A Gettysburg utility installation gone wrong dominated Monday night’s meeting of the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority, after engineers revealed that a Met-Ed crew had punched a utility pole straight through a newly installed stormwater pipe on North Washington Street — damage members said was both “serious” and “unacceptable.” Photos presented to the board showed
Farmstead Butcher, the Gettysburg-based craft meat producer known for its heritage pork, handcrafted sausages, and pasture-raised meats, has opened a spacious new retail shop in the Gettysburg Outlet Mall. The store, located at 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive, Suite H890, sits behind the mall’s main street near the water tower, providing easy access and ample parking
Democratic Gettysburg Councilmember Chad-Alan Carr (with 913 votes), has defeated incumbent Rita Frealing (736 votes) to become Gettysburg’s next mayor. Frealing ran as a Republican in the election after narrowly losing to Carr in the Democract primary in May. Carr ran on a platform in which he will cede control of the police department to
A new tourist railroad, scheduled to begin offering rides in September, launched today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration at the remodeled Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Depot at 106 N. Washington St. The Gettysburg Excursion Railway is a revitalized heritage rail experience that will bring history to life along the 25-mile rail line between
The American Battlefield Trust (ABT) has finalized the purchase of the remainder of the former Gettysburg Country Club, securing the parcel on the corner of Chambersburg St. and County Club Lane that includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse building. ABT spokesperson Jared Herr said the Trust has now raised all the funds
Karl Held refined his artistic craft on Broadway and used his magic to improve his hometown of Gettysburg. Strangers benefited from his work in New York City and Adams County, and close friends cherished his warm embraces and lavish, intimate dinner parties. “Gettysburg was not always the arts-rich community it is today. We owe a
In Gettysburg, an estimated 2,000 demonstrators packed Lincoln Square and the surrounding streets this afternoon in the largest turnout yet for the town’s weekly “Rallies for the People.” The local protestors joined a sweeping national mobilization aimed at defending American democracy from what many described as the authoritarian overreach of President Donald Trump. The demonstration
Demolition crews demolished a historic house at 340 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg today to make room for a new $1.3 million welcome center in the heart of the tourist district. The two-story brick structure, known locally as the “Brown House” for its dark exterior, has stood since 1885 on a street rich in Civil War
Gettysburg officials continue to plan and pursue funding for the long-awaited Baltimore Street Redevelopment Project. An open meeting with Main Street Gettysburg executive officer Jill Sellers and about 25 local businesspeople on Tuesday morning focused on infrastructure updates, pedestrian-friendly designs, and potential adjustments to parking spaces. The idea of revitalizing Baltimore Street has been years
Nestled in the historic charm of Gettysburg at 48 York St. less than one block from Lincoln Square, Jason and Nicole Suski’s new restaurant, Create @ 48, has brought a fresh twist to farm-to-fork dining. Create @ 48 offers an intimate and unique dining experience that’s winning over locals and visitors alike. With a focus on