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The Barn Resort in Gettysburg will host Fields of Praise, a new Christian music and worship festival on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 3:00–10:00 p.m., bringing nationally recognized Christian recording artist Rachael Lampa to South-Central Pennsylvania for an evening of music, worship, community and family fun. The event is designed to bring together families, churches

As the new school year commences, Vida Charter School (Vida) is celebrating achievements in biliteracy among their graduating sixth graders. Before summer break, nine graduates earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy (Global Seal) for Functional Literacy, and 12 graduates earned Pathway Awards, which indicates their progress toward attaining the Global Seal. In most school systems,

The Conewago Valley school board focused on construction updates and a last-minute shift to move Conewago Township Elementary School students to other buildings during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. The district recently announced that due to construction issues, all kindergarten through second grade students will attend New Oxford Elementary School (NOE) while all district

Bermudian Springs school board members heard a feasibility study presentation from an architectural design firm on Tuesday evening to learn about options for Bermudian Springs High School. Anthony Colestock, a representative for Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, showed the board what the high school capacity is compared to both current and projected enrollment. Colestock said that

Morning comes quickly, and the sun is shining. No rain in the forecast today! The gardener reviews her plan, the same plan she made last evening. She makes herself some coffee, and heads outside for her morning stroll in the garden. “Jeeze, I wish I hadn’t left my plan in the house! I have things

“Always a bridesmaid, never a bride” is an old expression describing someone who repeatedly comes close but never quite reaches the finish line. It’s a painfully accurate analogy to grant writing. When people hear that we have applied for a grant, they may assume the process is straightforward: complete an application, wait a few months,

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Since the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) went into effect at the beginning of this year, we are subject to a huge drop in Federal aid to Pennsylvania for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.  A KFF (formerly Kaiser Family Foundation) survey found that 44% of ACA recipients stated that the doubling of their

The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) is having a busy summer! We are excited to announce that we still have Farmers Market Nutritional Program (FMNP) checks available for Adams County residents. Each eligible person can receive $25 in vouchers toward produce grown in Pennsylvania. Eligibility requirements: Income must be $29, 526 or less

Stephanie Stephens has been selected as superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. Stephens currently serves as the acting regional director for the Midwest Region of the National Park Service and will assume her new role this fall. “Stephanie’s extensive experience in cultural resource

In celebration of the 250th birthday of one of Gettysburg’s cherished landmarks, the 1776 Dobbin House Tavern, and the 250th birthday of the United States of America, the public is invited to two free once-in-a-lifetime events. At 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 250 years to the day, a reenactment of Reverend Alexander Dobbin’s

It is difficult to open any news source these days without encountering an article on artificial intelligence (AI). The technology is developing at unchecked speed, with unknown consequences for human life and work and for the natural environment. In May of this year, Pope Leo made an important contribution to the discussion of AI with

Summer romance is blooming on a gorgeous fantasy island (or two) in the woods at Caledonia State Park, where Totem Pole Playhouse just opened “South Pacific”— Rodgers and Hammerstein II’s classic American musical that has wooed multiple generations for more than 80 years. With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book

The Biglerville Garden Club dedicated a Blue Star Marker in a ceremony on Saturday at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library in Biglerville. It is in place and can be viewed along West York Street. Garden Club member Kay Walters explained, “The Blue Star Marker is a celebration of veterans past and present.” The special marker will honor

Women’s Important Role in Independence. Although the idea of formal participation of women in politics or the “Rosie the Riveter” idea of women replacing men in factories were well in the future, women played an indispensable role in our national struggle for independence. This started long before the outbreak of hostilities. The “Daughters of Liberty”

More than 80 participants from farm businesses all across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions attended this year’s annual Mid-Atlantic Master Farmers Association (MAMFA) Celebration, hosted in Adams County. The MAMFA program is the nation’s longest running and most prestigious agricultural honors initiative, first established in 1927 by Pennsylvania Farmer Magazine and USDA, and created to

Veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and military supporters and their families gathered this morning at HACC for the Operation Honor Rural Salute Breaking Bread with Heroes breakfast. It was an event focused on fellowship, wellness, and suicide prevention. Speaker, Michael Schlitz, Vice President of Outreach for the Robert Irvine Foundation, shared the organization’s mission

The Gettysburg Recreation Park (GARA) will host National Night Out 2026 on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., bringing together residents, first responders, community organizations, and local partners for an evening focused on strengthening community relationships and promoting public safety. The event’s theme is “Building a Stronger, Safer Community Together,” with the

PA Humanities has announced the second group of honorees selected through The Window Keeper: Civic Honors, an ongoing statewide initiative recognizing Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life through the power of the humanities. Among the new Window Keepers is Jean Howard Green of Adams County, recognized for the  decades she has

The following letter, signed by over 125 local residents, was sent to Sen. McCormick on June 1, 2026 by registered mail. As of July 23, 2026, McCormick had not responded. Senator Dave McCormick702 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Dave McCormick: We never imagined we would feel compelled to write a letter like

Veterans, active-duty military members, spouses, families, first responders, and supporters are invited to gather for a free Heroes Breakfast on Saturday, July 25, from 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. at HACC Gettysburg Campus, kicking off Operation Honor: Rural Salute. It will be held in Hoffman Room (room 130). The breakfast is fittingly called Breaking Bread

The sights and sounds of fair week are beginning to come alive as volunteers spend countless hours preparing the grounds, cleaning buildings, preparing exhibits, and putting the finishing touches on the fairgrounds for this year’s 104th Annual South Mountain Fair. New this year, in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, livestock departments have added classes

Community members are encouraged to take part in several events throughout late August and September as Adams County recognizes Suicide Prevention Month. Kathy Gaskin, Behavioral Health Task Force and Elizabeth Cooper, Veterans Advocate Network, worked to organize volunteers to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect individuals and families with valuable resources. There are several upcoming

Within less than six months after the Declaration of Independence, the men who approved it appeared to have made one of the worst bets in history. Their army was thoroughly out-maneuvered and out-fought in Brooklyn and New York City, then was chased the length of New Jersey and into Pennsylvania. As Christmas approached, the British

The Conewago Valley school board held a special meeting Monday evening to discuss 2026-27 handbook changes and multiple construction delays at Conewago Township Elementary School. 2026-27 school handbooks School board members talked about ways to extend the review and discussion period from the time handbook changes are presented until they are up for a vote.

Summer in Adams County means sunshine, family outings, backyard barbecues… and, of course, ice cream. Gettysburg Connection is inviting readers to settle one of the area’s most delicious debates by taking part in our first-ever Summer Ice Cream Readers’ Poll. Who serves your favorite cone? Which shop has the creamiest soft serve, the richest homemade

Smoke from massive Canadian wildfires continues to blanket Adams County, creating hazy skies, reducing visibility and prompting health officials to issue increasingly serious air quality warnings. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for tomorrow (Friday), meaning air pollution from fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is expected to

by Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Raina Yancey, founder of The Black Journey Philadelphia Walking Tour company, grew up around Independence National Historical Park.  Exhibits at the President’s House in Philadelphia were replaced with signs experts say downplay the cruelty George Washington’s slaves experienced. Her mother, Dr. Victoria Ward Yancey, was a park ranger at the

The PEOPLE Project will return this fall as part of Adams County’s America250PA celebration with a new presenting partnership between ChrysaLis Communications and Celebrate Gettysburg magazine. The 2026 theme, “Crossroads & Generations,” invites participants to explore the relationships, decisions, and experiences that shape individuals and communities across time through storytelling, visual art, music, and conversation.

by David Lightman, Pennsylvania Capital-Star WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest shot in a relentless war on how elections are conducted has triggered enormous concern among voting rights activists. A mail-in ballot dropbox on P Street Northwest in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) As of Thursday night, the

The legacy of Broadway’s “patron saint of laughter” is alive and kicking in Neil Simon’s hilarious “Oscar and Felix: A New Look at the Odd Couple” currently playing at Totem Pole Playhouse.  Based on the crazy chemistry that sparked between two wildly opposite personalities in the smash Broadway hit, “The Odd Couple,” in the mid

Kirk McClure, University of Kansas and Alex Schwartz, The New School A sweeping housing measure, which became law on July 11, 2026, is being widely celebrated as a crucial step in addressing the nation’s housing crisis. The ROAD to Housing Act is one of the few substantive bills passed by Congress in recent years, and

John Kubale, University of Michigan Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. This data forms the basis for decisions such as whether a community should expand screening for diabetes and which

Choose from thousands of books, hundreds of DVDs, records, puzzles, and more! All sales benefit the Adams County Library System and brings our community free services, programs, and new books.  Location  Redding Auction Services, 1085 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg  Sale Days and Hours Are you a teacher? Hurray! Come in on Friday and get 15 free books for

Gettysburg residents and visitors found a variety of ways to celebrate and learn about the Declaration of Independence during its 250th anniversary celebration. On July 2, the anniversary of the day the Second Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration, the Seminary Ridge Museum hosted a public reading of the document by Codie Eash, the

Visitors to the Lady Farm are stepping back into 1863 this 250th Anniversary Independence Day weekend, experiencing not only dramatic Civil War battle reenactments but also an opportunity to learn about the soldiers, equipment, and daily life of the era. The annual event, running through tomorrow at the Daniel Lady Farm, offers three full days

Not only did the Declaration of Independence set out a vision and set of principles for an independent America, it also became the inspiration for many nations seeking independence. Crucially, it inspired the leaders of the French Revolution and those who fought for Irish independence. Four signatories of the Declaration were Irish American members of

Katherine Ott, Smithsonian Institution Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of 2026. But their sense of embodiment and experience of health was markedly different from Americans today. Life went on in the

Nearly 100 visitors will be coming to Adams County on July 17 and 18 for the annual Mid-Atlantic Master Farmers Conference according to Kay Hollabaugh, president of the organization. “We are so excited to be hosting so many amazing farmers and their families for the 99th year, she said.” The organization, which sprouted in 1927

Pennsylvania residents are being urged to take precautions as a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat is expected to coincide with the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. Forecasts call for temperatures to climb from about 90 degrees Tuesday to 97 degrees Wednesday, 98 degrees Thursday and Friday, before easing only slightly to 95 degrees Saturday.

The Apple Core Band celebrated a remarkable milestone on June 28, 2026 with its 50th anniversary concert held at 3:00 p.m. The celebration brought together current musicians, former members, friends, and community supporters for an afternoon filled with music, memories, and appreciation for five decades of performances. The concert was held at the Biglerville High

The Arendtsville community gathered Saturday to celebrate the Arendtsville Fire Company’s 115th anniversary with a block party that brought together residents, local businesses, firefighters, and visitors for a day of family-friendly activities and community pride. The celebration featured live music, pony rides, a waterslide, a bounce house, games, and activities for all ages. Local vendors

The Adams County Historical Society recently welcomed approximately 50 attendees for a program presented by historian Debra Sandoe McCauslin on the life of her relative, George Washington Sandoe, who is widely recognized as the first person killed in connection with the Battle of Gettysburg. During the presentation, McCauslin discussed the events of June 26, 1863,

The Wheels of Liberation museum, located at 1045 Barlow Two Taverns Rd., is planning its 3rd annual open house on June 27 and 28. The event will feature military vehicles, demonstrations (including Cromwell, Sherman, and T-34 tanks in working condition), living history displays, and other events. The museum has an enormous collection of military vehicles,

This year marks a remarkable milestone for the Adams County SPCA as we celebrate 50 years of serving the animals and people of our community. While much has changed over the past five decades, one thing has remained constant: our mission to protect animals, relieve suffering, and provide second chances. The story of the Adams

By Zak Kassas, The Ohio State University Few people want to get lost when traveling. But if there are places where being lost feels especially unsettling, they tend to be the sea, desert and sky. These environments share a defining feature: the absence of distinctive visual cues. Where horizons blur, landmarks disappear and every direction

Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program will remain in Gettysburg as it develops a new facility at 1225 Bon Ox Road. Site work is already underway on the 60-acre property, including stormwater improvements and pasture preparation ahead of construction. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Plans

“America’s Summer Theater” continues its diamond anniversary season with a gripping performance of the acclaimed Canadian musical that has captured audiences across the globe in seven languages. “Come From Away” — with music, book, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein — claims dozens of international awards, including a Tony for Best Direction of

Eric Williams, Rochester Institute of Technology; Payam Saeedi, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Stacey Watson, University of Waterloo Think about the last smartphone, tablet or smartwatch you stopped using. Odds are it is not in a recycling bin or a new owner’s hands; it is sitting in a drawer. This look familiar? Peter Dazeley/Photodisc via

For nearly four decades, Eddie Diveley has traveled the roads of Adams County delivering letters, packages and a friendly greeting to residents along his rural mail route. Yesterday, the United States Postal Service at the Biglerville Post Office recognized his extraordinary milestone, and recognized him with the million mile safety award. He efficiently serves the

In celebration of the 250th birthday of one of Gettysburg’s cherished landmarks, the 1776 Dobbin House Tavern, we are pleased to announce the start of Dobbin House Square, a public welcoming space for education, reflection, and community gathering, with a grand opening planned for August 26 – 30, 2026. The Dobbin House will host a

Please join Project Gettysburg-León (PGL) for a Garden Party fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 to 8 pm. The Garden Party is our annual event to celebrate our work in a beautiful setting—the award-winning, always-stunning garden of one of the founders of PGL, Karl Mattson. This year we celebrate our impact locally with our

Just 16 days after Kay Hallabaugh resigned from the Upper Adams School District Board of Directors, John Lindemulder has also resigned. The following is a copy of his letter of resignation as transcribed from a .pdf file. Upper Adams School District Board of Education161 North Main StreetBiglerville, PA 17307 Subject: Resignation from the Upper Adams

The United Way of Adams County recognized outstanding community volunteers during its 79th anniversary volunteer awards dessert reception held last night at the Adams County Emergency Services Center. Community members, volunteers, award nominators, and leaders gathered to honor those whose service has strengthened Adams County through compassion, commitment, and generosity. The awards were recognized under