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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,
WellSpan Health today announced it is joining the 100 Million Mask Challenge, an initiative launched by the American Hospital Association to help meet growing demand for masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we prepare for the expected increase in COVID-19 patients in our community and hospitals, the safety of our caregivers is critically
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf updated the public on Pennsylvania’s response to the 2019 novel coronavirus today. The following are his prepared remarks: “My fellow Pennsylvanians, thank you for joining me. I want to talk with you about where we are with this pandemic and where we hope to be. “Each day we face a new
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and the United Way of Pennsylvania continue to operate referral and support helplines for residents in need. Dial 211 if you need to connect with resources in your community, but don’t know where to look. From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids,
Governor Tom Wolf announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is implementing new federal unemployment compensation benefits provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The COVID-19 relief package temporarily provides an additional $600 per week, makes self-employed, independent contractors and gig workers eligible for benefits and extends unemployment compensation
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today ordered Department of Corrections officials to establish a Temporary Program to Reprieve Sentences of Incarceration to help aid the department in the transfer of qualifying individuals to community corrections facilities or home confinement amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wolf Administration continues to take every possible action – and asks
South Central Pennsylvania Community Action Programs (SCCAP) CEO Megan Shreve reported yesterday that the organization was having trouble getting enough food for its pantry. . “On Tuesday when we went to place our order through the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank they were short on food,” said Shreve. “The order we typically get is significantly
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported today there has now been one death from COVID-19 in Adams County. According to Adams County Coroner Pat Felix the death occurred in a nursing home and the deceased was an elderly male with underlying medical conditions. It is unknown at this point if there are currently any COVID-19
Wellspan Health announced today a new non-emergency health treatment location for patients who are either confirmed or suspected by a healthcare provider to have COVID-19. The new location is at the WellSpan Digestive Health practice at 37 N. Fifth Street in Gettysburg. The previous clinic location at the WellSpan Adams Health Center on V-Twin Drive
As the need for food in the county increases, Jesus is Lord Ministries International is holding a massive food giveaway to 140 Needy Families on Sunday, April 12th at Jesus Is Lord Ministries, 3425 Chambersburg Road, Biglerville from 12:30 pm. to 2 p.m. The ministries is located seven miles west of Gettysburg on Route 30.
As the number of Pennsylvania COVID-19 deaths increased 240, Governor Tom Wolf ordered commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds fly at half-staff until further notice to honor the victims of the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic. “Too many Pennsylvanians have lost their lives to COVID-19, and, unfortunately, many more will die,” said
As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased to 25 in Adams County and 12,980 in the state, Wellspan Health today announced plans to double the number of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds at its acute care hospitals in anticipation of a significant increase in COVID-19 patients in the coming weeks. “WellSpan is leading
Wellspan Health’s engineering team has tested several models of home-sewn face masks and has provided a pattern for making masks that can be used by their hospitals. Wellspan hospitals will begin accepting donated masks on Monday. Wellspan said a mask with a center pocket in the back for additional filter materials which could catch and
At the Gettysburg Borough COVID-19 Emergency Task Force meeting on Thursday, Police Chief Glenny announced changes to the active policing of the borough. “First and absolutely foremost, if you have emergency or believe you have an emergency, dial 911 and the police will respond. I don’t want you to have to think about that,”
Governor Tom Wolf recommended today that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons, as COVID-19 cases increased to 8,420 in Pennsylvania and 19 in Adams County. No-sew facemask: Click here to learn how to make a facemask using only a pair of scissors “Wearing a mask will help
A host of community organizations have stepped in to provide meals for families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many thanks to the work of Yeimi Gagliardi from Wellspan and others for providing this update. SCHOOL MEAL OFFERINGS BY DISTRICT Bermudian Free bagged lunches for all students 18 year of age and younger
The Adams County Conservation District has closed the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center (Ag Center) and grounds to the public until at least April 10. USDA customers are by appointment only. The District is still answering phones and emails, receiving plans, and processing permits, but the staff is operating remotely. Community gardening, native
Adams County saw another large jump in COVID-19 cases today, increasing to 18. Just two days ago, on Tuesday, the count was only nine. COVID-19 Testing Station at Gettysburg Hospital The Pennsylvania state total again increased by 20 percent to 7,016. Residents in the state remain under a stay-at-home order that will continue until at
Gettysburg Borough has launched an aggressive effort to manage current challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The taskforce will also work to anticipate and plan for future threats of the pandemic. “In this time of uncertainty, Gettysburg Borough has assembled local and county leaders to address the needs and concerns of the Borough’s residents”, said
Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced that Adams County, as well as all of the other 66 Pennsylvania counties, will be under stay-at-home orders effective tonight, Wednesday, April 1, at 8:00 p.m. “This is the most prudent option to stop the spread of COVID-19 across our commonwealth, where cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PDOH) today confirmed 756 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 4,843. The daily increase was again the largest since coronavirus cases have been reported in the state. The death toll in the state grew to 36. Outdoor Screening Area at the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital One more case
Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced today that all Pennsylvania schools will remain closed until further notice. This announcement comes as the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PDOH) confirmed 693 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 4,087. The increase was the largest since coronavirus cases have been reported
