2020 Gettysburg Parking Update Includes Three-hour Meters

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If you regularly come to Gettysburg, it’s probably because of all the things the borough has to offer. It’s full of shopping, films, restaurants, theater, people-watching, and more. To allow you to enjoy Gettysburg more fully, the borough has increased the time limit on the short-term parking meters nearest the square. These meters, which formerly

Kennie’s Markets to save 5.5 Million Plastic Bags in 2020 While Maintaining Shopper Convenience

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Beginning January 1, 2020, All five Kennie’s Markets (in Biglerville. Gettysburg, Littlestown, Spring Grove, and Taneytown, MD) will stop providing single-use non-recyclable plastic bags to customers as they check out. Shoppers are requested to bring their own recyclable shopping bags for their groceries. The policy was shared, beginning in November, on signs displayed at the

Romeo and Juliet to Fall in Love in Gettysburg [Episode 19]

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The 2020 season of the Gettysburg Community Theatre is underway. The season opens with performances of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” beginning on January 10 and continues with 11 more shows and many special events throughout the year. The lineup includes Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” and a variety of children’s shows, including

High-flying Technology Maps Adams County Farms

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In 2017, Adams County Senior Planner Mark Clowney read about how a drone was being used in the planning office in an Ohio county. Clowney thought a drone might help with the mission of the Adams County Office of Planning and Development. He ran the idea past his supervisor, who approved it. “The GIS mapping

Susan Naugle Leaves Gettysburg Borough Politics After Twelve Years Service [Episode 18]

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After spending twelve years and three terms on the Gettysburg Borough Council and serving as its president since 2017, Susan Naugle’s tenure on the Gettysburg Borough Council is ending. In this episode of the Gettysburg Connection podcast I talk with Susan about Gettysburg, about local politics, about her love for Gettysburg, and about her accomplishments

Tonight’s Tuba Fest Moved to Seminary Chapel

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The Annual Tuba Carol Fest will take place at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, instead of on the Gettysburg Square. The concert will be from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Player registration and rehearsal will also be in the Chapel. For more information text or call 717-334-7719.

HABPI Blue Bicycle Bridge Is Dedicated to Susan Naugle

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Retiring Gettysburg Borough Council president Susan Naugle was honored by Healthy Adams Bicycle Pedestrian (HABPI) president Dennis Hickethier and HABPI Gettysburg Inner Loop Trail Coordinator Tom Jolin for her service at Monday’s council meeting. “Susan has been working tirelessly, improving biking and walking infrastructure with the borough. We couldn’t have made the progress we did

Departing Board President Susan Naugle Praised by Borough Colleagues

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After spending seven years and three terms on the Gettysburg Borough Council and serving as its president since 2017, Susan Naugle chaired her last board meeting on Monday evening. Naugle has decided not to run for another term. “I’ve really enjoyed this for twelve years but I need to step back and do some other

GASD Accepting Applications for Open Board Seat

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The Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) is accepting applications for a member of the school board. To apply, submit a letter of interest, a completed statement of financial interests form for 2019 and a resume/curriculum vitae. The statement of financial interests form is available at www.ethics.pa.gov. All applications should be sent to the attention of

Local Businessman Asks Gettysburg Borough Council to Enact LGBT Protection

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The Gettysburg Borough Council debated a proposed ordinance that would provide LGBT non-discrimination protections at its meeting on Monday November 25. The discussion was in response to a presentation by Chad-Alan Carr, Founding Executive/Artistic Director of the Gettysburg Community Theater. Carr was joined by Jason Landau Goodman, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, who

Gettysburg Area School Board Invests New Board Members

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Five new Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) board members were sworn in at its reorganization meeting on Monday evening.   The oath of office was administered to re-elected member Alan Moyer, and to new board members Michael Dickerson, AmyBeth Hodges, Timon Linn, and Tim Seigman. Holdover members from 2019 are Kenneth Hassinger, Carrie Soliday, and

Unwrapping the Gettysburg Christmas Festival [Episode 17]

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The Gettysburg Christmas Festival is this weekend and it is bringing a lot of activity to town. The Festival kicks off Friday evening with the Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. There is a 32-page booklet describing the many festival activities. There are also a static map and an interactive map. Be aware there will be

Gettysburg College Center for Public Service Focuses on Immigration and Food Policies [Episode 16]

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In this episode of the Gettysburg Connection podcast I talk with Gretchen Natter, head of the Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College. The center, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, gives students an opportunity to learn from, interact with, and perform service for people around the world. Every year, hundreds of students engage in

Seven College Swim Teams to Compete for Gold at Gettysburg College

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The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swim teams will be hosting an Olympics-style swim meet at the college on December 6 and 7, 2019. Photo by Pete Vogel Seven colleges will participate in the meet: Susquehanna, Bryn Mawr (women only) Elizabethtown, Salisbury State, Messiah, Dickinson, and Gettysburg. The meet will be held at Bream Gym,

Gateau Monique Bakery Becomes Littlestown Tradition

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It was five years ago that Littlestown resident Monique Washirapunya opened her boutique bakery, Gateau Monique, in downtown Littlestown. Since then hundreds of people have enjoyed Washirapunya’s creative desserts, and the bakery has become a fixture in Adams County and the Littlestown community. Washirapunya said her bakery is a small-town business and “a personal thing.

Weekend Update – November 21, 2019

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  Dear Neighbor,   Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County.   It’s a big weekend for civil-war activities, including costume balls, a parade, and an illumination ceremony, all part of Remembrance Day Weekend.   Please check the calendar for a full listing  

Gettysburg Remembrance Day Weekend, 2019

Gettysburg Remembrance Day ceremonies are happening around town this weekend in a yearly memorial on the anniversary of the 1863 Consecration of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. The weekend commemorates President Abraham Lincoln’s delivery of Gettysburg Address. The original ceremony dedicated 17 acres to bury more than 3,500 fallen Union soldiers. Many events are to

Gettysburg Area School District Thanks Departing Board Members

Gettysburg Area School Superintendent Dr. Jason Perrin thanked the five members of the school board who are leaving the board. The departing members are Alice Broadway who has served since January 2019, Sylvan Hershey who has served since February 2019, Jim Henderson who has served since 2011, Mike Williams, who has served since 2018, and

Gettysburg to Secure Parade Routes for Citizen Safety

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Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny said all Gettysburg parade routes and outdoor events, including Saturday’s Remembrance Day parade, will be “hardened” with extra security to keep citizens safe. The safety measures involve installing concrete “Jersey” barriers at parade route intersections, parking large vehicles to block vehicle access in some places, overwatch (drone) aircraft to keep

Gettysburg Hires Three New Staff Members

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Gettysburg Borough has hired three new staff members in their office. Becca Fissel, who has been working in the borough office “for many years,” and was currently the interim parking manager, has been promoted to Borough Parking Manager. Biglerville resident Carly Marshall, who has been working in planning at Adams County, will become the new

Local Artist Wendy Allen Gets Key to Gettysburg

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Wendy Allen, owner of the local art gallery Lincoln Into Art and tireless supporter of Gettysburg Borough, was honored by Gettysburg Mayor Theodore Streeter with a key to the city on Monday night. From left to right, Deb Adamik, Wendy Allen, Mayor Streeter, and Susan Naugle. Borough council president Susan Naugle said Allen’s love of

Local Resident Thomas Rooney Receives HACC Alumni Award

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Adams County resident Thomas Rooney has received HACC’s highest alumni distinction – the HACC 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award salutes the achievements of outstanding alumni who exemplify the HACC “spirit” with their personal lives, professional achievements and community service, and who serve as an inspiration to other alumni and current learners. Rooney received his

CBS Correspondent Major Garret Discusses the Trump Presidency Tonight

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     Gettysburg College’s Fielding Center for Presidential Leadership Study presents “The Trump Presidency: Partial Productivity Amid Impatient Belligerence,” a lecture given by CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett.   Garrett   Major Elliott Garrett is currently Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News, overseeing all coverage related to the presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court.

Weekend Update – November 8, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full listing Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions FILM Friday Harriet 4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom … Friday

Robin Fitzpatrick Coordinates Economic Growth in Adams County [Episode 15]

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In this episode I talk with Robin Fitzpatrick, President of the Adams Economic Alliance. The Alliance provides personalized advice for local businesses about retention, expansion, and workforce development. The Alliance also works to recruit new businesses to the region and to retain existing businesses. The Alliance works with organizations of all sizes, including agriculture, tourism,

Adams County Giving Spree Donations Reach $1M

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Thousands of Adams County residents gathered at the Gettysburg Middle School on Thursday night to donate over a million dollars to local nonprofits at the 2019 Giving Spree — Adams County’s Annual Day of Giving. The event, sponsored by the Adams County Community Foundation, connected donors to groups and organizations that matched their charitable interests.

Fall 2019 Adams County PA Municipal Election Guide

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The Fall 2019 Adams County Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Each of the 49 polling places around the county are open for voting from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.   Voters will be given the opportunity to choose among state-level candidates for judge of superior, commonwealth and common pleas courts.

Medication Takeback Sites Open Throughout County on Saturday

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Safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications (including liquids, creams, and pill packs) at one of these 8 collection sites. Saturday October 26 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No Needles, sharps, or intravenous solutions. Sponsored by Adams County Questions? Contact Eileen at 717.357.4439 or 717-338-0300 X 103

Weekend Update – October, 18, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full listing Farmers Markets: Adams County Farmers Market at the Transit Center. Saturday morning. Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square. Saturday 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Farm Fresh Saturdays

Gettysburg Borough Hires Planners Carly Marshall and Debra English

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     Gettysburg Borough reported today that an “exhaustive search” to replace the Borough’s previous Director of Planning Becky LaBarre is complete. “The Borough was privileged to have many highly skilled candidates apply for the position”, said Borough Manager Charles Gable. “At the end of the search and after two rounds of interviews, it was the

Three Bridges to Be Closed for Repair in Adams County

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PennDOT has reported that three bridges in Adams County will be temporarily closed for repairs in the coming weeks. Bridge 53, 45 Fleshman Mill Rd, New Oxford Starting October 25 Expected duration: 2 weeks Bridge 79, 585 Orchard Lane, Aspers Starting November 11 Expected duration: 4 weeks Bridge 110, 795 Baltimore Rd, York Springs Starting

Cyberbullying Study Approved for GASD Elementary Schools

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The Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) board of directors approved a research study proposed by Gettysburg College Professor Dr. Christopher Barlett that will investigate the variables that lead 3rd and 4th grade children to begin cyberbullying. Cyberbullying occurs when a child harasses others on the internet, particularly on social media sites. Barlett Barlett said 3rd

Meet the Gettysburg School Board Candidates

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Local nonprofit Gettysburg Rising will provide an opportunity for community members to hear from Gettysburg Area School District School Board candidates on Thursday, October 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sterner Building at the Gettysburg Recreational Park, 545 Long Lane. The candidates will speak about their priorities and how our tax dollars

Coffee and Creativity at Waldo’s and Company [Episode 12]

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Waldo’s and Company is a Gettysburg nonprofit that brings people together to make art and music, to drink fresh-roasted coffee, and to enjoy each other’s company. It’s a bohemian experience, a Gettysburg treasure, and an experience that should not be missed. In this episode I talk with Chris Lauer, Waldo’s founder.  He talks about this

Business Profile: Twin Springs Fruit Farm

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Four friends, looking to the future and already involved in the Adams County fruit-growing tradition, pooled their knowledge, bought some land, and began a new business forty years ago. Today that business has grown from the initial 20-acre purchase with four employees to 300 acres and as many as 45 full-time workers. The Orrtanna business,

The Long, Long, Long, Long Dinner Party Will Disrupt Traffic in Gettysburg on Friday

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This coming weekend is a particularly busy one in Adams County, with at least six major activities in the works. The events include:   The Pennsylvania Municipal League Annual Summit   The Gettysburg College Homecoming   The Gettysburg Area School District Homecoming   First Friday Events   The National Harvest Festival in Biglerville In addition,

Despite Citizen Concerns, Gettysburg Moves Ahead on East Broadway Construction

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Gettysburg Borough Council President Susan Naugle concluded a long and comprehensive borough council meeting on Monday September 23rd by saying “There is a consensus on council that we are not going to be revisiting that design.” The decision was in response to a discussion about last-minute concerns, brought to the meeting by residents, regarding speed

Weekend Update – September 27, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full listing   Film: Downton Abbey continues at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. The cast of the PBS mega hit make their big screen debut. Film: Brittany Runs a Marathon . A

HABPI will “Ride for Trails” on Saturday September 28

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Healthy Adams Bicycle-Pedestrian Inc. will hold its fourth annual “Ride for Trails” on Saturday September 28, 2019. This is an annual ride raising money for development of trails for bicycling and walking in Adams County. Three different routes are being offered this year: a 12-mile guided ride; a 25-mile self-paced ride; and a 37-mile ride

Adams County Community Foundation supports HACC’s Gettysburg Campus Mechatronics Program

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The Adams County Community Foundation has provided a $25,000 grant to the HACC Foundation in support of the Gettysburg Campus Fund for Excellence in Mechatronics. The fund for excellence supports the purchase of an additional state-of-the-art robot for the Robotics Lab at the Gettysburg Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College. The robot will allow the Gettysburg Campus to offer

Review: Guys and Dolls at the Gettysburg Community Theatre

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When you attend a performance of Guys and Dolls in 2019 you have to expect to squirm a bit. Sex stereotypes abound, and the show itself is a revolving stage of craps games, marching bands, girly shows, Brooklyn accents, and mushy love songs. Kate Sainer “Resist in an all-night session against the Devil,” yell the

Bakewell Farm Presents “Bread for Each Other”

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Local nonprofit Bakewell Farm (BWF) celebrated the benefits of healthy bread at the “Bread for Each Other” presentation during the Adams County Heritage Festival, held Sunday afternoon at the Gettysburg rec park. Volunteer Sarah Stokely at the “Knead to Know” station The educational event included hands-on demonstrations coordinated by dozens of BWF volunteers – each

Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) Seeks Executive Director

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For the last 6 years GARA has been enhancing the lives of the citizens of Gettysburg through the rec park, community relationships, professionalism, and response to developing trends. Each year, GARA records more than 85,000 park visitors, several community events, and hundreds of rentals. The Rec Park is home to five baseball/softball fields, a football

Weekend Update, September 20, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full listing   Arts: Guys and Dolls, a musical romantic comedy involving the unlikeliest of Manhattan pairings: a high-rolling gambler and a puritanical missionary a showgirl dreaming of the straight-and-narrow

Broadway Street Construction Update (9/16)

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East Broadway- C.E Williams will be finished installing the new stormwater on East Broadway Wednesday (9/18). West Broadway- Once the stormwater is completed on East Broadway, C.E Williams will begin working on the new stormwater on West Broadway. The new stormwater will be completed by the middle of next week. After all the stormwater is completed on East and

Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority Executive Officer Resigns

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Jackie Dwyer, Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) Executive Officer, will resign her position effective October 11, 2019. Dwyer Dwyer has been in the position for three years and has made substantial contributions to the park and the community. Dwyer said moving and rededicating the Biser fitness trail, installing the new Kiwanis playground, creating new pickleball

21st Century Learning in the Gettysburg Area School District (Episode 11)

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As the school year begins, students in the Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) find themselves able to customize their own learning through sophisticated curricular programs provided by the district. These personalized, courses involve offline (unplugged), face-to-face, and online approaches and provide students with the opportunity for independent learning. Two of the most interesting of these

Gettysburg Police Officers Commended

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Gettysburg Police Officers Shannon Hilliard, Kevin McDonald, and Douglas Fishel received written commendations, medals, and plaques thanking them for their services from Mayor Ted Streeter and Police Chief Robert Glenny at last Monday’s borough council meeting. Patrolman Hilliard, Mayor Streeter, and Chief Glenny Streeter and Glenny praised the “diligence and confidence” of the officers as

LGBT Protection Requested in Gettysburg Borough

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Local resident Chad-Alan Carr, founder and president of Gettysburg Pride, and Jason Landau Goodman, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, asked the Gettysburg Borough Council to enact citizen protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity at the borough council meeting on Monday night. Carr said when he was given a key

Future of Gettysburg Outdoor Pools and Tennis Courts Remains Uncertain

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As the summer draws to a close, users of the outdoor swimming pools and tennis courts located at the old Gettysburg Country Club, 730 Chambersburg Street, are wondering about the future use of the property for community recreation. Jen Bubczyk, a partner in Cumberland Club Investment, LLC, which owns the property, said “the property has

Charles Strauss Talks Gettysburg Politics [Episode 10]

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Gettysburg resident Charles Strauss ran for a borough council seat in 2015 and again in 2017 when he was elected from the third ward. Strauss served on the Gettysburg Borough Council from January 2018 until he resigned this year because he and his family moved from the 3rd ward to the 2nd ward. Strauss During

Weekend Update, September 6, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend.   First Friday – Gettysburg Style!  Enjoy special events and refreshments at almost 100 businesses throughout historic Gettysburg, including special receptions, guest artists, and later business hours.    Visual Arts: “Artful Nature: the Nature and the Legacy of

Destination Gettysburg Draws Tourists to Adams County

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Have you ever wondered why the millions of tourists who visit Gettysburg and Adams County each year come here rather than visiting somewhere else? The answer, in part, is the nonprofit tourist association Destination Gettysburg (DG). After over 50 years of service to the tourism industry of Adams County, DG has created a state-of-the-art marketing

Decaying Facilities Create Gettysburg Rec Park Headache

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Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) Executive Director Jackie Dwyer showed pictures of dilapidated facilities at the rec park to the Gettysburg Borough council at their August 26 meeting, saying that if GARA has to keep making the repairs on our own “GARA’s not going to be around.” GARA said about 85,000 people use the 56-acre

Weekend Update – August 30, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend.   Film: The Farewell  at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater: Billi returns to China with her family for an impromptu wedding and struggles with her family’s decision to keep their grandmother in the dark about her terminal diagnosis. Starring Awkwafina. Film:

Parking Time Limit Likely to Rise in Gettysburg Borough

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The current two-hour parking limit in Gettysburg is making it difficult for people to patronize local businesses. In response to the concern, the Gettysburg Area Regional Merchants Association (GARMA) requested that the Gettysburg Borough Council consider altering the parking meter time limit from 2 to 3 hours. There are numerous complaints that two hours “is

Wellspan Commitment Will Keep Gettysburg Homeless Shelter Open

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South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) has received a $450,000 commitment from WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital that will ensure the continued operation of the Adams County Homeless Shelter for the next three years. The funding assistance of WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, made possible through the Gettysburg Hospital Foundation, will total $150,000 annually for a three-year period in

NPS Sponsors Annual World War II Weekend

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Living historians portraying Allied soldiers will once again invade Eisenhower NHS this September. Photo: NPS. 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

Gettysburg Freshmen Walk Through Town in Annual Tradition

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Gettysburg College students, faculty, and staff just missed a torrential rainstorm that stopped just prior to their Annual First-Year Walk last night. The walk, which led from the college chapel to the Gettysburg National Cemetery on Baltimore Pike, recreated the path that taken in 1863 by members of the college community who accompanied President Abraham

Weekend Update – August 23, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend. Film: A teenager learns to live life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen in Blinded by the Light at the Majestic Theater. Film: A loving mom becomes compelled to reconnect with her

Gettysburg College Freshman Walk to the Lincoln Cemetery this Evening

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Gettysburg College students, faculty, and staff will walk from the College to the national cemetery, recreating the walk taken in 1863 as members of the College community accompanied President Abraham Lincoln to the cemetery where he delivered the Gettysburg Address. Students will leave the college chapel at 6:45. Matthew Moen, president of the Gettysburg Foundation,

Weekend Update – August 16, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend.   Bounty of the County continues until Sunday.. When you visit a participating restaurant, choose from the special menu made using local Adams County products. The Littlestown Area Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday at 8 a.m. Living

Gettysburg Police Chief Talks about Immigration

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Glenny Police chief Robert Glenny spoke about the relationship between the Gettysburg Police Department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the borough council meeting on Monday. Glenny began by saying the primary job of the police department was to be “impartial. We enforce the law,” he said. “I’ve been a policeman for 30-odd

Judith Butterfield Appointed as Gettysburg Borough Council Member

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Butterfield Judith Butterfield has been appointed to fill the Gettysburg Borough Council seat vacated by former councilman Charles Strauss. Butterfield has years of experience with borough politics. She currently chairs the borough’s recycling committee and she has managed the borough’s website. She has also served on many local boards and task forces. Welcome Judie, and

Visit the Adams County Farmers Market with Reza Djalal [Episode 9]

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The Adams County Farmers Market is at its best during the harvest season, and the vendors’ tables are now overflowing with produce. But in addition to hosting the Saturday morning market, the Adams County Farmers Market Association also sponsors many community and educational activities in the county. In this podcast I talk with Reza Djalal

Gettysburg Police to Test Horse-mounted Officers

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  Gettysburg Borough police chief Robert Glenny announced on Monday that the Gettysburg Police will begin a test run of horse-mounted police officers in the borough. Glenny said some people had asked him about it and he decided to try it. “We’ll test this. This is Gettysburg; it just fits. People seem to love it,

Gettysburg Police Chief to Discuss ICE Policies in the Borough

Borough president Susan Naugle has announced that Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny will update the council and the public about policies related to the relationship between the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and the borough police department at the borough council meeting on August 12 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be

Adams County Roadwork Update August 12, 2019

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  King and Culp Street Update August 12th, 2019 Both King and Culp Street will be completed today (8/12), and open to traffic this afternoon!   Broadway Street Update August 12th, 2019 (8/12) -C.E Williams has the storm drain structures ordered and will begin working on the storm drains as soon as it arrives. After this

Please share your videos of Gettysburg Rocks!

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It’s Gettysburg Rocks weekend. Over 150 bands are playing, all around town, all in support of pediatric cancer research. I’d like to highlight some of the many shows on GettysburgConnection.org with short one-song videos. If you see a band you like, please take a video of one of the songs you hear, and send it

Gimme Shelter Golf Tournament Nets Cash for SCCAP

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McKENZIE YOUNG The first-ever (and hopefully last-ever) “Gimme Shelter” golf tournament was held at Piney Apple Golf Course in Biglerville on August 2. The event raised $731 for the SCCAP homeless shelter. Pictured left to right are Tommy Slagle, Lyn Weary, Mike Malewicki, Chuck Stangor, Don Marritz, Gary Dingle, Jim Frazee, Tom Gibbon, Kurt Musselman,

Weekend Update – August 2, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Tonight is First Friday Gettysburg Style! Lots of arts, music, food, and shopping in Downtown GBG. Friday Night Events Tommy McCann upstairs at the Garry Owen Irish Pub (8pm-10pm) Kids on Broadway at the Community Theatre Neil & Shannon at Knob Hall Saturday Night Events Salt Hill (Lancaster, PA) at the Garry Owen

Gettysburg Connection Joins LION Publishers

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Gettysburg Connection is pleased to announce that it has been accepted as a member of LION Publishers, the nation’s only association dedicated to Local Independent Online News Publishers, who are successfully creating the future of local news with locally owned and operated news organizations that directly serve their communities. It’s a big day for me

King and Culp Street Update – August, 1, 2019

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  King Street- The grading of King street will be completed today. We will begin paving Moday (8/5) or Tuesday (8/6).  The entire street will be CLOSED. Culp Street- The milling of the first block of Culp street will be completed today (7/24), and ready to be paved. The first block will be CLOSED.

Fourscore Beer Company Opens in Gettysburg

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The Fourscore Beer Company, at 603 Washington Street, Gettysburg (on the corner of Gettys Street, next to the hospital) has opened. The establishment currently offers 14 different craft beers brewed on site, as well as a menu of small plates, sandwiches and salads.   The owners, Wade and Drew Leedy, from Tommy’s Pizza which is

Gettysburg Police Chief to Discuss ICE Policies in the Borough

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Borough president Susan Naugle has announced that Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny will update the council and the public about policies related to the relationship between the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and the borough police department at the borough council meeting on August 12 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be

Counterfeit Bills Are Being Circulated in the County

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The Pennsylvania State Police and Main Street Gettysburg have issued warnings about counterfeit bills being circulated in the county. According to Main Street Gettysburg, the bills that have been confiscated have “Motion Picture Use” printed on them. Please call Gettysburg Police Department at 717.334.1168 if you encounter one.