Announcements

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

Gettysburg Pride has announced the formation of its board of directors and the appointment of Florence March as President of Gettysburg Pride, Inc., marking a significant step forward in the organization’s development as a nonprofit. “This is a new chapter for Gettysburg Pride, and we are approaching it with a great deal of hope and

Gettysburg’s second annual Act Local Fair will take place on Lincoln Square on Saturday, April 18th from noon to 2pm. The event, organized by Gettysburg Rising, brings together local organizations that make a difference in the community. Representatives from the organizations will share their mission and services with the community, as well as possible volunteer

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

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

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.📞

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,

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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