Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida, which saw tens of billions of dollars in losses from hurricanes Helene and Milton but across the country. Hurricane Beryl tore up homes in Freeport, Texas, in July 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images) According to S&P Global
During their monthly business meeting on Monday, the Gettysburg Borough Council unanimously approved advertising a 2025 budget that includes a 9% real estate tax hike. The motion came after numerous budget workshops that attracted few members of the public. “We have known this was coming for a couple of years,” Borough Council President Matthew Moon
Today was Remembrance Day, Gettysburg’s annual event honoring the 1863 Consecration of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, during which President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. We’ll report on the activities soon; For now please enjoy the photos. Click on any photo to start the slideshow.
Gettysburg’s 68th Annual Remembrance Day Parade will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. Organized by the Sons of Veterans Reserve, the military department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the parade will start on Middle Street and follow its traditional route along Baltimore Street to Steinwehr Avenue. Remembrance Day is a longstanding
The Borough of Gettysburg has discovered fraudulent QR code stickers on some of the Borough’s parking meters. Scanning these codes takes the patron to a fake website that mimics the Borough’s Pay-By-Phone parking mobile phone app. Payments entered through this fake QR code do not begin a parking session in Gettysburg Borough. Please do not use
Angie Brown, Quinnipiac University Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences
Lincoln Cemetery Project Association will hold a Remembrance Day Program Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Cemetery, on the corner of Lincoln and Long Lane in Gettysburg. A featured speaker, Lenwood (Leni) Sloan is well known across the U.S. as a catalytic agent, animator, and facilitator of cultural and heritage programs. For the past
The Conewago Valley school board hired a new assistant superintendent and addressed questions surrounding the Act One Index and district budget process during its regular meeting on Monday evening. The board held a flurry of meetings back-to-back, beginning with a tour of New Oxford Elementary School that was open to the public. After the tour
An intriguing yoga studio, Hidden Wisdom Yoga, has opened in downtown Gettysburg. The studio is operated by Alison Lintal – a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher for 9 years. Hidden Wisdom provides a well-rounded range of classes in the Iyengar method, and also offers vinyasa-style classes taught by an instructor from another tradition. The studio also
The final session of the hearing for an embattled warehouse development application took place before the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) Thursday, November 7. Objectors called witnesses to testify against the granting of zoning approvals for a 621,000 square ft. warehouse at the Cross Keys intersection of Rt. 30 and Rt. 94, as proposed
On Saturday, November 9, 109 registered participants took part in a Community Unity Dinner at the Refectory at United Lutheran Seminary sponsored by Pathways to Racial Justice, a coalition of church and community organizations dedicated to raising ”awareness about racial injustice while focusing on developing solutions and fostering community collaboration for positive change.” The featured
The Conewago Valley School District Board of Directors has hired Upper Adams School District’s Superintendent to the position of Assistant Superintendent for a term beginning no later than January 13, 2025 until June 30, 2029. Board members Sauter, Flickinger, Buckley, Meckley, and board president Kindschuh voted in favor of the hire, while board members Swope,
Jordan Batchelor, Arizona State University; Charles Max Katz, Arizona State University; and Taylor Cox, Arizona State University Mounting evidence shows that veterans need targeted suicide prevention services. adamkaz/E+ via Getty Images America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day,
The 17th annual Foothills Artists Studio Tour will be held November 23 and 24, the weekend before Thanksgiving, at various locations in and around the western Adams County (PA) communities of Fairfield, Orrtanna and Cashtown. Fourteen artists will be participating in a special pre-holiday show and sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The Pennsylvania House will remain under Democratic control in 2025 as the party held on to all 102 of its seats — including one in Trump country. by Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA “Vote Here” signs at Temple Sinai in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA, on Election Day, Nov. 5,
Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State Pennsylvania was for months considered the key swing state that would decide the 2024 election. Candidates, political parties and advocacy groups spent over US$1 billion courting the commonwealth’s small number of persuadable voters. People gather at McGillin’s Olde Ale House in Philadelphia as election results trickle in. Ed Jones/AFP via
Michael T. Sullivan, MD, 74, of Fairfield, PA, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2024, in Gettysburg, PA. Michael was born March 4, 1950, in Lincoln, NE, the son of Bernard P. Sullivan and Jean W. Wells. Michael graduated from Pius X High School in 1968 and as valedictorian from Regis University in 1972 with
Voters issued a broad repudiation of not only Harris’ campaign but the Democratic Party’s vision for the country. Originally published by The 19th After eight years of politics reshaped by President Donald Trump, Democrats went from being in disarray to putting forth a united front and big tent opposing him. And they lost anyway. Vice
Fairfield Area School District administrators proposed Monday night that the district allow some athletes to play for another school district. Athletic Director Keith Bruck told several dozen people gathered in the high school auditorium that he and High School Principal Brian McDowell do not believe the district has enough students to support football, wrestling, or
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of
Father Tyler Mentzer, affectionally known as Father Tyler, grew up in Biglerville, PA. He attended church at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Orrtanna and was ordained as a Catholic priest on Oct. 2, 2021, at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass. In a world filled with noise,Tyler heard a gentle and persistent
Taxes and some parking rates are likely on the rise in Gettysburg Borough. During their final budget workshop of the year, council concurred that a 9.08% real estate tax increase is needed to balance the 2025 budget. Under the current proposal, parking meters that currently cost $1 per hour will increase to $1.50. Borough Manager
A longtime reporter will be the Gettysburg Area School District’s next communications coordinator. During its meeting on Monday, the board voted 7-1 to hire Gettysburg Times reporter Vanessa Sanders. Cynthia Ayers voted against the motion, as she has been against every human resources recommendation for several months because she believes the district needs to study
Kate Starbird, University of Washington and Stephen Prochaska, University of Washington On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to quickly remedy the problem, but it was not before accusations began to
No. 3/3 Penn State (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) suffered its first loss of the season Saturday, falling 20-13 to No. 4/4 Ohio State (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) in front of a Beaver Stadium record 111,030 fans. The Nittany Lions struck early with a field goal and a 31-yard interception return for a touchdown by Zion Tracy to
Mark Satta, Wayne State University Shortly after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president of the United States in January 2017, George Orwell’s 1949 novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” shot to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list. Apparently, lots of people thought Orwell had something relevant to say in that political moment. Donald Trump hugs an American flag
Robert Shand, American University When it comes to education policy, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris not only have mostly distinct visions but also distinct track records. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present dueling platforms for U.S. education. Getty Images Harris is calling for a wider role for the federal government and
An ongoing hearing about zoning requests for a warehouse facility in the “Cross Keys” area near the intersection of Rt. 30 and Rt. 94 reconvened Monday, October 28 for four more hours of testimony. With more witnesses yet to testify, the hearing will resume Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room of
Lt. Harrison Robins III, USAAF, was killed in Japan during World War II. Captain Wesley Yeo Clement, a fighter pilot during WW II, was killed in 1953 during the US occupation of Germany. Robins and Clement were the great-uncle and grandfather, respectively, of Beth Farnham, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District, who recently
UPMC Offers New Heart Treatment for Stent Patients UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. has treated its first patient with a new therapy for in-stent restenosis (ISR), a condition in which scar tissue forms inside the stent, causing a previously opened coronary artery to narrow again. The team was the first to participate
by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarOctober 29, 2024 A federal judge threw out a lawsuit Tuesday by six Republican Pennsylvania members of Congress that sought to set aside military absentee ballots, claiming they were vulnerable to fraud by foreign operatives. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) U.S. District Judge Christopher C. Conner in Harrisburg granted a motion to dismiss
As the Gettysburg Borough Council closed its second budget workshop on Monday evening, they realized the actual deficit for 2025 is about $500,000. “The deficit is the deficit,” Council President Matthew Moon said after the governing body spent more than four hours over the past two weeks discussing possible revenue sources and spending reductions. The
The “grandest small-town theater in America” is entering a new era under the leadership of its new artistic director at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. Brett W. Messenger, who’s only been with the College since June, jests about being reminded daily that he has huge shoes to fill in the shadow of Jeffrey Gabel, the founding
The Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors and its teachers’ union have a new contract. During a recent meeting, the board approved the agreement in a 7-1 vote. Michelle Smyers was absent and Cynthia Ayers dissented. The four-year agreement gives teachers an average 3.9% salary increase in the first year of the contract, according
Rosalyn R. LaPier, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign I am a direct descendant of family members who were forced as children to attend either a U.S. government-operated or church-run Indian boarding school. They include my mother, all four of my grandparents and the majority of my great-grandparents. A photograph archived at the Center for Southwest
Gettysburg College students have been active this fall semester teaching the importance of voting in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. Upcoming events on campus include an Oct. 30 visit from U.S. Congressional candidate Beth Farnham, who will discuss her position as a candidate, and a “Get the Vote Out” tabling event that will occur a
A recent spate of derogatory social media comments prompted the new Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Superintendent, Dr. Timothy Mitzel, to create a security presence at some school events. At last Monday’s school board meeting, he addressed the issue, saying that negative comments and personal attacks on social media have increased in the last weeks. “Let it
As a former mental health therapist, minister, and ombudsman, I have seen almost every form of behavior in a person that does not align with that person’s claimed values or beliefs. The official term for this is cognitive dissonance. A definition of cognitive dissonance is ” the discomfort a person feels when their behavior does not
My wife and I spent six weekends this Fall canvassing local registered voters on behalf of Adams County Democrats. The weather’s been great, and the work satisfying. As you may know, the “science” of political campaigning says that the most efficient and effective use of a volunteer’s time is knocking on the doors of that
In tune with the wild side of Halloween, Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show LIVE” — the audience-interactive musical that has inspired waves of cult followers — opened Thursday night at Gettysburg Community Theatre. The provocative rock show premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 1973, winning the Evening Standard Theatre Award for
by Erica Duffy As the year ends, your Adams County Library System is making one final appeal to the generous community that has supported us throughout 2024. Thanks to your contributions, we’ve already accomplished so much, but as we aim to expand our services and meet growing community needs, we need your continued help to
The Gettysburg Witches’ Walk dance group made its magical debut on Tuesday at Gettysburg’s Halloween Parade, captivating the audience with the traditional Wolfshäger Hexenbrut Dance. Originating in Germany, this vibrant performance celebrates Walpurgisnacht, a festival held each year from April 30 to May 1, known as Hexennacht, or Witches’ Night. The dance, performed to Peter
Gettysburg Borough staffing levels were the focus of the borough council’s first budget preparation workshop this week. The borough currently budgets for the following full-time staff members in each department: three parking, four planning, four office of the manager, four public works, 14 sworn police officers, and one police secretary. In 2025, the borough hopes
Now that football season is here again, it’s a good time to reflect on General Eisenhower’s love for sports, football in particular. When we think of Ike and sports, golf is usually what comes to mind. For those of us who love history, however, Ike’s athletic prowess goes back to his days as a boy
A financial boost to the Borough of Gettysburg is drying up. During Tuesday’s meeting, Borough Manager Charles Gable told the council that the municipality has $716,000 remaining of the $3.1 million it received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The borough has been using the money to cover revenue shortfalls in its
The Conewago Valley school board took a tour of Conewago Township Elementary on Monday evening, then received updates and a virtual tour via video showing what the school could look like following renovations. Anthony Colestock, a representative with architectural design firm Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, showed the board site and floor plans he’d previously presented,
Originally published by The 19th This article was co-published with The Salt Lake Tribune as part of The 19th News Network’s Abortion on the Ballot series. Marriage made the Smiths a family of eight — Tillia came with five kids, and Travis with one. As 7-year-old Margot, one of two additions to their brood since then, burrowed
Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University Rumors and lies about government responses to natural disasters are not new. Politics, misinformation, and blame-shifting have long surrounded government response efforts. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the effects of Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017,
Nestled in Pennsylvania’s apple country, the annual National Apple Harvest Festival celebrated fall this weekend with handmade crafts, delicious food, and lively entertainment. Visitors enjoyed steam engine displays, live music, antique cars, orchard tours, pony rides, tastings, and artisan demonstrations, ensuring something for everyone. Most of the festival’s proceeds go back to the community and
The day after the Northern Lights made a stunning appearance around Gettysburg, Agatha Christie’s enduring mystery thriller “The Mousetrap” opened downtown at the Gettysburg Community Theatre on York Street. First presented as a half-hour radio play in 1947, Christie grew the chilling tale — based loosely on the tragic real-life death of a British boy
Bermudian Springs School District did not have to look far for its next superintendent. Dr. Brad Sterner – currently the assistant superintendent of Conewago Valley School District – was named as the next superintendent for Bermudian Springs on Tuesday evening during the school board’s regular meeting. With Superintendent Shane Hotchkiss on extended leave before retiring,
Conewago Valley School District could soon see the return of “good, old-fashioned snow days” – with no messy changes to the district calendar. During the Conewago Valley school board’s study session on Monday evening, Superintendent Sharon Perry presented the board with the idea. With recent changes made by the state regarding the number of days
The Conewago Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) will meet Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. for a decisional meeting on zoning matters for a proposed food waste to natural gas facility. The meeting will be held at the Conewago Township Municipal Building, 541 Oxford Ave., Hanover. The agenda is posted to the Township’s website. The
By JULIE CARR SMYTH, JILL COLVIN and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump returned on Saturday to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds where he was nearly assassinated in July, urging a large crowd to deliver an Election Day victory that he tied to his survival of the shooting. The former president and
Upper Adams School Board is considering a three-year proposal from G-Force Security Solutions to provide a full-time armed school security officer. The proposal comes as the result of a new state law requiring all Pennsylvania school districts to have at least one full-time security personnel, starting this school year. G-Force already provides part-time security services
More than 150 guests attended the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) 60th Anniversary Celebration and fundraising banquet on September 26 at King Street Church in Chambersburg, PA. Attendees included SCCAP staff, volunteers, officials, and sponsors who celebrated the organization’s success, as well as numerous clients who, during the evening’s presentation of “Parade of Faces,”
By Lauren Jessop | The Center Square contributor Sep 30, 2024 Editor’s Note The article has been updated since initial publication to clarify Robert Albino’s name. (The Center Square) – As campaigns battle for votes in swing states like Pennsylvania, the focus is on faith-based voters, whose cultural and religious values drive their decisions. That seems especially
The treatment of Gettysburg’s two hometown presidents has always been somewhat imbalanced. The one who slept here overnight and gave a speech has at least six statues in town and is the regular subject of a flood of books, articles, conferences, and plays. The one who lived here for 20 or more years gets two
During its heyday, the ringneck pheasant was one of the most popular species for Pennsylvania hunters, with over 700,000 licenses recorded in 1971. Although that interest dropped dramatically during the 1980s, pheasant hunting remains popular for Keystone outdoorsmen. Before 1980, it was common to see pheasants strolling through area backyards, along the roadside, or gathering
Gettysburg College will host its first-ever home football night game against McDaniel College on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium. Thanks to the generous support of 25 College alumni and families, four towers of LED lights were lifted into the sky surrounding the track around Shirk Field this past
The Gettysburg Foundation invites area residents and visitors to Gettysburg for Fall Family Day at Spangler, a free, one-day event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This special autumn event marks the final day this year the public can visit the historic George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. Guests can explore
James R. Elliott, Rice University; Dominic Boyer, Rice University, and Phylicia Lee Brown, Rice University Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene’s path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September 2024. An overturned industrial storage tank in Asheville, N.C., shows the power of fast-moving flood water.
More than 225 barn lovers braved the morning drizzle on Saturday, Sept. 21 to participate in HGAC’s 2024 Historic Barns Tour of Gettysburg and Adams County. They were rewarded with a sunny afternoon — perfect for visiting the six barns on the tour schedule. The tour began at the historic 1914 Round Barn at 298
The Reverend Pamela Cooper-White, Ph.D., will discuss the psychology of Christian Nationalism at a public forum at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church at 4 p.m., Sunday, October 13. The event will be conducted at the church at 20 W. High Street in Gettysburg. Admission is free, and off-street parking is available in the rear of
The event were moved indoors due to the rain, but the festivities went on as planned. Jim Bargas and Amy Thomas shared some photos. Photos by Jim Bargas: Photos by Amy Thomas
by John Cole As September comes to a close, both candidates on the Republican Party’s presidential ticket will be campaigning in Pennsylvania this weekend. On the Democratic side, key Harris campaign surrogates and big-name guests will rally voters. (Getty Images) Former President Donald Trump will be holding a rally in Erie County on Sunday, a
October 1 – Art Exhibit Schmucker Art Gallery Two art exhibits on the Gettysburg College campus continue to be displayed throughout the month. A Portrait of the Artist, 1525-1825: Prints from the Collection of Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation continues through December 14. A group of twelve silkscreens made by Pennsylvania artist and entitled
Everyone is invited to the annual Salsa on the Square festival Friday evening, September 27, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. taking place in Gettysburg in the first block of Carlisle Street, between Lincoln Square and the railroad tracks. Why “Salsa on the Square”? The event celebrates the vital role of the Latin-American population in and
Todos están invitados al festival anual Salsa on the Square el viernes 27 de septiembre por la noche, de 5:30 a 10:30 p.m., que se llevará a cabo en Gettysburg, en la primera cuadra de Carlisle Street, entre Lincoln Square y las vías del tren. ¿Por qué “Salsa on the Square”? El evento celebra el
When the Gettysburg Borough Council meets, one can safely assume that parking will be discussed. During Monday’s council workshop, the governing body advanced more more paid spaces, discussed the holiday season fee waiver, and contemplated rates for 2025. Fees Borough Parking Manager Becka Fissel is not proposing any changes to parking fees in 2025. She
This is a story about Petra Techanova Parnell, who turned her passion for authentic German food into a unique food truck called Euro Bites, where she specializes in making authentic European foods. Her inspiration came from her European experiences and years spent making food. Parnell, a native of the Czech Republic, has traveled and lived
Proposed fees associated with a Facility Use Policy initiated a lot of discussion at a recent meeting of the Fairfield Area School District Board of Directors. Superintendent Thomas Haupt told the board in September that the district does not charge outside groups anything to use its facilities. The district, in turn, then loses money because
Originally published by The 19th The Biden-Harris administration announced this week $1.3 billion in federal funding to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), bringing its total support of these institutions to more than $17 billion since 2021. “That’s the most any administration has ever, ever, ever, ever committed,” President Joe Biden said Monday as he
Weikert’s Egg Farm, located at 2559 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, has been a family affair since its founding. “Weikerts built the farmhouse in 1884,” said owner Mahlon Weikert, “Since then the farm’s been passed down through family members.” From the first chicken house in 1952 to now, the Weikerts have been perfecting the craft. “My grandfather
By Daun van Ee This year, 2024, is not the first time that a potential candidate’s age has factored into a presidential election. Dwight D. Eisenhower, in his memoir Mandate for Change (p. 566), has told of his concern that, if elected in 1952 (as indeed he was), he would be taking office at the
Shuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton Summer 2024 was officially the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest on record. In the United States, fierce heat waves seemed to hit somewhere almost every day. High pressure in the middle layers of the atmosphere acts as a dome or cap, allowing heat to build up at the Earth’s surface. NOAA Phoenix
The Gettysburg Borough Planning Commission met for nearly three hours on Monday, September 16, to continue discussions of the borough’s comprehensive rezoning project. The meeting focused on the specifics of the Revitalization district, a new zoning district that is proposed near the core of downtown, and the R-2 residential district. The task of the Gettysburg
A second donor announced they would withdraw funding as the result of the Upper Adams School Board’s partnership with a controversial law firm. In the past, an anonymous donor usually gave $2,000 annually through The Canner Funds to support field trips, according to school board member Susan Crouse. This news came roughly one month after
Upper Adams School District welcomed 15 new teachers at the start of the school year.Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Joseph Albin introduced the teachers to the public and the school board Tuesday. The newcomers include six teachers at the high school, two at the middle school, two at the intermediate school and five at
The Conewago Valley school board focused on the ongoing elementary school renovation projects during its regular board meeting on Monday evening. The board held an executive session and a study session, then held a regular board meeting immediately afterwards. Dr. Sharon Perry, the district superintendent, said the board will have a chance to tour all
UPMC Magee-Womens is hosting an open house to hire birthing doulas on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University in Conference Room 211C, 222 Chestnut St., Harrisburg. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the new Birth Circle Doula Program at UPMC Harrisburg and
The last time I wrote to a newspaper editor was over 20 years ago as a 5th grade student of Arendtsville Elementary School. After coming home and telling my mom that everyone should know what a great Principal Mr. Cope was, she told me I could write a letter to the editor, so I did. I
Looking for a place in Gettysburg to make friends, learn to draw, have a pastry, or just hang out and drink coffee? Look no further; Presidents Coffee, a modern family-owned coffee shop, has what you are looking for. Owners Tom Pottiger and his wife Emily opened their business just over a year ago on the
Nathan H. Dize, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance continues to defend the false claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been abducting and eating area cats and dogs. A man in Tucson, Arizona, carries an AI-generated image referencing falsehoods spread by Donald Trump and his
In its third season, “Ticket to the Past: Unforgettable Journeys” at the historic Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station at 35 Carlisle Street offers an immersive trip into the past while stepping boldly toward the future of storytelling and museum design. Designed by TimeLooper, Inc. — an Interpretive Experience Design firm located in New York City —
UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute in Central Pa. and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa. are offering free health seminars in the fall to benefit the community. These seminars aim to raise awareness about health conditions and provide valuable insights into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options. These seminars are open to everyone, especially those
When Lydia Zavala and her husband started a family, they knew they wanted lots of kids. The couple went on to have six children in 13 years. As their family grew, so did Lydia’s weight. “Each time I got pregnant, I was gaining,” the 33-year-old Adams County resident said. “I would exercise here and there
Gettysburg Area School District leaders say they are seeing success with a new way to teach fourth and fifth grade students. During their meeting on Monday, James Gettys Elementary School Principal and Kindergarten teacher Nicole Roy touted the school’s many accomplishments. Departmentalization, or having teachers teach one subject matter, topped the list. Wells said departmentization
“We all know that investing in people is crucial for creating a thriving school environment, and when you have a mix of experienced and new talent, it will lead to a dynamic and innovative atmosphere,” said Dr. Don Bell on Monday as he exited his year-long position as interim school superintendent for the Littlestown Area
As he does every year for his birthday, Founding Executive/Artistic Director of the Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), Chad-Alan Carr, will perform a piano bar cabaret style concert of mostly Broadway music to raise funds for the theatre Scholarship Funds. GCT, the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln
The Biglerville Fire Company hosted itsannual fair last week. Hot meals were served nightly in the dining hall. Platters include: hot roast beef, hot chicken sandwiches, BBQ sandwiches and fries. Potato soup and cream of crab soup were also on the menu. Also available were games, rides, cash Bingo, small games of chance, raffle prizes,
On August 29 the Borough of Gettysburg Planning Department held an open house to present information about the rezoning effort that is currently underway. The Planning Commission is discussing individual districts at their regular meetings (3rd Monday of each month, 7 p.m.) At the open house, John Whitmore, Planning Director made a presentation, with plenty
A Biglerville High School sophomore facing expulsion for an act she says she did not commit recently defended herself in front of the school board on which her mother Tricia Plank serves.In February of 2023, when their daughter was in eighth grade, she reportedly found a threatening message scrawled on her desk, according to comments
The Bermudian Springs school board discussed the possibility of contracting with a mapping company in order to provide increased security across the district campus. The board held a caucus meeting on Sept. 9 followed by a regular voting meeting on Sept. 10. A representative of Critical Response Group (CRG) attended the Monday meeting to explain
Audiences will laugh so hard their faces hurt when BAM Percussion lands on stage at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater on Saturday, October 12 at 3 p.m. The theatrical comedy-percussion performance is fun for the whole family, and tickets are on sale now at the Majestic Theater Box Office, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. Since 1999, Canada’s
HARRISBURG, PA. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Amid the growing need for additional transplant services in the region, the UPMC Heart Transplant Program — one of the top heart transplant programs in the nation according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients — has opened a new evaluation clinic for heart transplants in Harrisburg. Located at
There is always Monday morning quarterbacking after a presidential debate. Harris oddly didn’t mention Trump’s first impeachment when talking about the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Trump, oddly, claimed that Democrats were killing newborn children and feeding American pets to Haitian immigrants. However, the one topic I was most interested in was also the most
For the past 25 years, the Upper Adams School District has been bringing the world to its students through its Artist-in-Residence programs. This year, the spotlight was on the vibrant culture of Ghana, as students at Upper Adams Intermediate School immersed themselves in traditional art, fabric, and dance. The culmination of their learning took center
From the very beginning, the Adams County Heritage Festival has had two goals: to bring together the local community by celebrating our varied backgrounds and to introduce people here to other cultures in far-flung corners of the world. We’ve always tackled both goals by offering exciting music and dance performances, foods from many cultures and
After the debate, Trump went to the spin room – Presidential candidates rarely if ever spin their own performances after leaving the stage, but Trump felt compelled to do so – and told reporters he won the debate while setting the stage to avoid another one. “I think it was the best debate that I’ve