Community Contributors GETTYSBURG COLLEGE For the second consecutive year, a long leap into the sand at Roanoke College led to senior Ken Barnes (Edison, N.J./Westminster School (Conn.)) being named the Centennial Conference Field Athlete of the Week. Barnes topped his indoor PR and moved closer to the program record with a third-place finish of 22 feet,
Duncan Proxmire swims the 500 freestyle Junior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) accounted for two of Gettysburg College’s (8-2, 4-2 CC) five victories, but it wasn’t enough to catch 21st-ranked Franklin & Marshall College (12-0, 5-0 CC) as the Diplomats completed a perfect dual season with a 147-112 decision in the Bullets Pool Saturday. Top Performers
MLAX_Team_Ursinus_2019 The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team finished just two points shy of the top spot in the 2020 Centennial Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Selected as the preseason favorite in 2019, the Bullets dropped behind Franklin & Marshall College in this year’s ballot. The Diplomats totaled four first-place votes and 58 points, while Gettysburg
Mt. Joy township will hold public hearings regarding the Brookview Solar Public Use Application on four upcoming dates: Wednesday February 12, 2020 Wednesday February 19, 2020 Monday March 23, 2020 Wednesday March 25, 2020. All hearings will be at 7:00 p.m in the Littlestown Area High School, 200 E. Myrtle Street, Littlestown.
Temporary work with the 2020 U.S. Census is currently available in Adams County. This is temporary work that should last through the summer. Starting pay in Adams County is $16.50, payable weekly via direct deposit. Employees must be at least 18 years of age. Necessary equipment will be provided. No experience or resume is required.
MLAX_Ursinus_Team The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team heads into the first week of the regular season as the 10th-ranked team in the nation according to the latest United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III Poll. Gettysburg maintained its hold on a spot in the top 10 for the second consecutive regular-season poll with
11/9/19 – Gettysburg, PA: Gettysburg College, Wrestling & Swimming Sophomore Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) and freshman Talia Moss (Toronto, Ontario/Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute) each posted two individual wins to lead Gettysburg College (10-1, 6-1 CC) to a 166-96 victory over Franklin & Marshall College (9-3, 4-2 CC) in the Bullets Pool Saturday afternoon. Top Performers
Sean Thompson 2019 Junior Sean Thompson (Plainsboro, N.J./West Windsor-Plainsboro South) put an exclamation point on the end of the dual season for Gettysburg College with a first-period pin against Elizabethtown College on Saturday. The Blue Jays claimed eight of 10 bouts to secure the team win 33-9. Elizabethtown 33, Gettysburg 9 125: Austin Jones (EC)
Duncan Proxmire swims the 500 freestyle Junior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) accounted for two of Gettysburg College’s (8-2, 4-2 CC) five victories, but it wasn’t enough to catch 21st-ranked Franklin & Marshall College (12-0, 5-0 CC) as the Diplomats completed a perfect dual season with a 147-112 decision in the Bullets Pool Saturday. Top Performers
Membership prices for the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County outdoor pool, located at 730 Chambersburg Rd. in Gettysburg will remain the same for 2020 as they were in 2019. The pool will open on Memorial day weekend, Saturday May 23rd, and will remain open until September 21. Pool hours have been moved slightly earlier,
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Sophomore Jessica Alessi (Nassau, N.Y./Ichabod Crane) posted the fourth-best mark in the weight throw in program history and senior Abigail Rec (Long Valley, N.J./West Morris Central) turned in a pair of top-10 performances to pace the Gettysburg College women’s track and field team at the Noke Elite Meet hosted by Roanoke College. Gettysburg’s
11/9/19 – Gettysburg, PA: Gettysburg College, Wrestling & Swimming Sophomore Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) and freshman Talia Moss (Toronto, Ontario/Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute) each posted two individual wins to lead Gettysburg College (10-1, 6-1 CC) to a 166-96 victory over Franklin & Marshall College (9-3, 4-2 CC) in the Bullets Pool Saturday afternoon. Top Performers
Carly Rice rises up for a shot against Haverford. It was another thrilling showdown between the last two Centennial Conference champions with Haverford College (18-3, 15-1 CC) picking up some key plays down the stretch to end the best winning streak in league history and hand 16th-ranked Gettysburg College (19-2, 15-1 CC) a 54-51 loss
Sam Sheldon Running Indoors Senior Sam Sheldon (Tully, N.Y./Tully) shattered the program record in the 5,000-meter run and became the first Gettysburg College runner to break 15 minutes indoors as part of a strong performance by the men’s track and field program at the Noke Elite Meet hosted by Roanoke College on Saturday. Gettysburg’s Top
Duncan Proxmire swims the 500 freestyle Junior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) accounted for two of Gettysburg College’s (8-2, 4-2 CC) five victories, but it wasn’t enough to catch 21st-ranked Franklin & Marshall College (12-0, 5-0 CC) as the Diplomats completed a perfect dual season with a 147-112 decision in the Bullets Pool Saturday. Top Performers
Alex Leder drives to the hoop against Haverford. Gettysburg College (11-10, 5-9 CC) battled another Centennial Conference contender down to the final seconds, erasing a double-digit deficit to Haverford College (16-5, 11-3 CC) and just missing a potential game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer in a 65-63 loss inside Bream Gym Saturday afternoon. Top Performers –
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE The Gettysburgives Challenge and the Bullets Team Challenge kick off the 2020 fundraising campaign at Gettysburg College with a 36-hour event on Feb. 12-13. The annual event kicks off at 9 a.m. on Feb. 12 and lasts until 9 p.m. on Feb. 13. During that 36-hour window, supporters can make donations of
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Gettysburg College (9-1, 5-1 CC) won nine of 11 races and took down visiting Dickinson College (7-4, 3-3 CC) 140-64 in a Centennial Conference dual meet inside the Bullets Pool Wednesday night. Top Performers Kate Crilly ’20 (Shrewsbury, N.J./Ranney School) 100 Free – 1st (54.85) 200 Free – 1st (2:00.09) 200 Medley Relay
Cesareo lay up Three players tallied double-figures, and Gettysburg College (19-1, 15-0 CC) extended its winning streak to 19 in a row as the No. 16 Bullets defeated Centennial Conference opponent Ursinus College (7-14, 6-10) 68-59 in women’s basketball action on Thursday night inside Helfferich Hall. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Ashley Gehrin ’20 (Chester,
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Junior Phil Angelo (Summit, N.J./Summit) posted a pin at 165 pounds and freshman Jake Stein (Basking Ridge, N.J./Ridge) earned a decision at 133 for Gettysburg College during a 37-9 setback to McDaniel College in Centennial Conference wrestling action inside Bream Gym Thursday night. McDaniel 37, Gettysburg 9 125: Nick Malinowski (M) pinned Ethan
Danny Petrillo competes in the breaststroke event at the conference meet. The Gettysburg College men’s swimming team (8-1, 4-1 CC) won 10 off 11 events on the way to a 136-68 victory over Dickinson College (6-4, 2-3 CC) in a Centennial Conference dual meet Wednesday night at the Bullets Pool. Top Performers Oliver Yancey ’21
Nick Antolini dribbling the ball against Ursinus A hot-shooting performance by Ursinus College (11-9, 5-8) in the second half, including nine made free throws in the final 43 seconds, allowed the Bears to slip past Gettysburg College (11-9, 5-8 CC) in a tightly contested Centennial Conference men’s basketball action on Thursday night inside Helfferich Hall.
The Gettysburg Heritage Center will offer complimentary admission to Adams County residents, as well as people living in Hanover, PA on Monday, February 17, 2020. The museum is open to visitors from 10 am – 4 pm, with the last entrance into the exhibit area at 3:00 pm. This is the same day that the
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Gettysburg College (9-1, 5-1 CC) won nine of 11 races and took down visiting Dickinson College (7-4, 3-3 CC) 140-64 in a Centennial Conference dual meet inside the Bullets Pool Wednesday night. Top Performers Kate Crilly ’20 (Shrewsbury, N.J./Ranney School) 100 Free – 1st (54.85) 200 Free – 1st (2:00.09) 200 Medley Relay
Danny Petrillo competes in the breaststroke event at the conference meet. The Gettysburg College men’s swimming team (8-1, 4-1 CC) won 10 off 11 events on the way to a 136-68 victory over Dickinson College (6-4, 2-3 CC) in a Centennial Conference dual meet Wednesday night at the Bullets Pool. Top Performers Oliver Yancey ’21
The Gettysburg College women’s basketball team bench cheering For the fourth consecutive week, the Gettysburg College women’s basketball team clinched a ranking in both the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and D3hoops.com poll. The Bullets continue to rise in the national rankings as the team was selected No. 16 in the WBCA Top 25 Poll
On Wednesday, February 12th, preschoolers from Gettysburg’s Growing Place, St. James Early Learning Center, and Christ Lutheran Preschool, will gather next to the David Wills house on Lincoln Square to serenade the “Return Visit” statue with a rendition of “Happy Birthday,” in honor of the 211th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The “Return Visit”
Jessica Alessi throwing the hammer. The Gettysburg College women’s track & field team continued its indoor season by competing at the Susquehanna University Challenge on Saturday. No team scoring was kept at the meet, which featured a mix of Division I, II, and III competition. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Jessica Alessi ’22 (Nassau, N.Y./Ichabod Crane) Shot
The Bullets swim teams huddle together on the pool deck. The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming programs maintained their strong academic stature this past fall as the Bullets were once again named to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team it was recently announced. The men’s team generated another
Meredith Brown dribbling to the basket against Swarthmore The 17th-ranked Gettysburg College (18-1, 14-0 CC) women’s basketball team registered its 18th consecutive victory, breaking the program and Centennial Conference record as the Bullets defeated Swarthmore College (11-8, 8-6 CC) on Saturday afternoon inside Bream Gym. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Meredith Brown ’20 (Landisburg, Pa./West
Sean Thompson hand fights with his foe. Junior Sean Thompson (Plainsboro, N.J./West Windsor-Plainsboro South) posted a technical fall and major decision to add to his team-leading season win total, but Gettysburg College wasn’t as fortunate in the team scoring, dropping a pair of Centennial Conference duals to host Ursinus College and United States Merchant Marine
Dylan McKeever running indoors at Franklin & Marshall College Senior Ken Barnes (Edison, N.J./Westminster School [Conn.]), junior Dylan McKeever (Furlong, Pa./Central Bucks East), and senior Sam Sheldon (Tully, N.Y./Tully) all collected victories at the Susquehanna University Challenge on Saturday. No team scoring was kept at the meet, which featured a mix of Division I, II,
The Bullets swim teams huddle together on the pool deck. The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming programs maintained their strong academic stature this past fall as the Bullets were once again named to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team it was recently announced. The men’s team generated another
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE – Maurice Banks, an assistant coach at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named the new head coach of the Gettysburg College football team according to an announcement by Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia. After spending the last six seasons coaching at the Division I level, Banks
Alex Leder rises up for a three-pointer in front of a packed crowd. Gettysburg College (11-8, 5-7 CC) nearly scored one of the biggest wins in program history, pushing top-ranked and unbeaten Swarthmore College (19-0, 12-0 CC) to the limit before the Garnet hit some timely free throws and edged the upset-minded Bullets 74-70 in
Jessica Alessi throwing the hammer. The Gettysburg College women’s track & field team continued its indoor season by competing at the Susquehanna University Challenge on Saturday. No team scoring was kept at the meet, which featured a mix of Division I, II, and III competition. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Jessica Alessi ’22 (Nassau, N.Y./Ichabod Crane) Shot
The Bullets swim teams huddle together on the pool deck. The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming programs maintained their strong academic stature this past fall as the Bullets were once again named to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team it was recently announced. The men’s team generated another
Meredith Brown dribbling to the basket against Swarthmore The 17th-ranked Gettysburg College (18-1, 14-0 CC) women’s basketball team registered its 18th consecutive victory, breaking the program and Centennial Conference record as the Bullets defeated Swarthmore College (11-8, 8-6 CC) on Saturday afternoon inside Bream Gym. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Meredith Brown ’20 (Landisburg, Pa./West
Sean Thompson hand fights with his foe. Junior Sean Thompson (Plainsboro, N.J./West Windsor-Plainsboro South) posted a technical fall and major decision to add to his team-leading season win total, but Gettysburg College wasn’t as fortunate in the team scoring, dropping a pair of Centennial Conference duals to host Ursinus College and United States Merchant Marine
Dylan McKeever running indoors at Franklin & Marshall College Senior Ken Barnes (Edison, N.J./Westminster School [Conn.]), junior Dylan McKeever (Furlong, Pa./Central Bucks East), and senior Sam Sheldon (Tully, N.Y./Tully) all collected victories at the Susquehanna University Challenge on Saturday. No team scoring was kept at the meet, which featured a mix of Division I, II,
The Bullets swim teams huddle together on the pool deck. The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming programs maintained their strong academic stature this past fall as the Bullets were once again named to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team it was recently announced. The men’s team generated another
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE – Maurice Banks, an assistant coach at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named the new head coach of the Gettysburg College football team according to an announcement by Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia. After spending the last six seasons coaching at the Division I level, Banks
Alex Leder rises up for a three-pointer in front of a packed crowd. Gettysburg College (11-8, 5-7 CC) nearly scored one of the biggest wins in program history, pushing top-ranked and unbeaten Swarthmore College (19-0, 12-0 CC) to the limit before the Garnet hit some timely free throws and edged the upset-minded Bullets 74-70 in
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE (Men) | All-Academic Teams (Women) | All-Academic Individuals NEW ORLEANS – The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s cross country teams were recently honored by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Association (USTFCCCA) for their performances on the course and in the classroom. Each squad was recognized as a USTFCCCA Division
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Freshman Eric Mougalian (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon) posted a first-period pin and juniors Sean Thompson (Plainsboro, N.J./West Windsor-Plainsboro South) and Marc Larson (Warren, N.J./Watchung Hills) each scored major decisions in a 27-17 setback for the Gettysburg College wrestling team at York (Pa.) College Thursday night. York 27, Gettysburg 17 125: Jared Kuhns (Y) tech. fall
Mitch Wykoff walks through his teammates during the starting lineups Senior defenseman Mitch Wykoff (Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Ludlowe) was named to the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III Preseason All-America Second Team it was recently announced. Wykoff is a two-time regular-season All-America selection by USILA, earning second-team status in 2018 and third team
Working with a far-sighted and conservation-minded landowner, the Land Conservancy of Adams County recently completed a year-long process of preserving two Mount Joy Township farms. More than 50 years ago, Bruce Stair’s parents bought 85 acres of historic land on Barlow-Two Taverns Road. Today, polled Herefords graze peacefully on the farm, which is the site
Creating a low sodium food pantry to serve the healthy nutrition needs of congestive heart failure patients. Funding programs that address ongoing food insecurity in our community. Supporting a new program focused on the proper disposal of medical waste for community members. Providing free children’s car seats and instructions in their safe installation to qualified
Gehrin dribbling The 17th-ranked Gettysburg College (17-1, 13-0 CC) women’s basketball team tied the program record with 17-straight wins as they topped Centennial Conference foe Franklin & Marshall College (6-12, 4-9 CC) on the road Wednesday night, 71-53. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Ashley Gehrin ’20 (Chester, N.J./West Morris Mendham) – 21 points, 9-of-15 FT,
Danny Duffey talking to his teammates vs Southern Virginia Junior Avery Close (Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville) posted 18 points and nine rebounds, senior Danny Duffey (Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Lower Moreland) turned in a career-high 17 points, and Gettysburg College (11-7, 5-6 CC) swept the season series from Franklin & Marshall College (7-11, 3-8 CC) for the first time
Gettysburg Rocks is rocking again this winter. Here’s the amazing schedule, including a ton of local bands. Gettysburg Rocks is a bi-annual music festival, held in February and August. The festival features multiple live bands across multiple venues in the Gettysburg area. The event benefits Four Diamonds, whose mission is to conquer childhood cancer by
President Dwight D. Eisenhower gives a speech at the White House. The National Park Service invites the public to tour the Eisenhower home Presidents’ Day weekend, February 15 through 17. Normally closed to tours during the winter months of January and February, the Eisenhower home and facilities will be open and accessible by shuttle bus
Steven D. Sims began his new duties as Superintendent of the Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) and the Eisenhower National Historical Site (ENSH) on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 and as a first order of business will welcome Kristina Heister as the Acting Deputy Superintendent of GNMP and ENHS. Heister will serve in this position for
Dozens of women and men braved the sleet and snow on Saturday to rally in the Gettysburg Square and then march to Unity Park. The women’s march platform focuses on reproductive rights, immigration reform, healthcare reform, gender and racial equality, workers’ rights, environmental and other issues. Photos by Jenny Dumont and Erin Smith.
PA 33rd District Senator Doug Mastriano will host a town hall forum on Thursday January 16, 2020. The forum will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Adams County Emergency Services Center, 230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg. No advanced reservations are required. Additional information is available Mastriano’s website. https://senatormastriano.com/2020/01/08/mastriano-schedules-town-hall-forums-in-district/ https://senatormastriano.com/2020/01/09/op-ed-town-halls-scheduled-for-public-input/
Adams County Commissioner Marty Qually reported today that after a year of fundraising and planning the county is ready to start renovations on the Mercy House Recovery Center in Gettysburg. The Mercy House will be the first substance abuse recovery center in Adams County. The facility will have public space for clients and residents to
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is accepting entries for its 2020 Juried Art Show. Artwork from the 2019 Juried Show by Nanette Hatzes The juror of the show will be William Crow, PhD. Director of the Lehigh University Art Galleries. Professor of Practice, Dept. of Art, Architecture, and Design. Entries are due by Friday,
A red tailed hawk sits on the top rail of a fence on the Gettysburg battlefield (NPS Photo) The Great Backyard Bird Count is a nationwide, free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked to count birds
Adams County District Attorney Brian Sinnett announced Thursday that felony charges have been filed against Samson Paul Yohe, 27, of Carlisle Street Gettysburg, for his alleged actions in throwing an incendiary device at a window of the Adams County Courthouse on December 22, 2019. The device broke the window but did not ignite. Bottle used
E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web,” the loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte, will be presented Sunday, February 9 at 3 p.m. at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. The show is recommended for children ages kindergarten through grade 5 and is presented by WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital’s Healing
Sponsored by the Adams County Arts Council The events begin at the Arts Council and end on the Gettysburg Square with fireworks. Complete Schedule: Social Room at the Arts Council 7:30 p.m. to midnight Free refreshments, activities, and fellowship — an ideal place to meet friends and neighbors, and to get in from the cold
Mountainfilm on Tour will make its Gettysburg debut at the Majestic Theater on January 31 at 7:30 p.m. with a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films originally featured at the 2019 Mountainfilm festival held Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. A Mountainfilm presenter will emcee the evening providing insight on films, filmmakers
Gettysburg For Gun Sense will be screening a unique film, “American Totem” on Sunday, January 5 at 3:00 p.m. in Valentine Hall at the Gettysburg United Lutheran Seminary. This documentary film looks carefully at both sides of the gun issue in order to explore the power of the gun to create community but also sometimes
This July, Gettysburg Bike Week will celebrate almost two decades as a premiere motorcycle rally. The anniversary rally goes down at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg. Festivities kick off Thursday, July 9, 2020, and run through Sunday, July 12. To help us commemorate this auspicious occasion, event organizers have brought in some heavy-hitting musical
Waste Connections will be picking up Christmas trees with their regular trash pickup on the following dates: Monday, January 13th – Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 Monday, January 27th – Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 Christmas trees may also be dropped off at the GARA Rec park by the Charlie Sterner building. If your tree is not
“Lebanon VAMC is excited to expand our ability to conveniently care for Veterans by bringing VA primary care and mental health services to Adams County through a new VA Community Clinic,” said Katie Reesor, Lebanon VAMC’s VA Community Clinics manager. “The approval to open a community clinic in Adams County will allow us to better
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater will celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. with a free concert, “We Shall Overcome.” Produced and music-directed by Damien Sneed, the concert is inspired by the words and actions of Dr. King, and showcases repertoire from across African American music traditions that electrified generations of
Over 4,000 participants donated $1.247M in three hours to 84 Adams County nonprofits at the 2019 Adams County Giving Spree held at the Gettysburg Area Middle School on November 7. This total outdid the record-setting 2018 Giving Spree, which raised $733,000. The Giving Spree was hosted by the Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF). All organizations
Due to the inclement weather, Waste Connections (the Borough’s contracted waste hauler) has suspended service today. Waste Connections will be working extra time beginning tomorrow to catch up and regain the normal pickup schedule. Any questions should be sent to Waste Connections Customer Service at (717) 7090-1700.
Long-time Gettysburg Mayor and borough council member William E. Troxell died Thursday. His obituary is available at the Monahan Funeral Home website. Many people in the county have expressed their sadness and their fond memories of Bill. He is greatly missed by many. The visitation and funeral will be held at the Monahan Funeral Home,
A never-seen-before in Gettysburg event kicked off this year’s A Gettysburg Christmas Festival, as a choreographed pyrotechnic and music show blasted off of the Gettysburg Heritage Center’s roof, and it was followed by a weekend of fun and holiday spirit. The festival, which took place Dec. 6-8, drew thousands of visitors from the local community
Broadway Street Update: West Broadway- The hydroseeding is complete on the West Broadway islands. East Broadway- The hydroseeding is complete, as well as, the concrete work. East Broadway is still closed, but open to residents to park. Road markings and signage still need to be completed before the street will be open to the public.
The Adams County Food Policy Council (ACFPC), an affiliate of Healthy Adams County, and Kennie’s Marketplace, continue to work together to offer the Fruit and Veggie Bucks program for Adams County residents who utilize assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Each year more than 300 individuals and families benefit from the program. The
The annual Christmas Festival, which kicks off with the Christmas Parade on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and continues into Sunday, will cause major traffic disruptions this weekend. Traffic on the Gettysburg Square will be partially blocked and controlled by traffic signals this weekend Beginning about 1:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, Steinwehr Avenue will begin to
A Snowflake Soirée, featuring a choreographed light, pyrotechnic and music show, will kick off the Gettysburg Christmas Festival Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., at the Gettysburg Heritage Center (297 Steinwehr Avenue). After the show, music and dancing in the streets will take place until 9 p.m.—making the event a never-been-done-before experience in Gettysburg. The
Winter is a great time to visit and explore Gettysburg National Military Park. This year Gettysburg National Military Park is offering the popular lecture series as well as reading adventures program for children ages 4 to 10 and their families. These free programs run January through March at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and
For the first time since 2007, a trio of Gettysburg College men’s soccer players captured United Soccer Coaches’ Division III All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team The postseason honors continue to roll in for the Bullets as senior defender Ezekiel Omosanya (Lagos, Nigeria/Northfield Mount Hermon [Mass.]) and sophomore forward Oladayo Thomas (Lagos, Nigeria/The Masters [N.Y.]) were tabbed with
Demolition work will begin on Monday, December 2 at the historic Warfield house near the intersection of Millerstown Road and West Confederate Avenue. Contractors plan to be on site for about three weeks to complete the first stage of demolition that will include removing the modern 2nd and 3rd floors and the breezeway between the house
Join park rangers from Eisenhower National Historic Site in person in the Gettysburg National Cemetery, or online via Facebook Live, on December 16 as they commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. American soldiers walk down a snow covered road in a forest during the Battle of the Bulge. Eisenhower wrote that
There is an Interesting contemporary rock musical playing at Kline Theater on the Gettysburg College campus, beginning today (Wednesday) and running through Sunday. More information Kline Theater Dates: October 30, 31, November 1, 2, at 7:30 P.M. November 3 (Sunday matinee) at 2:00 P.M.
The Cumberland Township Supervisors and Gettysburg’s Mayor and Borough Council met in executive session on October 16 to discuss police regionalization. The managers of the two municipalities will work together on a Request for Proposal (RFP) to update the 2013 Regional Police Study that was conducted by the Pennsylvania Governor’s Center for Local Government Services.
The Gettysburg Community Halloween Parade, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23 due to a 100 percent chance of rain in Tuesday’s forecast. ALL other aspects regarding parade logistics (line-up times, street closure times, parade route, etc.) remain the same as planned. The parade will begin 7:15 p.m. at
Susan Russell’s Twin Hearts is playing at the Community Theatre through October 13. Read the review. Photos courtesy of Gettysburg Community Theatre.
The Gettysburg Area School District is auctioning hundreds of used items, from dump trucks to sound systems to bathroom cleaning machines to microscopes. Check out the online auction and support our local school district. Items can be previewed on Thursday October 11.
Gettysburg is hosting this week a gathering of municipal officials from around the state who are attending the Pennsylvania Municipal League’s 120th Annual Summit in Gettysburg. The mission of the Pennsylvania Municipal League is to strengthen, empower, and advocate for effective local government. PML represents Pennsylvania’s cities, boroughs, townships, home rule municipalities and towns that
For Jeff and Deborah Seibert, the decision to preserve their land was “common sense.” The Seiberts live in a historic stone farmhouse on about 144 acres in Hamilton Township. Their land includes cropland, pasture, and a historic barn as well as a pond, forest, and grasslands. Jeff and Deborah didn’t want their land to be
The Gettysburg Foundation will be hosting actor Stephen Lang in the Gettysburg Museum Bookstore at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center on Saturday October 5, 2019. Lang portrayed Gen. Pickett in the movie “Gettysburg”. Lang Lang will be on site between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Lang, an acclaimed stage and
Penn State Extension has established a new vector-borne disease team that focuses on diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitos. To ensure that its efforts address community needs, the team is launching a survey, the results of which will allow extension educators to deliver responsive programming to educate the public on vector-borne diseases, how to prevent them, and
The reality TV series American Pickers will be returning to Pennsylvania this November. The show is looking for leads throughout the state, specifically interesting characters with interesting items and lots of them! American Pickers is looking for different, unusual, and unique items – something we’ve never seen before and with an interesting story! You can
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are appearing in national parks with greater frequency. E-bikes advance Healthy Parks Healthy People goals to promote parks as a health resource by supporting a healthy park experience that is accessible, desirable, and relatable to people of all abilities, and by minimizing human impact through the expansion of active transportation options in parks. Specifically,
Gettysburg has received a grant for a new playground at the rec park. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Borough of Recreation and Conservation, which is funded by the National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund Act. The community needs about 50 volunteers to help
On September 21 and 22, the National Park Service will sponsor its annual World War II living history weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site. The public is invited to tour World War II encampments of over 500 living historians portraying Allied and Axis troops. The weekend also features a speaker’s tent where historians will discuss
West Broadway- Doyle is currently working on restoring waterline trenches and pavement. East Broadway- Some of the storm water materials have arrived, the remaining materials are scheduled to arrive today. C.E Williams will begin putting the new strom drain in Monday, September 9th. They will begin work at the Carlisle Street intersection, and then move to the Old Harrisburg intersection. After
The Gettysburg Community Parade Committee is gearing up for two fun fall events. The committee will host the Gettysburg Community Halloween Parade at 7:15 p.m., Oct. 22 and the Gettysburg Community Christmas Parade at 6 p.m., Dec. 6, according to chair Alex J. Hayes. The Halloween Parade has a rain date of
Literary adaptations, a Shakespearian classic, and appearances by award-winning Hollywood stars highlight the vibrant National Theatre Live programming scheduled to light up the cinema screen at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater during the 2019-2020 season. National Theatre Live is a groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theater to cinemas around the world, including the
From October 2019 through March 2020, the National Park Service (NPS) will continue managing white-tailed deer at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Gettysburg and Eisenhower national parks are reducing the number of deer in the parks directly by shooting. All venison will once again be donated to Gettysburg area food banks.
Hearing on Proposed Use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of Gettysburg will conduct a public participation meeting on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Borough Council Meeting, in Troxell Council Chambers located at 59 East High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 in order
Carroll Valley Borough continues to accept applications for a borough council vacancy. Candidates must be a resident of Carroll Valley for at least 12 months and a registered voter. The position must be filled by August 22. If you are interested, please contact borough Manager Dave Hazlett at manager@carroll-valley.org or 717-642-8269 ext. 105.
Brooke Chronister, a 2019 graduate of Biglerville High School, is the winner of this year’s Adams County Democratic Committee (ACDC) Scholarship given annually to an Adams County democratic student. “Along with being an outstanding student, Brooke is an outstanding young Democrat,” said Marcia Wilson, chair of the Adams County Democratic Committee. “She has volunteered at
The Eisenhower show barn. NPS The Eisenhower Show Barn, located on Farm 2 of Eisenhower National Historic Site, has reopened the public. Preservation work is still ongoing at the structure, but it is now safe for visitors to visit. The Show Barn, built to house Eisenhower’s award-winning Black Angus show cattle in the 1950’s is