HGAC names Barn of Year and House Preservation awards for 2023

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Each year Historic Gettysburg Adams County presents awards to dedicated property owners who believe, as HGAC believes, that there is beauty and value in architectural history and who have invested hundreds of hours of hard work into preserving the past HGAC’s Preservation Committee, chaired by Curt Musselman, is responsible for choosing a Barn Preservation Award

Fairfield football program’s future concerns parents

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The future of the Fairfield football program was in the spotlight during June’s board of education study session. Several program supporters told the board that the district’s new coach, Jake Johnson, had announced at a meeting the night before the board meeting that he would recommend the district end the program.  The district hired Johnson

Proposed Commercial/Residential complex on Carlisle Street in Gettysburg moves forward

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A plan for a 186-unit residential/commercial development on the 2-acre parcel behind the Gettysburg Transit Center between Carlisle and Stratton Streets will be considered by the Gettysburg Planning Commission on Tuesday evening. The public is invited to attend. The proposed project includes two three-story buildings with 8 apartments each in addition to a 7-story building

The 19th’s fellows reflect on the meaning of freedom in honor of Juneteenth

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Originally published by The 19th Rebekah Barber, Katherine Gilyard, Daja E. Henry, and Ashaki “Nzingha” Thompson-Hall are 2022-2023 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper fellows. Explore their work. President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation declared that as of January 1, 1863, “all persons held as slaves” within the Confederacy “are, and henceforward shall be free.” But it wasn’t

Carroll Valley Council explains borough lot sales; honors Patrolman Seth Reed

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At Tuesday’s meeting, some Carroll Valley Borough council members expressed concerns that residents didn’t get preferential treatment regarding purchasing lots being sold by the borough. “This whole thing is crazy for the people of Carroll Valley,” said council member Kari Buterbaugh. “I’ve been waiting for borough lots which I was told would not come up

Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant program

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The Adams County Commissioners held a public hearing prior to their regular meeting yesterday regarding the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Applications are available for funds that may be used to benefit a variety of activities, including water and sewer systems, streets, housing rehabilitation, emergency housing assistance, recreation and community facilities, new public

Happy Father’s Day!

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by Jeff Cann Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are possibly the lamest holidays in my house. We tend to under-celebrate all of those “Hallmark” holidays—Valentine’s Day, for example, is usually a pair of greeting cards purchased separately at Rite Aid on the morning of, and if not sold out, I always spring for a box

Slideshow: Brass Band Festival wrapup

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The 2023 edition of the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival was a resounding success from June 7-11. The rain held off just long enough for all five days of our concerts and events to take place in delightful summer weather. We were all concerned about air quality due to Canadian wildfires, but it gradually improved during

LASD moves forward on 2.75 percent tax increase; High school lunch opportunities upgraded

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The Littlestown Area School District Board of Directors finalized the agenda for their June 19 meeting, including seeking approval of the proposed 2023-2024 school year budget. The proposed budget includes revenues of $37,997,336 and expenditures of $39,168,514, which would pull $1,171,178 from the fund balance. The budget includes a 2.75% local tax increase, with 2.2%

Exciting Living History at the Daniel Lady Farm

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This post is sponsored by the Daniel Lady Farm For living history enthusiasts, and those just looking to experience a beautiful and historic Adams County Farm, plan to attend the 160th Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary Event or one of the other events happening at the farm in 2023. The Historic Daniel Lady Farm, occupied by

Gettysburg Library will move near the YWCA

The Adams County Library System plans to move its Gettysburg branch to the United Lutheran Seminary campus.

The Adams County Library System (ACLS) will purchase a property on Fairfield Rd. at the west edge of Gettysburg from the United Lutheran Seminary to house a new, modern, library facility. The property is located between Route 116 and the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County. The new facility will replace the Gettysburg branch of the

Slideshow: FunFest, 2023

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The Adams County Public Library FunFest 2023 was held on Friday in the Gettysburg Rec Park. The FunFest serves as the kickoff of SummerQuest, the library’s summer learning program. SummerQuest attempts to deal with the seemingly intractable “summer learning loss” that affects many school-age children. The SummerQuest program encourages children to take advantage of library

‘If you want to die in jail, keep talking’ – two national security law experts discuss the special treatment for Trump and offer him some advice

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Thomas A. Durkin, Loyola University Chicago and Joseph Ferguson, Loyola University Chicago Former President Donald Trump on his airplane on June 10, 2023, two days after his federal indictment. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Lawyer Thomas A. Durkin has spent much of his career working in national security law, representing clients in a

Former Gettysburg pastor marks Golden Jubilee as Catholic priest

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Father Bernardo Pistone loved the people of Saint Francis Xavier Gettysburg when he served as the parish’s pastor. Almost a decade has passed since the Italian native moved from here, but several of his former parishioners traveled to Lancaster on Sunday, June 11 to return the love. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, where Pistone now resides,

HGAC Barn Art Show and Sale announces prize winners

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PA Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and his wife, Nina, were among the barn art patrons who perused the collection of fine art pieces and photographs of barns, past and present, at the 15th annual Historic Gettysburg Adams County show and sale that opened with a reception at the Gettysburg G.A.R. Hall Friday. Fifty artists

32nd Annual Peace Camp concludes

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The 32nd annual Peace Camp, sponsored by the International Center for Peace and Justice, wrapped up its week on Friday. The camp was held at the VIDA Charter School and was attended by about 75 students, junior counselors, and counselors. The week included sessions on identity, belonging, service learning, mediation, and community change, as well

The Inevitable

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The chipmunk that lived in the downspout behind my back porch died last week. Tommy murdered it. Does that sound hyperbolic?  Do cats commit murder? If he had any intention of eating it, I would say he killed it, but eating wasn’t part of the plan. He offed it for sport. He dropped it on

Climate change is getting expensive

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Climate change is getting expensive, and not addressing it has begun to cost us in significant ways. Climate change denialists, including many of our own local elected representatives, continue to repeat their talking points about jobs and freedom and so forth, but the bill for climate negligence is coming due, not only at some point

From Pancakes to Pilots

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Tessa and Phil Walter saw a roadside sign Sunday morning as they drove along Route 30 west of town, so they came to the hangar at Gettysburg Regional Airport for a pancake breakfast. As they paid for their meals, a gleeful shout went up and they found they had helped the Gettysburg Barnstormers top a

Sach’s Covered Bridge slated for some TLC

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The Adams County Commissioners learned at Wednesday’s meeting that Sach’s Covered Bridge will receive a coat of paint and some fire retardant free of charge. The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania will perform the work. The Society is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of covered bridges in Pennsylvania. Society president Robert Kuether

Pa. budget 2023: Your guide to what’s on the table, what comes next, and how to follow along

The Pennsylvania legislature has a June 30 deadline to complete a multibillion-dollar budget. Here’s what you need to know. Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. The Pennsylvania State Capitol

Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Starts Wednesday

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In 1875, George F. Patton published A Practical Guide to the Arrangement of Band Music that includes this thought: When we see a town with flourishing enterprises, such as newspapers, schools, libraries, picture galleries, literary and scientific societies, concert halls, theaters, and brass bands, we need not be told that it is the dwelling place

How AI could take over elections – and undermine democracy

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Archon Fung, Harvard Kennedy School and Lawrence Lessig, Harvard University Could organizations use artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT to induce voters to behave in specific ways? An AI-driven political campaign could be all things to all people. Eric Smalley, TCUS; Biodiversity Heritage Library/Flickr; Taymaz Valley/Flickr, CC BY-ND Sen. Josh Hawley asked OpenAI CEO

LASD Seniors bid farewell to K12 years

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Bethany Shifflett and Aydan Fitzgerald met in middle school and have been best friends since. Now the two are going their separate ways – Shifflett will stay in the area while Aydan will travel to the next state south. But the Littlestown Area High School seniors said they were not worried about staying in touch,

HGAC BarnArt Show and Sale begins June 9

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HGAC BarnArt Show & Sale begins June 9 This is an art exhibit you do not want to miss! The Historic Gettysburg Adams County Barn Preservation Project and Grant Program will present the 15th Annual BarnArt Show & Sale, beginning Friday, June 9 until Sunday, June 11, at the G.A.R. Hall, 53 East Middle Street

Fairfield commencement highlights students’ plans

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The uniqueness of attending Adams County’s smallest public secondary school was on full display during the Fairfield Area High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday.  Every commencement is about the future. Most have speeches from the valedictorian, salutatorian, and high school principal.  Fairfield’s followed suit.  It also ended with the reading of names and graduates moving

Canners conquer: Biglerville graduates Class of 2023

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First, the Biglerville High School students bound for college or trade school stood up. Nearly 70 graduates in black and gold rose from their seats on the stadium field to meet the applause thundering from the bleachers Thursday night. They represented more than half of the 117 members of the Class of 2023. Then, the

Cumberland implements digital notification system; accepts resignation of Planning Commissioner and police officer

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At their May meeting, Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors members unanimously approved the purchase of a Savvy Citizen notification system that will enable township managers and police to alert residents of important events via text or email messages (in addition to a recently established Cumberland Township newsletter, the first of which is set to be

New Oxford High School graduates its 2023 “stars”

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New Oxford High School seniors celebrated the end of their school career in a commencement ceremony on Thursday evening. Faculty, administration, and students reminisced on memories spanning from kindergarten through the graduates’ senior year and voiced optimism for the future. Principal Christopher Bowman said he was grateful for everything the seniors contributed to the district

Bermudian Springs High School celebrates graduation

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Seniors in Bermudian Springs School District celebrated their graduation ceremony on Thursday evening surrounded by friends, family, and supporters. During the ceremony, class president Amelia Peters thanked the school administration, faculty and staff, and students’ friends and families for their help. Peters noted that the students’ time at Bermudian Springs would help set the course

Commemorative vigil held for victims of gun violence

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Almost 100 Adams County community members, many holding signs and wearing orange shirts, gathered for a “Stand for Children” vigil walk and special service in commemoration of victims of gun violence on the first anniversary of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. Organized by Gettysburg for Gun Sense, in collaboration with the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams

Oath Keepers founder sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in lead-up to Jan. 6 insurrection – 4 essential reads

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Jeff Inglis, The Conversation Stewart Rhodes, leader of the Oath Keepers, is just one member of a group that seeks to engage in violence against the U.S. government. Philip Pacheco/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, was sentenced to 18 years in prison on May 25, 2023, in the wake of

Refugee Resettlement Partnership of Gettysburg, Contreras, Kellett, Duffy and Murphy win 2023 Peacemaker Awards

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The Gettysburg/Adams County Chapter of  Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) honored the 2023 winners of its Peacemaker Awards this week during a well-attended ceremony at the Valentine Hall Auditorium on the Lutheran Seminary campus.  Darren Glass, President of ICPJ opened the ceremony and mentioned that, since inception of the program in 1995, the

Slideshow: Gettysburg Eagle Riders soar to help special needs youth

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On May 20, 2023, the Gettysburg Eagle Riders again held their annual Roll & Rock fundraiser with a morning motorcycle ride through Adams County. The day continued with lunch, auctions, and entertainment with the live rock band “Black Orchid”. The annual fundraiser benefits the non-profit 501c3 organization Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT) and their Penguin Project,

Pressure from solar developers, a toboggan ride, and a report card featured at South Mountain Partnership spring meeting

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The changing face of growth has changed the efforts in Franklin County to plan for it while attempting to preserve the county’s mix of characters. “Franklin County has been a target for solar development,” Franklin County Commissioners Chairman David Kelly told a group of South Mountain Partnership (SMP) supporters gathered Friday morning at a pavilion

Sixth Annual FunFest is almost here

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by Erica Duffy Adams County Public Libraries are a vital part of our community’s learning network. FunFest is our free event that celebrates the kick-off into SummerQuest, the ACLS summer learning program. Our sixth annual Funfest will occur on Friday, June 9, from 307 p.m. at Gettysburg Rec Park. We encourage children and families to

GASD Art students share their work

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Gettysburg Area School District students shared their art with the board of directors last week: Featured image caption: L-R: Crosby Nell (Grade 4 – JGE), Brielle Hanna (Grade 3 – LE), Liam Dixon (Grade 8, GAMS), Avree Johnson (Grade 5, FTE), Sophia Hartman (Grade 12, GAHS), Spencer Muhl (Grade 10, GAHS), and Malina Reber (Grade

Beer fest, trail run to benefit preservation

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A brew fest and trail run scheduled will benefit the preservation of a farm that served as a staging area and headquarters for Confederate Major General Edward “Allegheny” Johnson’s preparation and attack of the Union right flank on Culp’s Hill. The 2023 Gettysburg Brewfest & Trail 5K is scheduled for Aug. 19, 2023 at the

ACOFA sponsors 2023 Spring Fling

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The public is invited to attend the Adams County Office for Aging (ACOFA) 2023 Spring Fling event on Wednesday, May 31st in Hauser Field House, located at the west end of Lincoln Avenue on the Gettysburg College campus. Spring Fling is an annual Older Americans Month health and wellness event celebrating healthy aging and connecting

Gettysburg Garden Club Spring Plant Sale

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Tomorrow, Saturday May 20, is the 2023 Gettysburg Garden Club Spring Perennial Plant sale The sale will be held 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the back parking lot of the Gettysburg Fire Hall at 35 S. Stratton St. For sale is an array of interesting plants, including turtlehead, herbs, Mexican Sunflower (a special annual),

Heart attack victim thanks Adams Electric life savers

Adams Electric Director Thomas J. Knaub stands with the life savers who came to his aid during a March heart attack.

Adams Electric’s Member Meeting on March 21 started off as a fun affair. Hundreds of people packed into the Wyndham, Gettysburg ballroom and heard updates about their rural electric cooperative.  Director Thomas J. Knaub greeted many friends that evening, much like he had at many other member meetings since first taking office in 1999. Towards

2023 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival schedule announced

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June 7-11, 2023 In 1875, George F. Patton published A Practical Guide to the Arrangement of Band Music that includes this thought:  When we see a town with flourishing enterprises, such as newspapers, schools, libraries, picture galleries, literary and scientific societies, concert halls, theaters, and brass bands, we need not be told that it is the dwelling

Democrat Heather Boyd wins special election, securing Democratic Pa. House majority

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by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarMay 16, 2023 [*This story was updated at 12:26 a.m., May 16, 2023, to reflect updated unofficial vote tallies] Heather Boyd speaks at her victory party after winning the 163rd Pennsylvania House District special election on Tuesday, May 16, 2022. (Capital-Star photo by Peter Hall) Democrat Heather Boyd won the special

Light voting in primary election

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Voter turnout for yesterday’s municipal primary reflected a traditional lack of interest. Less than 15,000 votes were cast county-wide, representing only about 26 percent of registered Democrats and 23 percent of registered Republicans. Some results are incomplete as write-in votes have not yet been counted. For County Commissioner, Marty Qually and Robert Albert Smith will

Bicycle Safety Rodeo teaches young children to ride safely

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The Gettysburg Church of the Brethren, in collaboration with the Cumberland Township Police Department, held a bicycle safety rodeo for children, ages 4 – 11, on the church campus last weekend.  The event featured bicycle safety checks, safety training, fun hand-outs, and a marked riding course.  Pictures (top l-r): Officer Dakota Myers providing safety tips;

County prepares for primary elections

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Workers at the Adams County Office of Elections and Voter Registration were hard at work today preparing for tomorrow’s municipal primary election. A row of election materials was on display at the courthouse waiting for pickup. The photo shows Mt. Joy Township Ward 1 Judge of Elections Carole Harner displaying the ballots and other materials

Project saves money, supports rainwater conservation

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More than two dozen Gettysburg Borough residents attended a water barrel assembly workshop Thursday afternoon at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center. The 27 participants each went home with barrels capable of holding 60 gallons of rainwater. “This is free water,” Gettysburg Borough resident John Zaremba commented while installing hose fittings on a

Pa. primary election 2023: When to expect results, how vote counting will work, and more

Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. Mail ballots are sorted and counted in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Election Day, November 2022.Matt Smith / For Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — In the

Berm proposes 5.56 percent tax increase

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The Bermudian Springs school board approved its preliminary budget on Tuesday, but the details of a potential tax increase are still uncertain. The preliminary budget sets a tax increase at the Act One Index of 5.6%, a millage rate increase equivalent to 13.1636 mills. The final budget will not be approved until June. At that

DePasquale, in Gettysburg Tuesday, eyes PA Attorney General post

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Former state Rep and Former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale was in Gettysburg Tuesday, the latest stop on a tour of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, introducing his potential candidacy for Attorney General. “The Attorney General should be the people’s lawyer,” he told a gathering of about two dozen Democrats gathered at the Adams County party headquarters in

Disinfectants and cleaning products harboring toxic chemicals are widely used despite lack of screening for potential health hazards

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Courtney Carignan, Michigan State University Quaternary ammonium compounds can linger on surfaces and in indoor air and dust long after the disinfectant has dried. Guido Mieth/DigitalVision via Getty Image.The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Concerns about unnecessary use of a common class of antimicrobial chemicals used in disinfectants

LASD fills temporary school board position

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Tempers were high following the election of a temporary board member at Monday’s special voting meeting at Littlestown Area School District. Lindsey Kress, a former Littlestown High School teacher, was elected to serve from May through November. The other two candidates were Nickolas Lovell, a 2022 graduate of Littlestown High School, and Janell Ressler, a

Softball: Fairfield over Biglerville

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Yesterday’s high school softball action saw the Fairfield Lady Knights emerge victorious against the Biglerville Canners, winning 11-3 at Fairfield.  Fairfield took control early, scoring three in the first and two in the second inning before Biglerville could get on the board. Four runs in the bottom of the fourth salted the game away in

AYSO gifts $7,000 to GASD

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The Adams County branch of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) presented a check for $7,000 to the Gettysburg Area School District as a thank-you for their contributions to their mission. GASD school board vice president Al Moyer said there were 400 active students in the program. ”We’ve been partnering for 40-plus years, and it

United Way appreciates many volunteers

Megan Cellucci received the United Way Award for volunteerism.

 The United Way of Adams County celebrated the community’s many volunteers during its annual With Heart in Hand Awards Ceremony on April 24 at Gettysburg College. “It’s awe-inspiring to see the extent and breadth of volunteerism in Adams County and the amount of good that is done in our community,” Mike Jackman, United Way board

The 19th Explains: How to ease the ‘loneliness epidemic’ and social isolation among older adults

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Experts stress the importance of maintaining meaningful connections and utilizing resources to combat isolation and the health impacts that come with it. Originally published by The 19th Between the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the high cost of eldercare, and severe staffing shortages in long-term care, loneliness may seem like a comparatively small problem for older adults.

Three GAHS seniors attend PMEA state music competition

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On Saturday, April 22, three outstanding Gettysburg Area High School students attended the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Music Festival. All three had been selected to perform in the elite All-State Concert Band. The students, Kim Heinzelmann, Spencer Kennedy, and Linden Amster, competed in multiple auditions before being selected. Heinzelmann began playing the French

Federal Pointe Grill opens in Gettysburg

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After 24 years serving steaks, seafood, desserts, and more to our community, the long-time owners of Gettysburg’s Dunlap’s Restaurant and Bakery, Ruth and Barry Dunlap, are moving to Texas to be nearer their son. The restaurant, as well as its parking lot, has been sold to the adjacent Federal Pointe Inn owner Pete Monahan. Monahan said

Cumberland seeks donations for speed display trailer

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PRESS RELEASE Contact: David Blocher – Manager; dblocher@cumberlandtownship.com; 717-334-6485 Cumberland Township Police Department has always appreciated and accepted donations to make it a better place. These donations go towards non-budgeted items that help us protect the community or fund projects that enhance our operations. All Police Department donations received go towards projects that are supplemental

Monarch Crusader visits Gettysburg

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About 80 Adams Countians were treated to an entertaining recipe for backyard entertainment and pollination. “Why would anyone plant a tree that isn’t native?” Toronto-based butterfly expert Carol Pasternak asked her audience Saturday afternoon. Pasternak presented a recipe for inviting birds and butterflies to residential gardens and lawns — the latter which she decried as

Savorhood opens on Baltimore Pike

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Gettysburg’s first-ever food hall, Savorhood, opened its doors to the public April 28. Located at 985 Baltimore Pike, SavorHood is home to 11 Eateries and a brewery. The food hall offers an array of options including barbecue, pizza, Mexican, wings, and seafood. “We are so excited to bring this new dining concept to Gettysburg,” owner

Fairfield approves new district logo

The Fairfield Area School Board recently approved a new Knights logo.

The Fairfield Area School District Knights logo confusion has been settled. Superintendent Thomas J. Haupt told the district’s board of directors recently that more than a half dozen logos are used to represent the school’s mascot, The Knights. Haupt encouraged the board to choose one logo to ensure uniformity throughout the district.  The board was

WellFlight Helicopter serves county residents

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When Terry Scholle was riding a young mare one day in 2002, he never expected to be airlifted to York Hospital from Mt. Joy. But after an accident with a loose saddle, Scholle fell onto the hard earth and broke seven bones. He doesn’t remember the helicopter ride but is thankful there was one. Now,

The “Living Library” – Volume 2: Levato (“Vetti”) Jacobs (Thomas)

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We have much wisdom to gain by learning to understand other people’s cultures and permitting ourselves to accept that there is more than one version of reality. — Louis Menand, Pulitzer Prize-winning author. When people mention “the Greatest Generation,” they’re usually referring to the men who rid the world forcibly of Hitler, Mussolini, and the Japanese

Gettysburg Underground Railroad tours will begin in May

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Walking tours of Gettysburg’s only Underground Railroad (UGRR) Site recognized by the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom will begin on Saturday, May 6th, and everyone is invited to attend. Professional guides will lead tours every Saturday at 11 AM from May through August. Since 2011, hundreds of visitors have taken advantage of this unique

Gettysburg College’s The Magic Flute: Delightfully Surprising

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“It’s mind-blowing! They’re missing out if they don’t come to hear these students.” “The whole ensemble is so talented! I didn’t know!” “His voice is so beautiful! It’s such a gift!” These are the words of Tamra, Theresa, and Melanie, three women who work at the Center for Student Success at Gettysburg College. They knew

The “Living Library” – Volume 1:  Jenine Weaver and Judy Leslie

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We have much wisdom to gain by learning to understand other people’s cultures and permitting ourselves to accept that there is more than one version of reality. — Louis Menand, Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The YWCA Gettysburg and Adams County Library System provided human books for checkout during National Library Week, April 24 to 29, allowing participants

Adams County Community Foundation Awards $120,000 In Competitive Grants

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With gratitude to its generous donors, the Adams County Community Foundation (the Community Foundation) has announced $120,000.00 in grants through its Adams County Grants program. These grants help local nonprofits become more effective, move low-income residents toward self-sufficiency, and support collaborative projects that advance affordable housing, transportation, and economic development. Adams County Grants are made

Harry Belafonte leveraged stardom for social change, his powerful voice always singing a song for justice

Aram Goudsouzian, University of Memphis Harry Belafonte died at the age of 96. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello In May 1963, as civil rights demonstrations rocked the city of Birmingham, Alabama, Harry Belafonte was at a cocktail party in Manhattan, scolding the then-attorney general of the United States. “You may think you’re doing enough,” he recalled telling

Pa. doesn’t fund public defense. Shapiro’s budget would change that.

Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. The Defender Association budget of more than $50 million helps employ about 500 attorneys and other staffers to provide indigent defense

Vehicle theft arrest in Gettysburg

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This morning at about 2:30 a.m. Gettysburg Police were dispatched to the area of Harold Ct. for a suspicious activity incident. Suspects reported to be dressed in hoodies and masks were reportedly trying to enter a building. Officers responded and searched the area. While searching, officers observed one of the suspects fleeing on foot across

Tucker Carlson’s departure and Fox News’ expensive legal woes show the problem with faking ‘authenticity’

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Jacob L. Nelson, University of Utah For decades, Fox News thrived because the people behind it understood what their audience wanted and were more than willing to deliver: television news – or what Fox called news – from a populist perspective. Fox is consistently the most-watched cable news channel, far ahead of competitors like MSNBC

Pa.’s juvenile detention centers are overcrowded, but building more isn’t the answer, advocates say

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by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarApril 20, 2023 Youth advocates and a juvenile justice official called on Pennsylvania lawmakers to address a shortage of space and staff that has created a crisis affecting children in the justice system. Christopher Spriggs is the acting executive director of the currently shuttered Glen Mills School (Philadelphia Tribune photo) While the

GARA preparing for a busy spring and summer season ahead; Adams County Farmers Market opening at its new location

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Spring has arrived in Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) will be hosting many of its activities on their campus over the next few months, as reported at the April GARA board meeting.  March and April have already seen the Church of Brethren Easter Dinner, bloodmobiles, dog classes, Black History Month Club, the

The Judy Blume renaissance is upon us — even as her books are being banned from schools

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A new documentary and a classic book’s film adaptation bring Blume’s work to a new generation, all while experts on censorship and literature reflect on the beloved author’s continued significance. Originally published by The 19th Judy Blume is having a moment. A staple of backpacks of elementary, middle grade, and young adult readers since the