from April 5 to April 8. Inspections will take place via vertical access (rappelling) and by hypsometric laser scanning. Each of the park’s

Soup contest will benefit the Gleaning Project

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The Route 97 Farmer’s Market at the Marketplace at Gettysburg will host “Soup There It Is,” a contest to name “the best soup in Gettysburg.”  The event will occur on Saturday March 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Marketplace atGettysburg, 2440 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg. The contest is a great way to be

Majestic Theater drops required masking

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Effective today, March 11, masks are no longer required to attend most live performances and films at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. This update was made in accordance with the latest guidance from the CDC and Gettysburg College, and the current low level of COVID-19 transmission in Adams County. Masking is welcomed as an option for

Gettysburg Print and Frame moves to Deatrick Village

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Gettysburg Print and Frame, formerly located at 646 York St., is now at a new location on the Fairfield Road West of Gettysburg. Shop owner Phil Letendre said the new site, on the corner of Route 116 and Deatrick Dr. near the Wellspan complex, would be more modern, more organized, and provide easier access to

Gettysburg Borough announcements

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The following announcements were made today via email from Gettysburg Borough: Spring Street Sweeping The annual spring street sweeping will begin March 28 and continue until late April. Please expect temporary no parking signs to be put in place on some streets. Storm/ Sanitary Sewer Cross Bores The borough will continue to inspect storm and

Remembering Jean Odom

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Editor’s note: Adams County lost a resident who made a difference on February 24 with the passing of Jean Odom.  Odom was a continual contributor to the good of the county. Odom’s son Darryl Jones, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Gettysburg College, said she was “an amazing example and a bright light.” The following

Remembering Jean Odom

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Editor’s note: Long-time contributor to Adams County Jean Odom passed away on February 24. Below is an email shared by of South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. CEO Megan Shreve. I started working at SCCAP the first time in 1987 as the assistant director of Wee Care Leaning Center. That is when I first met

Beginning March 1, Gettysburg residents can pay their tax bills via credit card

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Gettysburg Borough Tax Collector Lisa Angstadt will begin accepting credit card payments on March 1st for Gettysburg borough real estate, per capita/occupation, and school real estate tax payments. The payments will be through GovPayNet and accessible through the following link: https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a0051u Taxpayers should be sure Angstadt’s name is at the top of the page. Taxpayers

Thaddeus Stevens celebration scheduled

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The Thaddeus Stevens Society has planned three days of celebrations, including the installation of a statue in front of the Adams County Courthouse, on April 1, 2, and 3, 2022. Some more information about Stevens is here. Steven’s statesmanship and patriotism, and especially his dogged determination and intelligence, led him to take actions to advance

Wolf Administration Continues COVID-19 Support for Healthcare Workers, Hospitals and Patients

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Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter today said two additional state-directed healthcare strike teams and another long-term care regional support team are providing requested assistance for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities caring for patients with COVID-19. “The Wolf Administration continues to follow through on efforts initiated during the most recent surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations,” Klinepeter said.

New Oxford Chamber welcomes three new businesses

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The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of three small businesses in New Oxford with a ribbon cutting and open house yesterday. The three businesses, including Chamber member Lady G’s Magical Mystical Woo Woo Store & Stuff, are located in the first block of Lincoln Way East in New Oxford. The businesses’

Wellspan Health’s innovative nursing program steadies staffing challenges

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WellSpan Health has announced the growth of its WellStaffed™ program of floating nurses across its regional health system to address urgent patient care needs at each hospital while also providing professional growth opportunities and expanded skill set for the participating nurses. The program, which operates across WellSpan hospitals, was born out of an approach utilized

Nominations Sought for Peacemaker Awards

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The Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) is seeking nominations for its annual Peacemaker Awards. The Lifetime of Peacemaking Award and the Peacemaker of the Year Award both honor local residents who have made a significant contribution to the pursuit of peace, justice, or environmental sustainability, either locally or on a broader scale. The

PA reports on state Covid trends

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health provided a weekly COVID-19 update as of Monday, Feb. 14.     “The latest post-vaccination, often called breakthrough, data continues to prove the science that getting up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations is effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death,” said Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter. In Pennsylvania, from January 2021 through Feb. 11, 2022:  71 percent of reported COVID-19 cases,   83 percent of reported COVID-19 hospitalizations, and   80 percent of

Gettysburg College will loosen mask requirements and stop testing students

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Although 270 students have now tested positive for Covid since the start of the year, Gettysburg College will stop regular testing for students on Monday. Saying that “positivity rates are on a steady decline and that the students who have tested positive this semester were predominately asymptomatic,” Vice President for College Life and Dean of

GNMP begins tree cutting on Little Round Top

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The Gettysburg National Military Park has announced that select tree cutting on Little Round Top will begin today . A maximum of 63 trees will be removed along both sides of Sykes Avenue. The removal of these trees will allow for improvements to Little Round Top focused on visitor safety, resource protection, and accessibility for

Gettysburg’s Steinwehr Avenue will host jobs fair

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The Steinwehr Avenue Business Improvement District, made up of more than 70 businesses in Gettysburg’s famous Steinwehr Avenue neighborhood, is pleased to offer a job fair on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., at the Gettysburg Heritage Center. The job fair will offer on-the-spot interviews and in some cases on-the-spot offers for jobs

Wolf Administration Announces Long-Term Care Regional Support Sites to Help Relieve Strain on Healthcare Workers, Hospitals

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Leaders of the Pennsylvania departments of Health and Military and Veterans Affairs along with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency today announced four long-term care regional support sites to relieve pressure on hospitals and skilled nursing facilities due to a high number of patients with COVID-19. “Establishing these long-term care support sites will benefit hospitals and

America’s Got Talent Finalist Brings Silhoutte magic to the Majestic

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Experience thrilling and mysterious shadow silhouettes rendered live in Catapult: Magic Shadows at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m. This show is made possible by WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital’s Healing HeARTS Healthy Family Series. “Catapult is one of the most magical stage shows I’ve ever seen,” enthused Majestic Theater Founding Executive Director

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