Gettysburg Connection News Team

The Adams County Heritage Festival celebrates the many ethnic and cultural traditions of Adams County. It includes entertainment and food representing a variety of traditions, craft vendors and demonstrators, children’s activities, and exhibits by local non-profit agencies. It is held on the third Sunday of September from 12 noon to 4 p.m. in the Gettysburg

As Pennsylvania’s top industry, farms play a critical role in putting healthy foods and drinks on our tables and maintaining the health of our economy. Anything that could affect farms has the potential to hurt us all. Highly pathogenic avian influenza is primarily transmitted by birds to animals. It will spread on farms by people

A comprehensive review commissioned by the World Health Organization has found no evidence linking mobile phone use to brain or head cancers. Led by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), the review analyzed over 5,000 studies, narrowing down to 63 of the most scientifically rigorous. The final report, published Wednesday, focused on

Political ads, phone calls, texts, mailings, and endless news reports—everywhere we turn, we seem to receive a message about the upcoming election. It can all be too much and cause feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. As we navigate the next few months leading up to November, Jessica Grier, director of behavioral health community services, recommends

The Penn State Alumni Association is once again stepping up in an effort to create the best environment in college football, enhancing the fan experience at Beaver Stadium. A major part of this effort is the iconic S-Zone, a spirited student section led by the Lion Ambassadors, a group that coordinates 800 students to form

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt’s threats to leave Southwestern Pennsylvania if Nippon Steel cannot complete its purchase of the company. “David Burritt’s threats to abandon the very community that built U.S. Steel is a slap in the face to the Steelworkers whose skill and work

As of September 1, 2024, All township and Cumberland Township Authority meetings will be held at 730 Chambersburg Road. Offices will be open by appointment only the week of September 3-5. Please call 717-334-6485 to schedule. Beginning September 9th, administrative offices will be open regularly at 730 Chambersburg Road. Please use the parking lots located

In a dramatic finale to the 2024 Little League World Series, the team from Lake Mary, Florida, emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Chinese Taipei on Sunday, securing the championship title in extra innings. The day began with Venezuela defeating Texas 4-3 in the third-place game at Lamade Stadium. However, all eyes were on

The York Water Company provides drinking water to more than 78,000 customers in Adams, Franklin, York, and Lancaster counties. Our water travels through York Water Company-owned mains and, in most locations, continues along service lines until it arrives at a customer’s home or business. Water utilities across the United States are working to comply with

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is working to have his name removed from the ballot in Pennsylvania and nine other key battleground states while also suspending his campaign activities. Kennedy has endorsed former President Donald Trump. Kennedy’s legal team filed a request in a Pennsylvania court to withdraw his candidacy from the state’s

A momentous discovery was made in Botswana this past week as miners unearthed the second-largest diamond ever recorded. Weighing in at an astounding 2,492 carats, this remarkable stone is the largest diamond found in 119 years, surpassing all others except the legendary Cullinan Diamond. The Cullinan, a 3,106-carat behemoth, was discovered in South Africa in

It’s that time again. Early mornings, homework, packed lunches, and parent-teacher conferences. That’s right–we’re back to school! When your child first starts school, it’s common to have mixed emotions. While we often focus on making sure our kids transition into the school year with no hiccups, it’s just as important for parents to pause and

Today at Presque Isle State Park, Erie County, DCED Secretary Rick Siger emphasized Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-2025 budget’s commitment to strengthening tourism in Pennsylvania. The budget allocates $15 million to tourism marketing, part of a broader effort to spur economic growth, create jobs, and attract visitors to the state. “Tourism is a powerful economic

The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards are hosting their annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale now through Aug. 28. You can place your order online, and pick-up will be at the Adams County Ag Center on Oct. 4-5. Proceeds benefit watershed projects and educational programs in Adams County. These trees and shrubs will arrive

During her recent economic speech, Senator Bob Casey’s Price Gouging Prevention Act gained strong support from Vice President Kamala Harris, as she endorsed the bill to crack down on excessive price increases. The legislation aims to protect American families from corporate greedflation by creating a new federal ban on grossly excessive price increases and authorizing

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is replacing the otter license plate – which remains valid – with the Eastern hellbender plate to raise wildlife resource management funds. Previous donations have helped to re-establish the river otter, reintroduce osprey and research endangered species of Pennsylvania. The Eastern Hellbender is the largest salamander in the country. It

Gettysburg National Military Park announced the registration dates for the Tier-1 Written Exam. The written exam is the first step in a multi-tiered licensing process to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park. Registration will occur via www.pay.gov beginning Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, and closing at 11:59 p.m. EST Saturday, Sept. 7,

Mark your calendars for this Saturday, August 17th, as Littlestown’s Annual Good Old Days Celebration returns to Crouse Park, bringing a full day of family-friendly fun and community spirit. Organized by the Littlestown Area Historical Society, this cherished event offers something for everyone. With over 80 local artisans, craftspeople, food vendors, and non-profit vendors, the

Council Rock Newtown from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has secured a spot in the Little League World Series after winning the Mid-Atlantic Region in Bristol, Connecticut. The team triumphed over Washington, D.C., with a 5-1 victory on Friday afternoon, marking their first return to South Williamsport since 2005. Despite weather disruptions, including a five-hour game rescheduling

After devastating the southeastern U.S., the remnants of Hurricane Debby surged through the Mid-Atlantic on Friday, unleashing widespread flooding across the Northeast. Now a post-tropical cyclone, Debby has fueled dangerous conditions as it moves through Upstate New York, expected to drop up to six inches of rain, and continues to drench northern New England and

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children & Families, has released a study highlighting the phenomenon of “streamflation.” The study, titled “A Steady Stream of Price Hikes: How Streaming Services Put Profit Over Consumers,” investigates how streaming platforms have increased subscription costs while simultaneously

It wouldn’t be August without the Peach Festival! Hollabaough’s famous ice cream tent will be back up, featuring peach sundaes and pie a-la-mode. We’ll have peach ice cream and milkshakes and lots of peach products to sample. The bakery will be featuring delicious peach bread, muffins, scones, sugar cakes, and, of course, our own peach

Nearly $2.4 million in state funding has been allocated for the redevelopment of the former Gettysburg Foundry site in Adams County. The initiative aims to prepare the site for future business use, potentially creating new employment opportunities for the local community. The Gettysburg Foundry, once a thriving metalworks factory producing aluminum castings and engaging in

Zoom, the renowned videoconferencing software company, has announced a shift in its remote work policy, requiring employees within a 50-mile radius of one of its offices to come in at least two days a week. This decision marks a significant change for a company that became synonymous with remote work during the pandemic. Zoom’s rise

On July 30, veterans, service members, and military family members can apply online for complimentary tickets to the Penn State-Kent State football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, in recognition of Penn State’s Military Appreciation activities/festivities. The annual Seats for Servicemembers program honors the dedication and sacrifices of those who have served and are currently serving

The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. is now actively seeking new singers for the 2024 fall season. Auditions are being held by appointment only on Saturday, August 3rd (11 A.M.-1 P.M.) at Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 East High Street, Gettysburg. The chorus seeks to utilize the finest choral techniques in an effort to continually

The bridge replacement project on state Route 116 west of Gettysburg has started. Route 116/Fairfield Road is closed from Baltimore Street to Knoxlyn-Ortanna Rd. Local traffic only. The bridge spans a tributary to Willoughby Run just west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township. PLEASE PLAN YOUR TRAVELS ACCORDINGLY. The detour uses Knoxlyn Ortanna Road

Beginning Monday, July 29, park roads on the eastern portion of the battlefield in the Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas, Coster Avenue, and Benner Hill will be repaved. This three-month project will address road surfaces that are at the end of their lifespan. This project requires road closures that will temporarily interrupt the ability

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party’s presidential ticket following President Joe Biden’s decision to exit the race. Shapiro emphasized the need for the party to unite swiftly behind Harris to ensure a Democratic victory in the upcoming November elections. He underscored the pivotal role Pennsylvania will

On August 6 from 4-7 pm, Cumberland Township is excited to host its second Open House and National Night Out! The event will be held at 730 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, at the old Gettysburg County Club. By this August date, Cumberland Township plans to have this building fully up and running as its temporary home

A new law has been enacted in Pennsylvania aimed at improving students’ mental health and academic performance by restricting smartphone use in schools. Championed by Sen. Ryan Aument, Senate Bill 700, now Act 55 of 2024, introduces the use of secure, lockable smartphone bags where students will store their mobile devices for the duration of

Gun control advocates in Pennsylvania have intensified their calls for stricter firearm regulations following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, PA, last Saturday. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle, a weapon associated with numerous high-profile shootings across the country, including the Tree of Life

Demonstrating excellence in healthcare, six WellSpan hospitals were named “high performing” U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals: Procedures & Conditions ratings with 16 recognitions across varying specialties. “We are incredibly proud of our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence and their commitment to caring for our community,” said Dr. Mike Seim, senior vice president

The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to partner with living historians to offer area residents and visitors to Gettysburg living history programming at Children of Gettysburg 1863 on select weekends. Open daily, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. for the summer season through Oct. 14, Children of Gettysburg 1863 is an interactive children’s history museum adventure with

After scorching the Western United States with record-setting temperatures, a relentless heat wave is now making its way to the Northeast. This week, cities including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, are bracing for the region’s hottest temperatures of the summer so far. Forecasts predict temperatures soaring into the mid- to upper 90s, prompting

In accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff Sunday, July 14, to recognize the tragedy that occurred at a rally for former President Trump in Butler County and in

As tick season reaches its peak, Pennsylvanians are reminded of the importance of taking precautions to avoid tickborne diseases, particularly Lyme disease, for which the state leads the nation in cases. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has introduced an online dashboard that provides real-time data on tick prevalence and tickborne disease activity, aiming to keep

The U.S. housing market continues to struggle, showing little sign of recovery from its three-year slump. The spring buying season was a disappointment, and the outlook for the summer and fall remains bleak. Homebuyers entered 2024 hopeful that mortgage rates would drop further following a decline late last year. However, optimism waned as stronger-than-expected inflation

More than 161 million people across the United States are under heat alerts, with the Western states particularly hard hit. The National Weather Service announced Tuesday that excessive heat warnings will extend across most of the Southwest U.S. through Saturday morning. Over the weekend, dozens of locations in the West and Pacific Northwest tied or

After Independence Day and following his launch of Pennsylvania’s Great American Getaway tourism brand, Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday unveiled new Pennsylvania license plates and “Welcome to Pennsylvania” highway signs. The “Let Freedom Ring” designs celebrate Pennsylvania as the birthplace of American democracy and highlight the state’s leading role in the celebrations of the United

Major storm Beryl, which has already caused 11 deaths in the Caribbean, was expected to regain hurricane status before making landfall on the Texas coastline Monday morning. Coastal officials have urged tourists to cut their Fourth of July vacations short, placing several beach towns under evacuation orders. Beryl’s unexpected intensity is attributed to the unusually

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned 14 sculptures looted from Cambodia during periods of war and unrest. These artifacts, created between the 9th and 14th centuries during the Angkorian period, reflect the Hindu and Buddhist religious systems of the time. They arrived in Phnom Penh on Wednesday and were displayed at the National Museum

Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” has made history by becoming the fastest animated film to surpass $1 billion in revenue, reaching $1.014 billion in just 19 days. This breaks the previous record set by “Frozen 2,” which took 25 days. Directed by Kelsey Mann, “Inside Out 2” is the first film of 2024 to achieve this

Visa Inc. announced plans to categorize sales at gun shops separately, a move applauded by gun control advocates who believe it will help track suspicious gun sales. This decision by the world’s largest payment processor follows similar actions by Mastercard and American Express, both of which plan to categorize gun shop sales under a new

You won’t “need an ocean of calamine lotion” if you can recognize, avoid, and, if necessary, successfully treat poison ivy. Identifying poison ivy can be challenging due to its varying appearances throughout the year. Typically, poison ivy leaves consist of three leaflets, with the middle stem longer than the side stems. Young foliage appears shiny,

Preservationists and developers in Pennsylvania are hopeful for new state funding aimed at revitalizing historic buildings. Two recently introduced bills propose a significant increase in the annual cap for the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, a crucial subsidy for developers transforming vacant historic properties on the National Register of Historic Places. Currently, Pennsylvania’s program

The Gettysburg Fire Department, in a cherished tradition, welcomed the newest addition to its fleet with a historic Push-in Ceremony. The event took place at 35 N Stratton Street at 7:00 p.m., when firefighters and department members symbolically pushed the new fire engine into its bay and made it available for service to our community

For the second year in a row, WellSpan Health has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in its 2024 list by Newsweek and the Plant-A Insights Group. This recognition highlights WellSpan Health’s commitment to fostering an outstanding work environment and dedication to team member satisfaction and corporate excellence. “We are incredibly proud to

In a significant development for Pennsylvania’s workforce, over 6,700 workers and retirees involved in the baking, confectionery, tobacco, and grain milling industries will see their pensions secured under the American Rescue Plan. This action was announced today by U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) alongside White House officials and union leaders in Pennsylvania. Senator Casey played

Gettysburg National Military Park today celebrated the reopening of Little Round Top with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Monday. The Little Round Top area of the Gettysburg battlefield, which saw extensive fighting on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, had been closed to the public for almost two years for extensive rehabilitation efforts to improve

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global warning concerning the rise of counterfeit versions of Ozempic, a medication primarily intended for type 2 diabetes management but increasingly used off-label for weight loss. Known colloquially as the “skinny jab,” Ozempic’s popularity has surged, leading to its misuse and subsequent shortages for diabetic patients. Counterfeit

The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. To find the Heat Index temperature, look at the Heat Index Chart above or check our Heat Index Calculator. As an example, if the air temperature is 96°F and the relative humidity

As the warmth of summer settles in, South Central Pennsylvania’s verdant landscapes beckon outdoor enthusiasts to explore its abundant hiking trails. However, with the beauty of the season comes the challenge of navigating pests such as ticks and mosquitoes, and irritating plants like poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Valerie Myers, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

In a decisive move towards sustainability, Amazon has announced plans to phase out plastic air pillows from its packaging by the end of this year. This initiative marks a substantial step in the company’s efforts to reduce plastic waste, a pressing environmental concern. The decision comes after Amazon successfully eliminated 95% of single-use box fillers

In a bid to preserve and enhance Gettysburg’s historic charm, Main Street Gettysburg has launched a campaign to replace and refurbish its iconic wayside markers. These markers, installed throughout the historic district since 1999, serve as vital educational tools, offering insights into the town’s rich history through narratives, maps, and photos. After 25 years of