Announcements

The Apple Core Band, a beloved community music organization rooted in Upper Adams County, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a free concert on Sunday, June 28, at 3:00 p.m. at Biglerville High School. The band’s story began in 1976 when musicians from the small-town bands of Bendersville, Arendtsville, and Biglerville joined together during America’s

The Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) invites the community to ‘get corny’ at The Laughing Stalk, a first of its kind comedy night fundraiser in partnership with Adams County Winery on Friday, May 15th at the Winery’s Orrtanna location, 251 Peach Tree Rd, with doors opening at 5:00 and the show to begin at 6:30.

The Opening Day of the Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM)’s 2026 season is set for Saturday, April 25th from 8am-1pm at the Gettysburg Rec Park, located at 545 Long Lane. Market shoppers can expect to see a familiar cast of many market vendors and local products, as well as exciting new additions. This will mark

Ralph Serpe, president and CEO of the Adams County Community Foundation, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Community Foundation Leadership Award by the Council on Foundations. The award recognizes leaders of community foundations who demonstrate long-term vision, leadership, and impact in advancing community philanthropy. Serpe has spent more than 25 years

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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,

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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