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The Gettysburg Recreation Park (GARA) will host National Night Out 2026 on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., bringing together residents, first responders, community organizations, and local partners for an evening focused on strengthening community relationships and promoting public safety. The event’s theme is “Building a Stronger, Safer Community Together,” with the

The following letter, signed by over 125 local residents, was sent to Sen. McCormick on June 1, 2026 by registered mail. As of July 23, 2026, McCormick had not responded. Senator Dave McCormick702 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Dave McCormick: We never imagined we would feel compelled to write a letter like

The PEOPLE Project will return this fall as part of Adams County’s America250PA celebration with a new presenting partnership between ChrysaLis Communications and Celebrate Gettysburg magazine. The 2026 theme, “Crossroads & Generations,” invites participants to explore the relationships, decisions, and experiences that shape individuals and communities across time through storytelling, visual art, music, and conversation.

Choose from thousands of books, hundreds of DVDs, records, puzzles, and more! All sales benefit the Adams County Library System and brings our community free services, programs, and new books.  Location  Redding Auction Services, 1085 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg  Sale Days and Hours Are you a teacher? Hurray! Come in on Friday and get 15 free books for

The Apple Core Band celebrated a remarkable milestone on June 28, 2026 with its 50th anniversary concert held at 3:00 p.m. The celebration brought together current musicians, former members, friends, and community supporters for an afternoon filled with music, memories, and appreciation for five decades of performances. The concert was held at the Biglerville High

The Adams County Historical Society recently welcomed approximately 50 attendees for a program presented by historian Debra Sandoe McCauslin on the life of her relative, George Washington Sandoe, who is widely recognized as the first person killed in connection with the Battle of Gettysburg. During the presentation, McCauslin discussed the events of June 26, 1863,

This year marks a remarkable milestone for the Adams County SPCA as we celebrate 50 years of serving the animals and people of our community. While much has changed over the past five decades, one thing has remained constant: our mission to protect animals, relieve suffering, and provide second chances. The story of the Adams

In celebration of the 250th birthday of one of Gettysburg’s cherished landmarks, the 1776 Dobbin House Tavern, we are pleased to announce the start of Dobbin House Square, a public welcoming space for education, reflection, and community gathering, with a grand opening planned for August 26 – 30, 2026. The Dobbin House will host a

Please join Project Gettysburg-León (PGL) for a Garden Party fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 to 8 pm. The Garden Party is our annual event to celebrate our work in a beautiful setting—the award-winning, always-stunning garden of one of the founders of PGL, Karl Mattson. This year we celebrate our impact locally with our

Just 16 days after Kay Hallabaugh resigned from the Upper Adams School District Board of Directors, John Lindemulder has also resigned. The following is a copy of his letter of resignation as transcribed from a .pdf file. Upper Adams School District Board of Education161 North Main StreetBiglerville, PA 17307 Subject: Resignation from the Upper Adams

rabbittransit is excited to announce a major upgrade to its fare collection system with the launch of rabbitPAY, going live July 21, 2026. The new system will be available for Capital Region, Gettysburg, Shippensburg, and York fixed route services, as well as rabbitEXPRESS, Capital Region Commuter Routes, and Stop Hopper services. rabbitPAY offers riders a

The Gettysburg Family Tree Gallery, a new art and gift destination, opened its Monday, June 15, in historic downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The gallery offers residents and visitors alike a carefully curated shopping experience featuring fine art prints, engravings, authentic Civil War and Americana collectibles, pottery, glasswork, jewelry, candles, home décor, art supplies, and curated historical-inspired

Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC) welcomes back author Ron Kirkwood at the G.A.R. building on Thursday, June 18 as part of its free Educational Speakers Series. Kirkwood has given several presentations for HGAC regarding his historical work at the Spangler Farm, as documented in his books “Too Much for Human Endurance” and “Tell Mother Not

The Gettysburg Brass Band Festival is excited to welcome back the electrifying West Philadelphia Orchestra to this year’s festival lineup! They’ll be making a special stop for a lively outdoor performance on Saturday, June 13, at 7:15 PM outside the historic Dobbin House Tavern on Steinwehr Avenue. Presented through a partnership between the Gettysburg Brass

The Adams County Farmers Market is set to hold its 4th annual Farmers Market Fairy Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gettysburg Rec Park, located at 545 Long Lane. During this magical event, the regular farmers market will transform into a whimsical marketplace filled with fantasy-themed items,

Please join Karl Mattson and Project Gettysburg-León (PGL) for a Garden Party fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 to 8 pm. This year’s Garden Party celebrates Gettysburg’s developing sister-city relationship with Morelia, Mexico, expanding PGL’s mission to be decent people to each other, across boundaries of geography, language, and culture. Enjoy a summer evening surrounded by lush

The Land Conservancy of Adams County is pleased to announce that six pieces of artwork fromits recent annual Art Auction have been generously donated to the Wellspan Cancer Centerthrough a special donation opportunity offered to auction winners. The Art Auction, a signature fundraising event for the Land Conservancy, showcases the talentand creativity of local and

The Bernard, Mary and Richard Selby Family Memorial Fund at the Adams County Community Foundation has awarded more than $66,000 in grants to organizations serving the Littlestown community, continuing the philanthropic legacy of lifelong Littlestown resident Richard “Dick” Selby. Established by Dick Selby and named in honor of his parents, Bernard and Mary Selby, the

Members of the Biglerville High School Class of 2026 were celebrated May 27 during commencement exercises that blended reflection, gratitude, humor, and advice for the future. The ceremony honored 122 graduates as they completed their high school careers and prepared to pursue college, careers, military service, and other opportunities. School officials noted that 53 percent

The Gettysburg Brass Band Festival is again pleased to welcome the All-Star Brass and Percussion of Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Eric Aho, Director of Bands and Orchestra at Independence High School, founded the group in 1986. Students involved in the band must receive a nomination and successfully complete an audition process. Young musicians from over 40

Dear Editor, The Emmitsburg Gettysburg Ukraine Support Coalition thanks the area residents who helped make the coalition’s first fundraiser a huge success. The event, held May 15 at Gettysburg Rec Park, raised close to $3,000 to benefit war-ravaged Ukraine. We thank the 60 residents of Emmitsburg and Gettysburg who attended and the volunteers who helped

The Adams County Arts Council invites participants for the seventh production/exhibition of The PEOPLE Project. Artists, storytellers, and musicians are invited to participate in this event and exhibit. The theme for The PEOPLE Project 2026 is “Generations & Crossroads,” and will include a performance event in the Majestic Theater’s Cinema One on Thursday, October 15

Gettysburg residents, the Gettysburg Police Department has received reports of a black bear sighted this morning in the Hanover Street area of the Borough. While black bears are generally shy and tend to avoid humans, we want everyone to stay vigilant and take proper precautions. Safety Tips & Precautions: • Do not approach the bear

Pennsylvania farmers affected by a devastating April freeze will now have access to federal disaster assistance after the U.S. Department of Agriculture formally designated 17 counties as disaster areas. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed the declaration yesterday during a visit to the state, citing significant crop damage caused by below-freezing temperatures that struck between

Young entrepreneurs ages 7 to 17 are invited to showcase their businesses at the 70th Annual Market on the Square in New Oxford on Saturday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking youth vendors for the annual event, which brings shoppers to New Oxford Square

Gettysburg, PA – Mission of Mercy is proud to announce a new collaboration to offer free dental care for veterans through monthly dental clinics. This initiative is dedicated to serving veterans who do not have access to dental care by providing free high-quality, compassionate treatment. Starting June 2026, Mission of Mercy’s state-of-the-art, three-chair mobile dental

@Home in Adams County used an online coalition meeting on “destigmatizing and demystifying housing” this week to highlight how affordability, stigma, public policy, incarceration, and limited awareness of available resources can deepen housing insecurity the county. The meeting brought together housing advocates, nonprofit leaders, and community members to examine barriers that can prevent residents from

The Majestic Theater will be featuring the award-winning documentary, “Steal this Story, Please!” for a one week run, starting Friday. The documentary, by Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin, profiles the life and career of journalist Amy Goodman. Goodman, described as “the warm, wise-cracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi – raised in a tradition

By Laurie Gelb Recently, while dining with family in Gettysburg, I saw a poster advertising the Loomis Circus coming to nearby Cumberland Township. What troubled me most was that this traveling circus promotes acts featuring tigers and an elephant. My concerns about the use of wild animals in entertainment deepened after a volunteer visit to

By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board approved bids for the renovation and expansion of New Oxford Elementary School and passed a measure adding girls’ wrestling and recognizing it as a PIAA sport. Renovation of New Oxford and Conewago Township Elementary The board awarded the following contracts: Re-keying buildings: A.G. Mauro, with a cost

May is National Preservation Month — and every year at its annual dinner, Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC) presents its Barn Preservation and Historic House Preservation Awards to recognize barn and building owners for the restoration and preservation work they have accomplished. This year HGAC’s 19th Annual Barn Preservation Award goes to the Double B

At its May meeting, the Rotary Club of Gettysburg welcomed Club member Ben Hansford, Development Director for Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program, and Dan Brannen, Executive Director of Strawberry Hill. Club President Chuck Elder had the pleasure of awarding each organization a grant in accordance with its legacy scholarship endowment. Shining Stars plans to use

Area residents in Emmitsburg and Gettysburg are rallying to raise funds for immediate needs in war-ravaged Ukraine. Cathy Bodin, who coordinates Emmitsburg’s Sister City program with the city of Lutsk, Ukraine, said interest in assisting Ukraine continues to widen. “We are holding a Party in the Park for Ukraine on Friday, May 15,” she said,

A 160-acre grassland restoration project will begin May 9, 2026, in areas surrounding the Pennsylvania Monument and the Eternal Light Peace Memorial of the Gettysburg National Military Park. As part of the Eastern Grasslands Initiative, this project will help preserve the battlefield’s historic landscape and enhance natural resources by replacing non-native grasses and woody plants

This year a local institution, a couple, and two individuals will receive the International Council for Peace & Justice (ICJP) 2026 Peacemaker Awards. The ceremony will be held on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m., in Valentine Hall at United Lutheran Seminary. The ICPJ board chose to give two Lifetime of Peacemaking Awards this year:

The Gettysburg Juneteenth Committee is excited to announce the schedule of events for this year’s Juneteenth Weekend celebration scheduled for June 19-20 at various locations throughout the borough. The celebration of culture, creativity, and connection kicks off on Friday, June 19, at Gettysburg Rec Park and Lincoln Cemetery, and continues Saturday, June 20, with events

We’re still a little stunned by how April 17th turned out. We went into the night with a big goal:we needed to raise money to keep this mission moving, but we also wanted to see peopleconnecting with neighbors and enjoying the space we’ve built together. You all delivered on bothcounts and then some. Between the

Adams County 4-H Teen Senate members were invited to attend the Adams County FarmBureau’s spring meeting on Thursday, March 26, at The Barn Resort. Eight 4-H membersattended where they heard from guest speakers PA state representatives Catherine Wallenand Dan Moul, and staff from Plainville Farms. Each speaker shared the importance ofagriculture and the roles they

By Carolyn George Do you know the word “agora”? I always forget whether it’s Latin or Greek, but at the 2026 opening day of the Adams County Farmers market yesterday morning, my neighbor Susie, already clutching a cheerful bouquet at 9am, assured me it’s Greek. “Agora” means “marketplace.” So, “agora” is a public space where

Area students recently got an up-close look at the natural world through a series of school visits, book donations, and hands-on programs sponsored by the South Mountain Audubon Association. Nature books were donated to Biglerville Elementary School and Alloway Creek Elementary School in Littlestown, helping expand classroom resources and encourage environmental learning. In Gettysburg, Bright

Community members, local property owners, and stakeholders are invited to attend the Final Public Engagement Event for the Boyds School Road Pathway on Tuesday, April 28. This meeting is the final opportunity for the public to review and discuss the proposed pathway design before the project moves forward. The evening will begin with a property

Gettysburg native Christopher Mathias returned home Thursday evening to discuss his new book, To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right, which offers a firsthand look at the extremist movements he has covered as a journalist and challenges popular misconceptions about both fascism and antifa. Speaking at Gettysburg College, Mathias drew on