Gettysburg Connection News Team

Join the Adams County Historical Society for our first-ever Fall Fest on Saturday, November 9th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This vendor event will feature crafts, handmade gifts, local artisan goods, food, and more! To learn more, visit: https://www.achs-pa.org/upcoming-programs-events/ Source: ACHS

Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration participated in a Recovery in Nature event at Colonel Denning State Park on Wednesday, joining individuals in recovery to commemorate National Recovery Month. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the event featured a recovery-focused hike, a butterfly release, and shared

Beginning 23 July 2024 then 4th Tuesday of the month* from 12:00 – 2:00pm Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority 545 Long Lane Gettysburg, PA 17325 The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority has teamed up with the Central PA Food Bank’s MilitaryShare Program to provide a FREE food distribution for Veterans and their families in need. Note: Pre-registration

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, sent a letter pushing one of the Nation’s largest assisted living referral services to disclose more information about its potentially deceptive business practices that are putting older adults and their families at risk. Casey sent the letter to A Place for

Events This Week: Meet & Greet Recruitment Event 6/20 from 10am-12pm at PA CareerLink Clinton County. Flyer attached. Veterans Breakfast and Book Signing 6/21 from 9-11am in Carlisle. Flyer attached. 6th Annual Wood Carvers Weekend 6/21 – 6/22 from 9am-8pm in Mill Hall. Flyer attached. BHA’s PA Armed Forces Initiative Intro to Fly Fishing 6/22-6/23

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s history of distracted driving, highlighted most recently with a crash on Sunday, is a learning opportunity about the dangers of not paying attention while driving says We Save Lives, the national nonprofit focused on changing dangerous driving choices. Media reports state that Sen. Fetterman has received two speeding tickets for violations

Gettysburg Foundation will host a special program Friday, June 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. Join living historian and reenactor Janice Lauer in the historic barn for a program on dressmaking and fashions of the Civil War era. Lauer will feature the most popular period fashions and showcase

Basketball legend Jerry West, known affectionately as “Mr. Clutch” for his unparalleled late-game heroics, has passed away at the age of 86. The Los Angeles Clippers announced his death, marking the end of an era for the sport he dedicated his life to. West’s impact on basketball was profound and multifaceted. As a player, he

Restored 1947 trolleys are set to make a triumphant return to Philadelphia’s streets next week as SEPTA announces the long-awaited revival of the iconic green-and-cream streetcars on Girard Avenue’s Route 15. After more than four years of meticulous restoration work, the vintage trolleys are ready to resume their journey along the historic tracks. SEPTA spokesperson

South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 14th Annual Race Against Poverty, scheduled to take place on June 7th in Downtown Chambersburg, PA. This community event promises to be an evening of unity, wellness, and support for SCCAP’s mission to combat poverty and empower individuals and families in need. The

Monday night 5/20/2024 at 7:00 p.m., the Gettysburg Planning Commission will meet. On the agenda are the Baltimore Street Welcome Center, the Miniature Golf business on Steinwehr Ave., and an expansion of the Spectra-Kote building. The long-awaited initial draft of the rezoning effort document will be presented, discussed, and the process will be described. This

The Class of 2024 Commencement speaker at Gettysburg College will be Regan Rightmire ’24. A business, organizations, and management major and data science minor, Rightmire was selected by her peers and campus administrators to deliver the commencement address on May 18. Regan Rightmire ’24 will share her experiences as an undergraduate at Gettysburg and provide

The Gettysburg Garden Club’s Annual Spring Plant Sale is coming up this Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold out). The sale will be held at the Gettysburg Fire Hall, 35 North Stratton St., Gettysburg. The sale includes native perennials like spring-blooming spider wart, primrose, many varieties of iris, lupine,

A 82-year-old woman from Elliottsburg, Pa. with aortic valve stenosis was the first person in the world to undergo a new type of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at UPMC Harrisburg. The patient has been discharged and is recovering well. Hemal Gada, M.D., president, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. performed the procedure

Gettysburg, PA—Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff to remember and honor the men and women, who 80 years ago, who took part in General Dwight Eisenhower’s “great crusade” to liberate Europe. From June 6-9, park staff will host special programming at Eisenhower NHS and in Gettysburg National Cemetery to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the

The Gettysburg Foundation invites area residents and Gettysburg visitors to Family Day at Spangler, a free, one-day event Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. Residents of the local community and visitors to Gettysburg have this springtime opportunity to explore the historic George Spangler Farm & Field

A powerful solar storm has unleashed a stunning display of the Northern Lights across the globe, captivating spectators and sparking awe in the night sky. Despite concerns of potential disruptions to power grids, communications, and satellite systems, the impact has so far been relatively minor. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported extreme

Approximately 1,300 elementary school students from nine counties in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to explore career opportunities in the agriculture industry at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex on Thursday and Wednesday. The event, which is part of the Shapiro administration’s plan to bolster Pennsylvania’s agriculture workforce, featured hands-on exhibits that allowed students to learn about

Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) is pleased to announce that two historic homes on the Gettysburg battlefield, the Michael Bushman and the John Slyder houses, will be available for overnight accommodations beginning on May 24, 2024. Both houses witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg throughout the day on July 2, 1863. The Bushman farm served as

There is still time to register to attend the United Way of Adams County’s 77th annual Give.Advocate.Volunteer Ceremony. We will be recognizing and honoring some of the amazing volunteers in our community, featuring the 27th year for the With Heart in Hands awards. We will be celebrating our annual campaign achievements on this night, too!

The Gettysburg YWCA has announced it will be hosting a CPR training course aimed at enhancing community health and safety. This session, certified by the American Red Cross, is scheduled for May 3, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The course is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to perform adult CPR

Waste Management, Inc. has partnered with the Borough of Gettysburg to provide covered devices (electronics) recycling services. The next e-cylcing date is Saturday April 20, 2024. Registration for E-Recycling is required in order for Waste Management to adequately plan to receive your covered device(s) and to provide you with a drop-off experience that is as

In case you get a chance to see the solar eclipse on Monday April 8, here are some guidelines for watching it safely. The eclipsed sun will pass over Adams County between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The total solar eclipse, where the sky turns dark, will not occur in Adams County.  Only a partical

Last week, the state Senate approved a resolution introduced by State Senaor Doug Mastriano calling on the governor to deploy the Pennsylvania National Guard along Texas’s southern border with Mexico as part of Operation Lone Star. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott initiated Operation Lone Star in March 2021 in response to the unprecedented rise in illegal

Gettysburg is set to welcome the distinguished actor Sam Waterston for an engaging event at the Adams County Historical Society on April 7th. Waterston, an Emmy winner and Oscar nominee, is celebrated for his versatile acting career spanning over six decades. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Jack McCoy in the iconic TV

Two-time Tony Award-winning and three-time Emmy Award-nominated producer Debra Martin Chase will deliver the keynote address at Gettysburg College’s 189th Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 on May 18. Chase has produced inspirational and empowering stories highlighting women and people of color for more than three decades, from television to movies to stage productions.

The Penn State women’s ice hockey team clinched their second straight College Hockey America (CHA) tournament championship with a 1-0 win over second-seeded Mercyhurst on March 2, at Pegula Ice Arena. https://gopsusports.com/splash.aspx?id=splash_151&path=whockey // Photo credit: Mark Selders

As a society, we’re typically told that we should eat better to keep our bodies healthy. That we should stay at a healthy weight. This prompts most of us to focus on how our bodies look. We want to look good, right? What about FEELING good? What about feeling less stressed and happier more often?

The Shapiro Administration is working to ensure every Pennsylvanian can access reliable, affordable, high-speed internet, leading to better health, education, and economic outcomes. Pennsylvania’s final disbursement of American Rescue Plan Capital Project Funding will help fulfill the Commonwealth’s Digital Equity Plan to provide “Internet for All.” The Shapiro Administration announced Friday that Pennsylvania has secured

The Adams County Board of Commissioners and Agricultural Land Preservation Board is seeking interested candidates to serve on the Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Board (ACALPB). Board members are responsible for overseeing the administration of the Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Program. In order to be eligible for membership on the Board, a candidate must

The Physical Fitness Task Force of Healthy Adams County will conduct its next hike next Saturday, March 9th, at 1:00. The hike covers the historic expanse of General George Pickett’s historic July 3, 1863, charge. Participants should park at the Sterner Building at the Gettysburg Rec Park. The hike will use the Biser Fitness Trail

On January 15th, Adams County Technical Institute sent students to compete in SkillsUSA competitions at Carlisle High School and Cumberland Perry Career and Technical Center. The medal count from student competitions was eight Gold Medals, five Silver Medals, and seven Bronze Medals. Adams County Technical Institute students displayed their skills and knowledge in a competitive

UPMC continues its growth on the campus of UPMC West Shore and across central Pennsylvania with the opening of a new UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at 2020 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg. This state-of-the-art facility delivers comprehensive and personalized cancer care with a soothing and modern atmosphere designed to enhance the patient experience. “As part of the

By Katherine Stohlman Pieters, C’19 Mount St. Mary’s University senior Claire Doll has been chosen as a semifinalist for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award. If chosen as the recipient of the prominent award, she will have the opportunity to spend a year in the Czech Republic, helping teach English and plan community outreach

What were the lives of civilians caught up in the Battle of Gettysburg? A new program from the Adams County Historical Society offers insight into the lives of local civilians during this pivotal event. The program, titled Caught in the Crossfire, uses eyewitness accounts and rare artifacts to tell the story of how life went

Syracuse, N.Y. — WellSpan Health announced an agreement to acquire Evangelical Community Hospital to expand WellSpan’s reach into 12 counties in central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. WellSpan Health said it would take ownership of Evangelical Community Hospital on or about July 1, 2024, in a deal that would expand WellSpan’s reach into 12 counties in

As we celebrate Black History Month, Senator Bob Casey took the opportunity to honor five community leaders who have dedicated their lives to empowering others. This year’s Black History Month Event recipients were Edgar and Barbara Farmer, Loretta Claiborne, Donta Green, and Lurline Jones. “These five honorees represent the very best of Pennsylvania. Their work

Home chefs can learn how to prepare and cook delicious foods with herbs and spices by attending an upcoming Penn State Extension workshop. Part of Extension’s “Let’s Cook” cooking class series, “Let’s Cook: Herbs and Spices” will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 8, 2024, at the Penn State Extension Adams County

Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of a nearly $1.5 million federal grant to support students majoring in a transportation-related field. The U.S. National Science Foundation awarded the $1,498,465 grant (No. 2221107) as part of its S-STEM program, which funds scholarships for academically talented low-income students. Dubbed Transportation Scholars, the program will provide up

In a landmark move that will improve healthcare in Central Pennsylvania, WellSpan Health announced plans to integrate Evangelical Community Hospital into its network, pending regulatory approvals. Slated for July, this strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in WellSpan’s mission to provide exceptional care across local communities. Evangelical Community Hospital, a beacon of healthcare excellence in

Rotary Club of Gettysburg members shared the love on Valentine’s Day at Lincoln Elementary School filling grocery bags for Ruth’s Harvest, a free ministry that provides healthy meals to food-insecure children. Pictured center in yellow is Gettysburg High School student Kara Jean Bugler who will embark overseas on a Rotary Club youth exchange program this