Weekend Update – December 27, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend. Please check the calendar for a full events listing. Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions. Enjoy your holiday weekend in Adams County Film Friday Little Women 4:00

Women’s Basketball : Gehrin Earns Second CC Weekly Award

Ashley Gehrin was named the CC Player of the Week.   – Senior Ashley Gehrin (Chester, N.J./West Morris Mendham) was named the Centennial Conference Player of the week for the second time this season following an MVP performance for the ages at the St. Vincent Classic last weekend.   Gehrin produced a historic performance in

Men’s Lacrosse : Men’s Lacrosse Picked 11th in Preseason D3 Poll

Men’s lacrosse standing in line during the anthem The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team was picked 11th in the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Preseason Top 20 it was recently announced.   Gettysburg maintained its status as one of the nation’s top teams and was one of three Centennial Conference institutions in the top 20.

Patterson Tagged D3 Preseason Player of the Year

Patterson_Courtney_Ithaca_2019 For the second consecutive year, Gettysburg College features the top player in Division III heading into the season as senior midfielder Courtney Patterson (Whitehouse Station, N.J./Hunterdon Central) was selected as the 2020 US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Women’s Preseason Player of the Year it was announced on Friday, Dec. 20.   Patterson is the

Weekend Update – December, 20, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend. Please check the calendar for a full events listing. Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions. Enjoy your holiday weekend in Adams County Christmas/Holiday Friday Ugly Sweater &

Weekend Update – December 13, 2019

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Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please note the Tuba Fest Concert originally scheduled at the Gettysburg Hotel has been moved to the Gettysburg Seminary Chapel. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend. Please check the calendar for a

Baseball to Host Winter Prospect Clinic Feb. 16

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Baseball to Host Winter Prospect Clinic Feb. 16

Gettysburg College Baseball DH Game 1 3-24-19 The Gettysburg College baseball program will hold its annual Winter Prospect Day on Sunday, Feb. 16, for high school players in grades 10-12 who are interested in playing baseball in college.   The clinic will take place from noon through 6 p.m. at Hauser Fieldhouse with registration beginning

Men’s Soccer : Men’s Soccer To Host Winter ID Camp

Men’s soccer team celebrating after scoring a goal against Haverford The Gettysburg College men’s soccer program will host a One Day Identification Camp on Sunday, January 12th.   The College Identification Camp is a one-day event that is designed for players who have aspirations to compete at the college level and/or are considering Gettysburg College

WellSpan Philhaven hires Addictionologist

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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

Barnes Leads Bullets at F&M

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

Men’s Track & Field : Barnes Leads Bullets at F&M

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

Women’s Track & Field : Women’s Track Display Strong Showings at F&M

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 –

Gettysburg Flies to Invitational Title

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Proxmire Hits NCAA Mark, Bullets Capture Team Title

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,

No. 1 Swarthmore Shoots Past Bullets

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

Balanced Bullets Beat Bryn Mawr

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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

Four Bullets Place at Petrofes Invite

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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 Hits NCAA Cut as Bullets Take Early Lead

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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,

Women’s Swimming Smashes Records at Home Invite

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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

Weekend Update – December 6, 2019

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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

Women’s Soccer to Host Spring ID Clinic

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

Bertrando Lands All-Region Status

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 Announces Football Staff Changes

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

Three Bullets Named to All-Region Team

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

Fire at the Colton Motel in Gettysburg

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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.

Weekend Update – November 29, 2019

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  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.

Fifty-One Bullets Named to CC Fall Academic Honor Roll

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

23rd (Renewed and Improved) History Meets the Arts Show Announced

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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;

Cross Country Meet Dedicated to Shenk

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

Cross Country Meet Dedicated to Shenk

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

Gettysburg Softball to Host Winter Clinic

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

2019 Gettysburg Christmas Festival Dates and Schedules

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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

Biglerville Strengthening Families Program Announces Classes

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  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,

Weekend Update – November 15, 2019

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    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 Majestic Theater Raises $5 Million

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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

Steven Sims Named Superintendent of Gettysburg NMP and Eisenhower NHS

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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 Begins Fall Leaf Pickup

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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.

Baseball Hosts 3v3 Hoops Tournament Nov. 17

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

Visitor Center Opens Doors to Adams County Residents Monday

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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

Earn $25 By Participating in a Focus Group About Opioid Use in Adams County

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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.

Kuhn Alley Closed Due to Storm Damage

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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

Second Annual Gettysburg LincCon Celebrates Comics and Gaming

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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,

Weekend Update – November 1, 2019

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    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

Severe Weather Postpones Gettysburg Trick-or-Treating

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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.

Gun Sense Peace Concert on November 10

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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.

Women’s Lacrosse to Host 5v5 Tournament and Clinic

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

Weekend Update – October 11, 2019

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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

Men’s Golf Claims Title in Final Fall Event

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,

Fireman Lands CC Weekly Honor Again

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

Gettysburg Adds Five to Hall of Athletic Honor

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

Gettysburg Adds Five to Hall of Athletic Honor

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

Weekend Update – October 4, 2019

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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

Weekend Update, September 13, 2019

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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 Seeks Two Full-time Reporters

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  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

Broadway, King, and Culp Streets Traffic Updates

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

$1 Million Grant Announced for the Kinsley Leadership Center at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital

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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 is Looking to Hire a Reporter

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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 Met’s 2019-2020 Live In HD Season On Sale at The Majestic Theater

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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

Gettysburg To Mail Storm Water Bills Next Week

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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,”

HBO To Film an LGBT Pilot Show in Gettysburg

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  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