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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

With no fanfare or public comment, the Gettysburg Borough Council unanimously approved changes to its sign ordinance on Monday.  “This has been a long time coming; we have been working on this for almost eight years,” Borough Council President Matthew Moon said.  The new ordinance allows structures with one business tenant to have up to

Valerie Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology The United States is producing more oil and natural gas today than ever before, and far more than any other country. So, what roles did the Trump-Pence and Biden-Harris administrations play in this surge? Both administrations supported banning some offshore drilling, but also saw rises in oil and gas

Cruising to London from New York by way of Gettysburg Community Theatre, legendary songwriter Cole Porter’s bubbly “Anything Goes” overshadows the fading days of summer with delightful madcap antics and seriously good music. With its original book by P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the popular musical premiered on Broadway at what

Mikel Delgado, Purdue University and Judith Stella, Purdue University Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior for both species. Throw it for me! Purple Collar Pet Photography/Moment, via Getty

The next increment of a zoning hearing concerning a large scale warehouse complex project in Cross Keys was pushed back again so the developer can alter the project’s plans. The Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board convened briefly August 26, 2024 to accept a motion for continuation from the attorney representing the developer, David Tshudy. https://www.facebook.com/communitymedia.net/videos/1044386003942640

The Biglerville Fire Department hosted its annual Community Day today. The event educated residents about fire prevention and safety. Both children and adults had the opportunity to to use a fire hose and meet local First Responders. Car seat saftey checks, face painting, and emergency themed ornament painting were also offered. Visitors could touch and

Applications are now being accepted for the Braband Organ Scholarship. St James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg started the scholarship in 2021 to encourage pianists to become church organists. The scholarship provides 25 free organ lessons and is open to all applicants regardless of age or church affiliation. More information and application may be found online

Gettysburg Borough Manager Charles Gable wants to stress that all North Washington Street businesses will be accessible during a four-month construction project. The borough will replace water and sewer lines, add crosswalks, and extend sidewalks between Railroad Street and Racehorse Alley. The $1.07 million project will begin after Labor Day and be finished by Christmas.

The Gettysburg Planning Commission dug into details of the borough’s zoning districts and land use regulations in their August 19, 2024, meeting where they continued the project of drafting a new zoning ordinance.  The commission worked through specifics of three of the 13 zoning districts included in a draft created by a committee over a

Two separate incidents of vandalism were reported to park officials at Gettysburg National Military Park on August 15 and August 19. Park staff reported multiple boulders on Little Round Top had graffiti scribed into the large stones on August 15. Battlefield visitors reported that the historic War Department Observation Tower on Oak Ridge was spray

The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA), an independent government organization that operates recreation programs and maintains services in the Gettysburg rec park, seeks a new Executive Director to guide its operations into a new era of growth and sustainability. GARA has long provided residents and visitors with expansive recreational opportunities and a serene natural escape in the

by Kim Lyons, Pennsylvania Capital-StarAugust 17, 2024 The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services announced this week it had completed negotiations with drug companies to reduce prices on 10 widely used prescription drugs, and. Pennsylvanians are lauding the news.  (Getty Images) “This is a big deal, and it is generating lower costs all across the

The Conewago Valley school board debated rising site development cost estimates for a proposed elementary school renovation project during a meeting on Monday. The board held a back-to-back study session and regular voting meeting. Much of the board’s discussion centered around an earlier presentation by representatives with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, the architectural design firm

Gettysburg Borough leaders are preparing for an expensive, inconvenient, but necessary construction project on North Washington Street.  The borough will replace water and sewer lines, add crosswalks, and extend sidewalks between Railroad Street and Racehorse Alley. The work is expected to begin after Labor Day and be finished by Christmas. The borough hired York Excavating

Farhad Tabatabaei, University of Delaware Eco-friendly hotels increasingly are asking guests to forgo daily housekeeping or use their towels more than once. At the same time, hospitality researchers have long assumed that guests find these efforts to promote sustainability inconvenient and undesirable. My research, however, suggests that this is not – or is no longer

First came the debate over library book policy at Upper Adams School District, then came an argument over the steps taken to revise policy. Upper Adams School Board members on Tuesday discussed the board procedure/policy development guidelines provided by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, or PSBA. At the center of the debate was who should

Tam Nguyen, University of Dayton CAPTCHAs are those now ubiquitous challenges you encounter to prove that you’re a human and not a bot when you go to log in to many websites. It’s not easy for computers to tell humans from other computers posing as humans. Andrii Shelenkov/Stock via Getty Images Websites and mobile apps