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Gettysburg Borough Council rejected a proposal at its business meeting yesterday to temporarily allow outdoor alcohol consumption during November’s Lincoln at Gettysburg commemoration, following objections from organizers and concerns about public safety, resident input, and the time available to establish rules. The proposal would have directed preparation of a resolution for council’s Nov. 9 meeting

Neha Gour, George Mason University; John Kotcher, George Mason University, and Teresa Myers, George Mason University Regardless of their views on politics or climate change, most Americans oppose the development of data centers in their communities. These large buildings filled with computers that store and process digital information, increasingly to support various applications of artificial

Adams Rescue Mission is excited to announce the opening of our new Single Women’s Shelter. The shelter will provide a safe and supportive environment for up to 36 women experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or escaping human trafficking. Through on-site counseling, compassionate care, and individualized support, we will walk alongside each woman as she begins

Gettysburg College will welcome alumni and their families back to campus for Homecoming and BOLD Weekend on Oct. 16-18. The weekend’s festivities include the College’s public launch of its comprehensive campaign to support and enhance educational opportunities across all areas of campus. Approximately 1,000 alumni and their families will return to campus and the local

I awoke this morning, snuggled down in my covers, sunlight filtering through the slats of the window blinds after a day and night of heavy rain, just filled with gratitude that having grown this old, I have the luxury to sleep in or just stay in my nice warm bed thinking happy grateful thoughts. While

Blue Storm Action, Democracy for America and the Adams County Democratic Committee will present a community forum on election protection and campaign reform in Pennsylvania on Friday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. The forum will be held at the UUG Church, 136 S. Stratton St., Gettysburg. Philip Hensley-Robin, executive director of Common Cause

WellSpan Health opened a behavioral health walk-in crisis center Monday, Oct. 12, at the Gettysburg Shopping Center, 39 West St., offering people experiencing mental health crises immediate assessment, stabilization and referrals without an appointment. The center is open seven days a week and is intended to provide an alternative to emergency department care for people

By Glenn H. Ivers The American Cemetery just outside of Margraten in the Netherlands is the final resting place of 8,291 of our boys who went off to World War II and never made it home. An additional 1,722 who went missing and were never found are memorialized as well. These words are inscribed on

While the final Saturday of the National Apple Harvest Festival enjoyed favorable weather, rain fell yesterday, the festival’s final day, Sunday. Despite the pouring rain, festivalgoers came prepared with boots, ponchos, and umbrellas, determined to enjoy the festivities. The mouthwatering aromas of festival foods filled the air as visitors gathered in the auditorium to celebrate

‘Tis the spooky season when many theaters traditionally perform Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show,” and Gettysburg Community Theatre is honoring its own tradition by presenting the R-rated musical for the third consecutive year (with previous runs from 2015-2019 and in 2022).  More than a half-century ago, the musical debuted worldwide at The Royal Court

For 75 years, the Pennsylvania Apple Queen program has promoted Adams County’s apple industry while helping young women build confidence, leadership and public-speaking skills, and a stronger connection to their community. The Adams County Fruit Growers Association will mark the anniversary this weekend at the National Apple Harvest Festival in Biglerville. About 40 former queens

For nearly 15 years, Gettysburg Combined Area Resources for Emergency Shelter (CARES) has worked to provide a safe place to sleep, a warm meal and a path toward housing for people experiencing homelessness in Adams County. Now, the organization is preparing for a significant new chapter with the purchase of a permanent facility at 25

Church Women United welcomed Hillary Barrick as a guest speaker Oct. 7 at the Church of the Brethren on Biglerville Road. Barrick spoke about human trafficking and the work of Women at Risk International, a Michigan-based nonprofit also known as WAR. Barrick said she has volunteered with WAR for about 15 years. She described the

Asking your parent for their medical information can be a hard decision for that older adult to make. A lot of individuals are uncomfortable giving their child or relative access to their medical portal. Recently I came across an article by Stephanie Erickson of the Erickson Resource Group. Her article focused on the difficulties that

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were the dominant figures in George Washington’s original Cabinet and represented opposite visions of government and how society should be organized. They were the prime movers behind the emergence of political parties and the heads of the two opposing political parties. Their differences were profound. Jefferson believed the Constitution meant

Democratic Candidates for the U.S. Congress and the Pennsylvania House fielded questions about data centers, housing, education, gun laws, and constituent access during a Sept. 27 town hall at the Barn Resort in Gettysburg. The candidates are seeking office in the Nov. 3 general election. The People’s Town Hall Committee invited Democratic candidates Beth Farnham,

Vocation committee team leaders from parishes throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg gathered on Saturday in Harrisburg to continue the work of encouraging and supporting priestly vocations. The meeting was held nearly two years after an initial vocation workshop brought parish leaders together. Before that workshop, attendees were encouraged to read Hundredfold by Rhonda Gruenewald. While

The sights, sounds, and flavors of autumn will once again fill the South Mountain Fairgrounds as the National Apple Harvest Festival returns on October 3-4, 2026 and October 10-11, 2026. Now it’s 61st year, what began as a single day event on October 10, 1965, grew steadily in popularity, expanding to a two day, two

By Gettysburg Mayor Alison Lintal During my first six months as Mayor of Gettysburg, I have had the privilege of attending many events and meeting lots of folks in our community. People have asked me how it has been to serve as Gettysburg’s mayor. It has been more rewarding than I ever imagined. I have

Gettysburg Borough Council members expressed support for exploring new shared-housing options and later parking enforcement during a Sept. 28 work session, while leaving both proposals for further review. Mayor Alison Lintal proposed allowing rooming and boarding houses by right in the borough’s NC-4 zoning district, a small area that includes parts of Carlisle Street near

The Arc of York & Adams Counties will host its Buddy Walk from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Gettysburg Rec Park. Everyone is welcome.

The Adams County Farmers Market began offering PA Food Bucks on Sept. 26, adding a dollar-for-dollar produce match to its existing SNAP “Double Dollars” program. The new partnership with The Food Trust gives participating SNAP shoppers up to three times the value of their benefits for eligible purchases at the market. The program is scheduled

United Lutheran Seminary will hold a public service Wednesday, Sept. 30, at noon in the Memorial Garden at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence.

The aroma of fresh apples fills the air in rural Adams County this time of year. For nearly 70 years, the Kime family has been growing apples in Bendersville, with three generations helping carry the family business forward. Kime’s Cider Mill was established in 1957 by Randy Kime’s parents, Robert and Cora Kime. Today, Randy

High School Sports Girls Tennis New Oxford 4, Central York 1 New Oxford won two singles matches and swept doubles to defeat Central York, 4-1. Claire Lawrence rallied from a first-set loss to beat Arya Bhandari, 0-6, 6-0, 6-2, while Annabel Sieg defeated Morgan Srebro, 6-1, 7-5. Hillary Christner and Caydence Martin won at first

GETTYSBURG, PA — The PEOPLE Project™ returns this fall as part of Adams County’s yearlong America250PA celebration with an extensive list of partners comprised of individuals, local businesses, and nonprofits. The Project’s producers, ChrysaLis Communications and Celebrate Gettysburg magazine, are particularly excited to announce a partnership with Community Media of South Central PA, which will

History came to life this weekend at The National Apple Museum in Biglerville with a Civil War encampment as part of the community’s America 250 celebrations. Visitors stepped back in time and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations, including firearm demonstrations, candle making, a scavenger hunt, and more. Children had the opportunity to

The Conewago Valley school board approved a new director of safety and communications during its board meeting on Monday evening, hiring the second person for the role since the original director retired this summer. The position was previously held by Matthew Muller, who retired on July 20. The job was briefly filled by Dwayne Smith,

The Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) will host its first-ever Gettysburg Breadfest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gettysburg Rec Park. The event will celebrate bread, cookies, pastries and other baked goods with additional bakery vendors, a tasting ‘passport’ activity, a Community Cookie Contest, activities for children, and prizes.

Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist Abigail Disney will visit Gettysburg College Sept. 30-Oct. 1 for a series of public programs exploring economic inequality, storytelling, philanthropy, and the potential for structural change. Disney’s visit will culminate on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 5:15 p.m. in the College Union Building Ballroom with the 20th anniversary of the

Dear Gettysburg Connection, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about the discussion surrounding Radium Girls at the September 15 Upper Adams School Board meeting. I am writing not because I believe profanity belongs in our school plays, nor because I object to anyone holding deeply felt religious beliefs. I am writing because

The Adams County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame wishes to announce the inductees for the class of 2026. The recipients of this honor are:  Sarah Gates-Adams, one of the best volleyball players the area has ever seen. She also played basketball and competed in track and field for Delone Catholic High School;

Upper Adams Intermediate School students will lace up their sneakers Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 as they take part in the annual PTO-sponsored fundraiser. The event will give fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade students an opportunity to get active while helping raise money for activities and resources that enrich their school experience. Students will participate during their

The Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors welcomed a returning member on Monday and learned that Adams County Technical Institute is willing to explore an idea from the community. New Board Member The nine-member body has been down one person since Michael Dickerson’s resignation in August. Seven constituents–Carrie Soliday, Ken Dunaway, David Jenkins, Keith

Gettysburg Community Theatre opened its doors Saturday night to an overflowing house as performance artists and theater-lovers from the surrounding area and beyond came to sneak a peek at shows appearing at GCT and in the wider Central PA through 2027. “Songs of What’s To Come” — an exciting cabaret that included teaser scenes from

Visitors to the National Apple Museum in Biglerville will have the opportunity to step back more than 160 years this September as the museum recreates a Civil War encampment to simulate the one troops used on the grounds on the way to the Battle of Gettysburg. Join the 5th Texas Company F for a weekend

For Susan and Michael Bruner, Halloween is more than just a holiday, it is a passion they enjoy sharing with others. That passion has grown into Mall1031, a unique Halloween-themed business located at 121 Main Street, Arendtsville. The name Mall1031, fittingly titled for October 31, Halloween, reflects the Bruners’ love of the spooky season. Their

By Dennis Hickethier The goal of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail is “to link the three national 9/11 memorials to other sites and experiences that connect us to American history.”  When the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance was planning the route for the trail between New York City and Shanksville, PA, they realized it would

The Majestic Theater opened its 2026-27 season with a return to Gettysburg as the Pennsylvania-based Paragon Ragtime Orchestra celebrated its 41st season performing music from early American theater, silent film and vintage dance.  One year ago, PRO launched the Majestic’s Centennial Season with its world premiere of the underscore to “The Gold Rush” (an iconic

The 35th annual Adams County Heritage Festival will take place on Sunday, September 20, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., in the Gettysburg Area Recreation Park. The theme of the festival is “sharing and appreciating the cultures of Adams County through Music, Food, and Art . . . A Celebration of Unity in Our Community.”

Any attempt by Hollywood to deal with actual events is fraught with problems. This is especially so when the events happened within the lifetimes of people who will be watching the movie. Hollywood’s need to inject drama gives us things like the utterly invented NTSB witchhunt in “Sully,” and ridiculous runway gunfight and the transfer

The future footprint of Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) was once again a topic of conversation during the Sept. 8 board meeting. The board first heard from Vida Charter School Executive Director Christine Miller about the school’s desire to purchase its existing home at the former Eisenhower Elementary School from the district. GASD has not

John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University Mail voting in the 2026 midterm elections will go on as usual – now that the Trump administration’s major efforts to disrupt how Americans vote by mail have been blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Postal Service had recently implemented new rules placing unprecedented restrictions on the practice

The Pennsylvania Ag Discovery Center has named Amanda Gietka as its new executive director. In this role, Gietka will lead the organization as it advances the development of a landmark educational destination dedicated to celebrating Pennsylvania agriculture and inspiring future generations to explore the industry’s diverse career opportunities. “Amanda brings the leadership, energy, and nonprofit

The Adams County Office for Aging has added staff and strengthened supervision following a review under Pennsylvania’s new system for evaluating services for older adults. Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich visited Gettysburg Sept. 2 to discuss the Comprehensive Aging Performance Evaluation, known as CAPE, with local aging services leaders. Lynn Deardorff, executive director of

The Adams County Court of Common Pleas entered an order this morning naming Mark Clowney as the County Commissioner to replace Marty Qually who resigned to accept a position with PA State Department of Agriculture. Clowney’s tenure as Commissioner, until the end of the current term is effective immediately. The full Court accepted resumes and

Ploughman Cider will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an orchard dinner at Three Springs Fruit Farm on Sept. 26 and an all-day anniversary party at the National Apple Museum in Biglerville on Dec. 12. The Adams County cidery’s local festivities begin with the Feast of Johnny Appleseed at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26, on the birthday

Local residents, volunteers, or professionals who work in conservation fields interested in exploring the wastewater treatment process can attend a tour hosted by Penn State Extension. The “Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour” will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 30 at the Gettysburg Municipal Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant, 601 E. Middle St., Gettysburg. Participants

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (SRMEC) will host its annual Memorial Candlelight Illumination tomorrow night, in conjunction with Legacy Weekend, a moving annual tradition that honors the lives touched by the Seminary Hospital during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. The program is sponsored by Wellspan Health. Since 2013, Legacy Weekend has commemorated the

Jennifer Talarico, Lafayette College Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you learned of the September 11 terrorist attacks that occurred 25 years ago? President George W. Bush reacts in a Sarasota, Fla., classroom after being told of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington on Sept. 11, 2001.

The votes are in, and the results are as sweet as expected: Mr. G’s has won the gold medal in Gettysburg Connection’s summer ice cream contest, with Half Pint Creamery’s Gettysburg location earning silver and Kilwins in Gettysburg taking bronze. Readers cast hundreds of votes on our local business listing pages to recognize their favorite

Church Women United, an ecumenical organization that brings together women from different faiths throughout the community, invites local women to attend its next meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Brethren located at 1710 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. A representative from Women At Risk

Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California At the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, 1.3 million individuals from 17 countries were living and working in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. TPS is a humanitarian form of protection from deportation for people who cannot return to their home countries because of

This story was originally reported by Jennifer Gerson of The 19th. Meet Jennifer and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Gloria Steinem, one of the leaders of second-wave feminism and a feminist thought leader for generations, has died at the age of 92.  In a career that saw attitudes on women

by Jacob Fischler, Pennsylvania Capital-Star The U.S. Postal Service rushed the development of electronic tools to comply with a Trump administration policy placing new restrictions on mail-in voting, and defied a court order to stop work on the system, according to an explosive whistleblower complaint published Tuesday by Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. The unnamed

The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority appointed Robin Fitzpatrick as treasurer and James Phelps as secretary Monday while honoring two longtime park employees and recognizing volunteers who helped improve the amphitheater. The board’s appointments shift Fitzpatrick, who had been serving as secretary, into the treasurer’s position. Phelps, a board member, will succeed her as secretary. The

This story was originally reported by Sara Luterman of The 19th. Meet Sara and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Dolly Parton, who used her stardom to not only embrace all listeners but also nurture marginalized communities through literacy and financial development, died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, according to

A new family destination is coming to Gettysburg, offering children a chance to play, explore, imagine and discover. Land of Adventures, located at 125 Glenwood Drive in Gettysburg, will host a soft-opening sneak peek this weekend on August 28-30, 2026. The following weekend, September 4-7, 2026, will be the grand opening. Created by Deb Hill