Click on any photo to start the slideshow. A huge team of volunteers worked together to make this year’s festival a success. The weather largely cooperated and throngs of tourists attended.
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On this Giving Tuesday, 2022, Gettysburg Connection is pleased to announce its Community Outreach Fund (GCCOF). The fund is a charitable program administered in collaboration with the 2022 Local News Fund designed to share information across Adams County. GCCOF shares information about health, education, transportation, housing, employment, financial security, and other topics of interest with …
The Christmas Tree on the Gettysburg Square was lighted this evening and Santa arrived at his shanty on the square. Our photographer Jim Bargas documented the event, which was sponsored by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association. Children who can’t visit Santa in person are encouraged to drop off their letters to Santa at mailboxes …
Dear Gettysburg Connection Readers. Our reporters John Messeder and Leon Reed have taken a moment during this Thanksgiving week to write about the many ways they are thankful. I have joined in with a few thoughts of my own. Would you take a moment to do the same? Please send your message of gratitude to …
Wellspan Health has confirmed that it has no plans to open the Gettysburg Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop that was on Lincoln Square for many years. According to a hospital spokesperson, “WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital has made the difficult decision to end operations of the Gettysburg Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop following a three-month period of considering potential …
The Adams County Commissioners have proclaimed November 1, 2022 as Chief Richard Hileman Day in honor of the policeman who served Carroll Valley for 30 years. Hileman, who served Carrol Valley Police Department Chief since 1997, began his service as a patrol officer in 1992. In 1994 he was assigned the position of criminal investigator. …
Nearly everyone, it seems, has heard the name Musselman and knows it is associated with food processing. Fewer know that there were two Musselmans involved, Christian H. Musselman (1880-1944) and Ivan Z. Musselman (1886-1963). And almost no person living today has heard about the third Musselman, Christian’s father, John Musselman (1858-1931). It was John who …
A flyer posted in the Gettysburg College student union last week announcing an event that never took place has put the college in the national news. The flyer asked people who were “tired of white cis men” to come paint and write about their feelings at an event to be held last Saturday. Editor’s note: …
Dedication Day (ceremony in the Gettysburg National Cemetery) and Remembrance Day (parade and Illumination) events all fall on Saturday Nov. 19, 2022. All events and shuttles are free to the public. Expect substantial road closures in the area. The David Wills House will be open for free on November 18-19. November 19 schedule: 9:00 am to …
Gettysburg Democracy for America (DFA) co-chair Leon Reed moderated a panel discussion that included Adams County commissioner Marty Qually and Gettysburg College professor Char Weise on Thursday evening at the Adams Gettysburg YWCA. The forum evaluated the results of the 2022 election and its likely impact on the county, state, and country. Reed said the …
#12 Cocalico upset #4 Gettysburg by a score of 23-13 in last night’s 5A quarterfinals matchup. Gettysburg led at halftime 10-7 but couldn’t hold the lead.
Republican PA State Representative from the 91st District Dan Moul was reelected on Tuesday to his 9th term in office. His victory over his challengers Marty Karsteter Qually (Democratic) and Niel Belliveau (Libertarian) was again decisive, as he won 63 percent of the votes. “I would like to tell the people of the 91st district …
Democrat Marty Karsteter Qually lost again this year in his second challenge of long-time incumbent Republican Dan Moul in the race for Representative in the General Assembly from the 91st District. According to voter records Qually received 33 percent of the vote in 2018 and 36 percent of the vote in 2022. Moul ran unopposed …
Statewide: Josh Shapiro has defeated Doug Mastriano in the PA Gubernatorial race. John Fetterman has defeated Mehmet Oz in the PA Senate race. Countywide results: The Adams County election results are complete (but still unofficial) with all 50 Adams County precincts reporting both in-person and mail votes. Write-in votes will be tallied later in the …
The Adams County Arts Councils annual costume party and fundraiser was held last evening at The Barn at Herr’s Ridge Farm. The theme was “Heroes and Villians.” The party included prizes for best costumes, a raffle, as well as music and dancing. Our photographer Jim Bargas captured some of the action.
Gettysburg Connection, along with the Gettysburg College Eisenhower Institute, Public Policy Program, and Political Science Department. will host a live debate among the three candidates for Pennsylvania State Representative from the 91st District on Wednesday Oct. 19. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The candidates will face each other for …
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has filed animal cruelty charges against 11 people for alleged inhumane treatment of turkeys at seven farms across central and southeastern Pennsylvania. The workers were employed by Plainville Farms of New Oxford to capture and crate turkeys that were destined for food processing plants. The investigation began in August 2021 …
Congratulations to Debbie Wivell who has won the Connection’s Summer 2022 photo contest. Wivell’s photo was of a summer sunrise at Trostle Farm We’ll be featuring some of the runners-up in our Gettysburg Go! newsletters. Fuller wins a $50 gift certificate to the Adams County Arts Council. The Fall 2022 contest is now open — …
The Virginia Memorial is receiving a protective coat of patina. A small area is heated, the sulphurated potash patina is sprayed on, then more heat. A few sprays are needed to provide the necessary protection. A clear wax will then be applied to seal the bronze. #preservation pic.twitter.com/yCobaT7YpI — Gettysburg NMP (@GettysburgNMP) October 1, 2022 …
Only eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Cogliano Sr. accepted a challenging leadership position in our community as president of Gettysburg WellSpan Hospital. Cogliano is a community man who can be spotted frying Oreos at Biglerville High School football games and who will strut his stuff on the Majestic Theater stage in January during …
Cumberland Township Supervisors tentatively denied approval of preliminary plans for a large apartment complex at the site of the closed Gettysburg Country Club at Rt. 30 and Country Club Lane last night. Opponents of the proposed Residences at Willoughby Run, an eight-building complex of 112 apartments, overflowed into the hallway of the meeting room. Supervisors …
Stormy weather forced some changes to Fairfield’s Pippenfest yesterday, including the closure of children’s rides. Most other activities continued, but attendance was lower than expected. Please enjoy our slideshow from Gettysburg Connection photographer Jim Bargas.
The 31st Annual Adams County Heritage Festival was held yesterday on a bright sunny day with perfect weather. Hundreds of people came to the Gettysburg rec park to celebrate culture with music dancing, bike rides, food and more. The stage events were hosted by Mark Purdy, Master of Ceremonies, with Bob Ranalli as Sound Technician …
Over 40 concerned citizens attended last night’s Cumberland Township Planning Commission Meeting. The evening’s topic was a consideration of “The Residence at Willoughby Run”, a proposed 112 apartment unit on 14.5 acres at the corner of Chambersburg Road and Country Club Lane. The site is controversial because it is within the Gettysburg National Military Park’s …
About 800 first-year Gettysburg College students and staff walked from the campus to the National Cemetery yesterday evening. The annual walk is designed to help students learn about Gettysburg and become better connected to the community. Photos by Jim Bargas.
For the second time this summer, the proposed apartment complex, “Residence at Willoughby Run”, must wait another month for a recommendation from the Cumberland Township Planning Commission. At the commission’s Thursday meeting, Bob Sharrah of KPI, representing the owner, presented updated plans for the 112 rental units slated for the site of the former Gettysburg …
The Cumberland Township Supervisors unanimously denied tonight a request from the Gettysburg Municipal Authority (GMA) for a zoning change that would have allowed them to build a 170-foot tall water tower at the corner of Herr’s Ridge Road and Red Oak Lane. The hearing room was full of interested parties and after GMA presented their …
Gettysburg Connection is proud to announce that Doug Stephens has won its Outstanding Community Contributor Award. Stephens was nominated by Darah Gardner-Hickman for his “continued behind-the scenes community support that creates activities that further the community.” Gardner-Hickman said Stephens had contributed in many areas and at many levels, from his work with wounded veterans to …
Gettysburg Connection believes every Adams County resident deserves free, timely, and trustworthy local news. Our stories are written by local writers, who we pay a fair wage for their contribution. This summer, we have an opportunity to add one or more awesome and experienced journalists to our small but mighty team. We need these writers …
Congratulations to Greg Fuller who has won the Connection’s Spring 2022 photo contest. Fuller’s photo was of the the Rowan Artillery (CSA) on the Right Flank of the Army of Northern Virginia. Fuller won by one vote in a very close contest among 26 photo entries. We’ll be featuring some of the runners-up in our …
Exhibition on view Aug. 31 through Oct 1, 2022, in the Gettysburg College Project Space. The exhibition is curated by Elinor Gass ’24 under the Direction of Professor Yan Sun. A gallery talk and opening reception will be held on August 31, 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. The tomb rubbings on display in this exhibition convey …
Confuse the Issues: Art, Text, and Identity features text-based works by prominent contemporary artists of color who demonstrate the power of languag will be on view at the Gettysburg College Schmucker Art Gallery from August 31 through Dec. 31. An opening reception will be held on August 31 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This exhibition …
Today Gettysburg Connection spotlights itself as we share a presentation given by owner and publisher Charles Stangor at a YWCA “Mission Moment” meeting on May 10, 2022. Stangor considers the state of news in the county and asks people to become more involved in being part of the local news community. How can local news …
As voters receive their mail-in ballots and begin to fill them out, two last-minute Democratic write-in candidates are hoping for their support. Marty Qually has asked voters to write in his name as a candidate for Representative in the General Assembly 91st District, a position currently held by Dan Moul. Mark Critz has asked voters …
Former Adams County Victim Witness Assistance Program Director Cindy Keeney has won the Gettysburg Connection Community Contributor Award for her work supporting crime victims in Adams County. After 25 years in the program, Keeney retired earlier this month to help run Fairfield’s Mansion House 1757 with her husband George. Keeney also served on the county’s …
Adams County government has many programs with many different responsibilities, many of which we, as taxpayers, know little about. This week we focus on one of these county programs, the Adams County Victim Witness Assistance Program. The program, which provides support services to over 1,000 victims every year, has the goal of providing U.S. and …
The Adams County Arts Council will feature an exhibition of mixed media by Wendy Spicer Heiges and Shawn Patterson Heiges during the month of May. A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 5-7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. The show will remain up through May 26. Artists and sisters-in-law Wendy …
2022 Adams County Primary and General Election Will you share your opinions about the 2022 elections and the candidates in a letter to us? Our 12,000 monthly readers want to hear from you. Please submit your letter here or email us: mail@gettysburgconnection.org. The next Adams County election is the general election to be held on …
Gettysburg College broke open a tied game with a four-run sixth inning on its way to a 14-8 victory over visiting Johns Hopkins University in Centennial Conference baseball action on Friday at Kirchhoff Field. Gettysburg (14-14, 5-3 CC) pulled back to .500 on the season by scoring more than 10 runs for the second-straight game …
Three art exhibitions, each with a different approach, background, and raison d’être opened on last night’s First Friday. At Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Art Gallery is the Spring 2022 Juried Student Exhibition and a collection of works by Baltimore-based artist James Williams II. Williams was the show’s juror for the artwork created by students during the …
Gettysburg college students will display their artworks at the Schmucker Gallery on the Gettysburg College campus from March 25 through April 30, 2022. The juror’s talk is on April 1 at 5:00 p.m. and the opening reception is April 1 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The juror for the show, Baltimore-based artist James Williams II, will be …
As the Connection continues to publish weekly “behind the scenes” articles from the Adams County Library System, I had a chance this week to talk with the Library’s Development Director Erica Duffy. In the interview she talks about some of the operations of the library and her job as a fundraiser. Duffy points out the …
Attorney Kristin Rice spoke about racism in the legal system at an online “Mission Moment” meeting last week. The presentation was sponsored by the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County. Rice said she spoke not in her official capacity, but rather as a “student of criminal justice and race.” Rice has been working in the …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. Westfield State University (5-1) Head Coach Nathan Bashaw ’03 made a triumphant return to his alma mater as his team picked up a 10-1 victory over Gettysburg College (3-8) at Kirchhoff Field on Friday afternoon. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team is partnering with a non-profit called Universal Promise to build a playground for 500 children in rural South Africa. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. After capturing the final fall tournament with a win, the Gettysburg College women’s golf team will look to build on that success as the Bullets announce their 2022 spring slate. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. Junior Aidan Wykoff (Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Ludlowe) tossed in three goals, senior Scott MacMillan (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga) made 11 saves, and 10th-ranked Gettysburg College (5-1) forced 22 turnovers in a 10-6 decision over Washington and Lee University (3-4) at Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium on Tuesday. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. Gettysburg College had the game-tying run at the plate with one out in the ninth inning, but Penn State Mont Alto retired the final two batters and escaped Kirchhoff Field with a 5-2 non-conference win on Thursday. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team is partnering with a non-profit called Universal Promise to build a playground for 500 children in rural South Africa. For over six years, the Bullets have been involved with the Universal Promise, a non-profit organization started in 2011 by Martha Cummings, an alumna of Bryn Mawr …
For over three decades, Carol Cantele ’83 has been looking ahead at the next great opportunity on the lacrosse field, all the while metaphorically and sometimes literally dancing alongside her student-athletes and colleagues on the sidelines. Cantele will keep her dancing shoes on for one final hurrah at the helm of the Gettysburg College women’s …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. After capturing the final fall tournament with a win, the Gettysburg College women’s golf team will look to build on that success as the Bullets announce their 2022 spring slate. In the fall, the Orange and Blue competed in six individual events. The squad claimed its first tournament win of the …
Academic All-Centennial Team | Academic Honor Roll LANCASTER, Pa. The Centennial Conference announced its academic awards for the winter sports seasons and 59 Gettysburg College student-athletes earned a spot on the Academic Honor Roll, while seven were named Academic All-Centennial. To be nominated for the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must be a …
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Sophomore Luke Kowalski (Derwood, Md./Saint John’s College) started his first national appearance with a bang by earning a second-period pin over a top-10 ranked wrestler, but the Gettysburg College grappler was upended in his next two bouts to end his run at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships held inside the Alliant …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The home debut of the Gettysburg College baseball team was pushed back two days from Tuesday, March 15, to Thursday, March 17, following the weekend’s winter storm. The Bullets will face Penn State Mont Alto at 3:30 p.m. at Kirchhoff Field on Thursday. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College …
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. – After seeing its last three games at the Fastpitch Dreams Classic cancelled due to weather, the Gettysburg College softball tracked down one final foe to close out its spring trip. The Bullets will take on Cedar Crest College on Friday, March 11, at 11:30 a.m. Unfortunately, inclement weather has already cancelled the …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team is partnering with a non-profit called Universal Promise to build a playground for 500 children in rural South Africa. For over six years, the Bullets have been involved with the Universal Promise, a non-profit organization started in 2011 by Martha Cummings, an alumna of Bryn Mawr …
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. After capturing the final fall tournament with a win, the Gettysburg College women’s golf team will look to build on that success as the Bullets announce their 2022 spring slate. In the fall, the Orange and Blue competed in six individual events. The squad claimed its first tournament win of the …
NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship Website GETTYSBURG, Pa. Sophomore Luke Kowalski (Derwood, Md./Saint John’s College Prep) has turned in an outstanding season in an orange and blue singlet and will have the opportunity to shine on the brightest stage of all during his first trip to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship on March 11-12 …
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2021-22 All-Centennial Conference Men’s Basketball Team LANCASTER, Pa. Senior forward Avery Close (Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville) was named to the All-Centennial Conference First Team and freshman guard Carl Schaller (Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley) was tagged the conference’s top rookie according to an announcement by the league office on Tuesday, March 1. Close seized his first …
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Results COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. Freshman Lauren DiOttavio (Romansville, Pa./Downingtown West) finished third with the second-fastest time in program history in the 60-meter dash and Gettysburg College took eighth place in the team standings at the Centennial Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship hosted by Ursinus College on Feb. 26-27. Team Standings Place Team Score 1 …
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2022 CC All-Centennial Conference Women’s Swimming Team LANCASTER, Pa. Three-time Centennial Conference champion Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) was one of seven Gettysburg College women’s swimmers selected to the all-conference team it was announced on Thursday, Feb. 24. Wojnar was the lone first-team selection, earning the honor by winning the 200 backstroke for the …
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team is partnering with a non-profit called Universal Promise to build a playground for 500 children in rural South Africa. For over six years, the Bullets have been involved with the Universal Promise, a non-profit organization started in 2011 by Martha Cummings, an alumna of Bryn Mawr …
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. After capturing the final fall tournament with a win, the Gettysburg College women’s golf team will look to build on that success as the Bullets announce their 2022 spring slate. In the fall, the Orange and Blue competed in six individual events. The squad claimed its first tournament win of the …
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Results COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. Freshman Aidan Kiernan (Pelham Manor, N.Y./Pelham Memorial) and junior Eric Liedtka (Hamilton, N.J./Notre Dame) each recorded fourth-place finishes in their respective events to lead Gettysburg College at the Centennial Conference Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship hosted by Ursinus College on Feb. 26-27. Team Standings Place Team Score 1 Johns Hopkins …
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2022 CC All-Conference Swimming Team LANCASTER, Pa. The Gettysburg College men’s swimming team landed four student-athletes on the All-Centennial Conference Team, including first-team selections for junior Nick Cox (Purcellville, Pa./Ponte Vedra) and senior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley). Cox earned All-CC First Team recognition with wins in the 100 and 200 backstroke races at …
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team is partnering with a non-profit called Universal Promise to build a playground for 500 children in rural South Africa. For over six years, the Bullets have been involved with the Universal Promise, a non-profit organization started in 2011 by Martha Cummings, an alumna of Bryn Mawr …
LANCASTER, Pa. Sophomore Caroline Sullivan (Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Ludlowe) was named the Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the second time in her career following a pair of strong performances against nationally-ranked teams last week. In a 17-7 win over No. 8 Messiah, the sophomore midfielder totaled two goals, one assist, two …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. After capturing the final fall tournament with a win, the Gettysburg College women’s golf team will look to build on that success as the Bullets announce their 2022 spring slate. In the fall, the Orange and Blue competed in six individual events. The squad claimed its first tournament win of the …
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. After two limited seasons on the diamond, the Gettysburg College baseball team is ready to get back to action and play a full schedule as it aims for a return to the Centennial Conference playoffs and a run at the league title this spring. Gettysburg roared out to a hot start …
2022 CC All-Centennial Conference Women’s Swimming Team LANCASTER, Pa. Three-time Centennial Conference champion Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) was one of seven Gettysburg College women’s swimmers selected to the all-conference team it was announced on Thursday, Feb. 24. Wojnar was the lone first-team selection, earning the honor by winning the 200 backstroke for the …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team is partnering with a non-profit called Universal Promise to build a playground for 500 children in rural South Africa. For over six years, the Bullets have been involved with the Universal Promise, a non-profit organization started in 2011 by Martha Cummings, an alumna of Bryn Mawr …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. After capturing the final fall tournament with a win, the Gettysburg College women’s golf team will look to build on that success as the Bullets announce their 2022 spring slate. In the fall, the Orange and Blue competed in six individual events. The squad claimed its first tournament win of the …
Calling all friends, family, and fans of the Bullets! Celebrate the program’s third Centennial title with exclusive 2022 Centennial Conference Women’s Basketball Championship apparel! The Centennial Conference is now offering an online championship store with performance t-shirts (short- and long-sleeve), hoodies, and more. All merchandise will be delivered directly to the customer. Due to customization of the …
Students from the Gettysburg Area High School will present “The Addams Family: The Musical” this weekend. The show chronicles the drama, travails, and romances of the charming but offbeat American family originally created by American cartoonist Charles Addams, which was later developed into a 1960s TV show as well as film, video games, comic books, …
“Eastern Characters, Western Characteristics,” a display of paintings by Shuchen Udden contemplating Eastern themes rendered in Western art forms, is on display daily at the Majestic Theater’s art gallery now through the end of May. Born and raised in Taiwan, Udden has lived most of her adult life in the United States, where she also …
2022 CC All-Centennial Conference Women’s Swimming Team LANCASTER, Pa. Three-time Centennial Conference champion Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) was one of seven Gettysburg College women’s swimmers selected to the all-conference team it was announced on Thursday, Feb. 24. Wojnar was the lone first-team selection, earning the honor by winning the 200 backstroke for the …
GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team is partnering with a non-profit called Universal Promise to build a playground for 500 children in rural South Africa. For over six years, the Bullets have been involved with the Universal Promise, a non-profit organization started in 2011 by Martha Cummings, an alumna of Bryn Mawr …
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. After capturing the final fall tournament with a win, the Gettysburg College women’s golf team will look to build on that success as the Bullets announce their 2022 spring slate. In the fall, the Orange and Blue competed in six individual events. The squad claimed its first tournament win of the …
