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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
After a careful canvass of last week’s primary election ballots, the Adams County Office of Elections and Voter Registration has announced the results of the write-in votes. Candidates who received a minimum of 10 write-in votes can be placed on the fall municipal election ballot if they meet the other requirements. The biggest news from
Over 400 locals and visitors enjoyed the spring weather yesterday on the lawn surrounding the Gettysburg Rec Park’s bandstand, as six local bands brought a day of live music to town. The day began at 2:00 p.m. with a duo from Sugar Hysteria, followed by Chuck Darwin & the Knuckledraggers. Southern and country sounds from
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.
In a closely watched and heavily contested contest, current borough council member Chad-Alan Carr has won the Democratic nomination for mayor, defeating incumbent Rita Frealing by a margin of 31 votes in today’s municipal primary election. Carr secured 268 votes to Frealing’s 237, with one additional write-in vote recorded. The race produced 506 total ballots
As the May 20 primary election approaches, Gettysburg Connection extends its sincere appreciation to the individuals who have stepped forward to run for public office in Adams County. A total of 289 candidates—78 Democrats and 211 Republicans—are appearing on the ballot across a wide range of local offices. These races include school director, township supervisor,
The Gettysburg YMCA Sharks Swim Team is making waves—again. Celebrating their 40th year in the pool, the GETY Sharks capped off their 2024-2025 winter season with an undefeated record, securing their third consecutive Division 1-A title in the Central Pennsylvania Aquatic League (CPAL). The team, composed of swimmers aged 5 to 18 from across Adams
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
he Arendtsville Community Fire Company (ACFC) regretfully announces the passing of past Chief and Life Member Donald Heffner. Donnie joined Arendtsville in 1972. He held every line officer position up through the ranks. He served as Fire Chief in 1993-1994. Donnie was instrumental in creating the Junior Firefighter program at Arendtsville in 1975. He was
Gettysburg Connection is pleased to name longtime Fairfield resident Joyce Musselman Shutt as a recipient of our Outstanding Community Contributor Award. Joyce, a lifetime resident of Adams County, served for 20 years as Pastor of the Fairfield Mennonite Church (FMC). The award honors her compassion, her lifetime of supporting and protecting others through advocacy for
On 02/26/25, at approximately 9:35 am today, Adams County Department of Emergency Services Dispatch was notified by WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital that they were going on lockdown after receiving what they believed to be credible threats to staff and the hospital. The Gettysburg Borough Police responded. Upon arrival, Police secured the area with the assistance of
On February 23, 2025, at approximately 12:40 p.m. a motorist driving north on I-81 near mile marker 57.1, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, observed a passenger in a red Toyota Tundra pointing a firearm at other motorists. This vehicle was located by a Trooper from PSP-Harrisburg on I-81 near mile marker 78, West Hanover Township,
Gettysburg officials continue to plan and pursue funding for the long-awaited Baltimore Street Redevelopment Project. An open meeting with Main Street Gettysburg executive officer Jill Sellers and about 25 local businesspeople on Tuesday morning focused on infrastructure updates, pedestrian-friendly designs, and potential adjustments to parking spaces. The idea of revitalizing Baltimore Street has been years
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Mort Künstler, renowned as America’s most prominent historical artist, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Rockville Centre, New York. He was 97 years old. During a career that spanned seven decades, he will perhaps be remembered most for his realistic and detailed paintings of the Civil War. Born into a
Karl Mattson, a lifelong advocate for social justice, community engagement, and transformative education, has been honored with the Gettysburg Connection Community Contributor Award. A figure whose legacy intertwines faith, activism, and a profound commitment to inclusivity, Mattson’s contributions have left an indelible mark on Gettysburg College and beyond. A Chaplain of Change Hired as the
Nestled in the historic charm of Gettysburg at 48 York St. less than one block from Lincoln Square, Jason and Nicole Suski’s new restaurant, Create @ 48, has brought a fresh twist to farm-to-fork dining. Create @ 48 offers an intimate and unique dining experience that’s winning over locals and visitors alike. With a focus on
Will you share your opinions about the 2025 elections and the candidates? Our 45,000 monthly readers want to hear from you. Please submit your thoughts here. The 2025 Municipal General election will be held on Nov. 4, 2025. Positions available in the 2025 election are County Treasurer, Clerk of Courts, Magistrate District 51-3-01, Judges of
There are hundreds of holiday light displays in Adams County. Will you share your favorite house, storefront, or apartment display? Here are some of our readers’ favorite holiday light displays Click here to see the map.
🎁Help Us Spread Some Holiday Cheer! 🎁 Please share your holiday stories, songs, recipes, and more There’s so much to do this holiday season: Click here for our holiday calendar Ready for a Christmas Lightshow? Visit our Holiday Lights Page and get started
The Conewago Valley School District Board of Directors has hired Upper Adams School District’s Superintendent to the position of Assistant Superintendent for a term beginning no later than January 13, 2025 until June 30, 2029. Board members Sauter, Flickinger, Buckley, Meckley, and board president Kindschuh voted in favor of the hire, while board members Swope,
Adams County residents have voted overwhelmingly for Republican candidates in the 2024 election, helping Donald Trump flip the state to the Republican column. According to the elections office, over 45 percent of registered voters cast votes. By big margins, voters supported Trump and Vance over Harris and Walz for President, McCormick over Casey in the
It’s homecoming weekend at Gettysburg High. The school celebrated with a 42-14 win over Palmyra. Jim Bargas was at Friday night’s game. A report from last night’s dance will be posted soon.
TThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that a solar storm hit Earth on Thursday, bringing beautiful displays of the northern lights to dark skies farther south than normal. The timing of the storm provided a particularly spectacular show for Europe but lasted long enough to be seen in North America, including Adams County.
An informal gathering of the Gettysburg College swim team that included a racial slur being cut into the body of a student identified as a Person of Color has put the college in the national news. Over the past week, the story, orginally reported by the college newspaper The Gettysburgian on Wednesday Sep. 18, has been
The Gettysburg Planning Commission is moving forward on a major zoning overhaul which will change the image of Gettysburg going forward. Detailed information about the new plan including the proposed new document and map can be found on the borough’s website here. Planning Committee Chair Charles Strauss noted on Monday that the new plan had
Contacted after Monday’s Planning Commission meeting, Planning Director John Whitmore gave his thoughts about the proposed new zoning plan. Detailed information about the new plan including the proposed new document and map can be found on the borough’s website here. “The development of property within the Borough is planned in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities
View the full results here The Adams County Elections Office has reported results from all 51 precincts in today’s primary. All mail-in and in-person ballots have been counted, but the results will remain unofficial until next week. The primary set up local candidates for the 2024 general election which will be held on Tuesday, November
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A former school board member for Conewago Valley School District (CVSD), elected Adams County Democratic Committee member, stay-at-home parent, and member of Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, Beth Farnham has resided in Conewago Township for over 16 years with her husband, Rob, and their two children who attend CVSD schools. Outlining priorities of Democracy, Reproductive Freedom, Gun
Thad’s Place, home of the Thaddeus Stevens Museum, held its grand opening yesterday. The museum, located at 46 Chambersburg Street, is sponsored by the Thaddeus Stevens Society. April 4 was Thaddeus Stevens’ 232nd birthday and the 25th anniversary of the Thaddeus Stevens Society. The museum features artifacts from the society’s collection including many of Stevens’
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
After more than 100 years in Gettysburg, Ernie’s Texas Lunch will have a new name. The current owner Ernie Kranias, has announced he is selling the Gettysburg fixture establishment at 58 Chambersburg St. to Harry Tassou, the owner of Olivia’s Retaurant, located south of Gettysburg. Kranias said the new name will be the Honey Bee
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
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Despite the windy and cold weather there was a great turnout for the first-ever “Gettysburg Loves Love” event on Lincoln Square. “Everybody was so happy and so in love,” said Gettysburg Mayor Frealing after re-marrying almost 100 couples from the balcony of the Gettysburg Hotel. “For better and for worse; in sickness and in health…
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
The National Weather Service in State College, PA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Gettysburg Borough. Plan on slippery road conditions and brief period of heavy wet snow that may fall at rates of 1-2 inches per hours at times. Snow will impact the morning commute throughout Gettysburg and Adams County. Poor road conditions
Cumberland Township resident Steve Toddes has won the Gettysburg Connection Outstanding Community Contributor Award for his service to the county. The award comes as the long-time champion of local issues steps down from the Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors and the Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) Board of Directors. Noting the significant time Toddes had
Every candidate who runs for office in a public election in Pennsylvania, from County Auditor to US President, needs endorsing signatures from members of their political party to get on the ballot. The signatures are entered onto petition forms, which must be completed properly and can be challenged if the signatures are not correct. Only
Gettysburg College Schmucker Art Gallery, Schmucker Hall Wednesday January 31st- Talks and Opening Reception: 4pm with reception to follow until 6pm Ansel Adams: Manzanar (Main Gallery) Curated by Emma Wylam ’24 and Sophia Crawford ’24 under the direction of Interim Gallery Director Sarah Kate Gillespie In 1943, Ansel Adams (1902-1984), one of America’s most well-known
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
On behalf of Bicycle South Central PA (BSCPA), Gettysburg resident and long-time cyclist Tom Jolin was honored last week with the 2023 Bicycle Champion Award. The presentation was made by former BSCPA President Marilyn Chastek at the January meeting of Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc. (HABPI), held in the Sterner Building at the Gettysburg Rec Park.
Will you share your opinions about the 2024 elections and the candidates? Our 45,000 monthly readers want to hear from you. Please submit your thoughts here. The 2024 General Presidential Election will be held on Nov. 5, 2024. Voting in person? Find your polling place here. Click here to request a mail-in ballot. Mail-in ballots
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
With rainy weather blowing out just as the 2023 Gettysburg “A Christmas Festival” began last evening, thousands of lovers of Gettysburg blew in for holiday fun and festivities. From opportunities to meet Santa to shopping throughout the borough, to the Gettysburg Garden Club’s annual greens sale at the firehouse, to a scavenger hunt, free carriage
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 Air Quality Index (AQI) in Adams County has been in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Code Orange” over the past two days. The categorization means the air in the region is “unhealthy for sensitive groups” and that susceptible people should take preventative measures. According to guidelines, “active children and adults, and people with lung
The Adams County Office of Elections and Voter Registration has completed its final tallies of the 2023 elections. The now-official results are available online or in a publicly available booklet at the elections office. Elections Office Director Angie Crouse said 55 provisional votes had been cast, of which 52 had been determined to be valid.
Virginia Jacobs McLaughlin would have been 101 years old this year. Her artistic contributions were celebrated at the Gettysburg G.A.R Hall last week. McLaughlin was “Nana” to her family. And to the Historic Gettysburg Adams County Preservation Society (HGAC), headquartered at G.A.R. Hall, she is a legend. McLaughlin owned, with her husband Don, the Antique
102 local nonprofits gathered this evening at the Gettysburg Middle School for the 2023 Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree. The event, which was held in person for the first time since the Covid pandemic, brought out hundreds of donors looking for worthy causes. Other donors brought checks to a drive-up station at the school
Following an average turnout for a municipal election of about 32 percent of registered Adams County voters, dozens of state, county, and local positions were filled at yesterday’s municipal election. PLEASE NOTE: ALL RESULTS ARE STILL UNOFFICIAL At the state level, Democrat Daniel McCaffery has defeated Republic Carolyn Carulccio for Supreme Court Justice, and Democrats
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
The Adams County Arts Council celebrated the beginning of a remodeling project at its First Friday celebrations last night.
It wasn’t the best weather for an outdoor festival this year, but the show went on. Adams County Heritage Festival organizer Bill Collinge said it was the coolest and rainiest of any of the 31 prior festivals. “We were dampened, but it wasn’t a washout,” he said. Susan Collinge praised the non-profit organizations for their
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
Gettysburg Connection supports these candidates for Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors. Alice Broadway PRIOR EXPERIENCE: As a practicing elementary educator, I care about students and the varied needs in our community. I want the public to be informed about public education, and I believe it is important to have professionally diverse representation on
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on or about Aug. 7, 2023, for the incorporation of Ranger and Rocky’s K9 Rescue under the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988. The corporation shall engage in the business of saving
Prior Experience As a current CVSD school director, I take seriously my duty to approve great faculty, rigorous curricula, and enriching resources. Aligned with CVSD’s Vision, Mission, and Beliefs, I too believe in a quality public education for all students that grows them academically, physically, emotionally, and socially in a safe environment full of authentic
Hundreds of friends came out today in Gardners for a musical fundraiser to benefit local painter and musician “Cousin” Bill Jones who suffered a brain hemorrhage on April 6. Billy has a lengthy recovery ahead of him. If you wish to donate, a Go Fund Me has been set up. Photos by Jim Bargas. Click
Media Release – CUMBERLAND TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENTNature of Incident: Hit and RunDate: 7/4/23-TuesLocation: 200 Blk Belmont RdInvolved Person(s) / Vehicle(s):Unknown/possibly a dual rear-wheel truck (DRW) – often referred to as a dually Incident Details (Summary of what has happened):Police were called to the 200 Blk of Belmont Rd for a report of a Hit and
It was a hot one, but the weather cooperated for outdoor festivities on this July 4. Please enjoy our photos, courtesy of Jim Bargas.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert for all of Central Pennsylvania including Adams County. The alert, which continues through midnight, indicates the air in the region is affected by smoke and ozone from forest fires burning in Canada. The AQI indicator in Arendstville reported a reading of
A black bear visited Gettysburg this morning and took a short rest in a tree on Baltimore St. across from the Adams County Courthouse. Passersby first noticed the bear at about 8:00 a.m. quietly lounging on a branch of the tree. Dozens of people showed up with cameras. The Gettysburg Police Dept. cordoned off the
The 2023 edition of the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival was a resounding success from June 7-11. The rain held off just long enough for all five days of our concerts and events to take place in delightful summer weather. We were all concerned about air quality due to Canadian wildfires, but it gradually improved during
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
The Adams County Public Library FunFest 2023 was held on Friday in the Gettysburg Rec Park. The FunFest serves as the kickoff of SummerQuest, the library’s summer learning program. SummerQuest attempts to deal with the seemingly intractable “summer learning loss” that affects many school-age children. The SummerQuest program encourages children to take advantage of library
Gettysburg Borough has issued a borough-wide burn ban which includes outside fire pits. The PA State Dept. of Environmental Protection has also declared today a Code Red Air Quality Action Day throughout the entire Commonwealth for fine particulate matter. The borough said the ban was based on the very dry conditions. The ban will remain in effect until
The U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) has labeled the air quality in Adams County as “unhealthy” as a result of smoke from the many forest fires currently burning in Canada. Recent weather patterns have pushed the smoke from the fires south into the United States. The EPA recommends that everyone keep outdoor activities light and short
Voter turnout for yesterday’s municipal primary reflected a traditional lack of interest. Less than 15,000 votes were cast county-wide, representing only about 26 percent of registered Democrats and 23 percent of registered Republicans. Some results are incomplete as write-in votes have not yet been counted. For County Commissioner, Marty Qually and Robert Albert Smith will
Part 1 of the Gettysburg Community Theatre’s dramatic production of Tony Kushner’s two-part play “Angels In America” opened tonight on the stage at 49 York St. The play won Pulitzer and Tony awards. Please see our photo gallery below for scenes from the show. Part 1 will also be presented Saturday May 6 at 7:00
Alice Broadway is running for the office of school director on the Gettysburg Area School District school board. A dedicated member of the community, Broadway has lived in Gettysburg for thirteen years, formerly serving on the GASD school board in 2019. As an elementary school educator in her ninth year teaching (currently teaching in the
Will you take a few minutes to write a short book review for your community? We could use your help sharing the experiences of some of our amazing community members as they speak to the public. The YWCA Gettysburg and the Adams County Library System have gathered “human books” to be “checked out” by readers
Adams County Solicitor Molly Mudd confirmed that a search warrant was served on the county Tuesday morning April 11 at around 10:45 am by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Mudd said the warrant was for documents, including digital data files, in the possession of the county’s Children & Youth Agency, located within the county offices
Hey, your esteemed editors made a booboo. We forgot to put the events calendar into the newsletter. In case you were looking for it, here it is. Also included below are the upcoming high school sports contests. Get out and enjoy what Adams has to offer! This weekend’s activities Friday March 24 Art : Juried
Scott Harper, former Adams County assistant public defender, has been named Chief Public Defender of Adams County. Harper graduated from Widener University School of Law in 2005 and was in private practice as a trial attorney, serving much of south-central PA. He joined the Adams County Public Defender’s staff in 2021. A former business owner,
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) hosted more than 70 people at their annual meeting on Tuesday evening. Attendees included all three County Commissioners, several leaders from area organizations, the Arts Council’s Board of Directors, as well as ACAC staff, members, artists, instructors, and art enthusiasts. Executive Officer Lisa Cadigan, hosting her first annual meeting, said the
On Sunday, 3/5/23 at 3:18 am, Cumberland Township Police were dispatched to the 1100 Blk of Ridge Rd for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival police came upon a single vehicle crash. Police determined a 2011 Ford SDN was traveling north on Ridge Rd and left the roadway for unknown reasons, striking a tree. The
The Gettysburg Planning Commission considered Tuesday evening a proposal from the Borough Council to create an ordinance that would allow event venues in several zoning districts across the borough. The commission acts in an advisory role to the Borough Council and will share its findings with it. Saying event venues with outdoor activities and events
As Selection Sunday for March Madness approaches on March 12, I know many of you are watching the Top-25 list. For your convenience, here are the most recent rankings. brackets and fields will be announced during the selection show at 6:00 p.m. ET on CBS. source: NCAA.org Men’s rankings as of Feb. 19, 2023 Rank
A large-scale research study released last week by the Knight Foundation and Gallup found that trust in the national news media hit a new low in 2020, with only 26 percent having a favorable opinion and over 75 percent believing that national news did not act in the public’s best interest. But trust in local
The Adams County Democratic Committee (ACDC) and Gettysburg Democracy for America (DFA) offered the first of four sessions to train prospective candidates and campaign volunteers running for local office in the 2023 municipal elections. There are over 200 slots available and many, many people will run for them. The first session, held last Friday, included
The Gettysburg Police Department has provided this record of its activity over the reporting period. Gettysburg Borough Police Department Activity Log 1/2/23 thru 1/8/23 Monday, 1/2 04:41 am Property Damage 200 block of W. Lincoln Ave 08:33 am Overdose 500 block of E. Middle St 09:01 am Property Damage W. Stevens St and Washington Ave
Gettysburg Borough Council Member from Ward 2 Matt Moon will run for re-election. “My work thus far has been deeply rewarding, and the ability to offer service to my community has been the most so,” said Moon, “And there is more work to be done.” “I have worked hard over the past three years. Together
A motor cavalcade wended its way through the downtown Gettysburg on Martin Luther King Day, 2023, passing by some of the historical African American sites in the borough. The cars displayed red, black, and green colors representing Marcus Garvey’s Pan African movement. The motor cavalcade ended at the Gettysburg Recreational Park where the crowd ate
Click here for the complete Adams County winter high school sports calendar
Film personnel have made the official call for extras for “A Gettysburg Christmas,” set to film in Gettysburg starting next Wednesday, Jan. 18. According to film spokesperson Kris Webb, interested parties should send their name, age, and phone number to gettysburgchristmasfilm@gmail.com, including a statement that they are interested in being an extra. Lee Majors, forever
Learn more about Kristin Rice from our one-on-one podcast interview with her. Adams County’s Chief Public Defender, Kristin Rice, who retired on December 31, is the winner of Gettysburg Connection’s Outstanding Community Service Award. Rice is honored for many years of service making a difference in the lives of people in the Adams County Criminal
