Win-Win: Gettysburg over Bishop McDevitt

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Softball and baseball victories Thursday afternoon Softball After trailing 2-0 after three innings, Gettysburg broke through for five runs in the top of the fourth, then three more in the next inning, en route to a 9-4 softball win over Bishop McDevitt on the Crusaders’ home field.   Rachel Massenheimer and Samantha Carbaugh each had

YWCA’s annual tennis event is almost here

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by Ian LeVee The YWCA cordially invites you to join us for the 21st Annual Benefit Tennis Tournament on Saturday, May 20, at the Gettysburg College Tennis Courts. Proceeds benefit the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County and our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. This tournament

More late-inning magic in Gettysburg baseball win

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Gettysburg broke open an extra-inning tie with a four-run eighth yesterday afternoon in Hershey, defeating the Trojans by a score of 6-2.  Bryce Rudisill’s two-run homer put the Warriors ahead in the first extra frame before his teammates tacked on two more insurance runs. Both teams started off strong, with Gettysburg scoring two runs in

Choosing DVDs for the family

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by Jess Shelleman At Adams County Library System, we offer a large and varied collection that includes books and ebooks, audiobooks and e-audiobooks, DVDs, magazines, and many online resources. Rather than having a single employee take on the task of ordering materials for the entire system, the purchasing is split up between different branches and

Gettysburg Kiwanis Club announces blueberry season

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Ready for a taste of summer? The Gettysburg Adams Kiwanis Club is again working to fulfill that need by providing fresh-picked blueberries to local fruit lovers. The deadline for ordering 10-pound boxes of berries is June 26 (June 24 for those making online orders). The annual sale is the local Kiwanis Club’s biggest fund-raiser, generally

Baseball: Warriors in walk-off win

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Hunter Gillin’s sacrifice fly scored Tegan Kuhns with the winning run yesterday afternoon as the Gettysburg Warriors earned a bottom-of-the-seventh, come-from-behind win over Red Land by a score of 4-3. Trailing 3-2 entering the final frame, the Warrior rally began with a walk to Wyatt Sokul, followed by a single from Kuhns. After a strikeout,

Cumberland seeks donations for speed display trailer

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PRESS RELEASE Contact: David Blocher – Manager; dblocher@cumberlandtownship.com; 717-334-6485 Cumberland Township Police Department has always appreciated and accepted donations to make it a better place. These donations go towards non-budgeted items that help us protect the community or fund projects that enhance our operations. All Police Department donations received go towards projects that are supplemental

College lacrosse: Big Saturday win for Bullets

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Gettysburg and Washington College remained close through the first quarter, but the Bullets outscored the Shoremen 7-1 in the second quarter en route to a huge 26-13 victory in the final game of the regular season. Kyle Howard (Skillman, N.J./Montgomery) scored a career-high seven goals and added four assists for a career-high 11 points while George

Gettysburg Underground Railroad tours will begin in May

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Walking tours of Gettysburg’s only Underground Railroad (UGRR) Site recognized by the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom will begin on Saturday, May 6th, and everyone is invited to attend. Professional guides will lead tours every Saturday at 11 AM from May through August. Since 2011, hundreds of visitors have taken advantage of this unique

Two Gettysburg women’s golfers earn All-CC honors

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LANCASTER, Pa. – Two members of the Gettysburg women’s golf field team have been named to the All-Centennial Conference (CC) team by virtue of their finishes at the championship on Apr. 23. Caroline Kurtt (Denver, Colo./Clovis [Calif.]) and Ava Nicole Markunas (Lewisburg, Pa./Lewisburg Area) earned a spot on the first team. The coaching staff, led by head coach

Baseball: Wildcats over Warriors

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Mechanicsburg dominated Gettysburg on the Warriors’ field yesterday afternoon, gaining a 6-1 baseball victory. Mechanicsburg took a quick 1-0 lead, with shortstop Jeff Lougee and second baseman Zach Lochary getting on base early in the first inning. Shawn Karpaitis (CF) hit a double, bringing in Lougee for the first run of the game.  In the

Baseball: Carlisle edges Gettysburg, 4-3

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Gettysburg and Carlisle matched each other run-for-run for the first four innings Wednesday before the Thundering Herd scored in the fifth and then held the Warriors scoreless for the final three frames to claim a 4-3 win at Gettysburg.  Gettysburg’s Tegan Kuhns was the tough-luck loser, taking the L despite racking up 11 strikeouts over

Adams County Community Foundation Awards $120,000 In Competitive Grants

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With gratitude to its generous donors, the Adams County Community Foundation (the Community Foundation) has announced $120,000.00 in grants through its Adams County Grants program. These grants help local nonprofits become more effective, move low-income residents toward self-sufficiency, and support collaborative projects that advance affordable housing, transportation, and economic development. Adams County Grants are made

Gettysburg Green Gathering to host a butterfly defender

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The Gettysburg Green Gathering is bringing an advocate for monarch butterflies to town! Carol Pasternak of Toronto, Canada, will provide a kid-friendly introduction to the care and feeding of butterflies, especially Monarch butterflies, on Saturday, April 29, at 1:00 PM at the Charles Sterner Building at the Gettysburg Recreation Park.  A second presentation will take

Softball: East Pennsboro rolls over Warriors

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East Pennsboro scored early and often yesterday, effectively putting the game away in the first three innings en route to a five-inning 19-0 blistering of home-standing Gettysburg.  East Pennsboro plated four runs in the first inning, six more in the second, and four in the third. The Panthers racked up 19 hits and played error-free

ACCF funds environmental stewardship

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In recognition of Earth Day 2023, the Adams County Community Foundation awarded $13,500 in grants through its Adams County Fund for the Environment to support environmental stewardship in Adams County. The Fund for the Environment selected three projects, awarding grants to the County of Adams to establish a glass recycling collection facility, Strawberry Hill for

Elizabeth Blanc runs for GASD School Board

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My name is Elizabeth and I am running for Gettysburg School Board. Over the course of my life, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with children of all ages. I have had the absolute joy of assisting in after-school programs, working in daycare, and nannying, before having my own children.  A few

Softball: A brilliant day for Gettysburg

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It was an especially sunny Thursday afternoon for the Gettysburg Warriors softball team on Thursday, as they triumphed over the Central Dauphin East Panthers by a score of 9-4, earning their first win of the season. While any season will have its ups and downs, the Gettysburg girls have lost some tough ones prior to

Dickinson stifles Gettysburg in lacrosse showdown

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Dickinson ranked ninth in the latest USILA Div. III coaches’ poll held sixth-ranked Gettysburg to a season-low seven goals for a 12-7 win in a top-10 men’s lacrosse showdown Wednesday afternoon in Gettysburg. It took more than 11 minutes before either team could break down the defense. Charlie Baughan finally broke through, finishing a feed

Track and Field: Gettysburg splits with Buchanan

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In Mercersburg yesterday, Gettysburg and James Buchanan High School split a dual track meet, with Gettysburg boys securing a decisive 108-42 victory and James Buchanan girls winning 82-68 against their Gettysburg counterparts. The Gettysburg boys put on a stellar show, with Gabe Pecaitis taking first place in Pole Vault with an impressive 14-3. Wyatt Heistand

Warriors fall to Lower Dauphin in Tuesday afternoon baseball action

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The Lower Dauphin Falcons secured a 5-2 victory over the Gettysburg Warriors on Tuesday afternoon at Gettysburg. The Falcons’ offense produced eight hits, while the Warriors managed six hits.  Lower Dauphin’s standout players included Hunter Strohm, who went three-for-four with a triple, and Trey Harper, who contributed two hits. Colin Warner and Roman Wintergrass each

Celebrate National Library Week

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by Laura Goss The Adams County Library System (ACLS) encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week (NLW), April 23-29, to explore all they have to offer.  The theme for National Library Week 2023 is “There’s more to the story”.    Most people know about the wealth of stories available at

Discover the Untold Stories of Gettysburg at Beyond the Battle Museum

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The Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) officially opened the doors of its new history center and museum, “Gettysburg Beyond the Battle,” on Saturday, April 15th. Over one thousand visitors enjoyed Gettysburg’s newest museum as well as a full weekend of programming including book signings, children’s activities, and a special panel discussion. Guest speakers during opening

Free presentation on Medicare supplement choices

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Democracy for America invites the public to a roundtable discussion on the Medicare supplement choices that Medicare patients must make to complete their insurance coverage. The complexity of choices from Medicare Advantage to Medigap and ways to cover prescription drug costs will be hosted by Dr. Dwight Michael.  Dr. Michael was a family physician in the Gettysburg

Track and Field: Shipp tops Gettysburg

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The Gettysburg Boys and Shippensburg track and field teams went head-to-head in an exhilarating meet on April 13. Despite a strong effort by Gettysburg, Shippensburg ultimately emerged as the winner with a final score of 82.50 to 67.50. The Gettysburg team, consisting of Gavin Cole, Luke Breighner, Owen Clapsadle, and Isaiah Sommers, took the victory

The study on a trail to the new Historical Society location is ready for borough council consideration

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The new facilities for the Adams County Historical Society(ACHS)are approximately two-tenths of a mile north of the Borough of Gettysburg, and sidewalks along Carlisle Street end at the borough line.  It is anticipated that many students from Gettysburg College and residents that live near the college will want to walk or ride a bicycle to

Gettysburg College Department of Theatre Arts presents the world premiere of “Suck It!”

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The Gettysburg College Department of Theatre Arts presents the world premiere of “Suck It!” The production, directed by Constance Tarbox and Lance Windish and performed by The Owl & Nightingale Players, runs April 20-23 at Kline Theatre, Brua Hall, on the Gettysburg College Campus. Vampires suck. Your blood, your energy, your soul… and there are

Palmyra ace no-hits Gettysburg

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Palmyra defeated Gettysburg 4-0 in softball action Thursday afternoon behind a scintillating performance from star pitcher Mollie White. In going the distance and holding the Warriors hitless, White racked up 19 strikeouts, surrendering only one walk. Despite her magnificent work, the game was in doubt through the regulation seven innings until the Cougars broke things

Gettysburg Halloween Parade will take place on Tuesday, October 24

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Gettysburg, PA – Community organization Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg has the official details about this year’s Gettysburg Halloween Parade. The parade will take place on Tuesday, October 24, with a rain date of Wednesday, October 25. Parade registration will open on May 1 at www.gettysburghalloweenparade.com. Entries are due by October 11. There will be cash prizes

GNMP adds bronze relief tactile accessibility tables

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Gettysburg National Military Park recently installed two bronze relief tactile tables, with a third to come, at key locations within the park. These new bronze relief tables depict three-dimensional landscape elevations of the battlefield. Visitors will now have access to better understand the landscape across which the battle was fought and how terrain influenced the

HGAC sponsors field trip to National Preservation Training Center

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Twenty-six Building Trades students from the Adams County Technical Institute, along with their instructor Dave Snyder, recently enjoyed a morning away from their crafts workshop — only to visit another workshop, this one at the National Preservation Training Center (NPTC) in Frederick, Md. Helen Kachur, an NPTC wood-crafter, explains the intricacies of paint and shellac

Gettysburg Garden Club brings Matt Radar, President of PA Horticultural Society, to Gettysburg audiences

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Matt Radar,  President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), will speak at the Gettysburg Garden Club’s April 27 meeting at the Gettysburg Firehouse, 35 North Stratton Street, at 1 pm. Matt will share what’s new at the PHS, including growth and innovation underway in the Society’s Public Gardens and Landscapes and Healthy Neighborhoods Program. Made

Buddhist Monk to Visit Gettysburg

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Update: Due to an emergency medical issue, Bhante Sujatha’s visit has been canceled. We received word that he is expected to fully recover but is unable to travel at this time. Of course, we will invite him to come to Gettysburg just as soon as he is able. Our Sunday evening sangha will meet as

PennDOT announces new license plates to help grow and sustain plants and pollinators

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Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that thanks to recently passed legislation, vehicle owners will now be able to purchase a ‘Pollinator’ license plate. Sixty-five percent of the proceeds from the license plate will be deposited into the Pollinator Habitat Program Fund. The Pollinator Habitat Program Fund is dedicated to supporting

Senior Citizens Continue Lifelong Learning

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For more than ten years, the Lifelong Learning Academy has offered a free public service for senior citizens with curious minds.  The group meets informally twice a month for lectures and films in the Wellness Café at SpiriTrust just north of Gettysburg on the Old Harrisburg Road. Continuing its series of enlightening presentations, the Lifelong

24th annual History Meets the Arts next weekend

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Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15, will be the 24th annual History Meets the Arts (HMTA) show & sale in Gettysburg. 17 artists represented by Lord Nelson’s Gallery will be at the Gettysburg Fire Company Community Room Friday April 14, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and again Saturday April 15, from 10:00 am

SummerQuest is coming

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by Barbara Buckley Lately, I’ve been thinking a great deal about summer, even as the cold winds have been blowing outside.  Why? Each year, I select the professional presenters who will do their thing, whatever that thing is, at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library during the 10 weeks of SummerQuest. Families stream into the library for the

Dr. Thomas Little opens Gettysburg Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Gettysburg Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas A. Little is now offering orthopedic care in Gettysburg and Adams County. Little provides patient-oriented, non-surgical care of injuries to the muscles, bones, and joints, helping patients correct the physical imbalances that inevitably accumulate over the course of their lives, reducing pain and

Local residents will discuss fair housing

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Join Adams County fair housing organizations and coalitions to highlight the importance of fair housing at a Fair Housing in Action seminar on Monday, April 3. The program will include an overview of fair housing rights and how local agencies are working to advance housing opportunities in the county. The program will be held from

Parking is now available at the “first shot” house

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GETTYSBURG, PA – A new gravel parking area and driveway at the Wisler House, also known as “The First Shot House,” at Gettysburg National Military Park is now available for visitor use. The completion of this phase of site rehabilitation will allow visitors an unprecedented opportunity to safely park and visit this significant location associated

Gettysburg notches come-from-behind win over Hood

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After being down 3-0 after two innings, Gettysburg used two straight two-run innings to tie the game and take the lead, defeating Hood by a score of 9-7. Hood held Gettysburg to only one hit by David Preziuso (Middletown, Del./Caravel Academy) in the first inning, getting three outs on a fielder’s choice and a double play to

DVDs at the Adams County Library System

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By Sherrie DeMartino I love sitting down and watching a good movie!  The movie theater would be my first choice of venue.  You can’t beat watching a movie on the big screen with surround sound and a big bag of buttery popcorn!  If you don’t get a chance to go to the theater, movies are

Watershed Alliance sets annual meeting

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The Watershed Alliance of Adams County will hold its annual meeting at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg, on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. Members and anyone interested in learning about watershed protection in Adams County are invited to attend. This year’s annual meeting will feature a

Adams County Commissioner wins Jim Getty Award

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Randy Phiel, chairman of the Adams County Commissioners, has been honored with the 2023 Jim Getty “Spirit of Gettysburg” Award – a recognition given annually by Destination Gettysburg, the official destination marketing organization of Adams County. Phiel was one of nine nominees for the award – each nomination coming from a partnering business or community

Tours of the Eisenhower home will resume April 1

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Visitors May Now Drive Directly to the Farm  GETTYSBURG, PA – Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce that tours of the Eisenhower home will resume on Saturday, April 1, 2023, for the Spring and Summer season. Individuals, families, and groups with fewer than 20 people can now drive directly to the site.  April

DAR honors women with Mamie display

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The Gettysburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is celebrating Women’s History Month by displaying Mamie Eisenhower’s Dress at the World War II American Experience Museum in Gettysburg every weekend this month. Mamie was an honorary regent of Gettysburg Chapter, NSDAR, and she donated a cocktail dress to them in the 1960s.  Also

Kiwanis hears from LCAC

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​The Gettysburg Adams Kiwanis Club heard from the Land Conservancy of Adams County at their March 13 meeting as part of the club’s continuing monthly speaker series. Pictured, from left, are Laura McMahon, Kiwanis president; Betsy Meyer, vice president of LCAC; Sarah Kipp, LCAC conservation director; and Erica Duffy, secretary and LAOC board member. The

At Land Conservancy’s 27th annual dinner, land owners who preserved property in 2022 are honored

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The Land Conservancy of Adams County (LCAC) held its 27th Annual Dinner meeting at the Gettysburg Hotel on March 9.  Landowners who preserved their properties in 2022 were honored and new board members were elected. The Land Conservancy seeks to preserve the rural character of Adams County through the negotiation of Conservation Easements. An easement is

From circling books to a deep dive 

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by Robyn Woods When I was a kid, we would get the Scholastic catalog to take home.  This paper catalog had all of the new scholastic books that were available to be ordered.  I would sit at home and circle all the books that I wanted. My mom would then go through the titles and

Local food equity non-profit, The Gleaning Project, will hold its 10th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser

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GETTYSBURG, MARCH 13, 2023: Local food equity nonprofit, The Gleaning Project, will host its tenth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Friday, April 21, from 4 PM-7 PM in Plank Gym at Gettysburg College with the help of our presenting sponsor WellSpan Health. Tickets are on sale now online at https://thegleaningproject.org/emptybowls    Empty Bowls is a

Traffic disruptions this week at route 116 (Hanover Road) bridge replacement project in Adams County

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Harrisburg, PA – Motorists in Adams County are advised they may encounter traffic disruptions next week at a bridge replacement project on Route 116 (Hanover Road) in Adams County. The bridge spans the South Branch of Conewago Creek between Geiselman Road in Union Township and Water Drive/Easton Way in Conewago Township. Weather permitting, the contractor will set

HABPI will honor Tom Jolin

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Healthy Adams Bike/Pedestrian Inc. (HABPI) will be unveiling a plaque honoring founding Board member Tom Jolin on Friday, March 17 at 10:00 AM at the Susan Naugle Bridge on West Middle Street in Gettysburg.  The public is invited to attend this brief ceremony. The Bridge is located between Foursquare Church and Codori Memorials. Jolin was

Resurfacing and safety improvement project resumes on Route 15 in Adams and York Counties

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Permanent crossing and turn restrictions at Glenwood Road, temporary restrictions at Golf Course Road/Range End Road Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that work is set to resume next week on a resurfacing and safety improvement project on Route 15 from just south of York Springs in Adams County to just

StoryWalk at a library near you

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by Sherry Feeser In just a few short weeks, the temperatures will, hopefully,  be increasing, and many of us will be looking for something to do outside.  Several of the libraries in the Adams County Library System will have you covered.  We will be placing StoryWalks outside several library branches. StoryWalks are fun for all

Gettysburg Majestic Theater Founding Director Jeffrey Gable will retire

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Jeffrey Gabel, the Founding Executive Director of Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater, announced today that he will retire in early January 2024 after 20 years of dedicated service. “It has been a privilege and pleasure to build ‘the grandest small-town theater in America,’ which has been so generously supported by the college and the community,” said

Late run lifts Gettysburg over top-ranked Salisbury

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THE SKINNY STORYIn a back-and-forth top-10 battle that lived up to its billing, seventh-ranked Gettysburg had the final say, tallying four times in the final 8:25 to topple No. 1 Salisbury, 12-10. THE LEADERS• Jack Dunleavy (New Providence, N.J./Seton Hall Prep) led the Bullets with six goals, including the final three.• Chase Morgan (Canandaigua, N.Y./Canandaigua) backstopped the defense with

FunFest opens SummerQuest

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by Erica Duffy Adams County Public Libraries are a vital part of our community’s learning network. FunFest is our free event that celebrates the kick-off into SummerQuest, the ACLS summer learning program. We encourage children and families to attend FunFest to learn more about SummerQuest. The program provides children the opportunity to experience everything the

GHS Swimmer Zach Tipton will attend Washington College

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Zach Tipton, senior swim team captain at Gettysburg High School, has committed to continue his academic and swimming career at Washington College in Charleston MD, where he will major in biology as part of their pre-med program on a Presidential Scholarship. At GHS, Tipton had his best times in the 100 breaststroke (1.00.04) and 200 indvidual

Gettysburg punches semifinal ticket with big first half

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THE SKINNY STORYGettysburg shot 56.3 percent in the first half to build a 20-point lead and kept Franklin & Marshall at arm’s length in the second half for a 71-51 win in the Centennial Conference tournament first-round game. THE LEADERS• Jordan Stafford (Galloway, N.J./St. Joseph Hammonton) led the Bullets with 17 points and nine rebounds.• Carl Schaller (Garnet Valley,

Gettysburg College sponsors climate change panel

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The Gettysburg College Democrats are sponsoring a panel on climate change featuring Professor Sarah Principato from Environmental Studies, and Professors James O’Brien and Rimyvidas Baltaduonis from Economics. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, February 21 from 6:00-7:30 PM in Joseph Theater in Breidenbaugh Hall on the Gettysburg campus.  Breidenbaugh Hall is located directly across

Enchantment Theater Company brings ‘The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon’ to Majestic on March 25

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Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater embarks on The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon Saturday, March 25, at 3 p.m. with Enchantment Theatre Company’s new live production that takes the whole family on an imaginative journey. Tickets are available now at the Majestic Theater Box Office, and discounts are available for children. “The Majestic is

Display, display, what’s in a display?

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By Robert Brown Have you ever wandered into your local library in the hopes of finding books organized by a theme or a topic?  You may not have realized it, but libraries do this all the time with their displays.  When you see a display in the library, know that someone has taken the time

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