The Gettysburg mayoral race took center stage at a recent candidates forum hosted by Gettysburg Rising, where current council member Chad-Alan Carr and a representative for incumbent Mayor Rita Frealing presented their visions for the borough’s future. With Mayor Frealing unable to attend, a statement outlining her accomplishments was read aloud—while Carr used the opportunity
A new executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump has introduced sweeping tariffs, significantly altering U.S. trade policy and drawing a wave of concern from economists, business leaders, and foreign governments. Signed on April 2, the order outlines a two-tier system of tariffs. Beginning April 5, a 10% baseline tariff will apply to imports
The Gettysburg Area School District is hosting Warrior Wellness Night, a community event focused on promoting healthy living through nutrition and exercise. Taking place at Gettysburg Area Middle School on April 9 from 5 to 7:30 PM, the event offers a variety of interactive activities for all ages. Through the ” Local Farm to School
The U.S. Department of Education has long played a crucial role in ensuring that students of all backgrounds have access to equitable, high-quality education. President Donald Trump’s expressed desire to dismantle or reduce the U.S. Department of Education has raised concerns about the impact on local funding, accountability, and student services. Referencing Education Secretary Linda
Since it was first proposed on February 4, Pennsylvanians have heard a lot about the proposed budget for the Commonwealth. We’re likely to hear much more before it is approved. For a look at the proposed budget, copy and paste: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/budget/publications-and-reports/commonwealth-budget.html Pennsylvania’s budget process is a nearly year-long effort, beginning in August when state agencies
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has announced that its Clearfield campus, formerly part of Lock Haven University, will close at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. In a statement on the university’s website, officials cited declining enrollment and the need for long-term sustainability as key factors in the decision. “This decision was not made lightly
The American Exchange Project (AEP) is a groundbreaking initiative bringing students together from across the country. This free, apolitical program fosters unity and understanding by introducing high school seniors to communities vastly different from their own. Here’s how it works: students embark on two exchanges. During Travel Week, they visit a far-flung U.S. town, immersing
The Gettysburg Planning Commission held its last meeting of 2024 on Dec. 16, tackling a packed agenda focused on advancing the borough’s ambitious rezoning initiative. The meeting saw active participation from commission members, including alternate member Jenny Dumont stepping in for John Rice, who was absent. Solicitor Adam Boyer, Borough Engineer Chad Clabaugh, and Planning
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious virus causing gastrointestinal illness, are on the rise in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the week of Dec. 5, over 90 outbreaks were reported, surpassing the previous high of 65 for the same week in earlier years. States like Minnesota have
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Local publication highlights community’s generosity, history, and vibrant culture Celebrate Gettysburg, a bi-monthly magazine founded in 2007, continues to shine a spotlight on the best of Adams County and its surrounding areas. Jessica Dean, the publication’s founder, recently shared insights into the magazine’s mission and impact on the community in an interview with Adams County
Commissioners cite rising costs, maintain strong fiscal position with Aa2 bond rating The Adams County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 county budget at their December 18 public meeting, including a 0.7 mill tax increase. The change, from 4.4393 mills in 2024 to 5.1393 mills in 2025 represents a 15.8 percent increase. The board determined
Penn State cemented its status as a volleyball powerhouse by defeating Louisville 3-1 (25-23, 32-34, 25-20, 25-17) to capture the program’s eighth national championship. This victory also made history: In a championship match featuring two female head coaches for the first time, Katie Schumacher-Cawley became the first woman to claim the NCAA Division I volleyball
Marking the Christmas season, parishioners at The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, Gettysburg’s Episcopal parish, donated slightly more than $1000 in Giant gift cards to patients at the WellSpan Adams Cancer Center. Father Jim Strader-Strasser, Priest-in-Charge of Prince of Peace, presented the cards in an impromptu ceremony held at the Cancer Center on
The Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Foundation proudly announces that Jackie Spainhour will join as its new president and chief executive officer. Spainhour brings a wealth of innovation and leadership experience with historical organizations to support the Foundation’s mission. Her appointment marks a new focus on expanding public outreach, deepening community connections, and advancing
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google divest its Chrome browser as part of a broader plan to address the company’s dominance in the search market. This follows an August court ruling that determined Google holds a monopoly, violating antitrust laws under the Sherman Act. Launched in 2008, Chrome has been a
Abbottstown – Oct. 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. McSherrystown Borough – Oct. 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Biglerville Borough – Oct. 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Littlestown Borough – Oct. 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. New Oxford Borough – Oct. 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
As one of the world’s largest and oldest fair trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages cultivates long-term buying relationships in which artisans receive a fair price for their work, and consumers have access to gifts, accessories, and home décor from around the world. Ten Thousand Villages is a founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization
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
The Penn State All-Sports Museum will commemorate the iconic structure of Beaver Stadium with a new, three-dimensional model built entirely of Lego bricks, which will be available for the public to view on July 27. Credit: Penn State All-Sports Museum. All Rights Reserved. The Penn State All-Sports Museum will commemorate Beaver Stadium’s iconic structure with
The Gettysburg Fire Department Museum will be open to the public this weekend on Friday, July 12, Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Come and see a different type of history at GFD. Gettysburg Fire Department and the GFD Museum are
On Sunday, June 30, Seminary Ridge Museum will host a Community Free Day. Through the generosity of The Robert E. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust, all Adams County residents will enjoy free Museum Admission. Please bring a valid ID (one per party is fine). Museum Admission does not include guided Cupola Tours, which can be purchased
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will have its 16th Annual Summer Theatre Camps in July for K-9th Grade youth. Students K-2nd Grade can enroll in half day summer theatre camps filled with creative dramatics, music and movement,
The Board of Directors of Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation (SRHPF) announced today that John Spangler and Buff Carlson will serve as Interim Co-Presidents of SRHPF and Co-Executive Directors of Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (SRMEC), effective upon the resignation of current President and Executive Director Peter Miele on June 30, 2024. A Search
PCN’s 2024 Gettysburg anniversary programming will air July 1-3, with two new Gettysburg Battlewalks featured each night. PCN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit television network dedicated to educating, connecting, and celebrating Pennsylvania’s past, present, and future through cable television and streaming platforms. Viewers can watch PCN’s Gettysburg programming on cable in PA or streaming with PCN
The Gettysburg Foundation has announced its summer programs at the George Spangler Farm. The regular 2024 Summer Season runs from June 7 through August 11, with programs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 3:20 pm Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Program Schedule: 11:15-11:45 am: The George Spangler Farm in 1863 2-2:45 pm: An
President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address will come to life in a one-man play that gives audiences a peek into what might have been the 16th president’s state of mind the night before he delivered his immortal speech. Playwright Chuck Johnson of Perham, Minnesota, will portray Lincoln in “The Night Before Gettysburg” in three short performances
The boom of cannons and clash of armies will return this summer as visitors flock to south central Pennsylvania to walk in the footsteps of history during the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. From July 1 to 3, 1863, the bloodiest battle of the Civil War resulted in more than 50,000 casualties. The
The Adams County Community Foundation has announced $100,000 in grants to local nonprofits through its Adams County Grants program. Adams County Grants are made possible by donors who contribute to The Fund for Adams County, the Community Foundation’s growing, permanent endowment for the needs of the community today and the future. Community Foundation CEO Ralph
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
Sister Mary Jo Stein, Daughter of Charity, will deliver the twelfth annual William K. Collinge Lecture, Tuesday, June 25, at 7 p.m., at St. Francis Xavier School, 465 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg. In her lecture, titled “Being Good Relatives in the Community of God’s Good Earth,” Sister Mary Jo will present a practical, local approach
The Green Gettysburg Book Club met once again last Friday at 9:00 AM to plan our discussion of Regenisis: feeding the world without devouring the planet by George Monbiot, a British journalist and environmental activist. Monbiot has written several books and has a regular column in the Guardian newspaper. An archive of his columns, arranged
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
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa. enhanced access to cancer care with the addition of a second linear accelerator (LINAC) in the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Rocco and Nancy Ortenzio Cancer Pavilion at 2035 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg. The state-of-the art LINAC is used for external beam radiation oncology treatments. “Our patient volumes continue
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
Sister Mary Jo Stein to Speak on Care for Our Common Home The twelfth annual William K. Collinge Lecture will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier School, 465 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg. The lecture, titled “Being Good Relatives in the Community of God’s Good Earth,” is sponsored by the Interfaith
Adams County marketing and printing firm Graphcom recently completed an $3.9 million development project, consolidating many of the company’s printing and warehousing operations while rehabilitating the former 10-acre Signature Stair Company’s Orrtanna manufacturing facility, aided by a low-interest $1.7 million state loan facilitated by Adams Economic Alliance. The loan’s interest rate, fixed at 3.75% over 15 years,
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
Historic Gettysburg Adams County announced its 2024 awards at its Annual Membership Dinner held on May 22 at the Dobbin House in Gettysburg. For the first time, HGAC presented three Adams County students with its inaugural Bonnie Braun Investing in Youth Initiative Award. This award honors HGAC’s late Vice President Bonnie Braun, who was instrumental
Gettysburg marked its 157th Memorial Day with a poignant blend of reverence and celebration yesterday. Residents and visitors alike gathered to honor the memory of fallen soldiers and reflect on the town’s significant military history. The Memorial Day events kicked off with the annual parade, a stirring spectacle of community spirit and military vehicles. Leading
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 proposal to have military aircraft fly low over the Pennsylvania Wilds has been canceled after significant pushback from residents and environmentalists. The proposed Duke Low Military Operations Area would have been in the vicinity of 10 state parks and 395,647 acres of state forests in Cameron, Clinton, McKean, Potter, and Tioga counties, including the
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
Penn State is confronting its multimillion-dollar budget deficit with a significant measure—offering buyout packages to employees at its 20 Commonwealth Campuses. Eligible participants include tenured faculty, tenure-line faculty, academic administrators, and staff who are full-time and were hired before April 1, 2023. These employees have until May 31 to accept the offer, with a departure
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!
Local residents are invited to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with free bus rides, food, and musical entertainment at the grand opening of the Gettysburg Tour Center on Sunday, May 19. Destination Gettysburg and Gettysburg Tours Inc. are joining together for a Community Day event to celebrate the positive impact of the Adams County
The Internal Revenue Service’s new Direct File system launched as a pilot program in this year’s tax season, significantly outperformed its usage targets, attracting nearly 141,000 users against an anticipated 100,000. The program, which was available in just 12 states and catered to specific types of filers, demonstrated not only popularity but also cost-efficiency, operating
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
Featuring the Art Work of: Alison Bordeaux Leo Sattamini Emma Wylam Brendan Stray Alexandria Yao Wednesday May 1st Talks and Reception 4:00pm-6:00pm
The Adams County Transportation Planning Organization (ACTPO) in partnership with PennDOT and local municipalities, has launched an online survey to gather public comment as it advances its work on a study of the PA 94 corridor. The study area includes State Route 94 between Dicks Dam Road and Hanover Street. It also includes a portion
This week, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Long Term Care Workforce Support Act. This comprehensive bill would ensure caregiving can be a sustainable, lifelong career by providing substantial new funding to support workers in every part of the long-term care industry, from nursing homes
Are you storing your firearms safely? The recent manslaughter convictions of two Michigan parents whose son killed four of his classmates with a firearm have many firearms owners thinking differently about their personal responsibility to keep kids and others safe from gun violence. As personal liability comes increasingly to the forefront, having a robust firearm
To ensure a steady supply of food for future generations, Pennsylvania is investing heavily in the preservation of farmland. Recently, the Shapiro administration announced a significant investment of $8.07 million to purchase development rights for 2,250 acres on 28 farms in 15 counties. The state is committed to protecting farmers’ families and ensuring a sustainable
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
Gettysburg College Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibits now through April 13: Ansel Adams: Manzanar (Main Gallery) From Mountains to City: East Asian Landscapes (Project Space) Senior Capstone Exhibit- Opening May 1st at 4 pm with talks and a reception to follow until 6 pm. Senior studio art majors present their independent capstone work in a variety
Two women are recovering after having their knees replaced in a Hanover joint replacement surgery center. The WellSpan Health & Surgery Center said both women were able to return home just hours after surgery. The surgery center said the most telling reaction to the outpatient knee replacement was that both women plan to return to
Learn about the local children who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg up close. Through rare letters, diaries, and manuscripts preserved by the Adams County Historical Society, ACHS Historian Tim Smith weave together a unique story that is fascinating for all ages. This free public program will be held on Saturday, March 30th at 11 a.m.
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
A Bulgarian cruise ship carrying over 140 passengers veered off course and collided with a concrete wall. The incident, which unfolded on the evening of March 29, left the local community and passengers in shock. As the ship departed from Passau and headed down the river, an unexpected malfunction occurred. The vessel, momentarily losing its
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
The recent news that Princess Kate Middleton is undergoing treatment for cancer has touched many people. In an interview, the former Kate Middleton spoke about her shock and struggle with her diagnosis while also urging others not to lose faith or hope. “For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith
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
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 Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is preparing for the 20th Anniversary of the Annual Juried Art Exhibition, with a call for submissions from local artists. The annual event, which highlights the work of Adams County and South-central Pennsylvania’s best artists, is now accepting submissions for pieces from across the United States. The winning pieces
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
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
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
The 2024 adult trout stocking schedule is now available. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock approximately 3.2 million adult trout in 695 streams and 128 lakes open to public angling. An additional 1.2 million trout will be stocked by cooperative nurseries. The trout stocking schedule is searchable by county, lists the waterways in
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
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
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
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
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.
A new study from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has found that the wine grape industry supports 10,756 jobs across the state, with a total annual contribution to the economy of $1.77 billion. The study, which was funded by the department’s Wine Marketing and Research Program, also found that Pennsylvania’s grape production has grown by
National Slam the Scam Day is this Thursday, part of Consumer Protection Week. The day is an initiative to raise public awareness by helping the public to combat Social Security-related scams. Scammers are counting on you being uninformed of their deceptive tactics. This National Day aims to inform you on scammer tactics so you don’t
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
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)
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