Gettysburg Connection News Team

Skywatchers in Adams County and across the United States will have an opportunity to see a near-total lunar eclipse Thursday night, weather permitting. During the eclipse, 96.2% of the moon will pass into Earth’s shadow, causing the lunar surface to take on a reddish-orange appearance. The color has given total lunar eclipses the popular name

The Kennedy Center’s board has warned that the performing arts complex could eventually be demolished if plans for a two-year renovation and new references to President Donald Trump are blocked. The warning appeared in Justice Department court filings submitted before an emergency federal hearing scheduled for Thursday. The documents said the center could deteriorate into

Democrat-led states and voting rights groups re-filed lawsuits Wednesday to block the Trump administration from executing a new regulation to restrict mail-in voting, while a federal judge lifted a nationwide pause on the policy in line with this week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that handed the administration a procedural win. Democratic officials in 24 states

A military judge has set June 5, 2028, as the provisional trial date for four men accused of helping plan and carry out the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The defendants include Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged architect of the plot that killed nearly 3,000 people. The other defendants are Walid bin Attash, Ammar al-Baluchi

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new targeted treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer after a clinical trial found that patients receiving the drug survived about twice as long as those receiving chemotherapy. Rasonque, also known as daraxonrasib, was developed by Revolution Medicines. The daily pill is approved for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer

Meta Platforms has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with 48 states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users through addictive features and inadequate safety protections. The agreement, approved Wednesday by a federal judge, ended a trial in Oakland, California, involving claims brought by the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky and New

Adams County fruit growers who suffered significant crop losses during April’s freezing temperatures may apply for assistance through a new state grant program offering up to $10 million in relief. Applications for the Pennsylvania Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

A newborn was among two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents whose deaths were associated with measles, Pennsylvania health officials said, as the state’s outbreak surpassed 400 reported cases. The deaths were Pennsylvania’s first associated with measles in 35 years and the first reported in the United States this year. The outbreak, which began in April, has

Penn State football fans will fill Beaver Stadium with stripes, a helmet design and the traditional White Out during the Nittany Lions’ seven-game 2026 home schedule. Penn State will open its 140th football season Sept. 5 against Marshall in the 11th annual Stripe Out. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on FS1. Fans in each

A massive glacier collapse may have triggered the catastrophic flash flooding that struck Nepal near its border with Tibet, leaving nearly 170 people dead and about 1,500 missing, experts said. The disaster struck Wednesday in Nepal’s mountainous Rasuwa district, where a torrent of water, rock, ice and sediment swept through river valleys. At least 700

The Phillies are suddenly baseball’s hottest team, and a remarkable comeback Sunday has Philadelphia charging toward September with both a playoff berth and the NL East title within reach. Philadelphia scored six runs with two outs in the ninth inning to erase a 4-0 deficit and beat St. Louis 6-4, extending its winning streak to

It may still be August, but according to grocery store shelves, fall has already arrived. Pumpkin spice products are appearing increasingly early, continuing a seasonal marketing trend that now routinely puts autumn flavors in stores while temperatures outside remain decidedly summery. This year, pumpkin spice season arguably began before summer officially got underway. Food review

A federal plan to spend as much as $20 million to equip Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers with electric-shock gloves is drawing criticism from civil liberties advocates amid questions about the devices’ safety and use. The Department of Homeland Security, ICE’s parent agency, disclosed plans this month to provide officers with the gloves by March

Three Western states would face significant reductions in their use of Colorado River water under a new federal proposal intended to protect a critical water supply strained by decades of drought and overuse. The federal government unveiled the 10-year proposal Friday following years of disagreements among the seven states that rely on the river. The

The United States is preparing what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is calling an “economic D-Day,” an intensified financial campaign designed to further isolate Iran and cripple its economy. Bessent is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday detailing stronger U.S. sanctions against Tehran. In a Financial Times opinion piece published Sunday, he described the effort

Measles cases continue to rise across Pennsylvania as students return to classrooms, but Adams County remains among the counties with no confirmed cases reported this year. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 340 confirmed measles cases as of Aug. 19, an increase of 60 cases in a week. Cases have been reported in 21 counties,

Pennsylvania fruit growers who suffered losses during a damaging spring freeze will be able to apply for a share of $10 million in state disaster assistance, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Thursday during a visit to Adams County. Shapiro, joined by state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, announced the Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant program at Three

As part of the America 250 celebration, Gettysburg College will host “Gettysburg College and Community: A Shared History” on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the newly renovated College Union Building Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. The special panel discussion will explore the longstanding relationship between Gettysburg College,

In celebration of the 250th birthday of one of Gettysburg’s cherished landmarks, the 1776 Dobbin House Tavern, and the 250th birthday of the United States of America, we invite the public to join us for two free once-in-a-lifetime events. At 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 250 years to the day, a reenactment of

The Gettysburg Electric Map, once a familiar first stop for generations of visitors to the Gettysburg battlefield, will light up again Saturday in Hanover. A public showing is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at 22 Carlisle St. The approximately 75-minute program will include the original Electric Map narration along with a presentation on

From gardening and Italian cooking to painting and tap dancing, the Adams County Arts Council is offering a variety of classes as summer gives way to fall. Two classes are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21. Participants can “Create a Zen Garden with Clay” from 5:30 to 8 p.m., while a succulent arrangement workshop will be

Amazon is planning a major expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery service, with the company aiming to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026. The expansion would increase Prime Air’s current footprint about sixfold and give tens of millions more customers access to deliveries that Amazon says can arrive

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is ending its Deputy Game Warden program on September 1, affecting about 140 wardens across the state. A Game Commission spokesperson said the decision “reflects our focus on having the most efficient and effective full-time professional law enforcement workforce.” “The decision was not made lightly but takes into account the complexities

It still feels like summer across Pennsylvania, but the weather over the next several weeks will help determine whether this fall brings brilliant foliage or a disappointing display. The annual change actually begins with something weather cannot alter: shortening daylight. As days grow shorter, trees stop producing chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for their green color.

President Donald Trump is threatening a sweeping new economic campaign against Iran as the nearly six-month war continues without an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or establish a permanent ceasefire. Trump said Wednesday that the United States would launch what he called an “ECONOMIC D-DAY” against Iran and warned that countries, banks and

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly preparing to move back to Britain with their two children, six years after leaving the country and settling in California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to relocate later this month to a private residence outside London, according to British media reports. Their children,

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, more than doubling in less than a decade as federal spending, tax cuts, pandemic relief and rising interest costs continue to strain the nation’s finances. The Treasury Department reported total public debt outstanding reached $40.047 trillion Tuesday. That includes about $32.3 trillion in

An investigation into an alleged cocaine trafficking operation centered around two Penn State fraternity houses has resulted in charges against 15 people, including two former students authorities describe as the ring’s primary suppliers. Court documents released as part of the case provide new details about the December 2024 arrest of Thomas Robinson, who investigators say

Gov. Josh Shapiro has dramatically tightened Pennsylvania’s approach to data center development, signing an executive order that gives local communities greater control over projects while imposing new environmental, energy, and transparency requirements. The move marks a significant change for Shapiro, who previously championed data centers as an economic opportunity for Pennsylvania, including Amazon’s $20 billion

A popular squishy toy that looks like a dumpling is facing new scrutiny after Lancaster fire officials linked a counterfeit version to a rowhome fire and laboratory testing found the toys can contain highly flammable and toxic chemicals. Lancaster City Fire Marshal Tom Hoffman said a counterfeit squishy dumpling purchased by a family a day

Tommy John, the four-time All-Star whose name became synonymous with the elbow operation that has saved thousands of pitching careers, died Saturday at his home in Bradenton, Florida. He was 83 and had been in hospice care. John won 288 games over a remarkable 26-year major league career from 1963 through 1989, pitching for Cleveland,

A cornfield in Adams County could soon become a new destination for baseball players and other athletes as organizers work to create their own version of the “Field of Dreams.” For more than six months, supporters of Cross Keys Community Park in New Oxford have been developing plans for a full-size baseball field set among

British voters have once again denied Count Binface his chance at political power, handing a decisive victory instead to Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage in a special parliamentary election. Farage easily won Thursday’s election in Clacton, England, receiving 22,239 votes. But perhaps the more entertaining result came from Count Binface, the trash-can-costumed political character played

Central Pennsylvania Head Start programs could see larger classes, shorter operating hours and fewer requirements for working with families under sweeping changes proposed by the Trump administration. The proposal would give states greater control over Head Start while reducing federal regulations for the program, which has provided early childhood education and other services to low-income

Family members of the 40 passengers and crew members who died aboard United Airlines Flight 93 will gather in Gettysburg next month for a special evening of remembrance marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The program will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, one day after the anniversary, and will feature family

The United States and Canada are working toward a trade agreement that could prevent President Donald Trump from imposing 50% tariffs on some Canadian products beginning early Wednesday. Negotiators have made progress toward a possible deal, although significant differences remain and discussions have been contentious, according to The Washington Post. The tariffs, scheduled to take

Dan Kniffen, president of the Centre County Farm Bureau, said the prices farmers are getting for their crops are not keeping up with rising costs — especially the price of fertilizers. “Everybody that’s growing crops this year is in a negative position,” Kniffen said. One major factor: the war in Iran. About a third of

After years of swiping, streaming and socializing through screens, younger Americans may be rediscovering an old-fashioned pastime: leaving the house and spending time with other people. Millennials and members of Generation Z are increasingly turning to in-person activities ranging from chess clubs and birdwatching groups to crafting sessions and book clubs, according to a report

A 60-day deadline for the United States and Iran to reach a permanent peace agreement expires Monday with the two sides seemingly no closer to ending the war — and much of their June interim agreement already in tatters. The Memorandum of Understanding signed by President Donald Trump at Versailles called for an end to

Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose from child stardom to prominent roles in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at age 36, her representative confirmed to ABC News. Panettiere’s father, Skip Panettiere, announced her death in a statement early Monday, describing his daughter as a source of love and joy to her family, friends,

Major League Baseball returns to an Iowa cornfield tonight, with the Philadelphia Phillies facing the Minnesota Twins in the first Field of Dreams game in four years. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in Dyersville, Iowa, with coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on Netflix. The game opens a three-game series between two

Iran and the United States are making competing claims over who controls the Strait of Hormuz, adding uncertainty over the future of one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes. An Iranian military official said Thursday that the strategic waterway is under Iran’s control and management, one day after President Donald Trump said the

Violent crime rates are down across the nation and the Commonwealth, and 2026 numbers appear even lower so far. Homicides alone fell by 23% between 2023 and 2024, bringing them to near-historic lows. “There’s a lot of good news in the data, and some warning signs as well that we need to be vigilant about,”

Runners, walkers, and craft beverage enthusiasts will gather at the historic Daniel Lady Farm this Saturday for the fourth annual Gettysburg Brewfest and Trail 5K. The event will be held on Aug. 15 at the 200-plus-acre farm at 890 Hanover Road in Gettysburg. The Trail 5K takes participants on a 3.1-mile course entirely within the

Google has unveiled its Pixel 11 smartphone lineup, making its Gemini artificial intelligence technology a centerpiece as competition with Apple’s iPhone increasingly shifts toward AI-powered features. The new lineup includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Google is promoting the phones alongside Gemini Intelligence, a collection

Reports that multiple sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have attempted to jump overboard are raising concerns about the mental health and living conditions of the aircraft carrier’s crew during an unusually long deployment. The Navy Times and Stars and Stripes reported this week that sailors have been involved in several incidents in which crew

Billions of dollars in tariff refunds have begun flowing to some of the nation’s largest companies following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated a major portion of President Donald Trump’s tariff program. More than 40 companies in the S&P 500 have reported approximately $9.6 billion in refunds in recent months, according to The Wall Street

Registration is underway for Emerge Youth, a faith-based wellness and personal development program for young women ages 10 to 13 in the Gettysburg area. The 2026-27 program will begin Sept. 14 and continue through April 26, 2027, at Under The Horizon, 2650 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. Registration is requested by Aug. 31, and organizers say limited

Pennsylvanians could soon have an easier time identifying unwanted telemarketing calls under a new state law that bans companies from disguising their identities or using fake local phone numbers. Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed Act 47 of 2026 after the measure received unanimous approval from the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The law takes effect 90 days

The Trump administration is moving forward with a major overhaul of Head Start that would eliminate many federal regulations governing the early childhood education program and give local operators greater flexibility. The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled the proposal last week, arguing that reducing federal requirements could lower costs, increase local control and

A routine update to Pennsylvania’s voter registration records has fueled misleading claims on social media that tens of thousands of voters were removed from the state’s rolls, even though election officials say those voters remain eligible to cast ballots. The confusion followed a statewide voter list maintenance process required under the National Voter Registration Act,