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Local Artist John Kamerer’s flower photos at Monumental Gallery
John Kamerer, a local Gettysburg photographer, has been photographing flowers for over 20 years and displays his photographs at his gallery, Monumental Photography Gallery. “I worked in advertising at J. Walter Thompson for over 40 years,” said Kamerer. “There, I made television commercials for well-known brands and then moved to Gettysburg in 2003.” After retiring
Retired GASD School Superintendent Larry Redding “unretires” to help FASD
In October, the Fairfield Area School District (FASD) school board was in a quandry. Their current superintendent Michael Adamek had resigned at the end of his contract period on Oct. 22 and they had hired Thomas Haupt as the new superintendent. But Haupt couldn’t start until February. Fortunately for them, former Gettysburg Area School District student
What you need to know about the killing of Christian Hall, 19, by Pennsylvania State Police
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 parents of a 19-year-old Chinese American shot and killed by Pennsylvania State Police last December are calling for a new investigation into his death. The
UASD continues to monitor and remains proactive
Upper Adams School District (UASD) school board continues to monitor COVID-19 information and ensure district-wide quality Tuesday. As officials continue to monitor cases throughout the school district, positive case rates have bumped up slightly, according to Superintendent Wesley Doll. As of Tuesday, there were 25 individuals in quarantine and 12 positive cases, he said. Information
Kamala Harris is the first woman to officially be acting U.S. president
For a short period on Friday morning, the United States for the first time had a woman formally acting as president. President Joe Biden, who turns 79 on Saturday, briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris, 57, when he was under anesthesia for a colonoscopy during a routine physical at the Walter Reed Medical
2 top executives quit giant Pa. pension fund amid FBI, SEC probes
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Gettysburg Hospital Foundation Grant Funding Makes Big Impact on Local Youth
The Gettysburg Hospital Foundation continues to respond to the need for important health initiatives in the community, as it will provide $203,261 in grant funding for the 2022 fiscal year to Healthy Adams County and services of WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. While the essential funding will support efforts including food insecurity, children’s health and education, mental health and mindfulness, and important innovations
Olympic officials nudge sports federations toward greater inclusion for transgender and nonbinary athletes
The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday recommended that elite sports organizations reevaluate how they include transgender, nonbinary and intersex athletes and determine their eligibility for competition alongside cisgender athletes, in a nonbinding and wide-ranging update to the organization’s previous policies. The IOC’s guidelines are not legally binding, and implementation is up to international sports federations
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider dumping twice-a-year time changes
(By Victor Skinner – The Center Square) – Pennsylvania state Rep. Russ Diamond says it’s time to “stop the madness of changing clocks twice a year” and permanently place the Keystone State on Eastern Standard Time. Lawmakers in the General Assembly’s State Government Committee discussed his plan to ditch Daylight Savings Time in a hearing
Surprise! – Join Adams County Farmers Market for Two Pop-Up Holiday Markets in December!
The Adams County Farmers Market has a special gift for all the great farmers market fans. Join Adams County Farmers Market the first two Saturdays in December – December 4th & 11th – for two festive pop-up markets, complete with a big cast of farmers market vendors as well as many new faces, too! These pop-up markets will be in
Pennsylvania gun bills facing certain veto
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – Republican Pennsylvania senators approved two gun bills this week that Gov. Tom Wolf already has promised to veto. Senate Bill 448 adds to an existing preemption statute by prohibiting municipalities, of which more than 2,500 exist in Pennsylvania, from enacting firearm ordinances that contradict state law. Senate
Recount triggered for open Commonwealth Court seat, with Democrat Lori Dumas leading
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Matthew Jenkins will be Berm Middle School’s new assistant principal
The Bermudian Springs school district named Matthew Jenkins as the new assistant principal for Bermudian Springs Middle School during the school board’s meeting on Tuesday. Jenkins will replace Mark Herb following Herb’s resignation. According to the agenda, Jenkins will be given a 261-day contract with a salary of $78,000 prorated for the year. Jenkins’ contract
WellSpan Health and Johns Hopkins Medicine announce new oncology collaboration across South Central Pennsylvania
WellSpan Health and Johns Hopkins Medicine today announced plans to fight cancer together in South Central Pennsylvania. The comprehensive collaboration will combine the expertise of WellSpan cancer physicians and programs with the innovative clinical, research and educational capabilities of Johns Hopkins Medicine. WellSpan patients across South Central Pennsylvania who have cancer will benefit from a collaborative approach between
Pennsylvania schools can set own mask policies in January
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Monday schools can set their own mask policies starting Jan. 17, when the current statewide order expires. The policy shift comes weeks after the state reached its 70% statewide vaccination target, Wolf said, and only days after COVID-19 vaccinations became available for
Actor Stephen Lang Book Signing at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, Nov. 18, 2021
On Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, acclaimed stage and screen actor, playwright and author Stephen Lang will hold an in-person book signing for his book The Wheatfield in the Museum Book Store at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. As part of the events surrounding the annual Dedication Day and Remembrance Day weekend, Lang will sign copies of
Women return to the labor force in October as jobs rebound
After their largest drop-off from work so far this year in September, women began to rejoin the workforce in October, helping drive an economic rebound, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. About 309,000 women left the workforce in September as a result of weak growth in education and
COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children ages 5 to 11 comes with familiar obstacles
White House officials hope to assure hesitant parents and head off misinformation while making sure marginalized communities have access to doses early on. As the White House rolls out its COVID-19 vaccination program for children ages 5 to 11, concerns about vaccine hesitancy and equitable access are top of mind for Biden administration officials. Dr.
UASD presents relaxations to quarantine procedures
UASD school board meets Tuesday to discuss updates to the district’s health and safety policy as well as hear finance presentations.
WellSpan Health recognized as one of ‘Most Wired’ Health Systems
WellSpan Health is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the nation’s “Digital Health Most Wired” health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). WellSpan is honored with the Quality Award in two categories: domestic ambulatory and acute care settings. The Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively health care organizations use advanced technologies
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf’s wife dropped off his mail ballot, violating state election law
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. HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday revealed his wife, First Lady Frances Wolf, dropped his mail ballot off for him,
14th Annual Foothills Artists Studio Tour in the Fairfield and Cashtown, PA Area November 20 and 21
The 14th annual Foothills Artists studio tour will be held November 20 and 21, the weekend before Thanksgiving, at five locations in and around the western Adams County (PA) communities of Fairfield and Cashtown. Eleven artists and artisans will open their homes and studios in a special pre-holiday show and sale from 10 a.m. to
Gettysburg Hospital Pediatric Nurse Alison Arrowood wins Nightingale Award
Click here to see Arrowood’s introduction at the awards ceremony. Along with two other winners from across the state, Gettysburg resident Alison Arrowood, RN, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse, EMT Paramedic, and Nursing Operations Director at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, was announced at a virtual gala on Oct. 22 as the Nightingale Award winner in the Nursing
Wolf establishes Pennsylvania Office of Environmental Justice
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order establishing a permanent Office of Environmental Justice as yet another piece of his administration’s climate strategy. “We must do the hard work to prevent further climate damage, to mitigate environmental pollution and the unfair harm it causes to vulnerable communities,
Men’s Swimming Drops Dual to F&M
Diplomats win 10 events on way to 173-89 win Men’s Swimming 10/30/2021 11:22:00 PM Junior Nick Cox (Purcellville, Va./Ponte Vedra) swept the backstroke races to account for half of Gettysburg’s victories in a 173-89 loss to No. 21 Franklin & Marshall College in a Centennial Conference dual meet in the Bullets Pool on Saturday. Team Score #21 Franklin
Obituary: Mary Margaret Stewart
Mary Margaret Stewart, PhD, aged 90, of Gettysburg, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua, N.Y. She was born August 4, 1931, in Santa Monica, Calif., to the late Archibald Karr Stewart and Mora Jean Sillars Stewart. Mary Margaret grew up in Omaha, Neb., and Pittsburgh, Pa.,
A last-minute guide to essential Pa. voter prep for the 2021 general election
Colin Deppen 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. Tuesday, Nov. 2 is Election Day in Pennsylvania — and there’s a lot on the ballot. Races for mayor in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Senate adopts resolution thwarting carbon pricing
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a concurrent resolution that rejects the state’s entry into a program that caps carbon emissions from power generators. Three Democrats joined all of the chamber’s Republicans in adopting the measure Wednesday as a rebuke of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) –
After almost two years of waiting, Gettysburg College students will stage “Into The Woods” at the Majestic
For Gettysburg College theatre students, next weekend’s production of Steven Sondheim’s musical “Into the Woods” represents a triumph over the challenges performers around the world have faced throughout the pandemic. “It’s been two and a half years since I last performed a musical for an audience,” said Sophomore Molly Hoffman who plays Lucinda. “I remember
Adams County Arts Council to Feature Warren Tracy Davis, Marti Yeager and Diana Llauget Artwork at AECenter
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate the exhibitions of Warren Tracy Davis, Marti Yeager and Diana Llauget with an opening reception on Friday, November 5, 5-7:30 p.m., at the Arts Education Center, located at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Due to the increase of CO-VID
Pennsylvania’s election audit on hold amid lawsuit
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s election audit remains on hold this week as Senate Republicans defend their subpoena for voter records that Democrats contested in Commonwealth Court as unconstitutional. “Our filing on Friday is scheduled as part of an expedited review petition to the court that is designed to resolve the
Farmers market season nears to a close
Adams County Farmers Market Association (ACFMA) prepares for its final market of the season this Saturday. From May through October, North Stratton Street becomes a hub of agricultural and local vendor activities, and the market looks forward to one more happening. Facing the pandemic with resiliency, ACFMA is led by a dedicated board that sought
Candidates Tom Carr and Rita Frealing talk about the Gettysburg mayoral position [Episode 57]
Gettysburg Connection is committed to providing as much information as we can about the candidates for Tuesday’s municipal election. You can find information about the election and the candidates on our elections page. We got a chance today to talk to Gettysburg Mayoral candidates Tom Carr and Rita Frealing about why they want to be
Powerful special interests are pouring millions into the 2021 Pa. Supreme Court race
Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and 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. HARRISBURG — Labor unions, lawyers, and a political committee with ties to a billionaire advocate
GARA hosts first annual Trick and Treat Trail, announces Fireman’s Carnival news
The Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) hosted its inaugural Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday as children with costumes and bikes used the pump track and the Biser Trail for exercise, fun, and trick or treating. Executive Director Erin Peddigree said about 150 kids with their families came by during the afternoon to get candy
Joyce Shutt Spreads Passion and Compassion [Episode 56]
It’s our pleasure to share with you this podcast with one of Adams County’s most popular and thoughtful figures, Joyce Shutt. Joyce has been a positive influence on the community for many years with her subtle sense of humor and her words of advice. Joyce is perhaps best known as having been called to be
Pa. election 2021: Registration deadline, mail ballot details, and more things to know about Nov. 2
Spotlight PA Staff 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. HARRISBURG — The Nov. 2, 2021 Pennsylvania election is fast approaching. Voters statewide — regardless of party affiliation — will elect a new
El pequeño restaurante Tacos Monarca trae grandes sabores a Gettysburg
En la esquina de las calles West Railroad y Carlisle en Gettysburg, donde alguna vez operó Subway, ahora hay un pequeño restaurante mexicano. El restaurante se llama Tacos Monarcas por las mariposas monarca que migran desde Canadá a los bosques de Oyamel en Michoacán, México. Michoacán es el estado natal de los propietarios Jimena y
Small restaurant Tacos Monarca brings big flavors to Gettysburg
On the corner of West Railroad and Carlisle Streets in Gettysburg, where Subway once operated, there is now a small Mexican restaurant. The restaurant is named Tacos Monarcas after the monarch butterflies that migrate from Canada to the Oyamel forests in Michoacan, Mexico. Michoacan is the home state of owners Jimena and Louis Gonzalez. From
First Annual Trick or Treat Trail today in the Gettysburg rec park
The First Annual Community Trick or Treat Trail will be held today at the Gettysburg Rec Park from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00. p.m. at the Biser Fitness Trail. Local businesses and nonprofits will line the Biser Trail to pass out candy to Trick or Treaters and provide information about their organization. The trail was originally
A basic guide to vetting your local candidates in Pennsylvania’s 2021 school board elections
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Veterans Day at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
Gettysburg, Pa. (Oct. 21, 2021)—The Gettysburg Foundation announces a special discount and programming at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center to honor our veterans, on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center is currently open daily, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Gettysburg Foundation invites all U.S. military veterans to
Railroad Crossing Work Planned on Multiple Routes in Adams County
Crossing will be detoured during replacement Harrisburg, PA – Motorists in Adams County are advised a railroad contractor plans to replace at-grade crossings on multiple routes in the county. The crossings will be closed, and detours will be in effect. The schedule is as follows: · Monday, November 1, through Friday, November 5, Hanover Street
UASD COVID concerns continue
Keeping students safe and educated continues to be the forefront mission as Upper Adams School District (UASD) board meeting discussed the continuing struggles of COVID-19 Tuesday. Superintendent Wesley Doll acknowledged the various frustrations felt throughout the school district and acknowledged the desire that, “All of us would like to be beyond COVID, but that’s not
Here’s how Pa.’s school pension fund keeps its communications secret from the public
Craig R. McCoy of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Joseph N. DiStefano of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Angela Couloumbis 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. HARRISBURG — In December 2020, Pennsylvania’s
Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania is Ready for Federal Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today issued a statement on the Biden Administration’s preparations for the COVID-19 vaccine authorization for children ages 5-11. “In Pennsylvania, the vaccine is our strategy out of the pandemic, and Pennsylvanians are doing a tremendous job of protecting ourselves and our loved ones by getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We should all be proud
SCCAP Launches Million Reasons to Give Endowment Campaign
ADAMS AND FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA: At SCCAP there really are a Million Reasons to Give! David, an elderly veteran had nowhere to go. He was sleeping in his car. SCCAP staff were able to secure a safe place for him to sleep and then began working on all the connections he would need to be
Gettysburg Halloween Parade draws large crowd to welcome the witching hour
The Gettysburg Halloween Parade rang in the spooky season with a parade, dance party, and the illumination of a nearly full moon Tuesday. Returning to the community after years of absence, the Gettysburg Halloween Parade was guided by a nearly full moon for a night of floats, costumes, and dancing in the street. Businesswomen
Pennsylvania college system asks for ‘historic’ funding increase
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education will ask the Legislature for $550 million in funding next year as it continues its massive redesign amid dwindling enrollment. PASSHE Board of Governors Chairwoman Cynthia Shapira said Thursday the request is vital the organization’s “future and mission.” “It reflects
GASD School Board Candidates — Fall 2021 Municipal Election
Seven candidates are on the ballot for the Gettysburg Area School District board of directors. They are: Jeremy Davis (Republican) Kenny Hassinger (Republican/Democrat; Incumbent) Ryan J. Morris (Republican) Jimmy Phelps (Democrat) John Ramirez (Democrat) Carrie Adams Soliday (Democrat; Incumbent) Michelle Smyers (Republican) We asked each of the candidates to share their information, but unfortunately only
Art at the Market brightens day
Ominous clouds and inclement weather were not enough to stop Lincoln Elementary School art teacher Lydia Stith and her students’ third annual art display at Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) Saturday. The showcase of kindergarten through fifth grade student artwork was created as a way to display and share their creative talents with the community.
Finding Balance With Social Media
View the documentary anytime beginning Friday, October 29th at 8 p.m. until Saturday, November 6th at 12 a.m. October 13th, 2021 – LIKE achieves the impossible: actually getting kids and teens to put down their phones for a few minutes. From Friday October 29th to November 6th Healthy Adams County will hold a special virtual
‘For all families and gender identities’: WNBA union denounces Texas abortion ban in New York Times ad
“Reproductive rights are human rights. Family planning is freedom.” This statement is at the heart of a full-page print ad that the WNBA players’ union is running in the New York Times on Sunday against Texas’ six-week abortion ban and in support of reproductive rights, in what the player’s association executive director Terri Jackson described
Pennsylvania college system asks for ‘historic’ funding increase
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education will ask the Legislature for $550 million in funding next year as it continues its massive redesign amid dwindling enrollment. PASSHE Board of Governors Chairwoman Cynthia Shapira said Thursday the request is vital the organization’s “future and mission.” “It reflects
Gettysburg in Color! 10/28 Light Show In the Square
Experience the history of Gettysburg like never before! The Adams County Arts Council and Adams County Historical Society are teaming up to present a special outdoor “projection” of historic photographs in front of the wall of the ACNB Bank Building in the square. ACHS Executive Director Andrew Dalton will host the program, featuring rare images
Majestic Theater, Gettysburg Times Present ‘Storm Lake’ Screening and Panel Discussion
Storm Lake, the new documentary film about an independent newspaper’s fight to serve their small Iowa community, will be shown at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater on Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $9 each and are now on sale at the Majestic Theater Box Office, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Art
A full guide to Pennsylvania’s 2021 Supreme Court election and other appellate judicial races
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As traffic increases after the pandemic local stores face supply chain issues and encourage customers to shop early
I took a quick walk around the Gettysburg Square this morning and talked to some shop owners. The responses were similar across the board: The pandemic was tough, but things are getting better. The fly in the ointment right now is keeping the stores stocked. “It was tough for a couple of months, but it’s picking
Pasa La Voz brinda noticias e información a los hispanos locales a través de mensajes de texto
Gettysburg Connection se asocia con Casa de Cultura, Collaborating for Youth, Manos Unidas, South Central Community Únete a Pasa La Voz: Enviar un mensaje de texto diciendo “español” al (844) 403-2239 para comenzar. O únete a WhatsApp.Programs (SCCAP) y otras agencias locales para compartir información con las poblaciones de habla hispana en el condado de
Pennsylvania AG to formally announce gubernatorial bid on Wednesday, according to report
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro will formally announce his candidacy for governor on Wednesday, according to a report from The Associated Press. It’s news that’s been months in the making after Shapiro, a former congressional staffer, state representative and Montgomery County commissioner turned two-term attorney general, said
Pasa La Voz provides news and Information to local Hispanics via text messages
Gettysburg Connection partners with Casa de Cultura, Collaborating for Youth, Manos Unidas, South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) and other local agencies to share information to Spanish-speaking populations in Adams County and the surrounding area through the Pasa La Voz program. “Pasa La Voz” (Spanish for “Spread the Word”) is a free, participatory local news
Gettysburg College eases mask requirements
Saying it had closely monitored many indicators including the “consistently low” campus positivity rate, and based on the favorable trends observed and guidance of medical experts, Gettysburg College has loosened its mask guidance. The new policy states that for vaccinated students, employees, and visitors, masks will only be required In classes, official meetings and events,
The history of National Coming Out Day contains both pride and pain
Mia Gingerich needed October 11. It might have seemed like an arbitrary deadline, but to Gingerich it was a way to honor her community — something formal to keep her accountable. “I knew I couldn’t go through that day and not go through with what I had committed myself to do,” the Washington, D.C., resident
Send us a letter!
Letters to the Gettysburg Connection are welcome and encouraged. Letters from folks who live in Adams County area will be given preference for publication, but we know there are people all over the world who care about this community, and we’re glad to hear from them, too. Our staff might make edits for grammar and
Teas of the First Ladies Presentation at the Gettysburg Public Library
The Gettysburg chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites the public to attend their October 15, 2021 gathering in the Eisenhower Room at the Adams County Library at 1:00 PM. A wonderful program is planned. Drink and listen to surprising, funny, and poignant stories about First Ladies serving tea at the “First Ladies’
Pennsylvania liquor store clerk sues former union over dues
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – A Pennsylvania liquor store clerk sued his former union in federal court this week for nearly two years of dues he alleges were collected from his paycheck unconstitutionally. Allen Knabb resigned from United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1776 Keystone State (UFCW) in January 2020, but says
Pennsylvania House approves voucher expansion for economically disadvantaged schools
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – House lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday that expands the size and scope of tuition vouchers for Pennsylvania’s economically disadvantaged schools. Three Democrats joined all of the chamber’s Republicans in approving House Bill 1642, which lowers the threshold for schools to qualify as economically disadvantaged under the law.
Gettysburg Fire Department holds open house; seeks volunteers
Gettysburg Fire Department welcomed the community for a day of education and involvement during its annual station open house Saturday. The event at 35 North Stratton Street was a “Passport to Safety” where participants were encouraged to visit stations to learn about aspects of fire prevention with a chance to win prizes. Stations included
Remembrance Day Illumination: Sponsor a Luminary Candle In Honor or Memory of a Loved One
Gettysburg, Pa. (Oct. 6, 2021)—The Gettysburg Foundation presents the 19th Annual Remembrance Day Illumination on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. The event is subject to weather conditions, health and safety. The commemoration features a luminary candle on all 3,512 Civil War soldiers’ graves. The fallen soldiers’ names are read
More women are serving life sentences. Experts are trying to determine why.
The number of women serving one of the country’s harshest prison sentences — life without parole — is growing at a faster pace than the rate for men, but the criminal legal system tends to overlook the specific impact of gender, social and economic inequality on women’s involvement in crime, researchers say. A new report
Annual Halloween Costume Party with the Adams County Arts Council
The Adams County Arts Council is hosting their annual Halloween Costume Party at the Herr Ridge Barn, 900 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 on Friday, October 22 from 7-11pm. Tickets are now on sale to the public. This popular event was recently recognized by Celebrate Gettysburg as #5 on the Top Ten Fall Festivities List!
2021 gleaning season winds down with over 420,000 pounds of produce shared
As fall weather approaches in Adams County, South Central Community Action Program’s Gleaning Project has already shared over 420,000 pounds of food to food-insecure people in the region. And many more pounds of apples, pumpkins, and gourds will be gleaned before the season ends in mid November. The Gleaning Project, which has helped almost 8,000
The Gettysburg Halloween Parade Returns on October 19 [Episode 55]
After a year in which the pandemic shut it down and amid concerns about its ability to continue, the Gettysburg Halloween Parade will be back on October 19. The parade will be organized by Businesswomen Supporting Gettysburg, with support from local businesses and individual donors. In this episode, we talk with parade organizer Sarah Dull,
New Oxford Harvest Hunt Kicks Off on Saturday, October 9
Harvest Hunt, A Free, Family-Friendly Event, Features Scavenger Hunt and Decorating Contest NEW OXFORD, PA – The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual New Oxford Harvest Hunt will kick off this Saturday, October 9 and run through Sunday, October 24. Introduced in 2020, Harvest Hunt will now serve
Community Forum – dialogue with medical experts on COVID and Children and Adolescents
A virtual community forum will be hosted by Family First Health on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30pm. The Forum will focus on “A Provider Conversation and Community Q&A about COVID-19’s Impact on Children”. Family First Health invites anyone to participate via Facebook or Youtube to have a dialogue between medical experts about the impact of COVID-19 on
Duo Healthcare: the innovation delivering affordable healthcare made easier
It takes two for a healthy lifestyle, and Duo Healthcare is WellSpan’s newest innovation for affordable healthcare made easier. Launched in 2019 as WellSpan Online Primary Care, the program was developed and tested with WellSpan team members. It delivered an innovative primary care alternative for digital-first consumers. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, WellSpan patients turned
Councilmember Lawson schedules “coffee with councilperson” meetings
First Ward 1 Borough Councilperson Patti Lawson will be holding Coffee with a Councilperson meetings on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Ragged Edge Coffee House, 110 Chambersburg St. from Oct. 4 through Nov. 22. Lawson invites borough residents to stop by for a cup of coffee, ask questions, present ideas, or share what’s
Pennsylvania lawmakers pass six month extension on regulatory waivers
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a six-month extension for hundreds of regulatory waivers while lawmakers consider a more permanent fix. House Bill 1861, which addresses up to 500 suspended regulations, heads to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk after both chambers unanimously approved the measure Wednesday. Prime sponsor Rep.
Eligible for a COVID-19 booster? Here’s how to get one in Pa.
Jamie Martines 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. Anywhere from one to two million Pennsylvania adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster, and state officials say it should
CFY will host family fall & farm fun event on Friday
The countdown begins until Collaborating for Youth’s Family Friday Fall & Farm Fun event! See the Flyers in English and Spanish below. To start the countdown the Youth Coalition would like to announce the Pie-Eating Contest! In one week these six community members will compete to eat the most pie at our Fall & Farm
Pennsylvania not immune to national school bus driver shortage
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – State officials took an unusual step Thursday and reached out to more 375,000 commercially licensed drivers in hopes of covering a growing school bus driver shortage. Kurt Myers, deputy secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), told reporters the pool of qualified bus drivers has shrunk
FASD faces TikTok vandalism, prepares for supply disruptions
As small as Fairfield Area School District is, even it hasn’t escaped the “Devious Licks” challenge made famous on TikTok. William Mooney, district buildings and grounds supervisor, said that while issues have been minor, the district has faced some of the same frustrations of the TikTok challenge aggravating school leaders around the nation. The challenge
One day at a time
My husband is a member of our local School Board. Anyone who thinks school board meetings are boring obviously hasn’t attended one recently. The pandemic has turned meetings into shouting matches between the maskers and anti maskers, vaccers and anti vaccers. Many, it seems, just wants to get back to normal, whatever that is, and
Farming in the Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg has been a hub for agriculture even before it was on the map. Fertile soil and a temperate climate attracted hard-working settlers willing to live off the land. But the quiet rural life was suddenly jeopardized as soldiers marched into town in late June 1863. When it became clear that a bloody battle loomed,
The 2021 World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site will be a hybrid event
The 2021 World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site will be a hybrid event that will include in-person and virtual programming. These programs will take place from Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19. Due to safety measures during the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic, we will not host our traditional living history encampment
#MoreHistory will engage historians and public in Civil War Era conversations on Saturday
Gettysburg National Military Park is pleased to partner with the Journal of the Civil War Era and Gettysburg College on a series of special events to be held in the park on Saturday, September 18. From 12 pm to 2 pm, join National Park Service rangers, historians, and volunteers at select sites throughout the battlefield for a special look
Entertainment legend Rich Little to perform at Majestic Theater Oct. 15
Gettysburg, PA (September 9, 2021) – Master mimic and show business legend Rich Little will make his Gettysburg debut live at the Majestic Theater on October 15 at 7:30 p.m. Nicknamed “The Man of a Thousand Voices,” Rich Little has entertained millions with his uncanny characterizations for nearly seven decades. With a repertoire of more
Gettysburg Halloween Parade will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 19
Community organization Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg (BIG) recently shared details about this year’s Gettysburg Halloween Parade. The parade will take place on Tuesday, October 19 with a rain date of Wednesday, October 20. Parade registration is now open at www.facebook.com/gettysburghalloweenparade or www.gettysburgpa.gov/community- events. Entries are due by October 10. There will be cash prizes in a
Pa. school mask lawsuit backed by group that challenged 2020 election results
Jamie Martines of Spotlight PA and Angela Couloumbis 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. HARRISBURG — Just before the start of the holiday weekend, the top Republican in the
UASD complies, issues mask mandate
Following new regulations put forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the state Department of Health, Upper Adams School District (UASD) implemented mask mandates as of Tuesday. UASD updated its mask procedures to comply with the recent state education and health department notices, now mandating masks on buses and inside facilities but not while
Downtown Gettysburg’s Ragged Edge provides coffee, pastries, smoothies, and more
Positioned just one block from the Gettysburg Square, the Ragged Edge Coffee House is an ideal location to enjoy a steamy cup of coffee or a delectable bite to eat after exploring the historic battlefields. The Ragged Edge is Gettysburg’s only coffee house, eatery and juice bar and serves a full menu of breakfast, lunch,
From The Ground keeps Gettysburg looking great
Early on most Monday mornings during the summer months a group of local volunteers gathers in front of the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. They don safety vests and spread out through the borough with brooms and dustpans. The volunteers spend a few hours helping to keep the streets of Gettysburg tidy and then join together at
Pennsylvania asks for federal disaster declaration amid Ida clean up
(Christen Smith – The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said this week he’s seeking a federal disaster declaration in the wake of widespread storm damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida that blew through the Northeast last week. “This storm brought historic rainfall and flooding, as well as rare tornadoes, devastating many
Gettysburg Borough Offers Electronics Recycling For Residents on September 19
Waste Connections, Inc. and the Borough of Gettysburg will be offering an electronics recycling event on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Borough Public Works Building, 457 East Middle Street, Gettysburg. All “covered devices,” as defined by Pennsylvania law, can be recycled. Permitted items include TVs, CPUs, laptops, tablets, TV and computer screens, remotes, keyboards,
GASD explores mask mandate challenge during rowdy board meeting
The Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors voted 7-2 last night to direct its solicitor, Robert McQuaide, to take action to potentially challenge the current mask mandate imposed by the PA Department of Health. The order, released last week by Acting Secretary of Health Alison V. Beam, requires all students to wear face coverings
Lawsuit filed against Pennsylvania school mask mandate
(By Christen Smith – The Center Square) – Less than a week after the Department of Health ordered universal masking in Pennsylvania schools, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration faces its first legal challenge on what many critics consider a shameful last-minute policy reversal. Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Bellefonte, leads a group of parents and
Two New Exhibitions at Schmucker Art Gallery
Two new exhibits open tomorrow at Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Art Gallery. Across the West and Toward the North: Norwegian and American Landscape Photography September 8 – December 7, 2021 Across the West and Toward the North features stunning historical images of waterfalls, rocky mountains, glaciers, and geysers in Norway and the United States. This large
Pa. to refund $19 million to 109,000 people it overcharged in unemployment error
By Angela Couloumbis 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. HARRISBURG — The state Department of Labor and Industry will pay out more than $19 million in refunds after it
Youngster focused Gettysburg museum opens
Children of all ages now have a local museum all their own with the Gettysburg Foundation’s opening of Children of Gettysburg 1863, Saturday. Renovated from the former Rupp House History Center on Baltimore Street that focused on the civilian side of the Battle of Gettysburg. Children of Gettysburg 1863 provides hands-on history experiences told through