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Hundreds of paranormal enthusiasts flocked to Gettysburg this past weekend as the world-famous “Annabelle” haunted doll made a rare public appearance. The event, part of the “Devils on the Run” national tour, was held July 11–13 at Gettysburg’s historic Soldiers’ National Orphanage Homestead, a 19th-century building that once served as a Civil War field hospital.

Please click here for a list of local cooling stations. With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and more than 7,000 Adams County residents without electricity on Monday evening, emergency cooling centers and water distribution sites have opened to help residents cope with widespread power outages that began Sunday night and continued into Monday. According

At its May 28 meeting, the Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) board discussed financial performance, recent and upcoming events, and long-term planning efforts for park facilities and infrastructure. GARA finished the first third of the year with a net income of $20,118. Through April, total income was $106,648 while expenses stood at $86,585—figures nearly on

President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14287:  Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens on May 5, 2025.  The order required publication of “a list of states and local jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (sanctuary jurisdictions).” That list of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law” was published by the Department of Homeland Security

Republican and Democratic voters in Adams County School Districts made their choices on a cool spring day Tuesday, narrowing crowded fields in several competitive school board races. With primary ballots now counted, the top four candidates from each party will advance to the general election this fall. Please find detailed results of all races here.

Fans of classic horror and science fiction flocked to the Gettysburg Wyndham Hotel March 28–30 for the return of Creature Feature Weekend, a celebration of vintage “Chiller Theater”-style programming and all things spooky. Organized by Sandy Yastrzemski and her team, the event paid homage to the late-night horror movie blocks once popular on local TV

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By Vincent DiFonzo, Gettysburgian Editor-in-Chief On Monday, a non-profit conservative advocacy group issued a civil rights complaint to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) alleging “ongoing civil rights violations against conservative students at Gettysburg College.” The complaint lists a number of offices, student organizations, academic programs and events related to diversity and

The Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) has announced a packed schedule of community events this spring and summer, including sports programs, festivals, volunteer efforts, and family-friendly activities. Spring Kicks Off with Community Engagement This month, GARA welcomes back several recurring programs. The GYSC Club Soccer begins its practice sessions at the rec park, utilizing both

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The Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will consider a proposal to develop four parcels of almost 200 acres of existing farm ground adjacent to the Cross Keys intersection into a major warehouse and trucking terminal. The developer, NOBPA, LLC, is requesting a zoning exception and variance for the properties, which are zoned as industrial. A

West Middle St. between Baltimore St. and Washington St. in Gettysburg remains closed to vehicles and pedestrians today. The closure is the result of a multiple-alarm fire that blazed through the upper floors of a 3-story apartment building at 64 W. Middle St. last night. One person was found deceased on the third floor and

Purple and black balloons created a solemn memorial for victims of opioid overdose deaths as part of this afternoon’s National Black Balloon Day event in Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square. Naloxone kits and spray applications were distributed to help prevent some of those deaths. Naloxone can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and has been shown

In a historic decision yesterday, Congressman Scott Perry of Pennsylvania’s 10th District joined his colleagues in a narrow party-line vote of 214-213 to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. This landmark vote marks the first impeachment of a cabinet secretary in approximately 150 years, setting a significant precedent in American political history. The

A Snow Emergency Declaration has been issued for Gettysburg Borough – effective until 10:00 PM Saturday, January 20, 2024. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts on hilltops around Gettysburg Borough. All vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes during a declared snow emergency. Enforcement to remove vehicles from

As it has done since 1955, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is tracking Santa today as he leaves the North Pole to travel around the world on his mission to deliver presents to children every year on Christmas Eve. Watch Santa here

It’s Thanksgiving 2023, and it’s time to show your gratitude. Expressing gratitude is one of the healthiest things we can do,for ourselves and for others. Please click here to share yours.

The Adams County Farmers Market ended its first season at the Gettysburg rec park today. Click on the image to hear Market Manager Reza Djalal describe the year.

At a glorious lunch and early afternoon meeting on Monday in the Grand Ballroom of the Gettysburg Hotel, the Gettysburg-Adams YWCA presented its 22nd Annual Callie Awards. The awards recognize the significant community service of women in Adams County. A large and enthusiastic group was in attendance, including more than a few past recipients. Congratulations

Gettysburg Connection apologizes for a misstatement in a recent article about the 2024 Gettysburg Borough budget. In our article from October 12, we erroneously stated that the borough was considering balancing the 2024 budget by potentially hiring only one police officer instead of two. Borough Manager Charles Gable and Police Chief Robert Glenny have confirmed

OFFICE: Borough Council Abbottstown Borough OFFICE: Borough Council Dale Reichert CANDIDATE STATEMENT: With my experience and knowledge of the area, I will continue to make decisions that are in the best interest of Abbottstown Borough. PRIOR EXPERIENCE: I have lived near Abbottstown all my life. I have lived in Abbottstown Borough for 37 years giving

The Adams County Library System (ACLS) will purchase a property on Fairfield Rd. at the west edge of Gettysburg from the United Lutheran Seminary to house a new, modern, library facility. The property is located between Route 116 and the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County. The new facility will replace the Gettysburg branch of the