After hearing extensive comments from local citizens who supported it, the Gettysburg Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday February 10 to prepare a local anti-discrimination ordinance. If passed, the ordinance would guarantee equal protection on the basis of sexual orientation. The council had been reminded in prior meetings that neither federal or state law provide
A proposal for a massive industrial solar panel project slated for the Gettysburg/Littlestown area drew hundreds to the Littlestown Area High School Wednesday night for the first of four scheduled public hearings. The meeting was a continuation of an initial hearing held in January. If approved, the project proposed by Brookview Solar I LLC, a
Director Samuel Eisenhuth’s adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” opened on Friday night at the Gettysburg Community Theatre to a sold-out performance. Liam Day (Romeo) and Alyssa Byers (Juliet). PHOTO BY ANDY SMETZER Shakespeare’s iconic work is a story with everything – passionate love and lust; vendettas and murder; comedy and intrigue; lavish parties and multiple
León Nicaragua has been Gettysburg’s sister city for thirty years, and to mark the occasion Gettysburg Major Ted Streeter has proclaimed February 13 as “Project Gettysburg/León Day.” Project Gettysburg-León (PGL) is a partnership between Gettysburg and León that empowers people, communities and organizations to advance sustainable development through capacity-building funds, education and cultural exchange programs.
To say the Gettysburg College Woman’s Basketball team is on a roll is to understate things. Coach Davis and the team Although the team lost to Haverford College on Saturday, until then it was on an eighteen game winning streak, the longest-ever for the team and the longest-ever in the Centennial conference. And the team
Mt. Joy township will hold public hearings regarding the Brookview Solar Public Use Application on four upcoming dates: Wednesday February 12, 2020 Wednesday February 19, 2020 Monday March 23, 2020 Wednesday March 25, 2020. All hearings will be at 7:00 p.m in the Littlestown Area High School, 200 E. Myrtle Street, Littlestown.
Temporary work with the 2020 U.S. Census is currently available in Adams County. This is temporary work that should last through the summer. Starting pay in Adams County is $16.50, payable weekly via direct deposit. Employees must be at least 18 years of age. Necessary equipment will be provided. No experience or resume is required.
Membership prices for the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County outdoor pool, located at 730 Chambersburg Rd. in Gettysburg will remain the same for 2020 as they were in 2019. The pool will open on Memorial day weekend, Saturday May 23rd, and will remain open until September 21. Pool hours have been moved slightly earlier,
The Gettysburg College Women’s Basketball Team is currently ranked in the top 20 by two different National NCAA Division 3 polls. With 19 wins in row they have the longest win streak of any team in Gettysburg College and Centennial Conference history. If you want to see them play there are only three more home
Since becoming Aquatics Director at the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County in December, Mark Mellon has been busy. “I’m a jack of all trades. I do everything, including scheduling, teaching, and maintenance. I’m getting everything up to speed,” said Mellon. Mellon Mellon said the aquatics program includes something for all ages, from preschool to senior
The Gettysburg Heritage Center will offer complimentary admission to Adams County residents, as well as people living in Hanover, PA on Monday, February 17, 2020. The museum is open to visitors from 10 am – 4 pm, with the last entrance into the exhibit area at 3:00 pm. This is the same day that the
The Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) school board elected Sylvan Hershey to replace board member Alex Hewitt who resigned only days after he was elected in January. In their deliberations, the board first voted to consider only candidates who had applied for the replacement position left open when member AmyBeth Hodges won two seats. Because
An enthusiastic crowd of supporters gathered at the Thirsty Farmer Brew Works in Biglerville on Wednesday to support Bermudian Springs School Board Vice President Rich Sterner’s announcement that he is running for the 33rd Pennsylvania State Senate district. Sterner [photo by Pete Vogel] Sterner is running as a Democrat. The district, which includes all
The Gettysburg College women’s basketball team bench cheering For the fourth consecutive week, the Gettysburg College women’s basketball team clinched a ranking in both the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and D3hoops.com poll. The Bullets continue to rise in the national rankings as the team was selected No. 16 in the WBCA Top 25 Poll
On Wednesday, February 12th, preschoolers from Gettysburg’s Growing Place, St. James Early Learning Center, and Christ Lutheran Preschool, will gather next to the David Wills house on Lincoln Square to serenade the “Return Visit” statue with a rendition of “Happy Birthday,” in honor of the 211th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The “Return Visit”
The United States is the only country where you need to call cider “hard,” said Ben Wenk, owner of Ploughman Cider, located at 1606 Bendersville-Wenksville Road in Aspers, and the Ploughman Cider Taproom on the Gettysburg Square. Wenk said the difference was simple: “Cider has alcohol; apple juice doesn’t.” Wenk is a seventh generation farmer
It’s February, the month for lovers and valentines, and the Connection is giving away two tickets to “Romeo and Juliet,” playing at the Gettysburg Community Theatre February 14 – 23. “Romeo and Juliet” is Shakespeare’s timeless classic about young love embedded in a long-standing family feud. The star-crossed lovers grow up quickly in their world
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Freshman Eric Mougalian (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon) posted a first-period pin and juniors Sean Thompson (Plainsboro, N.J./West Windsor-Plainsboro South) and Marc Larson (Warren, N.J./Watchung Hills) each scored major decisions in a 27-17 setback for the Gettysburg College wrestling team at York (Pa.) College Thursday night. York 27, Gettysburg 17 125: Jared Kuhns (Y) tech. fall
Mitch Wykoff walks through his teammates during the starting lineups Senior defenseman Mitch Wykoff (Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Ludlowe) was named to the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III Preseason All-America Second Team it was recently announced. Wykoff is a two-time regular-season All-America selection by USILA, earning second-team status in 2018 and third team
Creating a low sodium food pantry to serve the healthy nutrition needs of congestive heart failure patients. Funding programs that address ongoing food insecurity in our community. Supporting a new program focused on the proper disposal of medical waste for community members. Providing free children’s car seats and instructions in their safe installation to qualified
You probably know about Lyme Disease and you know that you can get it locally from deer ticks. But do you know that you that the most active season for those ticks is right now – in the middle of winter? Summers In this episode I talk with Stephanie Summers who is Adams County’s Mosquito
Gehrin dribbling The 17th-ranked Gettysburg College (17-1, 13-0 CC) women’s basketball team tied the program record with 17-straight wins as they topped Centennial Conference foe Franklin & Marshall College (6-12, 4-9 CC) on the road Wednesday night, 71-53. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Ashley Gehrin ’20 (Chester, N.J./West Morris Mendham) – 21 points, 9-of-15 FT,
Danny Duffey talking to his teammates vs Southern Virginia Junior Avery Close (Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville) posted 18 points and nine rebounds, senior Danny Duffey (Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Lower Moreland) turned in a career-high 17 points, and Gettysburg College (11-7, 5-6 CC) swept the season series from Franklin & Marshall College (7-11, 3-8 CC) for the first time
President Dwight D. Eisenhower gives a speech at the White House. The National Park Service invites the public to tour the Eisenhower home Presidents’ Day weekend, February 15 through 17. Normally closed to tours during the winter months of January and February, the Eisenhower home and facilities will be open and accessible by shuttle bus
Steven D. Sims began his new duties as Superintendent of the Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) and the Eisenhower National Historical Site (ENSH) on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 and as a first order of business will welcome Kristina Heister as the Acting Deputy Superintendent of GNMP and ENHS. Heister will serve in this position for
At the request of the applicant, the public hearing scheduled for January 29 regarding the proposed Mt. Joy Township solar installation conditional use application has been cancelled. The public hearing has been rescheduled for Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Littlestown Area High School, 200 E. Myrtle street, Littlestown.
The various parking “experiments” Gettysburg Borough has been running over the past three years have ended and the borough has returned, at least for now, to the standard meters that have been around for decades. The experiments included installing parking kiosks on the Gettysburg Square that allowed people to pay with credit cards and were
CBD American Shaman, at 135 Baltimore St. Gettysburg, had its grand opening on January 3. “Our current hours are 11 to 5 on Saturday and Sunday. Until we make our presence known we’ll just do weekends. That will probably change in the spring,” said store co-owner Jay Whittle. Gettysburg CBD American Shaman The shop sells
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Route 15 will be closed between Baltimore Pike (Route 97) and Taneytown Road (Route 134) for about a week, beginning Sunday evening at about 7:00 p.m. A detour will be in effect using Baltimore Pike (Route 97) to Hoffman Home Road (Route 2029), to Orphanage Road
The Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) School Board took over an hour to interview and discuss the four candidates who had applied for the empty two-year school board position, before electing Alex Hewitt after six rounds of voting. Hewitt The other three candidates were Alice Broadway, Sylvan Hershey, and Michelle Smyers. During the interview process,
Donors, friends, concerned citizens, and public figures gathered this morning for the groundbreaking of the new Mercy House Recovery Center facility at 45 W. High St, Gettysburg. The Mercy House will be the first substance abuse recovery center in Adams County. The facility will have public space for clients and residents to receive information, counseling,
Newly-elected Gettysburg Borough Council president Jake Schindel chaired his first meeting and new-elected councilmember Matt Moon attended his first session. The Gettysburg Borough Council listened and contributed to praise of the successful 2019 Christmas Festival at their January 13th meeting. Public comment focused on thanking the many volunteers that helped staff the festival and the
Over 300 local residents filled the Littlestown Fire Hall on Tuesday as the Mt. Joy Township Board of Supervisors began a quasi-judicial proceeding regarding a proposed 1,000-acre solar industrial solar plant that would cover 21 properties on both sides of the Route 97 corridor west of Littlestown borough. If approved, the project would reach from
Community members came together at the Gettysburg College Campus for Saturday night’s “Nicaragua Night” auction, benefiting the work of Project Gettysburg-León.
Dozens of women and men braved the sleet and snow on Saturday to rally in the Gettysburg Square and then march to Unity Park. The women’s march platform focuses on reproductive rights, immigration reform, healthcare reform, gender and racial equality, workers’ rights, environmental and other issues. Photos by Jenny Dumont and Erin Smith.
Weekend Update – January 17, 2020 Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full events listing. Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions. Enjoy your weekend in Adams County Film Friday Little Women 4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic
The Adams County Library system is helping people around the county learn new languages, research their genealogy, and connect with other people. You can bring food and drinks into any one of the library branches these days and they are not the quiet places they used to be. Laganosky and Smith In this episode I
The Gettysburg College women’s basketball team celebrating on the sidelines. NA This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
Sam Nonemaker was named the Centennial Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week. – Sophomore Sam Nonemaker (Shippensburg, Pa./Shippensburg) was named the Centennial Conference Men’s Swimming Athlete of the Week for the second time this season it was announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Nonemaker led a dominant win by Gettysburg College against Catholic University by
The Gettysburg College women’s basketball team celebrating on the sidelines. NA This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.
Talia Moss was named the Centennial Conference Athlete of the Week in women’s swimming. – Freshman Talia Moss (Toronto, Ontario/Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute) was named the Centennial Conference Women’s Swimming Athlete of the Week for the second time this season it was announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Moss accounted for three individual wins and
Adams County Commissioner Marty Qually reported today that after a year of fundraising and planning the county is ready to start renovations on the Mercy House Recovery Center in Gettysburg. The Mercy House will be the first substance abuse recovery center in Adams County. The facility will have public space for clients and residents to
Over 1,600 Adams County Census volunteers and paid employees will scour the Adams County Area this spring in an attempt to contact every person who lives here. The results of the 2020 U.S. Census will be used for the next ten years to determine Adams County’s representation in the U.S. Congress and our share of
Nick Antolini dribbling the ball against Ursinus The Gettysburg College (9-4, 3-3 CC) men’s basketball team suffered a 94-65 setback at Centennial Conference opponent Haverford College (11-2, 6-0 CC) on Saturday afternoon. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Nick Antolini ’20 (Babylon, N.Y./Babylon) – 20 points, 8-15 FG, 3 assists, 2 steals – Avery Close ’21
The Board of Supervisors of Mount Joy Township will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday about a proposed solar energy installation which will cover about 1,000 acres across 26 land parcels in the township. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Alpha Fire Company #1, 40 East King St., Littlestown. An aerial
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) is accepting entries for its 2020 Juried Art Show. Artwork from the 2019 Juried Show by Nanette Hatzes The juror of the show will be William Crow, PhD. Director of the Lehigh University Art Galleries. Professor of Practice, Dept. of Art, Architecture, and Design. Entries are due by Friday,
A red tailed hawk sits on the top rail of a fence on the Gettysburg battlefield (NPS Photo) The Great Backyard Bird Count is a nationwide, free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked to count birds
Sam Nonemaker swims in the breaststroke race against Susquehanna. Sophomore Sam Nonemaker (Shippensburg, Pa./Shippensburg) won three individual events and Gettysburg College touched the wall first in all but one race on the way to a 182-79 win over Catholic University in non-conference men’s swimming action from the Bullets Pool Saturday. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Sam Nonemaker
Talia Moss with hands on hips prior to her race. The Gettysburg College women’s swimming team won all 14 events and improved to 7-0 this season with a 204-58 non-conference win over Catholic University Sunday in the Bullets Pool. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Kate Crilly ’20 (Shrewsbury, N.J./Ranney School) 50 Free – 1st (25.50) 100 Free
Sean Thompson earns top position. The Gettysburg College wrestling team split its two matches inside Bream Gym Saturday afternoon, dropping a 27-19 decision to Johns Hopkins University in a Centennial Conference affair before beating Delaware Valley University 36-17. Johns Hopkins 27, Gettysburg 19 125: Brent Lorin (J) pinned Nick Fiorillo (G), 1:38 (6-0) 133: Jake
Weekend Update: January 10, 2020 Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please check the calendar for a full events listing. Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions. Enjoy your holiday weekend in Adams County Film Friday Little Women 4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE – Sophomore Mackenzie Tinner (Newtown, Pa./Council Rock High School North) came off the bench to lead Gettysburg College (11-1, 7-0 CC) with 12 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high five blocks to help the Bullets remain undefeated in Centennial Conference action after cruising past Bryn Mawr College (0-11, 0-7 CC) 78-25 on Thursday
Junior Alex Leder (Bethesda, Md./Bullis) scored a career-high 27 points and the Bullets (9-3, 3-2 CC) ran off 19 unanswered points in the first half on the way to a 78-66 victory over Ursinus College (7-5, 2-3 CC) in Centennial Conference men’s basketball action from inside Bream Gym Thursday night. Top Performers – Gettysburg –
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Sophomore Ray Martin ’22 (Downingtown, Pa./Henderson) and junior Marc Larson (Warren, N.J./Watchung Hills) each posted victories as Gettysburg College dropped a 38-9 decision to SUNY Oneonta in a non-conference wrestling dual inside Bream Gym Thursday afternoon. Oneonta 38, Gettysburg 9 125: Michael Savello (O) wins by forfeit (6-0) 133: Andrew DeSousa (O) pinned
The first 2020 Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) board meeting on Monday evening was punctuated by public comments from community members who praised the board, took its members to task, and demanded it take action. Gettysburg resident Michael Shestock asked the board to support “teamwork, safety, truth, and transparency.” He said the school board should
If you regularly come to Gettysburg, it’s probably because of all the things the borough has to offer. It’s full of shopping, films, restaurants, theater, people-watching, and more. To allow you to enjoy Gettysburg more fully, the borough has increased the time limit on the short-term parking meters nearest the square. These meters, which formerly
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Gettysburg College sophomore Ray Martin (Downingtown, Pa./West Chester Henderson) was selected as the Centennial Conference Wrestler of the Week it was announced on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Martin secured his second career collegiate title by going 4-0 at 157 pounds at the Waynesburg University Invitational on Jan. 4. He won three of his four
Adams County District Attorney Brian Sinnett announced Thursday that felony charges have been filed against Samson Paul Yohe, 27, of Carlisle Street Gettysburg, for his alleged actions in throwing an incendiary device at a window of the Adams County Courthouse on December 22, 2019. The device broke the window but did not ignite. Bottle used
Ray Martin works for back points Sophomore Ray Martin ’22 (Downingtown, Pa./Henderson) kicked off 2020 by claiming his second career title at 157 pounds to lead Gettysburg College at the Waynesburg University Invitational on Saturday. A second contingent of Bullets also competed at the Washington & Lee University Jim Crytzer Invitational. Top Performers Ray Martin
Alex Leder dribbling the ball vs Penn State Berks WESTMINSTER, Md. – Junior Alex Leder (Bethesda. Md./Bullis) scored a career-high 25 points to lift Gettysburg College (8-3, 2-2 CC) past McDaniel College (4-7, 0-4 CC) 63-52 in Centennial Conference men’s basketball action Saturday afternoon. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Alex Leder ’21 – 25 points,
After trailing for three quarters, the Gettysburg College (10-1, 6-0 CC) women’s basketball team rallied back with a strong fourth-quarter performance to defeat the Ursinus College (5-6, 4-2 CC) Bears 64-61 in a Centennial Conference showdown on Saturday afternoon inside Bream Gym. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Carly Rice ’22 (Pennington, N.J./The Pennington School) –
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open one last weekend. Please check the calendar for a full events listing. Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions. Enjoy your weekend in Adams County. Film Friday Little Women 4:00
Beginning January 1, 2020, All five Kennie’s Markets (in Biglerville. Gettysburg, Littlestown, Spring Grove, and Taneytown, MD) will stop providing single-use non-recyclable plastic bags to customers as they check out. Shoppers are requested to bring their own recyclable shopping bags for their groceries. The policy was shared, beginning in November, on signs displayed at the
The 2020 season of the Gettysburg Community Theatre is underway. The season opens with performances of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” beginning on January 10 and continues with 11 more shows and many special events throughout the year. The lineup includes Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” and a variety of children’s shows, including
Sponsored by the Adams County Arts Council The events begin at the Arts Council and end on the Gettysburg Square with fireworks. Complete Schedule: Social Room at the Arts Council 7:30 p.m. to midnight Free refreshments, activities, and fellowship — an ideal place to meet friends and neighbors, and to get in from the cold
This July, Gettysburg Bike Week will celebrate almost two decades as a premiere motorcycle rally. The anniversary rally goes down at the Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg. Festivities kick off Thursday, July 9, 2020, and run through Sunday, July 12. To help us commemorate this auspicious occasion, event organizers have brought in some heavy-hitting musical
It’s a been a great year for news in Adams County, and Gettysburg Connection has been covering it. Here are ten of our most popular stories for the year. Please show you support for independent, free, local journalism by signing up for our newsletter. Thanks for reading, and Happy 2020.
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend. Please check the calendar for a full events listing. Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions. Enjoy your holiday weekend in Adams County Film Friday Little Women 4:00
Waste Connections will be picking up Christmas trees with their regular trash pickup on the following dates: Monday, January 13th – Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 Monday, January 27th – Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 Christmas trees may also be dropped off at the GARA Rec park by the Charlie Sterner building. If your tree is not
In 2017, Adams County Senior Planner Mark Clowney read about how a drone was being used in the planning office in an Ohio county. Clowney thought a drone might help with the mission of the Adams County Office of Planning and Development. He ran the idea past his supervisor, who approved it. “The GIS mapping
Ashley Gehrin was named the CC Player of the Week. – Senior Ashley Gehrin (Chester, N.J./West Morris Mendham) was named the Centennial Conference Player of the week for the second time this season following an MVP performance for the ages at the St. Vincent Classic last weekend. Gehrin produced a historic performance in
“Lebanon VAMC is excited to expand our ability to conveniently care for Veterans by bringing VA primary care and mental health services to Adams County through a new VA Community Clinic,” said Katie Reesor, Lebanon VAMC’s VA Community Clinics manager. “The approval to open a community clinic in Adams County will allow us to better
“It is not just the creation of jobs, but the capacity created in a community to identify and use resources for long-term growth.” Gary Laird, president, Hanover Chamber of Commerce. Local business and nonprofit leaders as well as interested community members met at HACC on Wednesday at the December @Home Community Coalition meeting. The purpose
Men’s lacrosse standing in line during the anthem The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team was picked 11th in the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Preseason Top 20 it was recently announced. Gettysburg maintained its status as one of the nation’s top teams and was one of three Centennial Conference institutions in the top 20.
Patterson_Courtney_Ithaca_2019 For the second consecutive year, Gettysburg College features the top player in Division III heading into the season as senior midfielder Courtney Patterson (Whitehouse Station, N.J./Hunterdon Central) was selected as the 2020 US Lacrosse Magazine Division III Women’s Preseason Player of the Year it was announced on Friday, Dec. 20. Patterson is the
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend. Please check the calendar for a full events listing. Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions. Enjoy your holiday weekend in Adams County Christmas/Holiday Friday Ugly Sweater &
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater will celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. with a free concert, “We Shall Overcome.” Produced and music-directed by Damien Sneed, the concert is inspired by the words and actions of Dr. King, and showcases repertoire from across African American music traditions that electrified generations of
Over 4,000 participants donated $1.247M in three hours to 84 Adams County nonprofits at the 2019 Adams County Giving Spree held at the Gettysburg Area Middle School on November 7. This total outdid the record-setting 2018 Giving Spree, which raised $733,000. The Giving Spree was hosted by the Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF). All organizations
After spending twelve years and three terms on the Gettysburg Borough Council and serving as its president since 2017, Susan Naugle’s tenure on the Gettysburg Borough Council is ending. In this episode of the Gettysburg Connection podcast I talk with Susan about Gettysburg, about local politics, about her love for Gettysburg, and about her accomplishments
Long-time Gettysburg Mayor and borough council member William E. Troxell died Thursday. His obituary is available at the Monahan Funeral Home website. Many people in the county have expressed their sadness and their fond memories of Bill. He is greatly missed by many. The visitation and funeral will be held at the Monahan Funeral Home,
The Bullets swim teams huddle together on the pool deck. The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming teams climbed the regional rankings with the men also gaining a spot among the top 25 in the final College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA)/TYR Division III Poll of 2019. On the men’s side,
The Bullets swim teams huddle together on the pool deck. The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming teams climbed the regional rankings with the men also gaining a spot among the top 25 in the final College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA)/TYR Division III Poll of 2019. On the men’s side,
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Please note the Tuba Fest Concert originally scheduled at the Gettysburg Hotel has been moved to the Gettysburg Seminary Chapel. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend. Please check the calendar for a
Gettysburg College Baseball DH Game 1 3-24-19 The Gettysburg College baseball program will hold its annual Winter Prospect Day on Sunday, Feb. 16, for high school players in grades 10-12 who are interested in playing baseball in college. The clinic will take place from noon through 6 p.m. at Hauser Fieldhouse with registration beginning
Gettysburg College Baseball DH Game 1 3-24-19 The Gettysburg College baseball program will hold its annual Winter Prospect Day on Sunday, Feb. 16, for high school players in grades 10-12 who are interested in playing baseball in college. The clinic will take place from noon through 6 p.m. at Hauser Fieldhouse with registration beginning
Retiring Gettysburg Borough Council president Susan Naugle was honored by Healthy Adams Bicycle Pedestrian (HABPI) president Dennis Hickethier and HABPI Gettysburg Inner Loop Trail Coordinator Tom Jolin for her service at Monday’s council meeting. “Susan has been working tirelessly, improving biking and walking infrastructure with the borough. We couldn’t have made the progress we did
After spending seven years and three terms on the Gettysburg Borough Council and serving as its president since 2017, Susan Naugle chaired her last board meeting on Monday evening. Naugle has decided not to run for another term. “I’ve really enjoyed this for twelve years but I need to step back and do some other
A never-seen-before in Gettysburg event kicked off this year’s A Gettysburg Christmas Festival, as a choreographed pyrotechnic and music show blasted off of the Gettysburg Heritage Center’s roof, and it was followed by a weekend of fun and holiday spirit. The festival, which took place Dec. 6-8, drew thousands of visitors from the local community
Broadway Street Update: West Broadway- The hydroseeding is complete on the West Broadway islands. East Broadway- The hydroseeding is complete, as well as, the concrete work. East Broadway is still closed, but open to residents to park. Road markings and signage still need to be completed before the street will be open to the public.
Men’s soccer team celebrating after scoring a goal against Haverford The Gettysburg College men’s soccer program will host a One Day Identification Camp on Sunday, January 12th. The College Identification Camp is a one-day event that is designed for players who have aspirations to compete at the college level and/or are considering Gettysburg College
The Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) board of directors discussed how to fill the vacant seat left after the November 2019 election at their meeting on Tuesday, December 3. Board member Kathleen Adams Pratt moved that former board member Alice Broadway be appointed as the ninth member, saying the voting public has an interest in
The Gettysburg Borough Council debated a proposed ordinance that would provide LGBT non-discrimination protections at its meeting on Monday November 25. The discussion was in response to a presentation by Chad-Alan Carr, Founding Executive/Artistic Director of the Gettysburg Community Theater. Carr was joined by Jason Landau Goodman, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, who
Ken Barnes leaping into the air during the long jump event at F&M. LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Ken Barnes (Edison, N.J./Westminster School [Conn.]) moved into second all-time in Bullets indoor history and helped the Gettysburg College men’s track and field team display a strong season debut at the Coach I Open, which was hosted at
Ken Barnes leaping into the air during the long jump event at F&M. LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Ken Barnes (Edison, N.J./Westminster School [Conn.]) moved into second all-time in Bullets indoor history and helped the Gettysburg College men’s track and field team display a strong season debut at the Coach I Open, which was hosted at
Bianco-Riley_Action_19 Under the guidance of Interim Head Coach Bryson Hartzler, the Gettysburg College women’s track and field opened its indoor season with numerous top-10 indoor records at the Franklin & Marshall College Coach I Open on Saturday.Gettysburg’s Top Performers Lilian Morrell ’23 (Frederick, Md./Urbana) 200-Meter Dash – 5th (27.44 – Seventh All-Time) 60-Meter Dash –
Lauren Manning swims freestyle Gettysburg College showcased its depth and talent on the way to winning 11 of 13 races Saturday and claiming the team championship at its own invitational inside the Bullets Pool. Team Standings 1. Gettysburg, 1,059 2. Dickinson, 670 3. Susquehanna, 635 4. Messiah, 463 5. Salisbury, 238 6. Elizabethtown, 210 7.
Duncan Proxmire swims the 500 freestyle Junior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) hit a national qualifying mark in the 1,650 freestyle and Gettysburg College turned in another dominating performance on the way to capturing the team title at its own invitational for the third consecutive season. Team Standings 1. Gettysburg, 1,005.5 2. Susquehanna, 585.5 3. Dickinson,
Jack Rooney dribbling the ball vs southern Virginia SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Top-ranked Swarthmore College (8-0, 3-0 CC) used a red-hot shooting performance and a big second half to hand Gettysburg College (6-2, 1-2 CC) a 95-63 loss in Centennial Conference (CC) men’s basketball action Saturday afternoon in Tarble Pavilion. Top Performers – Gettysburg – Nick
