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Littlestown Borough Council voted to decommission the community pool at Tuesday’s meeting, leaving some residents angry and saddened by the decision. “We’ll remember all of you. You will have a legacy for decommissioning the pool,” said long-time resident Darren Sentz. The meeting opened with a statement by President Craid Rosendale that council members should no

The Gettysburg Borough Council is one step closer to allowing libraries in the institutional zone. However, elected officials made it clear Monday that approval does not mean they are permitting the Adams County Library System to move its Gettysburg branch. That decision lies solely with the library system’s board of directors.  During their regular business

With Littlestown Borough meeting poised to vote to decommission the public pool at their meeting tomorrow, Kathleen Ednie and Save the Littlestown Pool followers will present a business plan and ask for more time to finance their project. The council meets in the public library’s meeting room, with a room capacity of 30 and no

Randall W. Parkinson, Florida International University Wetlands have flourished along the world’s coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect the land from storm surges, stop seawater from contaminating drinking water supplies, and create habitat for birds, fish, and threatened species. Wetlands at Blackwater National Wildlife

In the weeks following a proposal to restrict library books at Upper Adams School District, community members are speaking out — and most of those who raised their voices are against the idea. At the March 7 policy committee meeting, school board member Loren Lustig shared that he “and others” rewrote Policy 109.1 with changes

The Conewago Valley school board received updates on its elementary school renovation projects during a study session on Monday evening. Anthony Colestock of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh and Associates apprised the board of the design status of Conewago Township Elementary and New Oxford Elementary schools. Since electing to pursue renovating the elementary schools, the board has heard

“A scam is an attempt to defraud a person after first gaining their trust. Confidence tricks exploit victims using a combination of the victim’s fear, naivete, compassion, vanity, or greed.” By now, most of us have been a potential victim of one scam or another. Has your computer screen ever been covered by a message warning you

Despite the dreary weather on Saturday, over 450 children and adults attended the first-ever Easter Egg Roll at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. It was fitting that the White House tradition of the Easter egg roll be held at the Eisenhower Site, because the Eisenhower family loved Easter. 160 eggs were rolled during the event.

Pennsylvanians will see candidates for statewide races including attorney general, as well as U.S. Senate, and more on the April 23 primary election ballot. by Elizabeth Estrada of Spotlight PA A sign showing people where they should cast their ballots for an election. Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and

H. James Gilmore, Flagler College and Tracy Halcomb, Flagler College Former MLB executive Pat Gillick won three World Series titles and served as general manager of four baseball teams from the 1970s to 2000s. Texas Rangers scout Brian Williams takes notes at Roberto Clemente Stadium in Carolina, Puerto Rico. H. James Gilmore and Tracy Halcomb,

The Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will consider a proposal to develop four parcels of almost 200 acres of existing farm ground adjacent to the Cross Keys intersection into a major warehouse and trucking terminal. The developer, NOBPA, LLC, is requesting a zoning exception and variance for the properties, which are zoned as industrial. A

Max Felty has been named the eighth recipient of Destination Gettysburg’s “Jim Getty Spirit of Gettysburg Award,” exemplifying leadership and dedication as a champion of the Adams County tourism industry. As president of Gettysburg Tours Inc., Felty oversees Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours, Gettysburg Group Reservations, the Gettysburg Tour Center, Ghostly Images of Gettysburg, and the

High School Sports Baseball , March 21 Waynesboro : 5 New Oxford : 4 TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E New-Oxford 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 5 7 1 Waynesboro 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 4 9 3 NO-CADE BAKER, TRYSTAN YERKA (7) AND COY BAKERWB-JOHN

Thank you to everyone who purchased apples and provided donations during our apple sale to benefit the Upper Adams Canner Funds. Hollabaugh Bros. recently presented a check to Canner Funds in the amount of $2,280 to support the success of students in the Upper Adams School District. Featured image caption (L to R): Ann Showers,

Littlestown Area School District Board’s leadership was challenged by one of its own at Monday’s meeting. “The board and the community would be better served with different leadership, and I think it’s apparent to anybody who’s been at the meetings,” board member Brian Lawyer said. He is one of only two board members who returned

At its meeting on Monday evening, the Gettysburg Planning Commission approved a request from the Adams County Library System to allow a new library to be built near the YWCA on Fairfield Rd. The site currently includes three dormitories on the Lutheran Seminary Campus which would be razed. The current Gettysburg library would be closed.

James Gettys Elementary School teachers visited the Gettysburg Area School District Board of Education meeting this week to tout the school’s many successes. Principal Ted Wells told the board he was proud of the school’s Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) results and Acadience Reading K–6 benchmark goals. “We have really weathered the COVID storm

By Jennifer Gerson The 19th President Joe Biden on Monday signed an executive order directing the most comprehensive set of actions ever taken by the president’s office to expand and improve research on women’s health. In a statement, the president and First Lady Jill Biden also announced more than 20 new actions and commitments by

Many members of our community hold cherished memories of their experiences at the YWCA. Whether it was learning to swim, participating in before-and-after school programs or attending summer camps, the YWCA has touched the lives of countless individuals. Today, it continues to offer childcare, wellness, and advocacy. However, the Gettysburg YWCA is currently facing a

Dear Editor, “Welcome to the world little one, here’s your mommy.” This is a line from the TV show Manifest, and what a beautiful line it is, a brief celebration of life.  I am Vince Pacelli, the executive director for Tender Care Pregnancy Centers and I am writing in response to an article you recently

On Monday evening, the Bermudian Springs school board proposed a change to its Resource Materials Policy that would ban books that contain sexual content from district schools. The board also created a new committee to enforce the ban. The new policy would ban books that contain references to “sexual intercourse, masturbation, sadism, masochism, bestiality, fellatio,

High School Sports Baseball , March 15 Bermudian Springs : 15 Bethlehem Catholic : 2 TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 R H E Bermudian-Springs 1 2 7 2 3 15 17 0 Bethlehem-Catholic 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 NO-CADE BAKER, TRYSTAN YERKA (3), AJ BACHOTA (5) AND COY BAKERBS-NATE KELLER AND

West Middle St. between Baltimore St. and Washington St. in Gettysburg remains closed to vehicles and pedestrians today. The closure is the result of a multiple-alarm fire that blazed through the upper floors of a 3-story apartment building at 64 W. Middle St. last night. One person was found deceased on the third floor and

The Borough of Gettysburg is actively seeking several grants to improve infrastructure and keep citizens safe. It is also making another attempt at relieving traffic congestion caused by tour buses. At their meeting on Monday, the council unanimously approved applying for the federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant. The borough is

If you can’t make it to Washington, D.C. for the White House Easter Egg Roll, then hop on down to Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, PA, to participate in our first-ever Easter Egg Roll event! Stop by Eisenhower National Historic Site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 to enjoy games,

Hollabaugh Bros. in Biglerville is teaming up with Upper Adams Canner Funds for an apple sale, March 12-16. The Hollabaugh family, whose famous bin porch always has great pricing on first quality peaches and apples, will be discounting things even farther for this 5 day event. A large brown paper bag of Crimson Crisp or

Plans for Upper Adams School District’s technological future, if approved by the school board, include upgrading faculty laptops and replacing students’ MacBook Air laptops with iPads. New asks from administration for the fiscal year 2025 budget include a request to replace all faculty members’ MacBook Pro laptops with MacBook Air laptops. Director of Technology Joshua

Purple and black balloons created a solemn memorial for victims of opioid overdose deaths as part of this afternoon’s National Black Balloon Day event in Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square. Naloxone kits and spray applications were distributed to help prevent some of those deaths. Naloxone can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and has been shown

“I come here tonight to ask you to help me lead the charge and bring an end to the death penalty. We don’t need the death penalty in this country.”  These were the opening words of 68-year-old Anthony Ray Hinton, as he addressed a packed auditorium at Mt. St. Mary’s University during a Black History

Gettysburg Borough Council began to tackle bus parking, code enforcement ticketing, the sidewalk ordinance, tow fees, and Stevens Run retaining walls during its February workshop. Borough workshops are held for the council, staff, and public to discuss issues before they are brought to a vote. No resolutions were reached in regards to the sidewalk ordinance,

The Fairfield Area School Board threw a Hail Mary to the varsity football program during its Feb. 12 meeting. High School Principal Brian McDowell said the district’s size has made it difficult to recruit new players. In 2009, 437 students attended Fairfield Area High School. Currently, 283 students are enrolled. Last year, The Knights ended

Just over a year ago, a train derailment near Palestine, Ohio resulted in the emergency evacuation of area residents because of toxic gas released from the site. It involved emergency responses from Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia agencies. “That incident is still open,” said Adams County Department of Emergency Service Director Warren Bladen. Bladen

Gettysburg raced out to a 20-5 first-quarter lead and extended the lead to as large as 29 in the first half in a 74-58 win over Dickinson in one of the Centennial Conference semifinals Friday night at Bream Gym on the campus of Gettysburg College. Mackenzie Szlosek led all scorers with 16 points to finish

Upper Adams School Board members were divided Tuesday as they voted, recalled their votes, and revoted on capital project proposals totaling more than $900,000. The most expensive asks from administration included roof restoration at the intermediate school, replacing a 30-year-old divider wall in the gym/cafeteria/auditorium at the elementary school, and upgrading a communications tower that

The Gettysburg Borough Council discussed a zoning amendment, vehicle thefts, and towing fees during its February meeting. Zoning Proposal Council unanimously advanced an initiative last week that will help the Adams County Library System move its Gettysburg branch. After much discussion, the council unanimously voted to draft an ordinance that would allow libraries in the

The Gettysburg Borough Shade Tree Commission (STC) is actively pursuing its  mission of keeping the borough green with a vibrant “treescape.” The STC consists of residents appointed for 5-year terms.  It is responsible for the planting, replanting, pruning, health, and removal of plants, shrubs, and trees within the borough as described in the relevant section

The Save the Littlestown Pool Committee has about two months to find ways to reclaim the neighborhood park swim center before it is scheduled to be filled in sometime in April, according to Craig Rosendale, President of the Littlestown Borough Council. “We’re going to do what we can, and it’s a lot,” said Committee founder

The Bermudian Springs school board spent a large portion of its meeting time this week addressing concerns about its proposed resource material policy changes as well as a draft resolution that generated “panic” in the district. The board held a nearly four-hour long caucus meeting on Monday to discuss its upcoming budget, curriculum committee and

The Conewago Valley school board said farewell to one of its elementary school principals during the board meeting on Monday evening. The board also approved a list of field trips and professional development experiences for students and staff, and while the list ultimately passed, one board member had a religious concern. One of the field

Waldo’s and Company, a leading non-profit dedicated to fostering artistic expression, advocating for local artists, and providing a substance-free, creative environment for the Gettysburg community, is excited to be expanding its leadership team!  In response to several years of growth, the Waldo’s team has recognized its need to add a new directorial position and  proudly

Regina Smyth, Indiana University Long lines of Russians endured subzero temperatures in January 2024 to demand that anti-Ukraine war candidate Boris Nadezhdin be allowed to run in the forthcoming presidential election. It was protest by petition – a tactic that reflects the legacy of Alexei Navalny, the longtime Russian pro-democracy campaigner. Authorities say Navalny, a

In a historic decision yesterday, Congressman Scott Perry of Pennsylvania’s 10th District joined his colleagues in a narrow party-line vote of 214-213 to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. This landmark vote marks the first impeachment of a cabinet secretary in approximately 150 years, setting a significant precedent in American political history. The

Rodney Benson, New York University and Victor Pickard, University of Pennsylvania For the journalism industry, 2024 is off to a brutal start. Most spectacularly, the Los Angeles Times recently slashed more than 20% of its newsroom. Though trouble had long been brewing, the layoffs were particularly disheartening because many employees and readers hoped the Times’

by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarFebruary 9, 2024 When former President Donald Trump addressed a crowd at the National Rifle Association’s Great American Outdoor show Friday in Harrisburg, there was little doubt that his remarks about the right to bear arms would be well received. Pistols celebrating the presidency of Donald Trump are readied for display

The Upper Adams School Board on Tuesday weighed a $4.6 million custodial and maintenance contract renewal that would cost the district more while allowing employees to make at least $14.50 an hour. “I’ve got some folks that are making 10, 11 bucks an hour, and that’s not a living wage based on where we are

With the need for a permanent superintendent and district solicitor, a $57,000,000 construction project underway, and a budget deficit of 1.5 million, the Littlestown Area School Board, with seven new members, has its work cut out. The initial budget presentation, which took place at the recent Finance, Property, and Supply (FPS) Committee meeting, projected revenues

By Sherrie DeMartino Have you ever read a large print book?  Not for you, you say?  Think they are only for older people?  You might want to rethink that.  Large print books have actually been shown to help with literacy tools such as decoding, fluency, tracking, and comprehension.  It’s a given that the extra white

As part of Black History Month, Anthony Ray Hinton, who survived for 30 years on Alabama’s death row, will be sharing his incredible journey and shedding light on reforming a flawed justice system.   Rosie Bolen, Ph.D., a member of Gettysburg’s Interfaith Center for Justice and Peace, is inviting the community to attend this powerful

Franklin Township Elementary School’s success was on full display at the Gettysburg Area School District Board of Education meeting on Feb. 5.  Dr. Shelly Lappi, principal, brought several teachers, parents, and children to the meeting to tout the school’s accomplishments. Lappi’s presentation was part of an ongoing series of visits from school administrators at board

For the past dozen years or so, if you wanted to know the construction status of a Habitat for Humanity home in Adams County, what was due to happen next, which volunteer groups were due to work when, which weekends had plenty of volunteers and when help was needed, when the project would need electricians,

by Ariana Figueroa WASHINGTON — A U.S. Senate vote is expected next week on a bipartisan deal that would overhaul U.S. immigration law and provide more than $100 billion for a global security package. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) The long-awaited bill text on the supplemental package to aid Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific region and

The South Mountain Partnerhip’s (SMP) “Our Environment and Health in the South Mountain Region: A Report Card” is its first comprehensive review of regional environmental health. Read the complete report here. The analytical document provides a detailed assessment of the environmental and health indicators of the South Mountain region, which includes Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, and

YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County CEO Melissa Leathery has submitted her resignation, according to a press release from the organization. Leathery joined the YW in July 2023. The YW has named an interim leadership team, the release states. The team includes YWCA Advocacy Director Nancy Lilley, Board Chair Lyne Aurand, Vice Chair Julie Haller, board

In light of a recent rash of vehicle break-ins, police have issued suggestions for preventative action. Following is the official statement from the Gettysburg Borough Police Department: “In recent weeks, there has been a notable escalation in vehicle thefts and instances of theft from vehicles across our region, encompassing boroughs and townships in South Eastern

Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program, a beacon of hope for many, has ambitious expansion plans, signaling a vibrant and unbridled future. Program Director Rachel Stoner, a dedicated part of the organization since her days as a volunteer in 2015, shared her enthusiasm about the growth prospects. “The potential for new programs and planning is immense.

The last public pool in Adams County is about to close, and a group of Littlestown residents are trying to save it. “I’m stepping up for this community,” Kathleen Ednie, a two-year Littlestown resident, told the Council. “If we don’t try, we won’t know,” she added. Resident Clifton Biddle said historically, the pool was developed

The Adams County Library System hopes to keep a branch in the Borough of Gettysburg. Similarly, the borough council seems committed to making that happen. At their workshop on Monday, council members expressed support for a zoning text amendment that will allow the library to build on the United Lutheran Seminary campus on the borough’s

Each year, Adams County and its jurisdictions vie for grant money and state funding for various projects. Yesterday, District 33 Senator Doug Mastriano gave those attending the Adams County County of Governments (ACCOG) meeting some advice about getting it. Earlier this month, Mastriano announced a $300,000 grant would be awarded to Conewago Valley Township to

Pennsylvania Uniters is a politically diverse group of 23 community members in South-Central Pennsylvania committed to embracing our shared values and working across our differences to prevent targeted violence, including political violence such as physical attacks against people because of their party affiliations or viewpoints. We were selected through a competitive application process for the Uniting to

Beginning today, Pennsylvania’s updated Dog Law takes effect to increase public safety in communities, add consumer protections for those who buy or adopt dogs, strengthen requirements for all types of kennels, and increase penalties for those who violate the law and put people and dogs at risk.   Pennsylvania’s Dog Law received a bipartisan upgrade

Upper Adams School District student lunch debt towered well over $30,000 at the close of 2023, and the number only continues to grow. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Treasurer Gerald Walmer drew the board’s attention to the mounting lunch debt. Between Sept. 30 and Dec. 31, 2023, the debt jumped by nearly $6,500, according to

A Snow Emergency Declaration has been issued for Gettysburg Borough – effective until 10:00 PM Saturday, January 20, 2024. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts on hilltops around Gettysburg Borough. All vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes during a declared snow emergency. Enforcement to remove vehicles from

The Conewago Valley school board delayed the approval of its regular health and safety plan update until the February study session, when it will take more time to review and discuss it. During the board’s regular meeting on Monday evening, the agenda called for the board to approve its health and safety plan, which is

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

The Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in State College remains in effect until 12:00 PM Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Total snow accumulations are expected to be as high as 5 inches. The Snow Emergency issued by Gettysburg Borough will remain in effect for 24-hours after the expiration of the Winter Weather