This post refers to results from the May 2019 Primary Election. Click here for results from the November 2019 Municipal Election. Results of the Adams County primary and special elections have now been reported. Overall 5,031 ballots were cast, 1,573 by Democrats, 3,266 by Republicans, and 192 by Non-partisan voters. In the special election for
DSP SHOWS PRESENTS: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS Wednesday, July 17 / 8:00 pm DSP Shows presents Elvis Costello & The Imposters Elvis Costello’s wide-ranging recording career began in 1977 with the release of My Aim Is True in a catalogue that include such diverse highlights as This
DSP SHOWS PRESENTS: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS Wednesday, July 17 / 8:00 pm DSP Shows presents Elvis Costello & The Imposters Elvis Costello’s wide-ranging recording career began in 1977 with the release of My Aim Is True in a catalogue that include such diverse highlights as This
Thursday, May 16th, 2019 / 7:30 pm A small number of tickets are now available for this popular show! Call the Box Office at (717) 337-8200 or visit online to purchase. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits.
The King Street Stormwater Project has begun. King Street will see stormwater infrastructure replacement. The stormwater infrastructure replacement will take 2-3 weeks, followed by curb ramp replacement from May 20 to July 18. Milling and restoration of street pavement will be completed from July 18 to August 12, which will include the first block of Culp Street. Expect
Stratton & Water Street Update The milling on Stratton and Water Street will begin the week of May 8th, 2019. Paving is scheduled to begin the week of May 13th, 2019.
Gettysburg Borough has announced a new parking idea: “Short-term Parking for Quick Trips all patrons who need to make a quick trip to a downtown store or business to park for up to 20 minutes. These 20-minute meters will be marked in RED and will cost 50 cents for 20 minutes. (No grace time allowed!) The Parking
Dalphon Dotty Dalphon has been selected as the new executive director of the YWCA Gettysburg and Adams County. She is replacing retiring director Deb Geesey. Dalphon will begin in her new position on May 13th.
The Gettysburg Public Library on High Street is closed today for staff training.
Help Main Street Gettysburg win $25,000 as one of the America’s Best Main Streets and Main Street Gettysburg will reinvest the $25,000 into one of the most important towns in America. Please click here to vote by 11:59 p.m. April 21, 2019 daily. Competition is strong, so we need you to share this request with all
Pomona’s Trio at Knob Hall Winery Friday, April 12, 2019 at 7 PM Knob Hall Winery Gettysburg in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Join the Trio for jazz and wine in downtown Gettysburg at Knob Hall Winery. We’re looking forward to playing together in a new venue (for us)
It seems that we are getting yet another winery! J&P Winery/Vineyard is coming to Gettysburg. This one is at the corner of Baltimore and Middle Streets (ex-home of Christine’s Café).
Harrisburg, PA — Construction work for the new bridge carrying Route 30 (York Road) over Rock Creek in Gettysburg Borough and Straban Township, Adams County, will resume this week as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Rapid Bridge Replacement Project. PennDOT advises motorists that they may encounter periodic daylight short-term single-lane restrictions between 8:30
The Gettysburg Times reported this week that Jeff Brauning is running for a position as a Cumberland Township supervisor. Brauning currently serves as chair of the township zoning board. According to the report, Brauning hopes to encourage economic growth in the township and lower property taxes.
TAP DOGS TICKET PRICES $65 / $55 / $45 Tuesday, April 9, 2019 / 7:30 pm The global dance sensation Tap Dogs hits the road on an international tour of jaw dropping new surprises. Experience the thrill of a revitalized genre of dance. Seventy-five action packed minutes of part theatre, part dance, part rock concert and
We are happy to announce that we met with the National Park Service yesterday and the 29th Annual Spirit of Gettysburg 5K is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2019 and the Gettysburg Battlefield Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. We have a lot of work ahead of us but are committed to
The Gettysburg Times reported yesterday that long-time Gettysburg Resident John Rice will be running for the vacant Ward 2 seat in the Gettysburg Borough Council. Rice will run as a Democrat. Rice has many years of organizational and administrative experience in the local fruit growing industry. He has also been a supporter of the Gettysburg
There is no better way to serve your community than to run for public office, and there are over 150 seats in Adams County that will be up for election in 2019. These include 116 municipal positions, 33 school board seats, and eight county spots that will be on the ballot in the 2019 municipal
DSP SHOWS PRESENTS BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS AT THE GETTYSBURG MAJESTIC THEATER Friday, June 28 / 8:00 pm Bruce Hornsby, the creatively insatiable pianist and singer-songwriter from Williamsburg, Virginia, always has succeeded on his exceptional gifts, his training, and his work ethic. He became a global name in music by
A Snow Emergency has been declared in Gettysburg Borough. Mayor Streeter offcially called the Snow Emergency at 9:55 AM on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. The Snow Emergency will remain in effect until all Borough roads have been cleared of snow and ice.All vehicles must be removed from Snow Emergency Routes immediately. On-street parking along Snow Emergency
Bob Garthwait, a 1982 graduate of Gettysburg College, has resigned his position on the College Board of Trustees, apparently because he wore an offensive costume at a party during his sophomore year. Garthwait wore the Nazi soldier costume while attending a fraternity theme party where attendees dressed like characters from the TV show “Hogan’s Heroes.”
Spend Wednesday, March 13, at Gettysburg College helping the county’s high school sophomores learn about various careers. Volunteers are needed to help direct students into classrooms and buildings. Half or full day volunteers are needed. Lunch will be provided at the college for all volunteers. Contact Sara Edmiston at sarae@adamslibrary.org for more information. Erin Messinger
You are needed: Become an APPRISE counselor at the Adams County Office for Aging Inc. (ACOFA) APPRISE volunteers help people understand their Medicare benefits and coverage options. Volunteers meet with Medicare beneficiaries by appointment at the ACOFA office to provide information and assistance with Medicare and related programs. Training to become an APPRISE counselor
If you are looking for a way to get involved helping others in our community, why not bring your passion to the Gettysburg Literary Council? The council relies on the work of volunteers and could not exist without them. Contact the Literary Council at https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgACLC/.
Directed by Carrie Trax. Don’t miss this one.
On Friday, April 12, 7:30 am – 6 pm and Saturday, April 13, 8:30 -10:30 am the Gettysburg YWCA will host its annual “nearly new” sale. You can buy and sell quality, gently used, seasonal children’s clothing and shoes, baby equipment, furnishings, and toys. You can make money selling gently used CHILDREN’S items. For a
On Feb. 18, 2019, the Eisenhower National Historic Site will offer free tours of the historic Eisenhower home to mark President’s Day. Tours of the home will be offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours begin at the Eisenhower Reception Center. As part of the Adams County Community Appreciation Day, all visitors on Feb.
The Majestic Theater and Froggy 107.7FM present Lee Brice and Morgan Evans in concert! Sunday, March 24 / 4:00 pm Lee Brice has a storied career as a writer and singer both with 10 top 40 hits, including, 6 top ten and 4 #1 songs. In 2014, he won song of the year
On Wednesday February 6th, Gettysburg Democracy for America will bring together local officials and citizen activists to talk about their passion for local issues and their commitment to service in the local community. “Why Run for Office? Local Issues and Why They Matter” begins at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium in Valentine Hall at the
The Bluebrick Gallery in Gettysburg is hosting a First Friday book signing of “Lincoln and Lady” tonight. The book is illustrated by New Oxford junior Sarah Wessel and authored by Boiling Springs High School teacher Cathy Woodson. The Bluebrick Gallery is located at the corner of Chambersburg Street and Washington Street in downtown Gettysburg. The
The Gettysburg Fine Wine and Good Spirits store which has been closed for several weeks is now open again. The store closed on Thursday January 31, 2019 at 2:00 pm. An email from a store employee said the store had been closed due to unpleasant fumes in the store. Store staff has apologized for any inconvenience
Gettysburg Rocks returns to Gettysburg PA on the weekend of February 8th through 10th, 2019. Over 150 bands will descend on Gettysburg, both for the fun of it, but also to raise money for Penn State’s Four Diamonds Fund that helps kids fight cancer. Gettysburg Rocks was created by local musician music promoter and radio
Presidential Announcement Harvard Senior VP Robert W. Iuliano named 15th President of Gettysburg College The Board of Trustees at Gettysburg College have announced the selection of Robert W. Iuliano as the institution’s 15th President. Iuliano currently serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Deputy to the President at Harvard University, and a lecturer at
Many fire departments have responded to a fire in the walls of the Gettysburg Hospital.
Tonight is an important meeting of the Gettysburg Borough Council in which one of the main topic will (again) be parking. The issue relates to the use of “bagged” meters for businesses in the Borough. The topic has been highly controversial, with full-page ads taken out in the Gettysburg Times and an Op-Ed piece by
Entries are now being accepted for the Adams County Arts Council’s 16th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, to be held in May 30th to June 21st, 2019, in Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College. This year’s juror will be Lindsey Landfried, artist, curator and director of the HUB-Robeson Galleries at Penn State University. There is a $30
HACCs Gettysburg Campus is joining with other community organizations including the Adams County Community Foundation, Adams County Housing Authority, Adams Economic Alliance, Gettysburg College’s Center for Public Service, Healthy Adams County, South Central Community Action Programs, and United Way of Adams County to discuss affordable housing in Adams County. The lack of affordable housing affects
The organizing committee cancelled the Gettysburg Christmas Parade which was to be held in town tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. The decision was made because of the heavy rains in the forecast. There is no rain date. The other aspects of the Christmas Festival, including the Gingerbread houses, are still happening. The afternooon
The 2018 Giving Spree, sponsored by the Adams County Community Foundation has ended and over $700,000 has been collected for over 75 charities in the area. As the website put it, “The 2018 Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree was a great success!” For a full list of the donations, click here. The 2018 event
The 2018 Gettysburg Christmas Festival will be held on Saturday the 1st of December, from 10 AM until 9 PM. The entire town of Gettysburg will come together to celebrate the Christmas season. There are many events at many local businesses, and the day includes the following: 7:30-11:30am – Breakfast with Santa at Gettysburg Hotel
If you are shopping at Lark gifts this holiday season, they will validate your parking for up to one hour. This is a great offer by a downtown business to make parking a bit cheaper in town.
