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Letters to the Gettysburg Connection are welcome and encouraged. Letters from folks who live in Adams County area will be given preference for publication, but we know there are people all over the world who care about this community, and we’re glad to hear from them, too. Our staff might make edits for grammar and

Remembrance Day Illumination: Sponsor a Luminary Candle In Honor or Memory of a Loved One

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Gettysburg, Pa. (Oct. 6, 2021)—The Gettysburg Foundation presents the 19th Annual Remembrance Day Illumination on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. The event is subject to weather conditions, health and safety. The commemoration features a luminary candle on all 3,512 Civil War soldiers’ graves. The fallen soldiers’ names are read

New Oxford Harvest Hunt Kicks Off on Saturday, October 9

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New Oxford Harvest Hunt 2020

Harvest Hunt, A Free, Family-Friendly Event, Features Scavenger Hunt and Decorating Contest NEW OXFORD, PA – The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual New Oxford Harvest Hunt will kick off this Saturday, October 9 and run through Sunday, October 24. Introduced in 2020, Harvest Hunt will now serve

Community Forum – dialogue with medical experts on COVID and Children and Adolescents

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 A virtual community forum will be hosted by Family First Health on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30pm. The Forum will focus on “A Provider Conversation and Community Q&A about COVID-19’s Impact on Children”. Family First Health invites anyone to participate via Facebook or Youtube to have a dialogue between medical experts about the impact of COVID-19 on

Duo Healthcare: the innovation delivering affordable healthcare made easier

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It takes two for a healthy lifestyle, and Duo Healthcare is WellSpan’s newest innovation for affordable healthcare made easier. Launched in 2019 as WellSpan Online Primary Care, the program was developed and tested with WellSpan team members. It delivered an innovative primary care alternative for digital-first consumers. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, WellSpan patients turned

Gettysburg Halloween Parade will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 19

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Community organization Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg (BIG) recently shared details about this year’s Gettysburg Halloween Parade. The parade will take place on Tuesday, October 19 with a rain date of Wednesday, October 20. Parade registration is now open at www.facebook.com/gettysburghalloweenparade or www.gettysburgpa.gov/community- events. Entries are due by October 10. There will be cash prizes in a

Two New Exhibitions at Schmucker Art Gallery

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Two new exhibits open tomorrow at Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Art Gallery.  Across the West and Toward the North: Norwegian and American Landscape Photography September 8 – December 7, 2021 Across the West and Toward the North features stunning historical images of waterfalls, rocky mountains, glaciers, and geysers in Norway and the United States. This large

Explore Flohr’s Church Cemetery with the Adams County Historical Society

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With burials dating to the 1790s, Flohr’s Church is one of the earliest German Lutheran congregations in the area. Still active, this Franklin Township graveyard contains some 3,000 known burials and countless unmarked graves. Join Adams County Historical Society historian Timothy H. Smith on Tuesday, September 7th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on a walk

Tomorrow is Kids’ Day at the Farmers Market

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We hope you will bring out all the young farmers market fans in your life for Kids Day tomorrow, August 28th! We have lots of fun, free activities including airbrush tattoos by Adventure in Fun, a cute build-your-own bouquet station thanks to our friends from LocaFlora Design, and some cool take-and-make kids art kits. We also have a whole cast

Kids’ Day at the Farmers Market

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The much beloved Kids’ Day event is back for the 2021 farmers market season on Saturday August 28! Join in for games, kids’ activities, free airbrush tattoos, live music, tons of community partners, and so much more! Please save the date and bring any young farmers market fans in your life out this this family-friendly

HGAC Barn Tour on Sep. 18

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The Historic Gettysburg-Adams County Preservation Society (HGAC) will hold a tour of historic barns in the Gettysburg area on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Proceeds from this Historic Barns Tour will benefit the award-winning HGAC Barn Preservation Project and Grant Program. HGAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on historic preservation in

Grand Opening: Children of Gettysburg 1863

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Gettysburg visitors and residents will soon have a new, family-friendly attraction to explore when the Gettysburg Foundation opens the Children of Gettysburg 1863 on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the former Rupp House History Center. The interactive adventure for young historians, Children of Gettysburg 1863 provides young visitors with a hands-on history experience in Gettysburg through the stories of

Gettysburg College announces health protocols for fall semester

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As students return to campus over the next few weeks, Gettysburg College has implemented strong anti-COVID policies designed to keep them safe. According to campus officials, the college will begin the semester with an outstanding vaccination rate, with the expectation that more than 93% of faculty, staff, and students will be fully vaccinated. The college

Gettysburg Borough to Host Public Shredding Event

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FREE to Borough Gettysburg Residents; $2 Per Box for Non-Borough Residents As a service for Borough residents and a courtesy for neighboring municipalities, Gettysburg Borough will host a document shredding event on Friday, August 20, at the Borough’s Public Works Building, 457 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325.  Borough residents may participate free of charge,

Music Together returns to Adams County Arts Council

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The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is bringing Music Together® classes back to its Arts Education Center (AEC) beginning in September. Ten-week sessions for families with young children will be held on Friday and Saturday mornings beginning on September 17 at the AEC, located at 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA. To register, please visit www.adamsarts.org or call

Police seek Gettysburg BB&T Bank robbery suspect

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The Gettysburg Police Department has reported that on Monday August 9, 2021, at approximately 1:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to BB&T Bank located at 29 N. Washington St. for a robbery that had just occurred. A “heavy-set” White male wearing a hoodie with burgundy sleeves, with the word “Reebok” across the front, blue Jeans, black

Adams County transportation survey now open

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ACTPO and the Adams County Office of Planning and Development are currently updating Adams County’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). This federally mandated plan, titled ONWARD2050, envisions the needs and goals of Adams County’s transportation system over the next 30 years. As part of the public engagement component of the plan, a survey has been developed

A Gettysburg Christmas Festival Returns This Year

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A Gettysburg Christmas Festival, the popular annual event that draws thousands to town, will return this year and take place over two weekends, Main Street Gettysburg announced this week. Festival weekends will be Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 10-12 and will feature 2021-appropriate activities, promotions, and traditional small-town holiday charm. Main Street Gettysburg produces the event

Gov. Wolf celebrates Pennie and Medicaid anniversaries; reinforces importance of affordable, quality health care for Pennsylvanians

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Governor Tom Wolf joined state and local officials to celebrate the 56th anniversary of Medicaid and the 2nd anniversary of Pennsylvania’s new state-based health insurance marketplace, known as Pennie, and to encourage Pennsylvanians to visit pennie.com for affordable coverage options. “Access to quality, affordable health care is a right and I have been fighting to expand health care coverage

New York developer Tim Harrison purchases the Gettysburg Station Site for $1 million

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Another chapter in the long history of the so-called REDDI or Gettysburg Station property, situated in Gettysburg between North Stratton and Carlisle streets near the historic railroad station, was written this summer when Staten Island developer Tim Harrison purchased the 2.4-acre property from the Adams County Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA) for $1 million. The property,

Gettysburg Borough seeks interim council member

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Gettysburg Borough Council at-large member and president Jacob Schindel submitted his resignation to the council on Monday and the council will formally vote to accept the resignation at its business meeting on August 9. The council is seeking qualified candidates who live in the borough to serve on the council until January 2022 when a

Gettysburg bike ride to benefit trail development

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On Saturday, Sept. 25, Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc (HABPI) will host its 6th Annual Ride for Trails to raise money for trail development in and around Gettysburg.  Three different routes are being offered this year: 12 miles, 25 miles, and 40 miles. All rides begin at the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, and travel

Wolf Administration: prevalence of ticks in Pennsylvania is high, take steps to prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases

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Pennsylvania Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn met today at Boyd Big Tree Preserve to discuss the high prevalence of ticks in Pennsylvania, highlight the numerous diseases that ticks can carry and remind residents of ways they can protect against tick bites.  

New battlefield walking tour series

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The Adams County Historical Society is excited to announce three special “Battle Walks” that will take place later this year! Here’s more: August 21st: “We Ought to Have Held the Place Easily”: Barlow’s Knoll (aka Blocher’s Knoll) on July 1, 1863Led by James Hessler and Eric LindbladeOn the afternoon of July 1, 1863, Union Army

HGAC Historic Barns Tour of Gettysburg and Adams County: Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Travel back in time and enjoy this rare opportunity to visit inside seven historic barns near Gettysburg.  The Historic Gettysburg-Adams County Preservation Society (HGAC) presents the “Historic Barns Tour of Gettysburg and Adams County” on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.  The Tour starts at the historic Round Barn near Cashtown where

Majestic announces 2021-2022 live season

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2021-2022 Celebrity Season announced Tickets on sale to Majestic Theater members August 4; on sale to the general public Friday, August 6! Become a Majestic Theater member today to access the best seats available before everyone else! Click here for membership details. Skerryvore Friday, September 10 – 7:30 pmSkerryvore create a unique fusion of folk, rock

Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival seeks volunteers

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The Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival needs over 100 volunteers each day of the festival, which runs Sep11 and 12, 2021. Sign up for a three-hour shift and receive one free general admission ticket, including a souvenir wine glass and unlimited samplings. If you agree to volunteer on Sunday, you can come for the entire day on

The Gettysburg Foundation to host a Special Evening Program at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital, Combat Trauma Surgery: Injuries, Methods & Outcomes, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021

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The Gettysburg Foundation will host a special evening program on Civil War medicine Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the historic barn at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. Retired Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Rick Schroeder and retired Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Fran Feyock will present Combat Trauma Surgery: Injuries, Methods & Outcomes.

Eisenhower Home reopens and ranger-guided programs resume

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Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce the resumption of on-site public programming for the summer on Monday, July 12 with a series of ranger-guided programs. Tours of the Eisenhower home will resume on Friday, July 23. Ranger-guided programs will offer visitors an opportunity to learn about the history of the Eisenhower National Historic

Gettysburg to celebrate National Night Out

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Gettysburg Borough will join hundreds of other communities around the county to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday August 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in front of the borough office at 59 E. High St. Members of local police departments will be in attendance including representatives from the borough’s mounted police force. National Night Out

@Home in Adams County Coordinator Position Available (25 hours/week, flexible schedule)

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This position leads the @Home in Adams County community engagement initiative. @Home is designed to increase access to affordable housing, improve transportation opportunities, and increase the availability of livable wage employment across the county. This position will coordinate the initiative, facilitate community involvement, and ensure that the @Home in Adams County Strategic Plan, a living

Railroad crossing replacement planned on Brickcrafters Road in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County; detour will be in place during project

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Motorists in Adams County are advised a railroad contractor plans to replace an at-grade crossing on Brickcrafters Road (Route 2015) between Route 30 and Spangler Road in Mount Pleasant Township. Work will be performed from 10 PM Thursday, July 22, to 6 AM Saturday, July 24. The crossing will be closed during this work. A

Strawberry Hill seeks executive director

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Strawberry Hill is seeking a qualified candidate as our new executive director.For more information about Strawberry Hill, see https://www.strawberryhill.org/ Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to shfemployment@gmail.com. Deadline to apply is July 19, 2021.

Eisenhower Home reopens and ranger-guided programs resume

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Eisenhower National Historic Site is pleased to announce the resumption of on-site public programming for the summer on Monday, July 12 with a series of ranger-guided programs. Tours of the Eisenhower home will resume on Friday, July 23. Ranger-guided programs will offer visitors an opportunity to learn about the history of the Eisenhower National Historic

Adams County Farmers Market seeks board member nominations

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The Adams County Farmers Market Association (ACFMA), a Gettysburg-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is seeking nominations for qualified and passionate individuals to serve on the volunteer board of directors. The ACFMA’s board of directors is made up of a cross-section of community leaders, farmers, growers, healthcare professionals, food policy advocates, and other individuals that support the

WellSpan Health rewards team for COVID-19 service

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WellSpan Health, South Central Pennsylvania’s largest locally governed health system, will grant a special financial award to nearly all team members, later this month, in recognition of their incredible contributions to WellSpan’s mission throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Working as One system award of approximately $700 after-tax will be paid in full to WellSpan team members on

Department of Aging launches rebrand of Medicare Benefits Enrollment Counseling program

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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) announced that as of July 1, the PA State Health Insurance Assistance Program, formerly known as APPRISE, has now been renamed Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, or PA MEDI. Pennsylvania’s Medicare beneficiaries will receive the same services under the same program, just under a new name. PDA’s Education

Transforming Health partners promote belonging with a summer read selection

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Transforming Health, a WITF initiative in partnership with Capital Blue Cross and WellSpan Health, announced the selection of the 2021 A Summer Read, “You Belong: A Call for Connection,” by Sebene Selassie. Called “a powerful work of spirituality and anti-racism” by Publisher’s Weekly, Selassie’s debut asserts that the key to facing the many challenges impacting

The Gettysburg Foundation to host a special evening program at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital: “The Healing: Conversations Between Nurses North and South,” July 23, 2021

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The Gettysburg Foundation will host a special evening program on Civil War nurses Friday, July 23, 2021, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the historic barn at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. Living historians Dawn and Linda will take guests on a journey through The Healing: Conversations Between Nurses North and South. The Healing: Conversations Between Nurses North and South offers

Gettysburg Heritage Center to host numerous authors as part of the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

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The 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg will bring several authors to the Gettysburg Heritage Center for presentations and book signings.  Notable authors, such as Dr. Bradley Gottfried, Tom McMillan, Kent Masterson Brown, Jim Hessler, Jared Frederick & Erik Dorr will be among those in attendance. Book talks followed by signings will take place Friday,

Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust awards $15K to Adams County Arts Council for Youth Programming

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The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) received a grant from the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust (RCHCET) for $15,000 to support youth arts programs in 2021-2022. ACAC’s Programs for Youth include summer camps, after-school programs, and family classes that serve children from pre-school through high school throughout the calendar year. These programs benefit area

Battle of Gettysburg programming on PCN

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Civil war historians and enthusiasts meet on America’s most famous battlefield every year to walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought there in July of 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest fight to ever take place on American soil, is explained to visitors and PCN viewers by Gettysburg National Military Park Rangers

GMA to begin work on West St

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Gettysburg Municiapal Authority will begin work on West Street beginning Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. They will be replacing the water main and water service lines. Anticipate road closures and one lane traffic control on West Street, from W. Middle Street to W. High Street. Once work is completed on West Street, GMA will begin work on W. High

Gettysburg Borough plans special brush pickup

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In response to the significant tree damage brought on by this week’s thunderstorms, Gettysburg Borough’s public works crews will be mobilizing a  special brush pick-up the week of June 28, 2021, through July 2, 2021. Any resident and/or  business with tree damage is encouraged to place brush at curbside for pick-up. Brush can also be 

WellSpan Health president & chief executive officer recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives

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WellSpan Health is pleased to announce that Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and chief executive officer, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the nation’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives and is the only honoree from South Central Pennsylvania. The recognition program acknowledges clinicians working in the healthcare industry who are deemed by their

The Collaborating for Youth leadership camp

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The CFY Summer Youth Leadership Camp is the first week in August (Monday, August 2nd to Friday, August 6th) at Camp Thompson in Gardners, PA. This camp is a week-long overnight experience for high school students who want to grow in their leadership skills. As part of this opportunity, a day camp is also being

Today is Juneteenth: Do you know its historical legacy?

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On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight, prayers were answered as all enslaved

Battle of Gettysburg anniversary lecture series at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, July 1-3, 2021

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Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation invite visitors to Gettysburg during the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 2021, for a new Gettysburg Anniversary Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation, the Gettysburg Anniversary Lecture Series evening programs will be hosted in the Gettysburg National

Skerryvore, Scottish folk-rock band, kicks off the Majestic’s return to live concerts Sept. 10

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Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater welcomes Scotland’s sensational folk-rock band Skerryvore to the stage Friday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. The band’s performance marks the opening of the Majestic’s 2021-2022 live Celebrity Series and the return of live performance to the historic stage for the first time since March 2020. “Skerryvore’s band members are all master

WellSpan closing community COVID-19 vaccination site near Gettysburg

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As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has declined, WellSpan Health is beginning the process of closing its Adams County Community COVID-19 Vaccination site. The site, located at the Department of Emergency Services near Gettysburg, has begun phasing out vaccine appointments, with the last second dose appointment scheduled for July 1. At that point, all patients

ACAC hosts 17th annual juried art exhibition

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The Adams County Arts Council in coordination with the Gettysburg College Schmucker Gallery is hosting their 17th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. The art is on display in the Schmucker Gallery until June 25. Due to COVID-19 restrictions for on campus visitors, an opening reception was held on Friday, June 5 at the Adams County Arts

Gettysburg borough to resume normal operations

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With the availability of vaccinations for the general population and fewer reported positive COVID-19 infections, Gettysburg Borough is taking a giant step toward normalcy as most mask mandates and mitigation mandates requiring social distancing and business closures have been rescinded or substantially relaxed. Gettysburg Municipal Government to Resume Normal BusinessBeginning Monday, June 14, 2021:• The

Pella Grant to Main Street Gettysburg Funds Way Ahead for Baltimore Street Project

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Main Street Gettysburg is pleased to announce the next step for the Baltimore Street/Gateway Connectivity Project, thanks to a generous grant from Pella Corporation. In April 2021, Pella Corporation provided a generous donation of $25,000 to Main Street Gettysburg, specifically restricted for use toward the Baltimore Street/Gateway Connectivity Project – an $11 million revitalization project in

WellSpan COVID Care provides expert help for COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ struggling with array of symptoms

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WellSpan Health announces today a new option for patients struggling with COVID-19 “long-haul” symptoms; opening WellSpan COVID Care, a virtual, multidisciplinary program. “We want to provide a coordinated approach that will help us understand and provide effective treatment for these patients who are experiencing persistent effects of COVID-19,” said Dr. Luminita Tudor, pulmonary and sleep

Mt. Joy denies solar panel application on tie vote [UPDATE]

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[THIS STORY WAS UPDATED ON JUNE 4, 2021] After two tie votes by the Mt. Joy township supervisors, the application for from NextEra Energy for a large solar panel array in the township was denied. Under township regulation a decision to approve requires a majority vote. The project, which would have added over 400 acres

Adams County Arts Council Releases The People Project 2021

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After-school programming looked very different over the 2020-21 academic year. The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) redesigned the format of classes and outreach programs to accommodate challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the result of one of those reinventions is a video called The People Project 2021: Stories of the Unexpected, which will premiere on

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