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Two separate incidents of vandalism were reported to park officials at Gettysburg National Military Park on August 15 and August 19. Park staff reported multiple boulders on Little Round Top had graffiti scribed into the large stones on August 15. Battlefield visitors reported that the historic War Department Observation Tower on Oak Ridge was spray
by Barbara Buckley Despite the warm weather, fall is in the air. Families are school shopping and getting ready for their new routines. Even though I’m an adult with grown children, I feel like when school starts, fall has begun. And when fall begins, an atmosphere of newness permeates the air. To me, it is
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA), an independent government organization that operates recreation programs and maintains services in the Gettysburg rec park, seeks a new Executive Director to guide its operations into a new era of growth and sustainability. GARA has long provided residents and visitors with expansive recreational opportunities and a serene natural escape in the
by Bob McIlhenny At Historic Gettysburg Adams County, “We Brake for Barns!” as our popular bumper sticker declares. Come join us in a day of barn appreciation when HGAC’s third Historic Barns Tour of Gettysburg and Adams County commences on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Travel back in time and enjoy
Gettysburg College received a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant to establish a community learning center on campus that provides high quality, bilingual learning opportunities after school and in the summer for underserved students and their families in Adams County, Pennsylvania. This $1.2 million competitive grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education,
Editors’ note: The following statement was made this week by Upper Adams School Board Superintendent Wesley Doll: “The recent decision by the school board to partner with the Independence Law Center (ILC) had an impact that I had not anticipated. After the decision by the school board to engage ILC I was contacted by a
The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to host author Scott L. Mingus, Sr. for a special after-hour program on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, from 6 until 7 p.m. at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad StationTM, home of Ticket to the Past—Unforgettable Journeys virtual reality experience. Tickets are required in advance for Mingus’ presentation, “Railroads in the Gettysburg Campaign,”
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 15, for the 33rd annual Adams County Heritage Festival. Last year, folks were surveyed to see what keeps them coming back to the Festival year after year to celebrate ethnic and cultural variety in our community. The biggest answer was “Food” – glorious food! Many fan favorites are returning,
The Adams County Democratic Committee will welcome PA State Rep. David Madsen as a guest speaker on Saturday evening, August 17th, at 6:30 PM at our Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg. Rep. Madsen is a member of the PA Legislative Black Caucus and the Blue-Green Caucus. He is vice chair of the Housing &
On Saturday, September 21, Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc (HABPI) will host its 9th Annual “Ride for Trails” bike ride to raise money for trail development in Adams County. Three different routes are being offered to accommodate riders of all experience levels: 13 miles, 25 miles, and 42 miles. All rides begin at the Gettysburg Rec
by Sara Edmiston When you visit one of our locations, you will see the shelves of new materials that have been added to the library system’s collections. New fiction is generally shelved on our “New” shelves for six months before being moved to the general collection. This ensures that you have ample time to find
Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) staff is seeking public assistance regarding artifacts that went missing between December of 2023 and January of 2024 from a historical site near Brooke Avenue. The artifacts, which were taken from the Timbers farm on the southern end of the battlefield, are of significant historical importance. The law enforcement rangers
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is accepting submissions from local artists for a community art exhibit being mounted as part of The People Project 2024: At Home in Adams County. This showcase of visual art is a new addition to the popular storytelling and performance event, which will be presented for the sixth time
The Adams County Farmers Market is hosting its 5th annual Young Entrepreneurs Day on Saturday, August 17th from 8am-1pm at the Gettysburg Rec Park. The Adams County Farmers Market is holding its popular Young Entrepreneurs Day again for the 5th time on Saturday, August 17th from 8am-1pm at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Young Entrepreneurs Day
Empower your children to transition into a new school year with age-appropriate tools that help regulate the nervous system, calm big emotions, strengthen the body and mind, foster imagination and build a strong sense of community connection. This fall, RISE Yoga Gettysburg will offer a weekly program to support social emotional health and wellness for
by Ryan Huffman Sometimes, it feels like technology moves faster than the industry, and end users can reasonably adopt it. An example of this currently on my mind, expected to take a step forward in 2024, is Wi-Fi technology. Because it may get mixed up in cellular network technology due to similar numerical identification and
Editor’s note: This letter was presented to the Upper Adams School District Board of Directors at this month’s board meeting. Good evening. Thank you for the opportunity to address the school board and the public. My name is Christian Parker, Upper Adams taxpayer of over 20 years and parent of 3 recent BHS graduates; although
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater announces the arrival of new executive director Brett W. Messenger, who joins the theater’s team after an extensive and competitive national search. Messenger succeeds Jeffrey Gabel, who retired as the Majestic’s founding executive director in early 2024. “This is certainly an exciting time for our Majestic Theater and for our entire
Great news! Ike’s namesake ship in the U.S. Navy fleet, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, is now going to be plying the seas until perhaps the early 2030s. It had previously been scheduled to be decommissioned as early as 2027, according to Navy officials and the military newspaper Stars and Stripes. The USS Eisenhower, the
Pennsylvania Uniters is a politically diverse group of community members in south-central Pennsylvania who have been working across differences for the last 16 months to prevent targeted violence in our region. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the assassination attempt on former President Trump that took place in our state on July 13. Violence has no
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the bridge replacement project on Route 116 near Gettysburg has been completed. The bridge, which spans a tributary to Willoughby Run just west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township, is open to traffic. This project consisted of the replacement of the existing structure, minor approach
by Catherine Vasko When talking about what I do career-wise, I often refer to myself as a “baby librarian.” After all, with this being my first year working for the Adams County Library System (ACLS), it only feels right! For the ACLS patrons that are regulars at East Berlin, you may know me best as
The Gettysburg Foundation has announced that it received a generous gift of $676,069 from the estate of William E. Aldrich, board emeritus of the foundation. Aldrich’s gift will be used to support the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station, which is owned and operated by the Gettysburg Foundation. This station was formerly the Western Maryland Railroad station
The Gettysburg Foundation has announced that it has received a $676,069 donation from the estate of William E. Aldrich, Ph.D., the board emeritus of the Gettysburg Foundation. The money will be used to support the former Western Maryland Railroad station, known as the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Gettysburg Foundation has expressed
The Adams County Farmers Market plans to roll out its first ever Zucchini Grand Prix, a mini soap box derby-style competition, on Saturday, August 10th starting at 8:00am at the Gettysburg Rec Park. This new event is also intended to be a celebration marking the last day of National Farmers Market Week 2024. Children
The 15th Annual Gingerbread Celebration & Holiday Market is returning to Gettysburg from December 6-8. Bakers and confectioners from across the town, including families, individuals, schools, nonprofits, and businesses, have an opportunity to partake in the annual Gingerbread Celebration. There are new prizes this year for bakers along with returning prizes such as Best of
Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center can shuttlebus to the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital to explore the historic site throughout the remainder of the 2024 summer season. The historic site will continue to be open for the summer season of living history and programming on Fridays, Saturdays, and
Join Waldo’s and Company for a night of art, community, and support at their upcoming Friendraiser/Fundraiser event on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Waldo’s and Company in Gettysburg. The non-profit art co-op is dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression within the community. The event will feature studio tours,
ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ: ACNB) (“ACNB”) or the “Corporation”), the financial holding company for ACNB Bank and ACNB Insurance Services, Inc., and Traditions Bancorp, Inc. (OTCPink: TRBK) (“Traditions”), holding company for Traditions Bank, York, Pennsylvania, announced Wednesday the execution of a definitive merger agreement whereby ACNB will acquire Traditions and Traditions Bank in an all-stock transaction.
The Gettysburg community is mourning the loss of Peter Carmichael, a renowned Civil War scholar and educator who passed away recently at the age of 58. Carmichael was a beloved member of many communities, including his neighbors on Tiffany Ln., former and present constituents of Gettysburg College, and the broader community of Civil War scholars,
Officials from Gettysburg’s sister city, Sekigahara (seck-ee-GUH-hahr-uh), Japan, spent time this week visiting with officials from the National Park Service, Gettyburg Borough, and economic development and tourism agencies in a cultural exchange of ideas and programs. The team is working toward a World Battlefield Summit planned for late 2025 that will include three of the
The Gettysburg Foundation is proud to present a special after-hours programming event that is free and open to the public. The event will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2024, from 6:30 until 8 p.m. in the historic Rupp House – the childhood home of Children of Gettysburg 1863. The event will feature historian and
WellSpan Health, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania and Maryland, has been awarded the American Hospital Association (AHA) Quest for Quality prize for leadership and innovation in quality performance improvement. According to the AHA, WellSpan’s safety infrastructure was particularly impressive, with daily huddles used to escalate any potential issues across the organization to ensure decisions regarding
On July 25, 2024, the Gettysburg Foundation will host a special program at the historic George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. The program, titled “A Medical Analysis of the Lincoln Family: Cures for the First Family—Then & Now,” will be led by Dr. Trevor Steinbach, President of the Society of Civil War Surgeons. Steinbach will
The YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County’s legacy of community support and advocacy began 95 years ago. The work started with two sisters, Annie and Irene Danner, but hundreds of women have worked tirelessly throughout the decades to continue this work. To mark 95 years of service, the YWCA board of directors invites everyone
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a detour is scheduled to begin Saturday, July 20, for the bridge replacement project on Route 116 near Gettysburg. The bridge spans a tributary to Willoughby Run just west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township. The detour will use Knoxlyn Ortanna Road (Route 3020), Knoxlyn
It’s that time of year again! As summer heats up, you may be looking for ways to stay cool and entertained. If you’re a book lover, the Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale is the perfect opportunity to stock up on reading materials for those lazy summer days. This year’s sale features thousands of
Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) President, Aaron Chapin, issued a statement commending Gov. Josh Shapiro and lawmakers for securing a bipartisan state budget that includes significant investments in public education. The budget includes a historic increase in K-12 education funding and over a billion new state dollars for Pennsylvania’s public schools. This significant investment is
Due to the dry conditions, and in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of all residents, a burn ban has been issued effective immediately for Mt. Joy Township. The ban will remain in effect until August 31, 2024, or until conditions change. Any questions, please contact the Township office at 717-359-4500
The Adams County Arts Council has announced The People Project 2024: At Home in Adams County. It includes a storytelling and performance event on October 19 at the Majestic Theater, creation of public art displayed at the façade of ACAC’s Arts Education Center, and an exhibition of art created by local artists in ACAC’s Reception
The Adams County Farmers Market and Gettysburg Green Gathering have once again partnered to host their Homesteading & Green Living Expo on July 13, 2024, at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Gettysburg Green Gathering (GGG), in partnership with Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) and the Gettysburg Rec Park, will be hosting their Homesteading & Green Living
by Annette DeFuso When most people think of librarians, they usually think of the people they see checking out books, answering questions at a desk, or presenting a program. Many don’t realize that there’s also a team of staff and volunteers working behind the scenes, ensuring that our new books can be discovered through our online
Dwight D. Eisenhower was a confident man, secure in the knowledge that his well-earned reputation as a military leader needed no promotion or protection on his part. Four years after the end of World War II, however, his sanguine attitude was shaken. The Army’s Chief of Staff, General J. Lawton Collins, had sent him a
Hike your way to better health with The Physical Fitness Task Force’s guided Summer Fitness Hikes! These fully-guided hikes are open to beginner and seasoned hikers; we will take breaks as necessary and maintain a moderate group pace. Trails may be uneven or muddy. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring a water bottle. Walks
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, will feature collections of artworks created by Kim Robinson, Gabe Clarke and Emily Clarke, and ACAC summer camp artwork curated by Sydney Beard, at the center during the month of July. A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday, July 5, 5-7:00 p.m. and
PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the launch of the redesigned PA ABLE Savings Program website, paable.gov. The new website makes it easier for disable individuals to learn about the many benefits of PA ABLE, open a new account, and access their existing PA ABLE account. “With the launch of our new PA ABLE website, we’re
Gettysburg National Military Park today celebrated the reopening of Little Round Top with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Monday. The Little Round Top area of the Gettysburg battlefield, which saw extensive fighting on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, had been closed to the public for almost two years for extensive rehabilitation efforts to improve
The Gettysburg Borough Public Works Department will be rebuilding Legion Alley from Baltimore Street to South Washington Street and Gilliland Alley from Water Street to Racehorse Alley between June 24th and July 2nd. The pavement surface will be milled down 8 inches to remove the old pavement in both alleys. This will make the alleys
The Land Conservancy of Adams County (LCAC) has announced a conservation easement donated by Hugh and Nell Matthews on 37.7 acres of their property in Freedom Township southwest of Gettysburg. According to LCAC, a conservation easement is a voluntary land protection agreement between a private landowner and a land trust such as the Land Conservancy.
People of all ages are invited to attend the Adams County Library’s 7th annual FunFest at the Gettysburg Rec Park on June 14th from 3-7 pm. Over 60 local organizations will provide free hands-on activities, games, and giveaways for children at each vendor booth while providing information for adults. There will be entertainment, food trucks,
The Gettysburg Foundation announced today it will host “A Gettysburg Christmas in July” with stage and screen actor, producer and director Bo Brinkman and partner Kris Webb Friday, July 26, 2024, from 7 until 9 p.m. Area residents and visitors to Gettysburg are invited to celebrate Christmas in July with a festive evening featuring a special showing
The Center for Youth and Community Development (CFYCD), an Adams County non-profit, has been awarded five grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), totaling over one million dollars a year for the next five years. The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grants are competitive grants that provide federal funding
The Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) is excited to be hosting its second annual Fairy Festival event at the Gettysburg Rec Park on Saturday, June 15 from 8am-1pm. This event will take place concurrently with the regularly scheduled farmers market, and will feature over 25 new vendors with magic-themed products, family-friendly entertainment, face painting, a
This weekend, come celebrate Adams County’s great old barns and the artists who have captured them in painting and photography at the 16th annual Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC) BarnArt Show & Sale. The exhibit – which features more than 100 works — will be held at the G.A.R. Hall on 53 East Middle Street
Traffic to be detoured in July The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin next week on Route 116 in Adams County. The bridge spans a tributary to Willoughby Run just west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township near Gettysburg. Weather permitting, on Monday, June
Main Street Gettysburg is pleased to launch a fundraising program to support the future Gettysburg Welcome Center – Legacy Endowment Fund. Construction funds for the welcome center project are secured, thanks to local fundraising, Borough investment, and Congressional allocation. Main Street Gettysburg raised over $153,000; Borough of Gettysburg committed $300,000 under capital projects; and a
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County, located at 909 Fairfield Rd. in Gettysburg is offering camp and training programs for children this summer. The following programs are offered: STEMSpire Grades 3-6; June 17-21 2024 / 8:30 am – 3:30 pm STEMspire: Exploring the Past, Building the Future will be held from June 17 -21 / 8:30 a.m.
The very first Free 5K put on by the Physical Fitness Task Force of Healthy Adams County was attended by 40 runners on Sunday, March 29th, 2015. Since that first run, we have held two free 5K’s each year (except during Covid). If it hadn’t been for Covid, this would have been our 10th year
Mediation Services of Adams County is offering a training for anyone interested in developing new mediation skills for organizational or business applications. Transformative Mediation is based on empowerment of disputants and recognition by each party of the other party’s needs, interests, values, and point of view. The potential for transformative mediation is that parties or
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater celebrates beloved cinema classics from the late 20th century with the 2024 Summer Classic Movie series kicking off June 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the historic 1925 auditorium. Enjoy classic movies in the beautifully restored historic theater every Wednesday night through August 21. Tickets for each film are just $8 and are
The Lincoln Cemetery Association will hold a Memorial Day Program on Sunday May 26 starting at 1:45 p.m. This program has been a long-time tradition for Lincoln Cemetery but has not been held recently . The cemetery is located at the corner of Lincoln and Long Lane. Parking is available at the rec park parking
On Wednesday, May 15, Miranda Wisor, Executive Director of Adams County Library, presented Andrew Dalton, Executive Director of the Adams County Historical Society, with the original deed to 59 East High Street, Gettysburg. According to the historical record, Adams County was established on January 22, 1800, and Gettysburg was named the county seat. As part
Joining the harmonious celebration of music, the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival proudly announces its upcoming instrument donation drive on Saturday, June 8th, from 12-5pm. Embracing the spirit of generosity, the festival invites patrons to donate musical instruments in good working condition. These instruments will find new life in local school districts, enhancing music education and
The annual Collaborating For Youth (CFY) Youth Coalition Leadership Camp will take place during August at Camp Thompson in Gardners, PA. This opportunity is open to 25 selected youth at no cost. Applicants should be Adams County residents rising into 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades who are interested in working with the CFY Youth
Editor’s Note: Jim Lady is the Upper Adams School Board President Dear Mr. Lady, We are a group of community members and Upper Adams parents with current and former Canners (Upper Adams Community Cares) who have been following recent decisions and discussions by school board members. Our goal is to be proactive in ensuring open
The East Berlin Community Singers under the direction of Jane Johnston have been invited to Normandy France by Earl T Hurrey, MGySgt USMC (ret.), Vice President of Military and Veterans Affairs Selection Chair, to perform during the Liberation Memorial Ceremony at the Brittany American Cemetery on June 6, 2024. The singers will perform the opening
by Sara Edmiston Ebooks aren’t for everyone, and we understand that. That’s one of the reasons why we offer our library by mail program to anyone in Adams County who has a temporary or permanent handicap, is elderly, or is ill and can’t go to the physical library. We’re happy to provide Library by Mail
On Sunday, May 12, at 3 p.m., the Adams County Historical Society museum will host Holocaust researcher and film subject Dory Sontheimer for a presentation and discussion related to her book “The Seven Boxes” and the film of the same name. Sontheimer grew up in Barcelona and learned in her late teens that she was a
Darden Purcell, a Washington D.C. vocalist, will be the featured artist at the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Jazz al Fresco benefit concert on Thursday, June 6. Darden has shared the stage with leading jazz artists Maria Schneider, Eric Alexander, Terell Stafford, Eddie Daniels, Jim Pugh, Chip McNeill, Chuchito Valdes, Alan Baylock, Byron Stripling, Joel Spencer,
The Adams County Community Foundation announced Wednesday $160,000 in new scholarship awards to students in Adams County and South-Central Pennsylvania. The amount awarded brings the total amount of scholarships granted by the Community Foundation since its founding to more than $1.75 million. Awards range from $500 to $30,000 each and go to students pursuing higher
The 2024 Tuba Open Golf Tournament will be played at the Carroll Valley Golf Course, June 6 with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.The $90 registration fee includes cart, practice putting green, lunch and prizes. Prizes are awarded for first and second place, longest drive, closest to the pin, most honest foursome and most mature foursome, plus
By Bob McIlhenny Come celebrate our great old barns and the 50 artists who have captured them in works of art. Our Pennsylvania bank barns are unique with the cantilevered forebay in front and an earthen bank in the back. They are icons of what we love about Adams County, our “rural character.” The HGAC
The Rios babies started coming this week at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. And they just kept coming: first Ricardo, then Diana, and finally Emiliano. Holding their babies are siblings (from left) Claudia I. Rios-Torres, Valentin Rios Torres, and Rosaura “Rosy” Rios Torres. Valentin Rios and two of his sisters, Rosy and Claudia, all welcomed new babies in less
by Ryan Huffman Whether you like to keep up with technology trends or not, many of us have probably heard (and may be tired of hearing) those two little letters with big implications: AI. But like a lot of the emerging technology of which people can be initially weary, it looks like AI is here
During the week of the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to host A Historic Evening with Stephen Lang, Jeff Shaara & Harold Holzer Friday, July 5, 2024. Award-winning stage and screen actor, playwright and author Stephen Lang, The New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara and leading Lincoln
Golf and art enthusiasts came together on Thursday at The Links of Gettysburg to participate in the 9th annual Tee It Up FORE the Arts golf tournament, benefiting the Adams County Arts Council. A cool, sunny, beautiful day served as backdrop for a fun-filled celebration of golf, food, and community. The event was the Arts
Join a special community awareness briefing led by the Department of Homeland Security to hear about the efforts being put forth to prevent targeted violence right here in Adams County and learn why it’s so important. Targeted violence refers to violence that is premeditated and directed at specific individuals, groups, or locations. Perpetrators select their targets
by Natasha Swiger In the age of digitization of films and the increasing popularity of streaming platforms, libraries continue to see a decrease in DVD checkouts. It’s not surprising that the convenience of browsing titles, selecting, and watching a film from the comfort of your own home is now the preferred method of movie viewing.
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now celebrating its 16th Season as the only year-round community theatre in Adams County. EMMA! A pop musical, based on the Jane Austen novel, will perform weekends April 19-28, 2024 at
Plank Gym on the Gettysburg College Campus will again be the site of the Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser next Friday, April 26th, from 4-7 p.m. Hosted by The Gleaning Project, it brings together artists, businesses, restaurants, and philanthropists to make a meaningful impact in the fight against food insecurity and the need for nutritious produce
This is a reminder that northbound and southbound Route 15 in Adams County is scheduled to be closed this weekend so a pipe can be replaced just south of the Steinwehr Avenue Exit near Gettysburg. Weather permitting, this work will be performed from 9:00 PM Friday, April 19, through 6:00 AM Monday, April 22. A
During the week of the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, on Friday, July 5, 2024, join the Gettysburg Foundation for A Historic Evening with Stephen Lang and Jeff Shaara. Award-winning stage and screen actor, playwright and author Stephen Lang and The New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara will appear for a special evening of live performances,
The Adams County Housing Authority is seeking new landlords for its housing choice voucher program. To help prospective landlords learn more about keeping their units filled with reliable tenants while about helping the community, the agency is offering an Open House on Tuesday May 21, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Misty Ridge
The Gettysburg Nature Alliance is inviting individuals to embrace tranquility amidst historical surroundings with their upcoming meditation classes at the Barn at Sachs Bridge. Beginning on April 18th, these sessions will run every Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm for six consecutive weeks. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Sachs Bridge and fields, the barn
by Jess Shelleman El día de los niños/El día de los libros, also known as Children’s Day/Book Day, or simply just Día, is an initiative of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children), a division of the ALA (American Library Association). Día is a celebration of children, families, and reading and a nationally recognized
Saturday at 4 p.m., Music, Gettysburg! will present “The Golden Age of Lutheran Choral Music.” Led by the Boston Shawm and Sackbut Ensemble (America’s premier Renaissance band) and the Schola Cantorum of Gettysburg, the afternoon will include music by composers from Martin Luther to J. S. Bach. The music is astounding in its range and
by Barbara Buckley I’m new to ordering e-books for adults for the Adams County Library System, having completed my first order in January. There are things I know and things I’m learning. I knew e-books were popular. Every month, new users are finding their way to our e-books. In 2018, check-outs totaled 28,830. Compare that
National Riding Stables Horse Rescue announced today that it had received a grant through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign for free vaccinations for twenty of its rescued horses. “These free vaccinations will protect our precious horses from diseases such as West Nile Virus, Equine Encephalitis, tetanus, and rabies,” said Terry Latschar. The Unwanted Horse
@Home in Adams County and the Adams County Arts Council are collaborating on the next iteration of The People Project and are actively seeking folks who live and/or work in Adams County to share their stories, keeping in mind @Home’s vision: All residents of Adams County will have opportunities to live in safe housing in
After displaying an exhibit of beautiful pastel paintings created by Links resident and artist Wanda Snader Dehan at the Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) in January, Dehan graciously granted ACAC permission to use some of her works depicting landscapes of The Links to bring attention to ACAC’s 9th Annual Tee it Up FORE the Arts golf
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now celebrating its 16th Season as the year-round community theatre in Adams County. GCT is the producer of the first EVER Miss Gettysburg Scholarship Competition within the legendary Miss America System.
Max Felty has been named the eighth recipient of Destination Gettysburg’s “Jim Getty Spirit of Gettysburg Award,” exemplifying leadership and dedication as a champion of the Adams County tourism industry. As president of Gettysburg Tours Inc., Felty oversees Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours, Gettysburg Group Reservations, the Gettysburg Tour Center, Ghostly Images of Gettysburg, and the
Thank you to everyone who purchased apples and provided donations during our apple sale to benefit the Upper Adams Canner Funds. Hollabaugh Bros. recently presented a check to Canner Funds in the amount of $2,280 to support the success of students in the Upper Adams School District. Featured image caption (L to R): Ann Showers,
At its meeting on Monday evening, the Gettysburg Planning Commission approved a request from the Adams County Library System to allow a new library to be built near the YWCA on Fairfield Rd. The site currently includes three dormitories on the Lutheran Seminary Campus which would be razed. The current Gettysburg library would be closed.
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now celebrating its 16th Season as the year-round community theatre in Adams County. GCT will be producing the Miss Gettysburg Scholarship Competition 7pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024 which is a direct
Many members of our community hold cherished memories of their experiences at the YWCA. Whether it was learning to swim, participating in before-and-after school programs or attending summer camps, the YWCA has touched the lives of countless individuals. Today, it continues to offer childcare, wellness, and advocacy. However, the Gettysburg YWCA is currently facing a
Gettysburg College will host Corey Harris on the campus on March 27 and 28. Harris will conduct two blues guitar workshops and present a concert at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. Harris is an American blues and reggae musician who lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Along with Keb’ Mo’ and Alvin Youngblood Hart, Harris created acoustic guitar blues
The Adams County Heritage Festival planning committee and interested community members convened on March 12 to deliberate on the festival’s future and discuss strategies to enhance its community impact. Chaired by Bill Collinge, the meeting saw active participation from various community stakeholders, reflecting a collective endeavor to sustain and enrich the festival’s legacy. Established in
by Robyn Woods How do you decide when something needs to be replaced? Is it worn, dirty, or outdated? Maybe it is ripped and has stains. Well, what if it was all of the above? That should make the process pretty easy; you just get rid of it. When it comes to replacing books, it’s
National Park Service (NPS) Deputy Regional Director Cinda Waldbuesser today announced the selection of Kristina (Kris) Heister as the superintendent for Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Heister has worked at Gettysburg and Eisenhower as deputy superintendent since 2020. She begins her new assignment on March 24, 2024. “Kris brings a wealth