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On a quiet stretch of farmland near Fairfield, far from the noise of highways and screens, a small community of abou 20 Carmelite sisters has built a hidden world of silence, prayer, and sacrifice. The Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph was established here in 2009 within the Diocese of Harrisburg. The sisters live in
Farmstead Butcher, the Gettysburg-based craft meat producer known for its heritage pork, handcrafted sausages, and pasture-raised meats, has opened a spacious new retail shop in the Gettysburg Outlet Mall. The store, located at 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive, Suite H890, sits behind the mall’s main street near the water tower, providing easy access and ample parking
As the Upper Adams School District prepares to welcome three new directors, returning board member Kay Hollabaugh says she is entering the year with a mix of realism, gratitude, and cautious optimism. Hollabaugh was the top vote-getter in the November election. After nearly three years on the board—years marked by political tension, lengthy policy debates,
The Majestic Theater held its long-awaited Centennial Celebration yesterday, welcoming patrons to a red-carpet evening of music, history, and community pride that Executive Director Brett Messenger described as “a bold vision made into an artistic reality.” Searchlights lighted the sky as guests entered the historic downtown Gettysburg theater on a Hollywood-style red carpet, where photographers
Democratic Gettysburg Councilmember Chad-Alan Carr (with 913 votes), has defeated incumbent Rita Frealing (736 votes) to become Gettysburg’s next mayor. Frealing ran as a Republican in the election after narrowly losing to Carr in the Democract primary in May. Carr ran on a platform in which he will cede control of the police department to
Polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday across Adams County, and election officials are now tabulating ballots from all 51 precincts. Voters cast ballots for statewide judges, county offices, municipal leaders, and school board seats in the 2025 general election. Although some preliminary numbers are already available, Gettysburg Connection will delay reporting results until the final
A packed crowd filled the borough office meeting room on Monday evening as Gettysburg Borough Council held a public hearing on a proposed rewrite of the borough’s zoning ordinance — the first major overhaul in decades. The hearing, which drew about 20 speakers, focused largely on the proposal to increase maximum building heights in the
The Littlestown Area School District Board of Directors met on Monday, focusing on student achievements, academic progress, and district initiatives. The meeting was livestreamed and shared on the district Facebook page. High school representatives reported strong student involvement in clubs and athletics. The field hockey and volleyball teams are both competing in the District III
The Gettysburg Borough Council began its detailed review of the 2026 municipal budget yesterday evening, with a stated focus on transparency and identifying which portions of spending are discretionary. The borough did not however share its budget documents, despite repeated requests from the public to do so. The documents are presented on the screen in
Well over a thousand people of all ages gathered peacefully between noon and 1 p.m. on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg yesterday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump’s increasingly authoritarian policies. The Gettysburg rally was one of more than 2,600 held across the country and drew a diverse crowd —
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The Adams County Office for Aging (ACOFA) proudly marked its 50th anniversary with a festive Golden Gathering at the Gettysburg Hotel on Friday. Community members, partners, and supporters came together to celebrate five decades of service to seniors across Adams County. The evening began with a happy hour, followed by a buffet dinner featuring steak,
The race for four open four-year term seats on the Gettysburg Area School Board brought four candidates to a public forum this week at Gettysburg College’s Eisenhower Institute. Moderated by journalist Alex Hayes, the event gave voters an opportunity to hear how those seeking office would address budget pressures, enrollment trends, diversity, and community engagement.
Candidates for the Mayor of Gettysburg in the November 4 Municipal Election, Chad-Alan Carr and Rita Frealing, met on Tuesday evening in Mora Hall on the Gettysburg College Campus for a forum sponsored by the College’s Eisenhower Institute. Gettysburg College Public Policy Professor Anne Douds moderated the debate which also included comments from two candidates
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A new tourist railroad, scheduled to begin offering rides in September, launched today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration at the remodeled Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Depot at 106 N. Washington St. The Gettysburg Excursion Railway is a revitalized heritage rail experience that will bring history to life along the 25-mile rail line between
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.
The Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) has officially rebranded itself as Gettysburg History, a move designed to unify the organization’s expanding public programs and raise its national profile. “This new public-facing identity will encompass all of our sites, our programs, our events, and future projects,” said Andrew Dalton, president and CEO of Gettysburg History, in
Gettysburg Connection is pleased to present its Outstanding Community Contributor Award to Gettysburg resident Leon Reed. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional civic responsibility, leadership, and generosity in Adams County. Reed is a writer, historian, housing advocate, and steadfast civic leader whose tireless dedication to the community has enriched the lives of countless
The American Battlefield Trust (ABT) has finalized the purchase of the remainder of the former Gettysburg Country Club, securing the parcel on the corner of Chambersburg St. and County Club Lane that includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse building. ABT spokesperson Jared Herr said the Trust has now raised all the funds
Karl Held refined his artistic craft on Broadway and used his magic to improve his hometown of Gettysburg. Strangers benefited from his work in New York City and Adams County, and close friends cherished his warm embraces and lavish, intimate dinner parties. “Gettysburg was not always the arts-rich community it is today. We owe a
Cooling Stations in South-Central Pennsylvania(including Adams, York, Franklin, and Lancaster Counties) Organizations: Businesses: Franklin County These locations are open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8 AM – 7 PM: Lancaster County – Senior Centers (Also listed under “Cooling Centers”) For more info: Office of Aging – 717-299-7979Email: aging@lancastercountypa.gov York County York County Senior Centers (60+
As of Tuesday afternoon, more than 5,500 Met-Ed customers in northern Adams County remained without power following a major fire at the Gardners substation on Monday night. The incident, which began around 9 p.m., initially knocked out electricity to approximately 13,500 customers across the region. According to Met-Ed spokesperson Todd Meyers, emergency crews were able
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
Gettysburg marked Juneteenth with an evening of powerful music and community spirit on Sunday, as nationally renowned jazz and blues artist Antoinette Montague took the stage in a performance that blended joy, history, and resilience. Held as part of a two-day Juneteenth celebration, the concert began with stirring solo performances by local vocalists Monisola Page
In Gettysburg, an estimated 2,000 demonstrators packed Lincoln Square and the surrounding streets this afternoon in the largest turnout yet for the town’s weekly “Rallies for the People.” The local protestors joined a sweeping national mobilization aimed at defending American democracy from what many described as the authoritarian overreach of President Donald Trump. The demonstration
Demolition crews demolished a historic house at 340 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg today to make room for a new $1.3 million welcome center in the heart of the tourist district. The two-story brick structure, known locally as the “Brown House” for its dark exterior, has stood since 1885 on a street rich in Civil War
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
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
