The Land Conservancy of Adams County’s 23rd annual Art Auction will go virtual this year, beginning Friday, Sept. 4. The long-running auction, which raises money to support rural land conservation in Adams County, will feature a wide variety of artwork donated by local and regional artists and art collectors—everything from painting and drawing to ceramics,
Although the pandemic will prevent its meeting at the rec park, the health crisis will allow the 30th annual Adams County Heritage Festival to have a new online format this year. The festival will be presented as a month-long collaboration of artists and musicians representing different cultural traditions on its YouTube channel on the Festival
The Gettysburg rec park held a grand opening for the new cycle pump track yesterday. Dozens of kids of all ages enjoyed the event and the track.
NA Amidst the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Centennial Conference Presidents’ Council has decided to cancel intercollegiate competition for all fall and winter sports through Dec. 31, 2020. In July, the Presidents’ Council made the decision to suspend competition with the hope of returning to play later this fall. In the weeks since,
On July 4 a large contingency of armed individuals gathered in the Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP), supposedly to prevent the burning of a U.S. flag and to protect the confederate monuments. The presence of this armed group caused concern among many local residents, and on July 5 a new activist group was founded to
Gettysburg Borough Manager Charles Gable reviewed the borough’s budget situation on Monday, saying he expected the borough to be in reasonable financial shape at year’s end but that this does not mean the borough has a “rosy fiscal future.” Gable expressed particular concern about the costs of a potential settlement with a police officer. Gable
Main Street Gettysburg CEO Deb Adamik said the Long, Long, Long, Long Dinner Party scheduled for October has been cancelled. Adamik said the festival relied in large part on volunteers and that “a lot of our older volunteers are not feeling safe.” Adamik said she was hoping the dinner might be rescheduled in the spring.
Gettysburg College has extensively detailed its comprehensive plans for reopening in a series of town hall meetings that are recorded on the college website. Julie Ramsey, Vice President for College Life and Dean of Students, said the campus had “tried to reimagine almost everything that goes on at Gettysburg College” to prepare for the pandemic.
As fall approaches, universities throughout the United States have been forced to decide whether or not to reopen during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite concerns about possible surges in cases, lack of access to testing, and the risk of exposure to the virus, many colleges have decided to push forward with a reopening plan. In
According to the National Park Service, The Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) is the home to 1,328 monuments that mark historical moments that occurred at one of the largest turning points in the history of the United States. Tourists from around the world visit the park and these monuments to learn about the battle, the
This weeks’ winner of the Gettysburg Connection photo contest is David A. Simons, for his photo of a civil war soldier preparing for deployment. Congrats to David! Please check out all of the past winners, and send us your pics! Gift certificates awarded monthly thanks to the Adams County Arts Council.
Over the past week I asked Adams County lawmakers at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as candidates for elected office, to tell us their opinions about the use of facemasks. Each lawmaker we contacted, with the exception of U.S. Representative John Joyce and State Senator Doug Mastriano, said we should be wearing
The Mela Kitchen at Jack’s Cider House, located in the former movie theater at the Gettysburg Outlet Mall, will have its grand opening today, Friday August 7 at 4:00 p.m. The Mela Kitchen will join Jack’s Hard Cider under the Atomic Dog, LLC umbrella. As the Italian word for apple, Mela represents a clean and
I’ve become obsessed with trying to figure out exactly what happened on July 4 in the military park. Particularly I’m trying to determine if there were any racist comments made by the monument “defenders.” This is in part because I want to know and in part because it is important to know and in part
While every resident of Adams County has been affected by the pandemic, its impact has been particularly acute for members of the local Latino community. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), while Latino people make up 7.6 percent of Pennsylvania’s population, they account for 11 percent of the state’s COVID-19 deaths. According
Despite concerns expressed by its health and safety experts, the Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) Board of Directors voted Wednesday night to open its three elementary schools under a plan in which the students will be in class four days per week sitting as close as three feet from each other and wearing face masks.
The Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors will continue the three hour long discussion they started at their regular meeting on Monday at a special meeting tonight. The topic is the proposed school reopening plan. After extensive discussion with administrators, staff, and parents over the past two weeks School Superintendent Jason Perrin and his
Adams County Head Start is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 program year. If eligible, your family will receive over $10,000 in educational, health, nutritional and dental services at no cost to you! Head Start is designed to service 3, 4 and 5 year old children who come from income eligible families or who have
Thank you for what you do and for keeping people updated on what’s going on in and around our most favorite vacation spot. You have lots of fans here in Canada. We are a group of Civil War reenactors who participate in numerous battles throughout the Eastern United States. We also recently honored some 40,000
The Planning Food Events for Non-Profits with COVID-19 in Mind webinar will discuss the most recent guidance from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Restaurant Association, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidance to help you plan for resumption of activities related to food and food service. Participants will have
This week’s podcast is a reposting of an interview I did over the winter. It’s relevant now because with the current rains we are getting there are going to be a lot of mosquitoes. Summers In this episode I talk with Stephanie Summers who is Adams County’s Mosquito Borne Disease Control & Conservation Technician. Her
Our brains are wired to multitask, but children are not ready for that! It is imperative we create an environment conducive to learning, so how do we help our little scholars focus on their work? Eliminate excess stimuli. Look around your projected school area – Is it crowded? Dark? Cluttered? Heavily decorated? Visual stimuli can
The Land Conservancy of Adams County will celebrate its 25th anniversary of working to preserve Adams County’s rural lands and character with a “socially distant” summer picnic set for Sunday, August 16 at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Building, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. Masks will be required, and guests will be expected
WellSpan Health announced today that it has been awarded a $2.2 million grant, the second largest grant in WellSpan history, to improve access to dental services for vulnerable, underserved and rural populations across southcentral Pennsylvania. “WellSpan is always striving to find a better way to serve our communities and adopt new ways of delivering healthcare
The 13th Annual Harvest Day Festival & Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2020 has been cancelled after extensive discussion and consideration. Many factors went into the decision to cancel the event, with the safety and well-being of all involved being the top priority. The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce plans to a host
The Gettysburg Borough Council is close to signing a new 10-year agreement with its cable television and internet service provider, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, which sells cable TV and internet services under the brand name Xfinity. Gable said the old agreement had expired in February and that the borough was working with other municipalities on
The Gleaning Project, South Central Pennsylvania’s collaborative, nonprofit effort to reduce food loss on local farms, is sponsoring its 4th Annual Penny Per Pound Glean-A-Mania Fundraiser. Individuals and organizations are asked to commit to donating one or more pennies for each pound of food the project is able to glean between August 8 and 14,
While most Gettysburg families would consider summer to be a fun and eventful season, many are now restricted to their homes or in limited contact with others due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. As the pandemic continues, many of the numerous summer activities and programs meant to entertain and educate local children are no
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, will be showcasing the artwork of Dr. Lisa McCleod-Simmons, Loy Elliott and James Rowland on Friday, August 7th from 5-7:30 p.m. for a First Friday Public Reception. The shows will remain on display through August 24. The reception is free and open to the public. The
Reviving a traditional way of seeing movies – from your car — USA Drive-Ins, a division of Harena Data, will be showing movies this Friday and Saturday at the Gettysburg Outlet Shoppes. The schedule is: Friday, July 31: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Saturday, Aug. 1: Raiders of the Lost Ark Just drive into the outlet
Gettysburg Borough will require the organizers of Friday’s Lincoln Square demonstration to follow rules in its existing special event ordinance. The ordinance requires groups of 30 or more people who are assembling in such a way that “obstructs the movement of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on any street or sidewalk” to have an approved permit.
Wellspan Health has proposed the following techniques that may be helpful to you if you are feeling stressed or anxious. Plan ahead. Make sure you have adequate supplies at home and plans for childcare and working from home, if that is what you are doing. Establish routines and schedules. Do you have kids who are
Singing is an important part of life in Adams County. Whether at a church, public business, or auditorium, many residents have either enjoyed or participated in local performances crafted by many of the county’s local choir and concert groups. For residents like Marilyn Fitzgerald, being a member of a group like the Gettysburg Choral Society,
A dark substance seen on the Arkansas Memorial that some believed to be an act of vandalism is a biological cleaning solution, the Gettysburg National Military Park staff confirmed in a press release. The confusion began when park visitors saw a dark-colored foreign substance on the memorial on July 22. Some posted photos on social
Eisenhower National Historic Site will not be hosting the onsite living history encampment or USO Dance as part of World War II Weekend this year, and will transition to a digital platform due to social distancing recommendations and restrictions by the state and local public health authorities. The event, originally set for September 19-20, typically
The Adams County Library System is looking for original stories, in Spanish or English, from children in preschool through 12th grade. The theme is “My COVID-19 Kindness.” Five awards will be given, one in each of the following age ranges: Preschool Kindergarten – Grade 2 Grades 3 – 5 Grades 6 – 8 Grades 9
New Hope Ministries is offering food, rent assistance, and employment resources to help recently unemployed and underemployed adults in northern Adams County. New Hope staff and volunteers can assist with emergency needs including food, rent, mortgage assistance, utility assistance, and help with finding a job for Adams County residents living in rural communities north of
Over the July 4 weekend there was a lot of excitement in Gettysburg as hundreds of armed visitors surrounded monuments on the Gettysburg Battlefield. This week I had a chance to talk with an expert on the Civil War and the Gettysburg monuments, Dr. Scott Hancock, Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Gettysburg
Erin Hurd, a 2020 graduate of Biglerville High School, was awarded the Adams County Democratic Committee’s (ACDC) annual scholarship. Marcia Wilson, ACDC chair, presented Erin with a $500.00 check at their July meeting. “Erin has been volunteering with us for months, and with her future plans she is the ideal person to receive this award,”
When Adams County opened into the green phase of the state’s COVID-19 plan on June 12, the change created the likelihood that cases would begin to rise again. The concern will be even greater when schools and colleges reopen next Month. Governor Wolf has sounded warnings as COVID cases rise statewide, but Adams is currently
The major statistics used to track the rate and severity of COVID-19 infections currently paint a relatively positive picture for Adams County, suggesting the state’s mitigation plans are effective and that it is probably safe to open public schools next month. Although the number of COVID cases in the state and the county have been
A civil war historian from Oklahoma, Dr. Jennifer M. Murray, has written to Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) Superintendent Steve Sims to protest the treatment of her advocacy group after they demonstrated in the park on July 18. The letter was cosigned by over 300 other people from around the country and can be viewed
Officers from the Gettysburg Police were dispatched to the Rite Aid Store at 231 West St., Gettysburg, on Tuesday shortly before 9:00 p.m. where they discovered a robbery that had just occurred. Preliminary investigation revealed that two or three actors entered the establishment armed with pepper spray and physically forced employees to the rear of
Gettysburg Borough Police were dispatched to a 911 hang-up call in the 100 block of Buford Ave at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday morning. Officers responded and upon investigation located a female victim. The victim reported being assaulted in the vicinity of Pape Alley and Warner Alley on Monday evening at approximately 10:00 p.m. The suspect is
Todd Rowley, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House from Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District (PA-13), will be holding a series of town halls between now and November 3. You may register for one or more of the town halls by clicking . Campaign Email: toddrowleypa13@gmail.com Campaign Manager Email: BillDuffield.pa13@gmail.com July 2020 Events Monday 7/20/2020 | 7pm-8pm | Adams/Cumberland/Franklin County
Responding to several near accidents that might have caused injury, The Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority (GARA) Board of Directors is considering a ban on the use of electric bicycles, skateboards, and hoverboards in the park. GARA Executive Officer Erin Peddigree said park guidelines do not allow motorized vehicles, and that after talking with GARA’s insurance
This weeks’ winner of the Gettysburg Connection photo contest is Brenda Glass, for her fiery photo of a battlefield monument. I chose the photo because it so well captured the heat of the moment — both the controversy about the battlefield monuments and the heat wave. Congrats to Brenda! Please check out all of the
As you try to work around your school districts plans for this fall (or you prepare to continue homeschooling) think through these three steps: How can I have my child in the best space for learning? How will they make incremental progressive steps toward mastery in all of their subjects? How can I help them
[This letter was written to members of the Gettysburg Borough Council and was read aloud at the council meeting on Monday July 13.] To the Council members of Gettysburg Borough: As we all know, on July 4th this year, hundreds of people came to Gettysburg in response to an online and unsubstantiated rumor that Antifa
The Gettysburg Borough Council will continue the temporary parklet and pedlet pilot testing program currently underway on Lincoln Square and further consider allowing alcohol to be served in the parklets. Under the parklet program, some parking spaces are being converted to structures that provide businesses, especially restaurants, with additional outdoor space for patrons. The program
This week’s challenge is for explorers of all ages. Here is the challenge: If you drive by at exactly 8:00 p.m. you’ll hear a beautiful cacophony from these bells. But where are they? Answer correctly by Friday to send a $20 donation to SCCAP. Email: ACE@gettysburgconnection.org Or text your answer to 442.269.4185 Answer to last
I’ve heard it said so many times that wearing a mask is an infringementof our constitutional rights. I’m not sure which one since the framers ofthe Constitution did not include anything so specific as mask wearing.Over and over, I hear that Governor Wolf is a desperate, tyrannicalleader trying to strip away our rights by not
Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera today jointly announced updated guidance to help Pre-K to 12 schools prepare to reopen and safely educate students for in-person learning. Each school entity will determine if classes resume in person at school buildings, remotely or a combination of both options “Our
The Gettysburg Borough Council called for further public discussions about the hundreds of visibly armed people who showed up in the borough and the Gettysburg National Military Park on July 4, supposedly to protect the Confederate monuments. Council President Jake Schindel emphasized the importance of the community having an open dialogue moving forward, and said
Finances…never an easy subject! Due to COVID-19, revenue is down across Pennsylvania, and therefore, the Department of Education (PDE) is cutting adult education funding by more than $100,000. The optional tutor grant that we were awarded (over $50,000) is completely gone, and our 064 state grant is only being funded for 2.5 months, and expected
Citing an “unsettling climb in new COVID-19 cases,” Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today gave new orders that will close alcohol-only bars and further limit indoor seating in restaurants. “Medical experts looking at the trajectory we are on now are projecting that this new surge could soon eclipse the April peak. With our rapid case increases
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Eisenhower National Historic Site will be increasing access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a
A boisterous and sometimes rowdy crowd of citizens gathered in the Gettysburg Middle School auditorium last night as the school board began its discussion of the health and safety plan that will guide how students return to school in August. Superintendent Jason Perrin presented an outline of a proposed plan which will be finalized by
Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today warned the commonwealth is on the verge of repeating the pattern that led to widespread community shut-downs in the spring to mitigate COVID-19, urging residents to stop the cycle by wearing a mask and making important choices to reduce exposure. “At the start of the pandemic, we
Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower Historical Site Superintendent Steven D. Sims has been in his position since January and has learned a lot about the park, mostly during a time of pandemic. In this episode Sims praises the staff, the park, and the borough, and explains many of the current projects the park is
Hundreds of Black Lives Matters protestors gathered in Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square Friday afternoon to highlight and denounce incidents of police brutality against African-American people. Whereas the protestors had had the square to themselves in their prior two demonstrations earlier this year, they were joined this time by a contingent of motorcycle riders, restaurant diners, as
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early March, many aspects of everyday life in Adams County have changed. Businesses have shut down or limited their hours, residents have been instructed to wear face masks and observe social distancing guidelines, and schools have remained closed. Because of this, the ability to access food can
The U.S. Small Business Administration reported this week that over 1,500 businesses in the Adams/Hanover area were helped by the U.S. Government’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP) that was intended to soften the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic. About 200 organizations received funds of over $150,000 for a total of $89 million and around 1,300
A local contingent of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) advocacy group will hold its third rally of the year in the Lincoln Square at 5:00 p.m. on Friday July 10. “We will be demanding that Black Lives Matter and will once again bring out people who demand inclusion, equality, equity, human rights, ending of systemic
The pandemic has claimed another fall tradition in Gettysburg — the sounds of football games being played in Musselman Stadium at Gettysburg College. The Centennial Conference in which Gettysburg College participates announced yesterday that it will suspend its Fall 2020 sports schedule including the entire football season. The conference said it would reevaluate this decision
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County’s Advocacy Committee is developing a pilot for a Children’s Diversity Read Aloud program at the two YWCA Childcare Centers, 909 and Adams Commerce Center. Childcare field trips and activities are now limited due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, Executive Director Dotty Dalphon and Child Enrichment Program
Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent Steven D. Sims said no laws were broken by armed protestors who gathered at monuments and the Lincoln Cemetery during the July 4 weekend. “It is not illegal for a person to carry a firearm in the park per state law. Firearms, however, are not allowed in park buildings,” said
The University of Pennsylvania is looking for young women who are interested in participating in a research study about women’s health. The study involves a one-time group session that lasts 1.5 hours, participating in a focus group, and completing questionnaires. Participants will receive a $50 gift card for their time. The university is looking for
Children and families across Adams County will be able to “Get Outdoors (GO)” through the 4th annual GO Adams! Initiative, a digital program promoting socially distant physical activity and reading that starts on July 1st. The free program, a partnership between WellSpan Health and Adams County Library, encourages children and parents to get outdoors and
Hundreds of members of various militia groups and organizations, many armed with pistols and rifles, gathered in the Gettysburg National Military Park on Saturday July 4. The groups, which included members with Confederate flags, converged in increasing numbers throughout the day, gathering at monuments on West Confederate Avenue and the National Cemetery. Many of the
The Gettysburg National Military Park has borrowed a brush fire fighting apparatus from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to be prepared in case of a brush fire in this hot and dry summer. The fire apparatus is a Type 6 Wildland Fire engine with a Ford F550 engine and Brand FX body build up.
Friday, July 3, 2020, will mark the return to Gettysburg of monthly First Friday activities and another opportunity to support the many stores and restaurants that participate. First Friday is sponsored by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association (GARMA) Most Gettysburg shops and restaurants are open and welcome you this evening. There will also
Home canning season is now upon us! All foods that are low acid, which includes vegetables (except picked products or sauerkraut), meats, soups, and all foods combined with them must be canned under pressure. To assure that your pressure canning gauge is accurate, you need to have it tested annually before you start. Penn State
The Adams County Community Foundation has announced $77,500 in grants from the Community Foundation’s Fund for Adams County. Supported by individuals, families and businesses, this fund is a permanent, growing endowment dedicated to addressing the evolving needs of Adams County. “Our annual Adams County Grants focus on three goals identified by our Board of Directors,”
With only a few exceptions, Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) is completely open to visitors over the Independence Day weekend. The exceptions are the three observation towers and the observation level at the Pennsylvania Memorial which remain closed due to social distancing concerns. The Visitors Center and the Spangler Farm are also open. Social media
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today announced an order that provides new regulations for mask-wearing in the state. With this order, signed under Health Secretary Levine’s authority under the Disease Prevention and Control Act, masks must be worn whenever anyone leaves home. The order takes effect immediately. “This mask-wearing order is essential to stopping the recent
Central Pennsylvania families at home can join a free summer program called “Summer STEM Adventure!” on July 1st. In a recent statement, radio station WITF announced that their program is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Intermediate Units (IUs) 12, 13 and 15 in order to provide a summer camp that sparks interest
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority and Destination Gettysburg will be presenting a fireworks show on Saturday July 4 from 9:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. at the Gettysburg Rec Park. During this time of pandemic it is important to safely enjoy the show by wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing. The weather is calling for
Gettysburg Borough has begun constructing the first “parklet” on Lincoln Square. So far there is only a wood floor. When completed, the parklets will be used for outdoor seating and merchandise displays, providing extra space for businesses to operate. Read More about Parklets The parklets will be rented by the businesses that use them. It
Gettysburg residents and businesses could soon be eligible for low-interest loans through a revolving loan fund that uses money originally provided by a 2006 community development grant. The fund, called the Historic District Revitalization Revolving Loan Program, is designed to increase job security and purchasing power for residents, as well as the diversification of the
The Adams County Board of Commissioners have changed their scheduled public meetings to every other week from every week. The new dates for 202 are: July 1, 15, 29 August 12, 26 September 9, 23 October 7, 21 November 5, 18 December 2, 16, 30 The Adams County Board of Commissioners, the Adams County Salary
It’s the July 4 weekend and summer is here in full force. Many tourists are returning to Gettysburg and Adams County and the locals are looking for things to do. It’s an unusual year as many of the summer fairs and festivals have been cancelled due to the coronavirus. The state does not currently allow
The Sterilis Needle Disposal Program, a new way to offer safe disposal of needles to community residents, has been established in Adams County, according to an announcement from local program Healthy Adams County. The program was created as a result of several community organizations and various donations, as well as grant funding. It is the
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center will open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, as a way to recognize the 157th anniversary of the historic Battle of Gettysburg. “This year, the first day of the three-day battle anniversary falls on a Wednesday. We know many people will be
Gettysburg Borough will be coordinating with regional public safety agencies after several social posts referenced burning the American flag on the July 4th weekend. The event, said to be taking place at the Gettysburg National Cemetery. has attracted the attention of the criminal intelligence sections of the public safety agencies. Workers are evaluating the social
South Street, Gettysburg, located between Baltimore and Washington Streets near Unity Park, will receive a substantial makeover over the next two years including lighting, curbs, sidewalks, and repaving, as well as new storm drains, water and gas lines. The borough will partner with the Gettysburg Municipal Authority, the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority, and Columbia
Gettysburg Borough plans to change its zoning ordinance, making it possible to improve existing structures that do not currently conform to zoning codes. The changes will primarily address outbuildings, including garages and carriage houses, that currently do not meet property setback requirements and which are therefore unable to be changed under current law. In addition
This Podcast was originally published last summer. But the Farmers Market is now in full swing with enhanced hygiene in place so it seemed like a good to time to present it again. Please wear a mask and social distance when you are at the Farmers Market. The Adams County Farmers Market is at its
The Gettysburg Borough Council asked Solicitor Harry Eastman to draft a resolution that would temporarily suspend the current ban on outdoor open containers of alcohol, but would limit their consumption to non-breakable containers that are purchased from Gettysburg establishments. The proposed resolution would only allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in and near the new
Fall classes for Gettysburg College students will begin on August 17 as the fall 2020 semester begins a bit earlier than usual. And the college will be making a number of changes to its schedule and policies to help ensure safety of students, faculty, and staff. “Any return to our residential program will come with
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Society will be gifting $4,000 to the COVID-19 Relief Recovery Fund, the Adams County Community Foundation announced today. Individual members of the Eisenhower Society have contributed an additional $4,000. The Community Foundation is tracking the shifting needs created by the pandemic and related economic downturn in order to deploy grants from
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, home of the Gettysburg Cyclorama and the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, will reopen its doors to the public on Thursday, June 25. The Museum & Visitor Center has been closed since March 17, to comply with state and health mandates to slow the
The Gettysburg Foundation will open the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital on Friday, June 26, 2020. The site will be open to visitors on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. Admission to the site is included with the purchase of a ticket to the Gettysburg
A former drug counselor at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex is among several others that has been charged for the introduction and delivery of controlled substances to inmates at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex. Kody Fuller, 25, of Thomasville, Pennsylvania, was charged by Trooper Cameron Beck of the Pennsylvania State Police with Delivery
More than 4,000 close contacts of COVID-19 cases have been identified and monitored to date throughout Pennsylvania, according to an announcement from the state’s Department of Health. The discoveries are due to the work of 500 trained contact tracers throughout Pennsylvania, including 130 state health nurses, as well as additional support from the six county
Hundreds of tourists returned to the streets, restaurants, and shops of Gettysburg last weekend as Adams County moved into the green phase of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s coronavirus orders. The streets were particularly crowded on Saturday because the Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show, sponsored by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association (GARMA), was held that day
Music, Gettysburg! is presenting two outdoor concerts this summer in Schmucker Grove at the corner of Springs Avenue and Seminary Ridge on the United Lutheran Seminary’s Gettysburg campus. On Sunday, July 12 at 6 PM, “Dearest Home” will begin performing traditional Appalachian music as well as authentic Civil War Era Music, including Abolitionist songs that
The Adams County Community Foundation has announced its second annual grants from The Fund for Littlestown, a memorial fund created by the late Dick Selby. The grants were made possible by The Bernard, Mary and Richard Selby Family Memorial Fund. The Fund will provide charitable support for unmet community needs in Littlestown for generations to
School Superintendent Jason Perrin proposed two possible budgets to the Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors, one for a .5 percent tax increase in the 2020-21 tax year and one for no tax increase. Perrin said the difference between the two budgets concerned the amount of money needed to be drawn from the school’s
Gettysburg Rec Park Executive Director Erin Peddigree said that fireworks, sponsored and presented by Destination Gettysburg, will be displayed on July 4 from the Gettysburg Recreational Park football field. The fireworks will start at 9:20 p.m. and last about 20 minutes. Speaking of the fireworks, board member Steve Niebler said “I think it’s going to