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Over 100 people demonstrated on the Gettysburg Square yesterday in support of human rights and particularly to raise awareness of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Photos by Will Lane and Charles Stangor
Hundreds of teachers and administrators in the Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) are working together to tweak the ongoing remote learning technology, curriculum, and grading systems, while collaborating on plans for the fall semester. Speaking about the unexpected move to virtual learning that started over one weekend in March, GASD Instructional Technology Director Ann Baum
For the fourth year, the notes of “Taps” will be sounded in Gettysburg every evening this summer to honor of those who have served our nation. This year, the program will take place virtually through internet live-streaming. In order to act in the best interest of public safety, Gettysburg National Military Park has informed The
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has signed House Bill 327, now Act 21 of 2020, allowing the temporary sale of cocktails-to-go from bars, restaurants or hotels with a liquor license. “This new temporary rule creates more business for bars and restaurants when they need it, helps to meet customer demand and supports social distancing,” said Governor
I recently spent a very pleasant morning chatting with long-time Adams County visual artist Nanette Hatzes. Hatzes: Self Portrait To put it simply, Nan has made a lot of art. She’s also raised a daughter and worked at Shippensburg University, as well as presenting her paintings, drawings and photographs at numerous exhibitions. In 1980 photographer
Gettysburg Borough has outlined its current plans to help local businesses reopen safely and successfully. “In 1863 we were a divided county and we were fighting each other during that campaign here in Gettysburg. Today we’re united and fighting another enemy, an invisible one, COVID-19,” said Borough Manager Charles Gable at Thursday’s Emergency Task Force
After founding the local nonprofit Bakewell Farm (BWF) in 2016 to bring bread-centric knowledge and activities to the Adams County community, local baker and musician Marc Jalbert is stepping down from its board of directors on June 1. Jalbert “I’m more comfortable working as a solo,” said Jalbert. “I thought BWF would be in better
The Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) Board of Directors held a public comment session on the proposed 2020-21 budget at their virtual meeting on Monday. Only one public statement had been received, which was read aloud by Communications Coordinator Andrew Robinson. The letter was from Bob Stilwell who said the board should not be increasing
The Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) is considering the possibility of having a fireworks display in the rec park on July 4th, but delayed a final decision due to the health issues that might be involved. “People would really appreciate an opportunity to get out and think about other things,” said board member Robin Fitzpatrick.
Our Adams County nonprofits are struggling because of COVID-19. For some, there is an increased demand for services due to the health and economic impact. Others are unable to run the programs that support their operations. Together, let’s support local nonprofits, show community spirit, & have FUN! Cheery Birds, small wooden birds, are flocking
Facing a severe revenue shortfall, discussion at the Gettysburg Borough Council meeting on Monday focused primarily on financial difficulties. But a number of other decisions and announcements relevant to borough residents were also made. Social Distancing and Cooperation Borough President Jake Schindel reminded residents of the importance of wearing face masks and social distancing. Schindel
Gettysburg Finance Director Nicolette James said the Borough is expected to have a revenue loss in 2020 of over $1 million. James said she had conducted an analysis of revenue streams and cash flows and their impact on the borough’s reserve fund balance. “Right now, what we need to focus on is cash.” We need
The Adams County Farmers Market opened its 2020 season on a blistery and sometimes snowy morning Saturday, as about 250 shoppers braved the cold to buy jellies, jams, plants, and other local products. “The opening day of the 2020 farmers market season went exceptionally well given the unprecedented circumstances,” said Market Manager Reza Djalal. “Every
On a divided vote, the GASD school board approved Monday a proposed 2020-21 budget that projects about $65.7 million in revenues and $69.8 million in expenditures. The proposed budget includes a 0.8 percent tax increase. Board members AmyBeth Hodges, Michael Dickerson, and Kathleen Adams Pratt voted “No” Timon Linn, Carrie Soliday, Al Moyer, Tim Seigman,
As the Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) students finish their school year using online learning, parents are playing an oversized role in the process. I talked with three parents over the past weeks to learn about their approaches, concerns, and successes with the home-based curriculum. All three parents praised GASD, saying it was doing the
County coronavirus cases have increased about five percent every day over the past week, leading to a 40 percent weekly increase, from 95 cases last Thursday to 137 today. The 14-day moving average of new cases is now at 70, putting the county over the cutoff of 50 that Governor Wolf said he would look
Vehicles from about 30 local Emergency Management System (EMS) units drove by the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital yesterday to show thanks for essential hospital workers. Over 90 hospital workers greeted the parade of fire trucks, ambulances, and police cruisers by clapping, cheering, and sometimes crying as they rolled by. “When we were pulling in the amount
Taking advantage of the fact that many of us are now at home, Mary Brunst of Westminster, MD has spent the past weeks traveling through Maryland and Pennsylvania to take photographs of people on their front porches. Mark, Elic, and Cassie on their front steps in Gettysburg [Mary Brunst] Brunst’s work is part of the
Every evening many of the residents of my neighborhood go into the streets at 8:00 p.m. to ring bells and bang on pots to support our essential workers. In this podcast I got a chance to talk with two of those workers who are on the very front lines, charged with saving the lives of
The number of coronavirus cases in Adams county keeps increasing and the number of new cases over the last two weeks stood today at 61. Please Click Here to View Local Coronavirus Statistics These growing case counts would seem to make it unlikely that Adams County will be allowed to reopen. Governor Wolf has announced
Governor Tom Wolf presented this week a plan for reopening the Commonwealth using a three-phase red, yellow, and green system and said the first orders for moving from red to yellow could be given in the north-central and northwest regions of the state as early as May 8. Wolf said that just as the administration
Photos Courtesy of Ashlee Kunkel Gettysburg 13-year olds Natalee Kunkel and Mirena Kahn are overwhelmed with so many orders for their homemade facemasks they have temporarily closed up their Facebook shop. “We have over 1,000 orders, and the kids have only made about half of them,” said Natalee’s mother Ashlee Kunkel. “They have a lot
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 disease continue to climb in the county, increasing by over 40 percent over the past week. The total number of cases increased from 67 cases last Thursday to 95 cases today. And Adams now has three COVID-19 deaths. According to county coroner Pat Felix, two of these deaths were in nursing
Cold morning temperatures this week caused damage to some apple, peach, and pear orchards in the county. Penn State Extension researcher Melanie Schupp said she had examined the flowers of several varieties and recorded the elevation in several blocks. “Fruitlet death was evident by browning of the ovules. Some orchards in the region have
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today I participated in a community conference call about food insecurity in the current time. I learned that an army of local Adams County volunteers is helping provide food to hungry families during this health emergency. The volunteers include those working with school districts, backpack programs, food pantries, and many, many
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) Board of Directors voted Monday to create a bicycle pump track in the rec park. The track is to be constructed near the existing skate park. A pump track is a continuous loop of dirt berms and mounds. The riders navigate without pedaling, using a pumping motion as they
Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny began his presentation at the borough’s COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Task Force meeting on Thursday by thanking borough members for the “Incredible amount of support we’ve been shown. We very much appreciate that,” said Glenny. Glenny said residents have “really been doing their part.” Asked about personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies,
The workday for Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) teachers and families has changed dramatically as the district has moved to online learning for the remainder of the school year. In this article I talk with Scott Jones, a GASD Middle School Science Teacher, about his experiences. This article is the first in a series of
The Fifty-first Pennsylvania Judicial District, which includes Adams County, is operating under emergency court orders, at least until May 1, 2020. The guidelines have created many procedural changes and are leading to fewer cases being heard in the county. Most hearings originally scheduled for April have been moved until May or June. District Court Administrator
With school buildings closed for the rest of the school year, the Upper Adams School District (UASD) is identifying ways to deliver online instruction to students. But before a curriculum can be offered, appropriate technology must be in place. District superintendent Wesley Doll said there were not currently enough computer devices for all students
Gettysburg Police chief Robert Glenny said last week that three individuals, all of whom were arrested on DUI counts as well, had been charged with violating the Gettysburg curfew law. Glenny said people who are arrested with “something public” will be also be charged on violations of the stay-at-home order. “I really want to caution
Because the possibilities for social distancing are limited in a prison, officials at the Adams County Adult Correctional Facility are being vigilant to avoid a COVID-19 contamination. The effort is being led by prison Warden Katy Hileman. “So far we do not have any presumed positive or confirmed positive staff members or inmates,” said Hileman.
It’s been a bit longer than usual since I’ve recorded a podcast, and I’m happy to be back to you amid this time of difficulty. Along with all of the county’s public schools, churches, businesses, and other agencies that have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, most Gettysburg college students were also sent home. This
As the number of COVID-19 cases in the state increased by almost 2,000 since yesterday, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The decision applies to all public K-12 schools, brick and mortar and cyber charter schools, private and parochial schools, career and
Update on Corona 3/20/20 Hey everyone thought I would give an update on the past weeks events in my ER. I wanted to start it off with if you are feeling flu like symptoms DO NOT GO TO THE ER. The best place for you to be is home unless you are feeling shortness of
Adams county residents came outside between 8:00 and 8:02 p.m. the last few nights to bang pots, ring bells, and holler support for the healthcare workers and all the other people who continue working for us in this time of need. Listen to our Music It was a show of solidarity and a moment to
I’ve found these watercolors by the German artist Gerhard Richter to be both calming and joyful over the past few days. There are 288 of them to page through. I hope you’ll like them too
It’s another new day here in Adams County in a week where things suddenly feel very different. Tuesday was St. Patrick’s day, which is usually a time of joy and celebration as spring approaches. But this week doesn’t feel like that. It’s the middle of the semester but the college students have already gone home
Adams County Emergency Services Center Director Warren Bladen said the system is now at Level 3. Level 3 is a “situational awareness posture where we gather information on COVID-19 and communicate with agencies such as the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the county’s first
A community conference call on Tuesday brought a dozen Adams County for-profit and non-profit organizations together to share their activities during the coronavirus era. The call was representative of many ways the county is serving the community. The call was initiated by Ralph M. Serpe, representing the Adams County Community Foundation. “We are grateful to
Gettysburg Connection recently asked Will Lavery, Manager of Public Relations and Communications at WellSpan Health, to comment on Gettysburg Hospital’s readiness for an expected increase in coronavirus cases in the county. Lavery took time out of his busy schedule to answer them for us. Here are his responses. Lavery asked us to remind the community
Kennie’s Gettysburg Store Manager, Nathaniel Brusby, said Kennie’s markets have added a senior hour every day between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. “The time is for seniors, but we’re not policing,” said Brusby. “We’re pretty good in terms of stock. We’re working to maintain our supplies. We have limits on a few items, but we’re
Dear Neighbors, I have taken the opportunity to use this episode of the Gettysburg Connection podcast to share with you my thoughts during this time of stress and uncertainty. I you have time, perhaps you will also be interested in listening to some of the prior podcasts I have recorded with Adams County residents. Please
Birds chirped in the background and the council members wore coats as the Gettysburg Borough Council held a special meeting in the amphitheater at the Gettysburg Recreational Park Thursday morning. At the short meeting the council ratified and extended of the Declaration of Disaster Emergency initially issued by Mayor Theodore H. Streeter on
Although the Gettysburg Borough has reserved parking spaces in Lincoln Square for food trucks*, these are not the only sources of takeout food available during the COVID-19 emergency. Local Restaurants, as well as food trucks, are providing meals during the emergency Local brick and mortar restaurants have followed governor Wolf’s recommendation to close indoor service
Over 100 participants attended the first-ever Gettysburg Black Balloon meeting on Friday afternoon where the topic was awareness and action against the county’s opioid crisis and overdose deaths. Grenell and Qually The participants shared stories and learned techniques to combat addiction and deaths before leaving the meeting with black balloons to remind them of
If you, your child, or another member of your family or your community is struggling with substance abuse or other psychological problems, or if you are hoping to enroll in programs that might prevent these issues from developing, the Adams County Center for Youth and Community Development (CFYCD) may be able to help out. CFYCD
During Monday’s meeting of the Gettysburg Area School District School Board, parents of students in Franklin Township Elementary School again expressed concerns about the large class sizes in the school’s 3rd grade. Parents said although other grades in the school and third grades in the other elementary schools had three teachers for about 55 students,
Keeping Adams County residents safe is a big job, and it takes a big team to do it. The work is handled in part by the staff at the Adams County Emergency Services Center, located on Greenamyer Lane East of Gettysburg. The center coordinates police, fire, and EMS services for the entire county. In addition
The Gettysburg Area School Board (GASD) will consider new security procedures at their March meeting. The following draft documents will be discussed: Policy #705 on Safety Policy #709 on Building Security Policy #712 on School Security Topics will include building access, event security, and the creation of a school safety board. The meeting, which is
SINCE THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED THE YWCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ANNOUNCED THE POOL HOURS FOR SUMMER 2020 WILL REMAIN THE SAME AS THEY WERE IN 2019: 12:00 P.M TO 8:00 P.M. DAILY. Membership prices and hours of operation for the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County outdoor pool, located at 730 Chambersburg Rd. in
“It’s the best kept secret it town,” said founder Tammy Myers about the Gettysburg Heritage Center’s interactive museum, located in the in the 15,000 square foot Gettysburg Heritage Center at 297 Steinwehr Avenue in Gettysburg. The museum focuses particularly on the life and experiences of townspeople during the battle with a focus on interactive displays
Mark your Calendar 5SAFE: for the 5th Saturday in February, when leap day falls on Saturday. It only happens once every 28 years! It’s an all-original home-grown music festival at four Gettysburg Locations. Ploughman Taproom 14 Lincoln Square ploughmancider@gmail.com https://ploughmancider.com 717. 347.6462 1st Act: The Mimic (Starting around 6) Jeff Colby and Austin Greene are
After hearing extensive comments from local citizens who supported it, the Gettysburg Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday February 10 to prepare a local anti-discrimination ordinance. If passed, the ordinance would guarantee equal protection on the basis of sexual orientation. The council had been reminded in prior meetings that neither federal or state law provide
Director Samuel Eisenhuth’s adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” opened on Friday night at the Gettysburg Community Theatre to a sold-out performance. Liam Day (Romeo) and Alyssa Byers (Juliet). PHOTO BY ANDY SMETZER Shakespeare’s iconic work is a story with everything – passionate love and lust; vendettas and murder; comedy and intrigue; lavish parties and multiple
León Nicaragua has been Gettysburg’s sister city for thirty years, and to mark the occasion Gettysburg Major Ted Streeter has proclaimed February 13 as “Project Gettysburg/León Day.” Project Gettysburg-León (PGL) is a partnership between Gettysburg and León that empowers people, communities and organizations to advance sustainable development through capacity-building funds, education and cultural exchange programs.
Since becoming Aquatics Director at the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County in December, Mark Mellon has been busy. “I’m a jack of all trades. I do everything, including scheduling, teaching, and maintenance. I’m getting everything up to speed,” said Mellon. Mellon Mellon said the aquatics program includes something for all ages, from preschool to senior
The Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) school board elected Sylvan Hershey to replace board member Alex Hewitt who resigned only days after he was elected in January. In their deliberations, the board first voted to consider only candidates who had applied for the replacement position left open when member AmyBeth Hodges won two seats. Because
The United States is the only country where you need to call cider “hard,” said Ben Wenk, owner of Ploughman Cider, located at 1606 Bendersville-Wenksville Road in Aspers, and the Ploughman Cider Taproom on the Gettysburg Square. Wenk said the difference was simple: “Cider has alcohol; apple juice doesn’t.” Wenk is a seventh generation farmer
You probably know about Lyme Disease and you know that you can get it locally from deer ticks. But do you know that you that the most active season for those ticks is right now – in the middle of winter? Summers In this episode I talk with Stephanie Summers who is Adams County’s Mosquito
The various parking “experiments” Gettysburg Borough has been running over the past three years have ended and the borough has returned, at least for now, to the standard meters that have been around for decades. The experiments included installing parking kiosks on the Gettysburg Square that allowed people to pay with credit cards and were
CBD American Shaman, at 135 Baltimore St. Gettysburg, had its grand opening on January 3. “Our current hours are 11 to 5 on Saturday and Sunday. Until we make our presence known we’ll just do weekends. That will probably change in the spring,” said store co-owner Jay Whittle. Gettysburg CBD American Shaman The shop sells
The Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) School Board took over an hour to interview and discuss the four candidates who had applied for the empty two-year school board position, before electing Alex Hewitt after six rounds of voting. Hewitt The other three candidates were Alice Broadway, Sylvan Hershey, and Michelle Smyers. During the interview process,
Donors, friends, concerned citizens, and public figures gathered this morning for the groundbreaking of the new Mercy House Recovery Center facility at 45 W. High St, Gettysburg. The Mercy House will be the first substance abuse recovery center in Adams County. The facility will have public space for clients and residents to receive information, counseling,
Newly-elected Gettysburg Borough Council president Jake Schindel chaired his first meeting and new-elected councilmember Matt Moon attended his first session. The Gettysburg Borough Council listened and contributed to praise of the successful 2019 Christmas Festival at their January 13th meeting. Public comment focused on thanking the many volunteers that helped staff the festival and the
The Adams County Library system is helping people around the county learn new languages, research their genealogy, and connect with other people. You can bring food and drinks into any one of the library branches these days and they are not the quiet places they used to be. Laganosky and Smith In this episode I
Over 1,600 Adams County Census volunteers and paid employees will scour the Adams County Area this spring in an attempt to contact every person who lives here. The results of the 2020 U.S. Census will be used for the next ten years to determine Adams County’s representation in the U.S. Congress and our share of
The Board of Supervisors of Mount Joy Township will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday about a proposed solar energy installation which will cover about 1,000 acres across 26 land parcels in the township. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Alpha Fire Company #1, 40 East King St., Littlestown. An aerial
The first 2020 Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) board meeting on Monday evening was punctuated by public comments from community members who praised the board, took its members to task, and demanded it take action. Gettysburg resident Michael Shestock asked the board to support “teamwork, safety, truth, and transparency.” He said the school board should
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
The Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) board of directors discussed how to fill the vacant seat left after the November 2019 election at their meeting on Tuesday, December 3. Board member Kathleen Adams Pratt moved that former board member Alice Broadway be appointed as the ninth member, saying the voting public has an interest in
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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 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 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 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 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
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
It took some effort and coordination to put it together – the crew worked all day on Friday pounding the plastic sheets into place and erecting the barriers — but when it was finished it was an ice rink. Although there is actually no ice, it’s going to be a place to skate right here
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
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.
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
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,
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.
In the off-year municipal race in which about 25 percent of the eligible voters came out, the outcomes of over 120 races have now been determined. Results of some of the races are reported below. For the complete results as published by the County Elections office, please click here. D = Democrat G = Green
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.
