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Mitchell Crawford, D.O., is the new director of addiction services for WellSpan Philhaven. He provides support and creates clinical services for the treatment of addiction throughout the entire WellSpan Health system in Adams, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Crawford has received specialized training in the treatment of substance abuse disorders, such as those involving
Ken Barnes leaping into the air during the long jump event at F&M. LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Ken Barnes (Edison, N.J./Westminster School [Conn.]) moved into second all-time in Bullets indoor history and helped the Gettysburg College men’s track and field team display a strong season debut at the Coach I Open, which was hosted at
Ken Barnes leaping into the air during the long jump event at F&M. LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Ken Barnes (Edison, N.J./Westminster School [Conn.]) moved into second all-time in Bullets indoor history and helped the Gettysburg College men’s track and field team display a strong season debut at the Coach I Open, which was hosted at
Bianco-Riley_Action_19 Under the guidance of Interim Head Coach Bryson Hartzler, the Gettysburg College women’s track and field opened its indoor season with numerous top-10 indoor records at the Franklin & Marshall College Coach I Open on Saturday.Gettysburg’s Top Performers Lilian Morrell ’23 (Frederick, Md./Urbana) 200-Meter Dash – 5th (27.44 – Seventh All-Time) 60-Meter Dash –
Lauren Manning swims freestyle Gettysburg College showcased its depth and talent on the way to winning 11 of 13 races Saturday and claiming the team championship at its own invitational inside the Bullets Pool. Team Standings 1. Gettysburg, 1,059 2. Dickinson, 670 3. Susquehanna, 635 4. Messiah, 463 5. Salisbury, 238 6. Elizabethtown, 210 7.
Duncan Proxmire swims the 500 freestyle Junior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) hit a national qualifying mark in the 1,650 freestyle and Gettysburg College turned in another dominating performance on the way to capturing the team title at its own invitational for the third consecutive season. Team Standings 1. Gettysburg, 1,005.5 2. Susquehanna, 585.5 3. Dickinson,
Jack Rooney dribbling the ball vs southern Virginia SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Top-ranked Swarthmore College (8-0, 3-0 CC) used a red-hot shooting performance and a big second half to hand Gettysburg College (6-2, 1-2 CC) a 95-63 loss in Centennial Conference (CC) men’s basketball action Saturday afternoon in Tarble Pavilion. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Nick
Nine players scored at least four points as the Gettysburg College women’s basketball team raced past Bryn Mawr College 85-44 in a Centennial Conference match up inside Class of 1958 Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. The Bullets record their seventh consecutive victory to hold an overall 7-1 mark and a perfect 5-0 in CC play. Bryn
Colin Devlin works his opponent to the ground Senior Colin Devlin (Dresher, Pa./Upper Dublin) finished third at 149 pounds and was one of four Gettysburg College grapplers to place among the top eight at the Petrofes Invitational hosted by Messiah College Saturday. Team Standings (19 Total Teams) 1. #6 Mount Union, 216 2. #17 Messiah,
Yancey_Oliver_CC_2019 Junior Oliver Yancey (Wallingford, Pa./Strath Haven) knocked out an NCAA Division III Championship “B” cut time in the 50 freestyle and Gettysburg College swept all five events during the opening session of its home invitational in the Bullets Pool Friday evening. Team Standings 1. Gettysburg, 330.5 2. Dickinson, 188 3. Susquehanna, 167.5 4. Messiah,
Senior Kate Crilly (Shrewsbury, N.J./Ranney School) contributed to a pair of program records and Gettysburg College won four events overall on the opening day of its own invitational inside the Bullets Pool Friday evening. Team Standings1. Gettysburg, 3462. Dickinson, 2273. Susquehanna, 1864. Messiah, 1545. Salisbury, 696. Bryn Mawr, 447. Elizabethtown, 41 Gettysburg’s Top Performers Kate
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. It’s both First Friday and the Christmas Festival. There are a lot of things to do. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend Please check the calendar for a full listing Calendar of
Gettysburg women’s soccer starters before Dickinson match The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team will host a Spring ID Clinic on Sunday, April 5th at Clark Field. Geared towards high school student-athletes looking at playing college soccer and Gettysburg College, this camp offers a unique identification experience for potential recruits. The playing-based curriculum allows for players
Emma Bertrando was named All-Region Second Team – Gettysburg College junior Emma Bertrando (West Chester, Pa./Henderson) was named to the Longstreth/NFHCA Division III All-South Region Second Team it was announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3. A three-time All-Centennial Conference honoree, Bertrando earned her first all-region accolade following a career year on the turf. The junior
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE – The Gettysburg College football program and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia have announced changes to the coaching staff with Head Coach Kevin Burke parting ways with the program after two seasons at the helm. In a corresponding move, assistant coach and co-defensive coordinator Mike Hoyt was
Ezekiel Omosanya (left), Oladayo Thomas (middle), and Raff Mazzone (right) were named to the all-region team. – For the first time since 2007, a trio of Gettysburg College men’s soccer players captured United Soccer Coaches Division III All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team, it was announced Monday. The postseason honors continue to roll in for the
There was a multi-alarm fire this evening at the Colton Motel at 232 Steinwehr Ave. Emergency vehicles from Gettysburg, Fairfield, Arendtsville, Cashtown, Biglerville, and other municipalities responded to the blaze. The Gettysburg Fire Department has reported that the fire is out and everyone is safe. All photos courtesy of R.J. Colton.
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Christmas is in full swing, and I’ve added a separate section for holiday activities. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend. After today’s Gettysburg Tree Lighting, Santa will be in his shanty.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Fifty-one Gettysburg College student-athletes have been named to the 2019 Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll, it was announced Tuesday. To be nominated for the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and have a cumulative GPA of 3.40 or higher The following student-athletes
Organizations and Individuals are invited to participate in the renewed and improved History Meets the Arts Show in Gettysburg, April 17 & 18, 2020. The History Meets the Arts (HMTA) organizing committee is inviting any and all businesses and groups to be part of the 23rd annual show throughout the town next April;
Aubrey Shenk is joined by current and past athletes at his reception party. On Monday, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia announced that the new name of the annual home cross country meet will be named the Aubrey Shenk Cross Country Invitational. After serving at Gettysburg College for 35 years, including
Aubrey Shenk is joined by current and past athletes at his reception party. On Monday, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia announced that the new name of the annual home cross country meet will be named the Aubrey Shenk Cross Country Invitational. After serving at Gettysburg College for 35 years, including
Softball team cheer before the game. The Gettysburg College softball team will host a one-day instructional clinic inside Hauser Field House on Sunday, Jan. 26. The clinic is open to grades 4-12 and will be divided into three sessions, the first for pitching (9:00-10:30 a.m.), the second for catchers (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.), and the
Main Street Gettysburg has announced the details of the 2019 Christmas Festival. The Festival will be held December 6-8, 2019, with some festival events beginning Friday morning. Main festival events start Friday evening and run through early Sunday afternoon. The Christmas festival attracts both local Adams County residents as well as visitors from around the
The Strengthening Families Program is an evidenced- based prevention program that uses a “Love and Limits” approach to build positive communication skills and assist parents in setting well- rounded expectations with age appropriate consequences. WHO: You and your family with children ages 10-14. WHEN: Thursdays, January 9th -February 20th from 5:30pm-8:00pm WHERE: Harbaugh-Thomas Library,
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full listing Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions Film Friday Harriet 4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater Based on the thrilling and inspirational life
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater celebrated its 94th birthday on Thursday, Nov. 14 with the announcement that its Centennial Endowment Campaign had raised $5.3 million. The campaign went over the top when the theater received three additional gifts including a $1 million estate provision from a local couple who wish to remain anonymous. The $5 million
National Park Service (NPS) Region 1 Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Steven Sims as the new superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Sims is currently serving as superintendent of Valley Forge National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, and the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. He will
Gettysburg Borough has announced that the fall leaf pickup will begin today, November 12th, 2019 and continue until the end of 2019. The borough asks that you please rake piles of leaves along the curb or along the edge of the alley. Please do not rake leaves into the street.
Bullets baseball hosts a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Hauser Field House on Nov. 17. The Gettysburg College baseball team will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament as part of its Take ALS Yard fundraising campaign in support of Project ALS starting at 11 a.m. this Sunday in Hauser Field House. The basketball tournament will feature
Get into the holiday spirit with a full day of classic movies at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater during the Holiday Film Fest on Saturday, December 7. Four popular holiday movies will be shown on the Majestic’s big screen in the beautifully restored historic auditorium throughout the day beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Holiday Film Fest
On four designated Community Appreciation Days each year, Adams County residents enjoy free admission to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. This fourth appreciation day of the year falls on Veterans Day, when U.S. military veterans and Adams County residents will be admitted free of
Drs. Ashton Verdery and Glenn Sterner from Penn State University are conducting a study designed to identify and disrupt heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid networks in Pennsylvania. You can participate in this study, in which you will help fight opiate distribution in your community, learn about drug treatment, and understand how to report drug crimes.
Gettysburg Borough has announced that a wall of Stevens Run (“the Tiber”) has collapsed as a result of stormwater flooding. As a result, the East end of Kuhn Alley will remain closed until repairs can be made. Got news, a photo, a tip or an announcement? The Connection wants to hear about it. Fill out
The second Annual Gettysburg LincCon – a comic and gaming convention – kicks off November 9 and 10. The 2-day event will feature artists, writers, panel discussions, gaming events, a cosplay contest, and vendors. Special guests include Marvel and Valiant Legend Bob Layton, New Mutants co-creator Bob McLeod, Marvel artists Mike Hawthorne and Khoi Pham,
Due to the storms and flooding, brush pickup in Gettysburg Borough will be extended into next week November 4th – 8th. Please place brush curbside or along the alley for pick up. Please call 717-752-0570 for additional information
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full listing Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions Friday Evening: It’s First Friday – Gettysburg Style! FilmFriday Harriet 4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater
Gettysburg Borough Mayor, Ted Streeter, has postponed trick-or-treating in the Borough due to severe weather expected across the region later today. Trick-or-treating is rescheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. No trick-or-treating will occur on East Broadway as the road is officially closed to the public for construction.
The Adams County Community Foundation announced today that the Giving Spree, Adams County’s Annual Day of Giving, will kick off November 7 at the Gettysburg Area Middle School with at least $100,000 in Stretch Pool gifts. The Stretch Pool provides an incentive for donors to help raise $1 million dollars for Adams County in a
Gettysburg for Gun Sense distributes safe gun storage info; spreads awareness of our national gun violence epidemic; and works for background checks. This concert to promote gun sense includes music by: St. James Lutheran Church Adult Choir Jocelyn Swigger, piano Will Lane, guitar and vocals Tom Jolin, hammered dulcimer November 10, 2019 at 3 p.m.
The borough asks you to please place brush curbside or along the alley for pick up, not on the street. Please call 717-752-0570 for additional information.
2019 Womens Lacrosse Centenial Conference Champions Online | Brochure/Individual Form | Coach’s Form GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse program will host the annual Battle of Gettysburg Women’s Lacrosse 5v5 Tournament and Clinic for high school girls on Sunday, February 9, 2020 beginning at 9:30 a.m. and going until 1:30 p.m. at Clark Field
NOTICE: Carlisle Street neighbors who use Jacob’s Alley October 24th, 2019 Jacob’s Alley, off East Broadway behind Carlisle Street, will be closed for alley and road repair beginning Friday, October 25 at 7 a.m. and will reopen Wednesday, October 30. You can continue to park on Carlisle Street as many of us have done this
Please join us for Respective Solutions Group’s Lights On Afterschool Celebration on Thursday October 24 at the James Gettys Elementary School gymnasium from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be a short program and then refreshments in the cafeteria. Communities across the nation are adopting afterschool programs to provide students with a safe place
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full listing Farmers Markets: Adams County Farmers Market at the Transit Center. Saturday morning. Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square. Saturday 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Farm Fresh Saturdays
The Bullets men’s golf team poses with the team trophy after winning the Gettysburg Invitational. The Gettysburg College men’s golf team concluded the fall portion of its schedule by winning the team championship at its own invitational hosted at the Hanover Country Club Tuesday afternoon. Course Details Hanover Country Club Abbottstown, Pa. Dates: Oct. 8,
Hannah Fireman was named the Centennial Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week Senior Hannah Fireman (Ambler, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham) earned Centennial Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week honors for the second time this season. Fireman concluded the fall campaign by carding an 80 at the Dickinson Fall Invitational to lead the Bullets to a second-place team
The 2019 Hall of Athletic Honor Class with Mike Plantholt, Lauren Frankford, Cynthia Hoenes, Jennifer White, Joe Cordova, and Chris Pryor. – The Gettysburg College Hall of Athletic Honor welcomed five new members into its ranks in a special induction ceremony held inside the College Union Building Ballroom as part of Homecoming Weekend on Oct
The 2019 Hall of Athletic Honor Class with Mike Plantholt, Lauren Frankford, Cynthia Hoenes, Jennifer White, Joe Cordova, and Chris Pryor. – The Gettysburg College Hall of Athletic Honor welcomed five new members into its ranks in a special induction ceremony held inside the College Union Building Ballroom as part of Homecoming Weekend on Oct
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full listing Sporting events continue throughout the weekend. It’s the National Apple Harvest Festival. Film: The cast of the PBS mega hit make Downton Abbey make their big screen debut
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE NA This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE NA This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE NA This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend. Community: The 28th annual Adams County Heritage Festival is on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Visual Arts: A number of art exhibitions are open this weekend for your enjoyment. Please see
The Gettysburg Times has an immediate opening for a full-time sports reporter. Candidate must be able to produce and edit game and feature stories. He or she must be willing and able to develop and maintain a strong social media presence centered on local scholastic sports. Reporter will paginate in the absence of the sports
There was a multiple-alarm fire this afternoon on North Washington Street in Gettysburg. The fire was at McKnight Hall on the Gettysburg College campus. The fire started with a lightning strike to the roof of the building. No injuries were reported.
Broadway Street Update (7/24) East Broadway Street – The milling of East Broadway is complete. The sewer laterals are now being replaced. As they are being replaced, resident driveway entrances will be restored. Jacob’s Alley and resident driveways will be inaccessible for the next few days. Reminder: Carlisle Street residents that use Jacob’s Alley for garbage pickup, please place your garbage
Robert and Anne Kinsley from the Kinsley Foundation have underwritten the cost of a $1 million renovation of the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital in Gettysburg. The Spangler Farm In 1863, the farm was thriving with livestock, crops, orchard, and garden. During the Battle of Gettysburg, the farm housed thousands of soldiers,
The Gettysburg Times has an immediate opening for a full-time general assignment reporter. Applicant must have strong writing skills, be outgoing, dependable, and able to work a flexible schedule. Newspaper experience or a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field is preferred. Interested persons should send a resume and clips to ahayes@gettysburgtimes.com or Alex J. Hayes,
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2019-2020 Live in HD season of satellite transmissions to movie theaters worldwide begins Oct. 12 with the late Franco Zeffirelli’s sumptuous production of Puccini’s “Turandot.” The series brings live Met performances to movie theaters and performing arts centers in more than 70 countries on six continents, including Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. Tickets
The Entertainment Is Top Notch and the Crew is Ready to Rock Bikers from around the country are gearing up for Gettysburg Bike Week 2019. Back for its 18th rally, the Allstar Events Complex will once again host the best bike event Gettysburg has ever seen. The kick-off party starts on Wednesday July 9th at
Borough Council President Susan Naugle The Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority voted on Monday to begin the process of collecting a fee from property owners for handling storm water. Borough Manager Charles Gable said the bills should be mailed about July 15. The bills, which have been described by some residents as a “third utility,”
Home Box Office (HBO), the premium cable and satellite network, will be filming a pilot for a potential show in Gettysburg during July. It has been reported, but not confirmed by HBO, that the show is called “We’re Here.” The show is about being gay in a small town. An HBO film crew was