Gettysburg Connection News Team

The Gettysburg Film Festival is proud to announce another special guest for “Lessons from Lincoln” on Friday, April 5th with Ken Burns. Martin Sheen is a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor known for leading roles in Badlands, Apocalypse Now, Wall Street, The American President, The West Wing, Grace and Frankie, and, of course,

The Watershed Alliance is hosting its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 23, 2024. The meeting, which is open to all, will be held at the Adams County Ag Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. This year’s meeting will be a little different from the usual one. The Watershed Alliance reports that it is hosting its first-ever

On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro visited Dauphin County to promote his proposed budget investments for home repairs. The Governor’s proposed budget includes $50 million for the Whole-Home Repairs Program. The Whole-Home Repairs Program provides grants to low- and moderate-income homeowners to help make essential repairs to their homes. The program also helps small landlords to

Year after year, the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) has deemed mental health funding an overwhelming priority for counties. Mental health services were recently the subject of discussion across both state chambers in several contexts, not only with DHS and the Department of Health (DOH), but also with the Department of Education, state-related universities,

On February 29, Gov. Shapiro launched the Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force to establish strategic communication and information sharing among public agencies to identify and mitigate threats to Pennsylvania’s elections. Spearheaded by Department of State Secretary Al Schmidt, the Task Force is composed of representatives from various state and federal agencies and law enforcement entities;

“What will we tell our children if we fail to protect our planet?” Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University presents Small Island Big Song, a live music and multimedia concert on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 7 pm at Luhrs Performing Arts Center, 475 Lancaster Drive in Shippensburg, PA. The concert features indigenous musicians

Two major American newspaper chains, Gannett and McClatchy, have announced they will no longer use content from The Associated Press (AP), signaling a significant shift in their news sourcing strategy. Gannett, which owns USA Today and over 200 local newspapers, and McClatchy, the publisher behind the Miami Herald and Kansas City Star, among others, are

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a weekend closure for northbound and southbound Route 15 in Adams County is scheduled for the weekend beginning Friday, April 19, so a pipe can be replaced just south of the Steinwehr Avenue Exit near Gettysburg. Weather permitting, this work will be performed from 9:00 PM

Please join Gettysburg Democracy for America for a Community Conversation with Democratic candidates for state and national office on Wednesday, April 3, at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the YWCA on the Fairfield Road in Gettysburg. Brief remarks from the candidates will be followed by a question and answer session and a chance

This week the Gettysburg Foundation’s Professional Leadership Development team hosted a group of Recon Marines at Gettysburg National Military Park, where they experienced the historical lessons of the battlefield and their personal connection to Gettysburg as U.S. service members. Led by Navy Chaplain Jamin Bailey, who has ancestral ties to the Battle of Gettysburg, the

Gettysburg National Military Park is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Licensed Battlefield Guide exam in 2024. Licensed Battlefield Guides are the only individuals licensed by Gettysburg National Military Park to provide historical tours of the battlefield to the public for a fee, a service which has operated since 1915. Today the Licensed

If you’re a student at Gettysburg College and you’re interested in acting or filmmaking, then actor and director Bo Brinkman has something for you. Brinkman is the writer and director of the upcoming film “A Gettysburg Christmas.” He’s a former star in Civil War-based films “Gettysburg” and “Gods and Generals.” Brinkman is currently teaching Gettysburg

D-Day + 80, a symposium revisiting the greatest amphibious military campaign of the twentieth century will convene on April 20, 2024, at Gettysburg College. The full-day program includes lectures by noted military historians including Dr. John C. McManus who will speak on The Americans at D-Day, Dr. Craig Symonds whose talk is entitled “The Navy

Two U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation Wednesday to expand domestic infant formula production in the wake of supply disruptions that have left parents scrambling to find formula and some struggling to feed their babies. The Infant Formula Made in America Act would create a tax credit program to support small U.S. infant formula producers and help

On March 20, the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center will be unveiling its newest addition to the collection. The new Civil War soldier mannequins are now on display in the museum lobby and showcase the uniforms of two different regiments during the Gettysburg campaign. The new mannequins represent the 12th United States

Cumberland Township Authority is hiring a Full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Laborer. Applicant must have high school diploma or GED and a valid Class C driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 3 months of hire. Please see full Job Description and download an application at cumberlandtwppa.gov. Competitive wage,

All over the United States, there are fewer and fewer children under 2 getting their recommended vaccine shots. As many as half of children under 2 may be at risk of developing diseases that could be prevented if they got their shots and got them on time. WellSpan wants to learn what families in our

The global chocolate industry is currently experiencing a significant crisis, with the demand for chocolate far surpassing the available supply of cocoa. This imbalance has led to a dramatic increase in cocoa prices, which recently hit a record high of $8,018 per metric ton—a 25% rise in just one week and a 215% increase from

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a significant reduction in the backlog of permits awaiting processing. The DEP has been able to achieve this success by hiring 15 additional staff members dedicated to processing permits and increasing the use of overtime staff. The additional staff members have enabled the DEP to clear

Dollar Tree Inc., the parent company of over 16,700 stores, announced plans to close 600 Family Dollar locations within the next year, which represents about 12% of the chain. An additional 400 stores, encompassing 370 Family Dollars and 30 Dollar Trees, are slated for closure in the forthcoming years. The move comes amidst ongoing struggles

Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey, alongside fellow Aging Committee members, has called on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enhance its website accessibility. This action follows a concerning report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) highlighting the VA’s non-compliance with the Rehabilitation Act’s accessibility mandates. Despite the Rehabilitation Act of 1973’s clear stipulations, the

In a touching tribute to a local sports icon, Pennsylvania state senators Amanda Cappelletti and Jimmy Dillon have proposed designating June 2, 2024, as “Jason Kelce Day” to honor the retired Philadelphia Eagles center. The proposed date mirrors Kelce’s jersey number, 62, celebrating his significant contributions on and off the field. Kelce, renowned for his

The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has released new data that shows the tourism industry generated a staggering $76.7 billion for the state’s economy in 2022. This report demonstrates the vital importance of the travel industry to Pennsylvania’s economy, with 192.4 million visitors recorded in 2022, which is an increase of over 12 million from 2021. The

Central Pennsylvania’s leading healthcare provider, and HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, Pennsylvania’s first and largest community college, have teamed up to support individuals who want to pursue careers as computed tomography (CT) technologists, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologists and radiologic technologists. CT technologists specialize in operating CT scanners to produce cross-sectional images of patients’ internal

In a rare public apology, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, responded to the controversy surrounding an artificially altered photo released on social media to commemorate Mother’s Day in the UK. The image, intended to celebrate her first official portrait since Christmas, sparked a flurry of criticism from major news outlets questioning its authenticity, leading to

The state of Pennsylvania is launching a new initiative to attract international business. The initiative is part of the governor’s economic development strategy. The “Bringing the World to Pennsylvania” program will hold a statewide tour to help Pennsylvania companies meet with representatives from 14 different nations. The goal is to promote Pennsylvania as a leader

Poor sleep habits are strongly associated with long-term chronic health conditions, according to decades of research. To better understand this relationship, a team led by researchers in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development identified four distinct patterns that characterize how most people sleep. These patterns are also predictive of long-term health, the researchers

A newfound ally in the battle against the invasive spotted lanternfly might just be taking wing in Pennsylvania. Penn State Altoona’s ornithologist Anne Johnson has unearthed intriguing insights into how birds could be key to controlling this pestilence. Her research, spanning from 2020 to 2022, delved into the dietary preferences of local avians, revealing a

In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, a whirlwind of controversy and claims of widespread voter fraud swept through the United States, particularly in key swing states, including Pennsylvania. Software engineer Ken Block was commissioned with a hefty sum of $750,000 to unearth evidence supporting these claims. His mission was to validate the allegations

Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration aimed at expanding educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and removing barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education. As

As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding access to care, WellSpan Health opened a new health center in eastern Franklin County on Monday that offers an array of primary and specialty care practices at one convenient location. The WellSpan Health Center at Penn National is located off the main entrance of the Penn National

Upon recommendation by the Adams County Department of Planning, and the Act 137 Housing Committee, the Board of Commissioners has reviewed and approved the following grants from the Housing Trust Fund totaling $760,000.00: South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. – $300,000.00 for Stratton Street Apartments Habitat for Humanity – $130,000.00 for construction of affordable housing

Saturdays, 10:15-11:05am March 16 – May 11 (no class April 6) *Makeup class if needed: May 18 Lilly Newton, Instructor Mondays, 9:30-10:20am March 18 – May 13 (no class April 1) *Makeup class if needed: May 20 Ronda Sprague, Instructor Share a love of music with your infant, toddler, preschooler, and kindergartener in these interactive

As the anticipation builds for the 96th Annual Academy Awards, scheduled to take place this Sunday night and hosted once again by the ever-charismatic Jimmy Kimmel, Hollywood is abuzz with excitement. For nearly a century, the Oscars have stood as the pinnacle of recognition for merit and excellence in the film industry, and this year’s

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement Friday night in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, calling on Congress to work together to address inflation and protect consumers. “As the President declared tonight, the state of the American economy is strong, with record high job creation and record low unemployment,” Casey

President Joe Biden is set to visit Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, Delaware County, the day after his State of the Union address. This will mark his first campaign stop in a post-address tour. Located approximately 10 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, this area has seen a shift towards the Democratic Party since the

The Shapiro Administration has unveiled a significant $3 million investment to combat hunger, minimize food waste, and bolster Pennsylvania’s apple growers. At an event held at Knouse Foods in Adams County, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Feeding Pennsylvania CEO Julie Bancroft highlighted how this initiative is transforming surplus state apples into nutritious products for those

The Phillips Library at Mount Saint Mary’s University has received a $10,000 grant to improve accessibility for those with disabilities in the community. The grant was awarded through the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities program. The program supports the development of accessible and inclusive spaces in small and rural

More than 9 million Americans are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid The Helping States Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Act provides substantial new funding to states to help seniors and people with disabilities navigate the programs Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced

The Gettysburg Foundation’s interactive children’s history museum Children of Gettysburg 1863® has been named one of the top ten best children’s museums in the nation, chosen by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best in the United States. Children of Gettysburg 1863® is a winner in USA Today’s 2024 10Best Reader’s Choice

Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) has been awarded a combined $429,000 to help combat catastrophic forest loss and study the effects of climate change on inland and river landscapes. Funding for these important projects and studies will be provided through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA became law on August 16, 2022. It provides

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women worldwide. March is Colorectal Cancer Month, and many people are unaware of how their lifestyle choices can impact their risk of developing this type of cancer. WellSpan Surgical Specialist Dr. Puja Berry recommends three key lifestyle changes to reduce risk. Maintain a healthy

If you haven’t already filed your income tax, no doubt the April 15 deadline is in the back of your mind. While you’re sending that one off, a local tax notification will soon arrive if it hasn’t already. Bills are mailed in the spring for county and municipal tax and in the summer for school

In a dramatic display of nature’s force, Donner Pass, situated at an elevation of 7,088 feet in Nevada County, California, has been engulfed by over 80 inches of snow amid one of the most formidable snowstorms the state has ever witnessed. This treacherous section of old US Highway 40, nestled in the Sierra Nevada region,

Nearly 130 students from 19 high schools competed in the 10th Annual Pennsylvania ProStart Competition hosted by the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, the statewide association that represents Pennsylvania’s hospitality and tourism industries. The statewide competition, held on February 29 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, was sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, Marriott

Gettysburg Print and Frame ismoving to The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg This move will allow the company to do full-service packaging and shipping all the time as well as expand their offerings even further! We will be located in Suite 250 (former Casual XL) between Generations of Furniture and Christmas Tree Hill. All orders placed

An impressive $2.4 million donation from philanthropic community leaders John and Maria Polli will support the new construction to develop a healing environment for the behavioral health unit at WellSpan York Hospital. The contribution is the largest individual donation to support behavioral health in WellSpan’s history and is part of the ongoing hospital expansion and

If your answer is YES, mark your calendar for our Reenactor Recruitment Day! Join us at the Gettysburg Heritage Center for a unique opportunity to connect with over 20 diverse reenactment groups, spanning various periods in history. If you’re curious about the hobby and need more information to decide if it’s the right fit for

Consignments and Donations of Children’s Items Accepted: Sunday March 17 11:00am-4:00pm, Monday March 18 and Tuesday March 19 from 9:00am-7:00pm Sale Dates: Friday March 22, 7:30am-6:00pm Saturday March 23, Half-Price Sale 8:30-10:30am, Bag Sale 11:00am-12noon Volunteers are also needed throughout the week to help with set up, tagging/sorting/marking consignments, and helping with the sale* For

Adams County state senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) has announced a plan to introduce legislation aiming to deter illegal immigration and generate new revenue for property tax and rent relief. “Illegal immigrants hurt Pennsylvania’s economy by sending money out of the United States and back to their country of origin,” Mastriano said. “This fee would ensure

On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., the Adams County Coalition for Overdose Awareness and Recovery (COAR) will be on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg to honor those lost to overdose. They will be distributing free naloxone with a short training. Naloxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

In an op-ed for the New York Times, Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) called out what he described as “greedflation,” arguing that big corporations are using rising inflation as cover to raise prices beyond the rate of inflation. Casey noted that recent reports show families are paying higher prices for everyday goods due to “shrinkflation”, which

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

The Partnership for Better Health’s ninth annual Match Madness campaign launches next Friday, March 1. Over the course of the month, fifty-seven organizations will come together in this fundraising effort in support of local residents. Individually and together, these organizations build connections and community, providing resources to ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their

On Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 PM at the Gettysburg YWCA Gettysburg DFA will present a community conversation on school vouchers. “Do Vouchers Improve Educational Outcomes?” will be the question addressed by Susan Spicka, Executive Director of Education Voters of PA. Some have advocated for an expansion of the educational voucher program in Pennsylvania, but

What you need to know – from the experts. Register for a free seminar to hear from Medicare specialists about what’s offered, how to choose the plan that works best for you and what to do as you age into Medicare. Tuesday, March 12, 6 p.m. WellSpan Adams Health Center – WAHC – 2nd Floor

Across our commonwealth, families are struggling to meet our most basic needs. Many of us lack any healthcare for ourselves or our children. There are no towns or neighborhoods where we can afford to rent or buy a home. We struggle to keep up with the rising cost of food, even though many of us