Greetings all on behalf of the GARA board and staff. We are coming off an amazing year that has included some significant improvements here at the park. The community has really stepped up and assisted us with numerous projects. Here are a few of the updates: Rrepaired stadium lights; Refurbished benches and picnic tables; Newly
Local officials, community leaders, and residents gathered yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Gettysburg Welcome Center. Located at 340 Baltimore Street, the center is designed to improve visitor services and support the borough’s downtown economy. Standing on the Baltimore Street site where construction will begin, speakers described the project as the result of
Gettysburg Borough officials, working in coordination with Adams County emergency management partners, have declared a Snow Emergency ahead of the approaching Winter Storm Hernando, which is expected to significantly impact Gettysburg Borough and surrounding areas beginning Sunday, February 22. The Snow Emergency will take effect at 5:00 a.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, and remain in
Pennsylvania faith leaders gathered last week at the State Capitol in Harrisburg to publicly launch With One Voice, a new interfaith coalition of more than 100 clergy, congregations and lay leaders, united by a shared moral call to end gun violence and save lives. Clergy representing multiple faith traditions came together for a prayer vigil,
Couples looking for a meaningful and memorable way to celebrate Valentine’s Day are invited to the 3rd Annual Gettysburg Loves Love Vow Renewal on Saturday, February 14, at the historic Gettysburg Railway 1884 Depot. Set in what has been recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s most romantic small towns, the event invites married couples to reaffirm
The Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) seeks to promote respectful dialogue on peace, social justice and equity, multiculturalism, and environmental sustainability by hosting events and encouraging individuals and organizations to work together nonviolently to enrich our community. As part of this mission, each year we recognize several members of our community who have
💌 Love is in the air in Gettysburg. Whether it’s a partner, a friend, a family member, or a secret admirer, this is your space to say something sweet. Leave a short Valentine message below and help fill this page with kindness, gratitude, and a little hometown love. Got a thank-you you’ve been meaning to
The Gettysburg Community Dinner Thanksgiving event, which had originally been planned for 12 families, eventually grew to serve 1,065 meals, with only a couple of weeks’ preparation. Many families asked if there would be a Christmas dinner to follow, which prompted Stephanie Auer, the originator of the community dinner events, to immediately jump into gear
All are welcome to a free viewing of the 2026 Gettysburg for Gun Sense film choice, “Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun,” on Jan. 11, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Gettysburg YMCA Community Room. The half-hour film is a 2024 PBS production available on YouTube via streaming. You could watch it at
The Gettysburg Civic Chorus will present its Christmas concerts Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Area Middle School Auditorium, 37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg. The theme is “Love Came Gently” and will feature Christmas songs including: “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas;” “Love Came Gently;” “Starlight;” “Still, Still, Still;”
The popular Gettysburg Street Carolers will again come together to bring holiday cheer to the town on Friday, December 5th, starting at 6 pm on Lincoln Square. The caroling event was created two years ago by Donate Gardner and Katie Engle and has quickly become a welcome annual Gettysburg tradition that many folks look forward to.
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Gettysburg Borough for Tuesday, December 2. Snow, sleet, and mixed wintry precipitation are expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue through the afternoon and evening. Total accumulation could reach about 2 inches on roads and other exposed surfaces. If snowfall and
The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. has launched a month-long “December Fundraiser Extravaganza” to raise $6,200 to support essential in-home services for older adults across the county. ACOFA, whose mission is to help seniors maintain independence and dignity in their own homes, says demand for services continues to rise and that a waiting list
As the holiday season approaches, the Salvation Army-Gettysburg Service Center is preparing for its annual Red Kettle Campaign—an effort that brings hope, compassion, and essential support to individuals and families in need throughout our community. We are currently seeking volunteers to serve as bell ringers and help make this year’s campaign a success. Just a few hours
The Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) will close out its 2025 season with its first-ever Chicken Poop Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, November 1st, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Gettysburg Rec Park. The program will raise funds for food assistance programs at the farmers market. The farmers market will be in operation as normal.
Fall Brush Pickup📅 October 27 – 31🚛 The Borough Public Works Department will collect brush placed along the curb (not in the street) or alley twice during the week.🌿 Brush only — no leaves or grass clippings. Grass and leaves can instead be dropped off at the Public Works building at 457 East Middle Street.📞
Details are now set for The Adams County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. This information is also available on the Hall’s Facebook page and website (www.adamssportshall.org). The recipients of this honor are: Kirby Scott, Little All-American football player and Division III All-American sprinter from Gettysburg College; Laike Gardner, three-year state
On October 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Mara Auditorium on the campus, Gettysburg College will host a screening and panel discussion honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and the vital contributions of migrant workers, with the event serving as the culmination of the college’s monthlong celebrations. The centerpiece is an award-winning documentary produced in partnership with PBS
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,
Looking for a safe way to get rid of your unused or expired medication that is also good for the environment? If so, mark your calendar. The 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (30th in Adams County) is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twice a year, our local
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Staff at Gettysburg National Military Park reported that one of the capstones of the South Confederate Avenue Bridge over Plum Run, best known as “Dinosaur Bridge,” was vandalized on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025; at approximately 1:30 p.m., park maintenance staff discovered a large capstone missing from the bridge and later found it
The Gettysburg Nature Alliance is inviting the community to join us for Rooted in Purpose: Connecting Nature, History & Community on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Avenue. This special event will bring together local non-profits whose work reflects the shared values of preserving our history, protecting our
Monday, September 29; 5 to 7 pm – Littlestown Park Pavilion 5 Please join the People’s Town Hall Committee for an opportunity to meet Littlestown School Board candidates Rachel Wagner-Hutchison and Susan Kratz, Democratic candidates for Littlestown Area School Board in the upcoming election on November 4. Bring your questions for the candidates and learn
The leadership team of Pella Corporation presented a generous sponsorship of $5,000 to the Adams County Farmers Market on Thursday, September 4, at their production facility on Proline Place in Straban Township to support the market’s ongoing efforts to provide food assistance resources for lower-income residents of Adams County. Pella Corporation’s sponsorship aligns with Hunger
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) will hold its first Harvest Ball on Friday, October 24, at Liberty Mountain Resort. This signature fundraiser will celebrate the season with food, drink, live and silent auctions, and the Philadelphia Renaissance Orchestra, offering guests a chance to dance the night away. The event is vital to raising funds
The Biglerville Hose & Truck Company #1 Fall Festival kicked off yesterday with food, rides, and community fun. The celebration continues tonight and tomorrow evenings, offering three nights of entertainment, games, and delicious food. The kitchen opens each night at 5:00 p.m., serving festival favorites, while live music begins at 7:00 p.m. Tonight, Cheap Sneakers
Gettysburg, PA—Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) will conduct lethal removal of white-tailed deer as part of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement between September 2025 through March 2026. This action addresses the over-browsing of native vegetation and agricultural crops and is a management strategy that supports long-term protection,
The 2025 Adams County Heritage Festival Kids Bicycle Parade will be held Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Rec Park and will include a kids bike parade and a community walk along the Biser Trail, with entertainment and food throughout the day. Bike decorating begins at 12:30 p.m. near the stage, or participants
Something special will happen at this year’s Heritage Festival, which falls on International Peace Day, Sept. 21. Exactly at noon, as the festival opens, everyone present will be invited to form a peace sign to be memorialized in a drone photo. A full afternoon of music and dance, ethnic food, international displays, children’s activities, and
On Saturday, October 4, Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc. (HABPI) will host its 10th Annual “Ride for Trails” bike ride to raise money for trail development in Adams County. Three different routes are offered to accommodate riders of all experience levels: 13 miles, 25 miles, and 40 miles. All rides begin at the Gettysburg Rec Park,
Main Street Gettysburg will present its newly completed Five-Year Strategic Plan and host a public meeting this week as it advances an application for Designated status with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The 2025–2029 plan, organizers say, is built to preserve Gettysburg’s historic character while boosting economic vitality and improving quality of
The Adams County Farmers Market is once again holding its popular Young Entrepreneurs Day on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Now in its 6th year, Young Entrepreneurs Day is an event where local children can sign up and sell their own crafts, creations, and art
Gettysburg’s favorite night of glitz, glamour, and giving back is returning! The Gettysburg YMCA and the Adams County Arts Council are proud to present the 2026 Dancing with the Local Stars — an unforgettable evening where community “stars” pair with professional dancers to wow the crowd, all for a great cause. The event will be held on
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Bobby Horton comes to Gettysburg for a three-day residency where he will perform six concerts of two distinct programs alongside celebrated ‘stand-up storyteller’ and musician, Sean Deitrich on August 15-17. These intimate concerts conjure up authentic sounds and stories of the Civil War and the American Railroad, inviting audiences to embark on a
The Beth Farnham for Congress campaign is excited to announce her run for the office of US Representative for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District. The announcement event will be on August 23rd, 2025, at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, 15 S Main St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201. Doors will open at 10:40 am, and the event will
Many hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose their lives to overdose each year. Nearly 105,000 Americans lost their lives to overdose in 2023. They were our children, parents, siblings, partners, neighbors, colleagues, and friends. This year, the 7th Annual Overdose Awareness Walk will be held on Friday, August 29, and will kick
The Adams County Library System Board of Trustees is proud to announce the purchase of a subdivided plot of land at the United Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, marking a major milestone in the system’s commitment to expanding access to library services in the community. The site has been secured specifically for the future construction of
In partnership with the Adams County Library System, Collaborating for Youth (CFY) will be launching Connecting Adams County. This project is financed by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, under the administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority. Collaborating for Youth & the Adams County Library System have partnered
Meet Thaddeus Stevens, the greatest unknown person in American history! The Great Commoner (in the person of Ross Hetrick) will be at the G.A.R. Hall on Wednesday, August 6, to regale listeners with tales of his personal history. Learn about his role in the passage of the historic 13th Amendment, among other accomplishments. The talk
On Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m., Gettysburg United Methodist Church Historian Jean Howard-Green will speak at the G.A.R. Hall in Gettysburg on the history of African American churches founded in Gettysburg. This free talk is part of Historic Gettysburg Adams County – HGAC’s 50th Anniversary Educational Speaker Series. The program will take place at
The South Mountain Fair will return to the fairgrounds at 615 Narrows Road from July 22 to 26, continuing a tradition that spans more than 100 years. Admission is $8 and includes rides, entertainment, and parking. The fair opens at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tuesday evening
Adams Rescue Mission (ARM) will expand its services into Upper Adams County with the grand opening of a new thrift store in Biglerville on July 21. The opening event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 38 West York Street, the former site of the Adams County Surplus and Supply store, and will
The Buzz Jones Quintet will present a concert of jazz standards on Sunday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Seminary. Author and critic Martha Bayles relates that “The Great American Songbook is the retrospective label for a body of music, from jazz standards to show tunes, largely created during the first half
Hollabaugh Bros. will celebrate its 70th anniversary with the annual Blueberry Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 12–13, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the family farm located at 545 Carlisle Road in Biglerville. Now in its seventh decade, the popular festival features everything blueberry—from pick-your-own berries to a wide array of blueberry-themed
Join the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society for “At Ease with the Eisenhower Society” at the World War II American Experience Museum on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our theme is Ike, Mamie and World War II. Enjoy food, fun, entertainment, World War II programs, and trivia. Come dressed in your
Penn State Extension is excited to announce “4-H Day at the Fair,” taking place on Tuesday, July 22, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the South Mountain Fairgrounds Auditorium. This free event is open to all youth ages 5–13, and participants do not need to be current 4-H members to attend. The day will
As Adams County enters its fourth day of power outages amid extreme heat, utility crews continue work at two major substations that failed earlier this week, leaving thousands without electricity. While progress has been made in some areas, restoration timelines remain uncertain for others. In Littlestown, power has been out since Sunday evening following an
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
SpiriTrust Lutheran® The Village at Gettysburg will host its ninth annual Longest Day Walk tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will take place on the campus’s three-quarter-mile Hope Trail, with the goal of maintaining a continuous walk throughout the 12-hour period to symbolize the unending care
The greater York Springs community is gearing up to celebrate the 40th annual Latimore Valley Fair, scheduled for June 20–22, 2025, at 314 Latimore Valley Road in York Springs, PA. The long-running event promises a weekend full of tradition, entertainment, and free family fun. As always, both admission and parking are free. Fairgoers can expect
Please join Karl Mattson and Project Gettysburg-León (PGL) for a Garden Party fundraiser on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 pm. On land once owned by the abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens, Karl’s garden fills two acres with gorgeous green plants, blooming flowers, and trees all laid out along winding paths, animated by birds in
Gettysburg’s 2025 Summer Inaugural Music Festival will bring a full day of live music and local flavor to Gettysburg Rec Park on Saturday, May 24, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Find us on Facebook The free outdoor festival, hosted at the rec park Bandstand, features six musical acts, food vendors, alcohol vendors, games of
The Bendersville Fire Department will hold its second blood drive on June 25, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. The goal of this drive is for firefighters to have the opportunity to donate blood to remove cancerous cells and reduce the likelihood of cancer in firefighters while helping the community and others who need to
In response to recent questions on social media about our lack of reporting on a recent legal case in the county, Gettysburg Connection has developed an official legal and crime reporting policy. This policy makes explicit the decision-making we have used in this regard since our founding in 2018. You can read the policy by
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 17th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is accepting registrations now for Summer Theatre Camps for any student K-9th Grade. Registration is online at www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org “Once again, GCT is thrilled to have a handful of
Two large wildfires continued to burn across Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County yesterday, consuming more than 1,300 acres and prompting voluntary evacuation recommendations, according to multiple news outlets. The extent to which recent rainfall has impacted the wildfires is not yet known, but the region is likely to continue to experience warm, dry conditions
Gettysburg Rising has obtained permits to hold two demonstrations in the First Amendment Area to the left of the Peace Light Monument (as you are facing it). The first of these vigils is Sunday, April 27, from 1-3 pm, and the second is Sunday, May 25, also 1-3 pm. The purpose of these events is
The Rotary Club of Gettysburg is pleased to call for candidate nominations from the general public for its annual presentation of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Humanitarian Award. The club has conferred this prestigious award almost every year since 2003 upon an individual in recognition of outstanding humanitarian service and positive influence in one or more of the
Looking for a safe way to get rid of your unused or expired medication that is also good for the environment? If so, mark your calendar. The 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (29th in Adams County) is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Twice a year, our local
This week, March 24 – 31, 2025 is National Farmworker Awareness Week, sponsored by the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs. This week of recognition includes a nationwide drive for long-sleeved shirts for our farmworkers. Our farmworkers are a valuable asset for all of Pennsylvania’s farms and orchards, making sure that our communities can enjoy the
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
The Adams County Court of Common Pleas is warning the public about a fines and costs scam targeting Adams County residents. Scammers are targeting individuals through phone calls, claiming to be from a specific Magisterial District Court or other Court Office. The scammers may be using Caller ID Spoofing to make it appear that the
The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, Gettysburg’s Episcopal parish, will showcase the art of the late Sallie Metz Biddle in the parish’s Stahle Parlor now through the end of February.The church is located at 20 West High Street in Gettysburg. Free parking is available in the rear of the church. Visitors are welcome
The local community will come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of events celebrating his vision of social justice and unity, beginning January 20th. The annual celebration, themed “Our Beloved Community,” invites everyone to reflect on the civil rights movement’s past and its ongoing relevance
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate the exhibitions of Carol Williams, Barbara DeUgarte, and Heather Sefcheck with an opening reception on Friday, January 3, 5-7:00 p.m., at the Arts Education Center, located at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Carol Williams, from Shepherdstown, W.V., quilts and sews
High bidders at the Preview Auction on Thursday, December 5, will win the delightful creations entered in the Adams County Arts Council’s Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Market. The Auction begins at 6 pm with heavy hors d’oeuvres, signature holiday cocktails, and entertainment. Auctioneer Randy Hilker will open the bidding at 6:30 pm. Winners may take
Littlestown Borough water and sewer customers have been alerted to an email scam informing individuals that their water and sewer bills are late. This email is not from the Borough. A copy of the bogus bill and email can be viewed here. Anyone receiving the email should contact the Chief of Police, Charles Kellar, at
Due to dry conditions, Gettysburg Borough has issued a burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. As noted by the National Weather Service in State College, Pennsylvania on November 4th, 2024:“Low relative humidity values resulting from exceptionally dry weather will impose an increased risk for fire spread. Relative humidity
Local organizers have arranged for a special presentation by a Palestinian and an Israeli peace activist in Valentine Hall at the United Lutheran Seminary on Thursday, October 24 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The two presenters, Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin, who form the duo “Salt of the Earth,” have been traveling across the
The Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center board of directors is proud to host the 2nd Annual Brighter Tomorrows for Children Awards on Thursday, October 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Historical Society’s Beyond the Battle Museum. The Brighter Tomorrows for Children Awards is an annual event that honors individuals in our
Join the Eisenhower Society on Saturday, October 12 for the 55th commemoration of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s birth. At 12 Noon the Society will hold a short program and a wreath laying at the Eisenhower statue outside the Eisenhower House, President Eisenhower’s retirement office at 300 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Scholarships will
Project Gettysburg Leon has made the tough decision, based on rain in the forecast, to move this evening’s Salsa on the Square to the CUB Ballroom on the Gettysburg College campus. The event is still free, still open to the public, and will still feature: Hector Rosado Y Su Orq Hache, DJ Solalinde, Danza Tenochtli,
On Saturday, Sept. 14, as part of its annual Legacy Weekend commemoration, Seminary Ridge Museum will again host a Community Free Day. Through the generosity of The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust, all Adams County residents will enjoy free Museum Admission. Please bring a valid ID (one per party is fine). Museum Admission does
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, will feature collections of artworks by Gina Robertson and Sarah Maclay, and a selection of work from the private collection of Bob Prosperi during the month of September. A First Friday opening sponsored by Advent Partners is scheduled for Friday, September 7, 5-7:00 p.m. is
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, now in its 16th Season will present Cole Porter’s musical comedy Anything Goes 7pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm Sundays September 6-22, 2024 with direction and choreography by Bruce Moore. Ordering tickets
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is accepting submissions from local artists for a community art exhibit being mounted as part of The People Project 2024: At Home in Adams County. This showcase of visual art is a new addition to the popular storytelling and performance event, which will be presented for the sixth time
Due to the dry conditions, and in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of all residents, a burn ban has been issued effective immediately for Mt. Joy Township. The ban will remain in effect until August 31, 2024, or until conditions change. Any questions, please contact the Township office at 717-359-4500
The Rios babies started coming this week at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. And they just kept coming: first Ricardo, then Diana, and finally Emiliano. Holding their babies are siblings (from left) Claudia I. Rios-Torres, Valentin Rios Torres, and Rosaura “Rosy” Rios Torres. Valentin Rios and two of his sisters, Rosy and Claudia, all welcomed new babies in less
Plank Gym on the Gettysburg College Campus will again be the site of the Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser next Friday, April 26th, from 4-7 p.m. Hosted by The Gleaning Project, it brings together artists, businesses, restaurants, and philanthropists to make a meaningful impact in the fight against food insecurity and the need for nutritious produce
National Riding Stables Horse Rescue announced today that it had received a grant through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign for free vaccinations for twenty of its rescued horses. “These free vaccinations will protect our precious horses from diseases such as West Nile Virus, Equine Encephalitis, tetanus, and rabies,” said Terry Latschar. The Unwanted Horse
After displaying an exhibit of beautiful pastel paintings created by Links resident and artist Wanda Snader Dehan at the Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) in January, Dehan graciously granted ACAC permission to use some of her works depicting landscapes of The Links to bring attention to ACAC’s 9th Annual Tee it Up FORE the Arts golf
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” These words, stated by Martin Luther King, Jr., still challenge us to be the best we can be almost 60 years after he first spoke them. As a leader in
WellSpan Health is preparing to give you a healthy start to the new year. When the holiday season concludes, it’s time for resolutions and back to normal – or better. WellSpan will be offering a series of Winter STREAK Workshops, beginning January 8 and continuing through March. The Winter STREAK Wellness Program is a FREE 12-week community program
GETTYSBURG, PA – Tis the season! Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) is happy to share that once again, we will deck the halls, throw some tinsel on the tree, and bring the Eisenhower home alive with the spirit of the Christmas season! The Christmas season was a favorite time of year for the Eisenhowers. Mamie
The Adams County Coalition for Overdose Awareness & Recovery (COAR) is inviting the local community to come together for a special Friendsgiving Open House. This community meeting is not just a gathering but a chance to foster unity and awareness about pressing health issues in the area. Scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, from 5 p.m.
Gettysburg Connection Community Outreach, a non-profit organization associated with Gettysburg Connection, is in this year’s Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree. The Giving Spree will be live at the Gettysburg Middle School, from 3:00 to 7:00 on Thursday. We’re reaching out to Older Adults, K-12 students, and Spanish-speaking residents with trustworthy news and useful information.
YORK, PA – York County Libraries are seeking entries for the 35th Annual “A Celebration of Poetry” contest. The contest is open to York and Adams County students in first through twelfth grade. Entrants are asked to write an original poem in their style of choice. According to organizers, submitting original artwork with poems is
The Community Action Association of Pennsylvania has named Megan Shreve, CEO of South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) for the past 18 years, the “Anti-Poverty Advocate of the Year” in recognition of her exceptional advocacy and leadership efforts in support of anti-poverty and community development programs. This award highlights Megan’s outstanding contributions, which have led
The Kiwanis Club of Gettysburg Adams is proud to announce that our very popular Holiday Pecan & Nut Sale is back and bigger than ever in 2023. We have brought back all of your favorites, including the new items from last year which included pecan logs and cashews. They greatly added to the success of
The Gettysburg Fall brush pickup will take place Monday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 3. Public Works will go around town twice that week picking up brush only. Please do not mix leaves and grass clippings with brush. Those items can be dropped off at the Public Works building on 457 East Middle Street. Place
Healthy Adams County’s End of Life Forum is for everybody. Are you a caregiver concerned about a loved one? Or a parent who wants to plan early to make sure your children don’t have to make tough decisions if something should happen to you? It only makes sense to make preparations and plans now
(Adams County, PA) Looking for a safe way to get rid of your unused or expired medication that is also good for the environment? If so, mark your calendar. The 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (26th in Adams County) is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Twice
By Beth Kanagy The Callie Awards are back! After several years of online events, the 2023 YWCA Women’s Excellence Awards, the Callies, are back in person! Get your tickets today for an October 23 luncheon in the Grand Ballroom at the Gettysburg Hotel celebrating women who have made a positive impact on their community! The
The following notice was posted today on the Littlestown Police Department’s Savvy Citizen app. Over the past several days there appears to be a batch of illegal drugs that have hit the streets in South Central Pa. Over the past weekend, multiple overdoses have occurred which has also resulted in multiple deaths. Apparently, from what
Nicholas of Cusa (1401-1464) was one of the leading intellectual figures of the fifteenth century. Born at Kues (in Latin, Cusa) in Germany and often known by the Latin name Cusanus, he was a philosopher, theologian, and eventually a cardinal of the Catholic Church. An exemplary Renaissance man, he also made contributions in mathematics, natural
October is nationally known as breast cancer awareness month. In Adams County, we celebrate our breast cancer survivors in many ways throughout October and beyond. Our main goal for women in our community is to assist them in the early detection and understanding of breast health concerns. In our community, the dedicated members of the
The 32nd annual Adams County Heritage Festival will kick off, rain or shine, at noon on Sunday, September 17, at the Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane. With a goal of celebrating community unity, Festival organizers, the Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice, and the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County have planned a full afternoon
On May 7, 2023, motorcyclists across the U.S.A. embarked on our fourth Coast to Coast Motorcycle Relay carrying copies of the United State’s most sacred documents: · The Declaration of Independence · The Bill of Rights · Our Constitution, including Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation & the 13th,14th,
The tournament will be held Sep 15, 2023 at Gettysburg National Golf Course.