Contents Bermudian Springs weighs facilities needs, budget outlook The Bermudian Springs School District board on April 21 reviewed early findings from a facilities study and continued discussions on the 2026–27 budget, both pointing to stable enrollment but ongoing financial challenges. An architect from Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates presented the start of a districtwide feasibility study
By Carolyn George Do you know the word “agora”? I always forget whether it’s Latin or Greek, but at the 2026 opening day of the Adams County Farmers market yesterday morning, my neighbor Susie, already clutching a cheerful bouquet at 9am, assured me it’s Greek. “Agora” means “marketplace.” So, “agora” is a public space where
After Washington’s victories at Trenton and Princeton at the end of 1776, the British abandoned all their outposts in southern New Jersey. This meant thy started the 1777 campaigning season precisely where they had been the previous autumn. Having failed to take Philadelphia the previous year by marching through New Jersey, British commander Sir William
Voters in Pennsylvania’s 91st Legislative District will have two opportunities on April 29 to hear directly from candidates seeking their party nominations in the upcoming primary election. Gettysburg Rising will host a Democratic candidate forum from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg YMCA, 909 Fairfield Rd. Democratic candidates Tony Nunez-Guzman, Kathleen Pratt, and
Area students recently got an up-close look at the natural world through a series of school visits, book donations, and hands-on programs sponsored by the South Mountain Audubon Association. Nature books were donated to Biglerville Elementary School and Alloway Creek Elementary School in Littlestown, helping expand classroom resources and encourage environmental learning. In Gettysburg, Bright
Gettysburg’s spring brush collection will take place Monday, May 18th- Friday, May 22nd, 2026. Public Works will go around town twice that week picking up brush only. Please do not mix leaves and grass clippings with brush, these items can be dropped off at the Public Works building at 457 East Middle Street. Place brush along the
This week Biglerville High School sophomore American History students recently participated in a National Park Service program that involved each student researching and sharing information about a soldier who was killed on D-Day and buried in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Students visited the Eisenhower National Historic Site and the cemetery, guided by park ranger Dan
Shawn Datchuk, University of Iowa Recently, I worked with a group of elementary teachers in Iowa to select new reading textbooks and software. They wanted new materials to improve their district’s stagnant reading scores. After several days of reviewing materials from a state-approved list, one of the teachers asked me, “Will any of these help
Community members, local property owners, and stakeholders are invited to attend the Final Public Engagement Event for the Boyds School Road Pathway on Tuesday, April 28. This meeting is the final opportunity for the public to review and discuss the proposed pathway design before the project moves forward. The evening will begin with a property
Gettysburg Combined Area Resources for Emergency Shelter (CARES) hosted a volunteer dinner at the Youth House in Gettysburg yesterday for volunteers, staff, and board members. It connected dedicated volunteers for an evening of appreciation and camaraderie. The gathering served both as a heartfelt thank-you for their ongoing commitment to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and as
Gettysburg native Christopher Mathias returned home Thursday evening to discuss his new book, To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right, which offers a firsthand look at the extremist movements he has covered as a journalist and challenges popular misconceptions about both fascism and antifa. Speaking at Gettysburg College, Mathias drew on
Gettysburg Area School District’s Board of Directors continued their deep dive into the 2026-27 budget on Monday, with signs pointing towards a tax increase. “If you would ask me, I would make the recommendation no lower than 3.5%,” Business Manager Belinda Wallen said. Pennsylvania law dictates the district cannot raise taxes more than 4.2%. The
View the full meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-WWIt4ehAA The Gettysburg Planning Commission met Monday at Council Chambers to review ongoing projects, hear public comments, and discuss a zoning exception request for 412 York Street. The meeting opened with approval of the agenda and March 16, 2026, meeting minutes. Stratton Street / Gettysburg Station Project discussion Public comment
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The Adams County sextet Honey on the Rocks played to two sold-out houses at the Gettysburg Community Theatre Saturday, delivering a polished, high-energy showcase of local musicianship at its finest. Rooted in R&B, pop, and soul covers, the band draws from an artfully-curated setlist of standout classics ranging from the B52s to Valerie June. Included
The Veterans Advocate Network (VAN) is a collaborative group dedicated to serving veterans and military-affiliated individuals and families in Adams County. It has grown into a vital resource since its launch in October 2022. The idea for VAN emerged when Elizabeth Cooper, formerly a Veterans Representative with Adams/Franklin County CareerLink and now with the Pennsylvania
The second annual Gettysburg Act Local Fair, organized by Gettysburg Rising, drew a crowd to Lincoln Square this afternoon, bringing together a wide range of local nonprofits and grassroots groups for a two-hour community showcase. Held from noon to 2 p.m., the event gave residents an opportunity to meet directly with organizations working across Adams
Thirty years ago, in the basement of the old Dutch Pantry restaurant on Buford Avenue, a small group of volunteers sat around a table, collating and stapling together a vision. It was the first Community Health Assessment—a stack of papers that would eventually become the roadmap for a healthier, more connected Adams County and the
With the evening show already sold out, only 19 tickets remain for Saturday’s 2 p.m. performance by Honey on the Rocks at the Gettysburg Community Theatre — and organizers are urging fans to act quickly. The local band, formed about two years ago by Bevin Durant Fidler and Josh Fidler has built a strong following
As temperatures rise across Adams County, tick activity is increasing — and with it, the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Health officials say spring marks the beginning of the most active period for nymph-stage deer ticks, which are responsible for many human infections because of their extremely small size, often no larger
Infrastructure updates, new leadership, and preparations for a major November event highlighted the Gettysburg Borough Council meeting Monday night. Council members received updates across multiple departments, including public works, engineering, and finance, while also approving several motions related to borough projects and operations. Public Works Director Robert Harbaugh announced that the borough’s annual spring brush
Decision day is approaching for the Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors. The elected body must decide next month whether to propose raising taxes for the 2026-27 budget year. Business Manager Belinda Wallen told the board last week that administrators recommend a 3.5% tax increase to help close the $1.8 million deficit. Pennsylvania law
Members of the Gettysburg Connection staff gathered yesterday for a working and social event in Gettysburg. In addition to sharing stories and updating each other on our work, we had a chance to view the Spring 2026 edition of the Gettysburg Connection Magazine, hot off the press. The visitor-centered magazine, available for free at almost
Nearly 100 people attended a program on Mary Jemison’s 1758 abduction by Native Americans during the French and Indian War Tuesday evening at the Adams County Historical Society, underscoring the continued interest in her story. Presenter Debra McCauslin said she was encouraged by the turnout and audience response. “I was delighted to share information about
Fairfield Area School District officials said they plan to keep early elementary class sizes small while preparing for rising costs, growing student needs, and long-term infrastructure upgrades during a wide-ranging “state of the district” presentation Monday night. The April 13 study session, which featured updates from administrators across the district, focused on academics, staffing, facilities,
Waldo’s and Company will host “A Night of Creativity” on Friday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m., offering an evening of art, music, and community connection while raising funds to support its mission. The event will feature mocktails sponsored by Sign of the Buck, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts as guests explore the organization’s gallery
In the 1990s, Gettysburg experienced a powerful resurgence that captured America’s attention. A new generation discovered the town and the battlefield, through two cultural forces that brought Civil War history back into the national conversation: Ken Burns’ landmark PBS documentary The Civil War and the film Gettysburg, directed by Ron Maxwell. Together, these projects reshaped
Dear Members of the Gettysburg Community: Our community is suffering. We condemn the alleged acts of abuse by the former mayor. While he served in several positions of influence, including as an elected official, he violated our trust. He is not and should not be considered representative of our community. All people should be held
Community members and families in the Upper Adams School District were invited to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in education during a special event held yesterday at Biglerville High School. Titled “AI in Education: The Future of Learning,” the program gave attendees a clearer understanding of how AI is shaping classrooms and the
Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC) will host its Educational Speaker Series at the historic G.A.R. Hall at 53 East Middle Street in Gettysburg, beginning on Thursday, April 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and presentations start at 7 p.m. The events are free to the public, no reservations are needed, and the hall is handicapped
Gettysburg National Military Park staff, in coordination with the newly-formed U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS), plan to conduct prescribed fires on the Gettysburg Battlefield tomorrow, weather permitting. The burn will include portions of the west slope of Little Round Top (52 acres) and the Munshower field (36 acres) immediately north of Little Round Top. Officials
Looking for a safe way to get rid of your unused or expired medication that is also good for the environment? If so, mark your calendar. The 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (31st in Adams County) is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Twice a year, our
The Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony will perform Masterworks and Premieres this Friday, April 10, at Gettysburg’s historic Majestic Theater. Tickets are $5 for adults; children under 18 are admitted free. The program spans continents, centuries, and artistic visions. From the folksingers of rural England to the mythological depths of ancient Greece, from a pioneering American
The Adams County Library System will receive $750,000 in state funding to support plans for a new Gettysburg library facility, part of more than $11 million awarded to public libraries across Pennsylvania. The funding comes through the Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
Upper Adams Intermediate School welcomed a group of dedicated community professionals on Monday, March 23, as sixth grade students participated in the school’s annual Career Day. The event provided students with a valuable opportunity to explore a variety of career paths through engaging, hands-on presentations designed to spark curiosity and broaden their understanding of the
Samuel Perry, Baylor University Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – CREC – whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism. Many CREC leaders call for the implementation
Spring does not wait—it rises. Across Adams County, life is awakening in vibrant color and quiet determination. Trees stretch skyward in full bloom, and fields are crowned with daffodils that seem to whisper of renewal, possibility, and courage. There is an undeniable energy in the air—a call not just to witness change, but to step
I met my great grandfather’s commanding officer this weekend. Jeremiah Lott served as a bugler in the 4th Dragoon Regiment, commanded by Col. Stephen Moylan. Jim French, who portrays Moylan, and a few other members of the 4th Dragoons were in town at the living history encampment at Gettysburg High School, which was held in
Four students sit in a row en la biblioteca escolar, lined up in front of a bright, bee-adorned banner proclaiming “Happy Bee Day” in honey-drenched letters. Some students jiggle their knees or fiddle with a stretchy string fidget. Some sienten mariposas en el estómago or feel flutters in their stomach. All are waiting for the
A passion for the arts, love for her hometown, and a strong work ethic defined Chris Glatfelter’s life. Glatfelter–a producer, director, and executive director emerita of the Adams County Arts Council–died March 29 at the age of 74. Born and raised in Gettysburg, Glatfelter graduated from Gettysburg Area High School in 1969. She often recalled
A recent string of reports regarding numerous dead fish at various points of the lower Susquehanna River have resulted in various theories on what you should do if you see a possible case of water pollution. Obviously, the most basic advice is if you see something you need to say something. But who do you
by Ariana Figueroa, Pennsylvania Capital-Star WASHINGTON — New Hampshire’s Republican governor, frustrated with little information about the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to put a new detention facility in her state, joined local Democrats to oppose the move and disclosed DHS plans to retrofit warehouses across the nation to expand immigrant detention. Two Republican members
When perusing seed catalogs, you will find quite a few varieties of seeds that have been developed for growing plants in containers. These seeds produce compact plants and typically a large push of vegetables on each plant in a short period of time, instead of producing vegetables throughout the growing season. Here are the steps
It’s finally Spring! And that means Historic Gettysburg Adams County is gearing up for a very busy 2026. Be sure to circle the dates for these upcoming programs and events: –The Architectural Salvage Warehouse will open its doors for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 at the Daniel Lady Farm at 986 Hanover Road
The Gettysburg Recreation Authority (GARA) board of directors reviewed its financial position and a proposed 2026 budget during its March meeting on Monday, reporting a stronger fiscal outlook than in recent years while also identifying ongoing challenges. Board members welcomed a new part-time administrative assistant, Jules Nevada. Officials said she has already demonstrated strong teamwork
by Jonathan Shorman, Pennsylvania Capital-Star President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Tuesday that attempts to restrict mail-in voting, a White House priority certain to face significant legal challenges. The order directs the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, along with the Social Security Administration, to compile a list of voting-age American citizens in each
Yuval Hadash, Carnegie Mellon University and J. David Creswell, Carnegie Mellon University Imagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do – no phone, no music, no external distraction. In a well-known 2014 study, many participants found that task so challenging that they chose to press a
About 1,500 people filled Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square on Saturday afternoon between 12 and 2 p.m., joining a sweeping wave of “No Kings” demonstrations that brought millions into the streets across the United States and beyond. The Gettysburg rally packed the square with energy, signs and costumes, while protest songs filled the air from the Gettysburg
Already low arts funding in PA is being threatened by new initiatives proposed by the PCA (Pennsylvania Council for the Arts.) These changes will most negatively affect arts communities in small towns and rural areas like ours. I attended Arts Advocacy Day at the State Capital in Harrisburg on Tuesday to get the scoop and
Despite temperatures in the 30s and blustery winds, families bundled up and and headed to East Berlin Community Park yesterday for a an annual, festive, Easter egg hunt. It drew a large crowd from across Adams County. The annual event, which has been happening for at least 10 years, welcomed children of all ages for
Gettysburg’s newly-appointed mayor, Alison Lintal, says she is stepping into the role with a focus on listening, collaboration, and addressing pressing local challenges—particularly housing affordability. Lintal, who was selected by the borough council on Monday to serve through January 2028, said she was motivated to pursue the position out of a desire to provide competent,
Arendtsville Mayor April Suarez Jones is bringing energy and a strong community focus to her new role, launching a series of initiatives designed to connect residents and make the borough more vibrant. A longtime volunteer with the Arendtsville Community Fire Company, Jones is already helping organize major local events, including the Upper Adams 250th celebration
January 1781 didn’t seem like a promising time for the U.S. Army in South Carolina. In the previous year, the army of 5000 men defending Charleston had surrendered and another army had basically been destroyed at the Battle of Camden. For a time, guerrilla forces commanded by Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion and a few others
Carolina Rossini, UMass Amherst Within 48 hours, the legal landscape governing social media and children shifted in ways that will take years to fully understand and verify. On March 24, 2026, a Santa Fe jury ordered Meta to pay US$375 million for violating New Mexico’s consumer protection laws. The next day, a Los Angeles jury
Gettysburg Area High School welcomed families and community members last night for a free educational event focused on helping parents understand the growing online risks facing children and teens. The program, “Keeping Kids Safe from Hidden Digital Dangers,” aimed to equip parents, guardians, and caregivers with practical tools to navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center presents GETTYSBURG: ONE WOMAN’S WAR, on Monday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Valentine Hall Auditorium at 61 Seminary Ridge on the Gettysburg campus of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS). This unique dramatization views America’s Civil War through the eyes of young townswoman, wife, and mother Mary Bowman. Professional
In its 20th anniversary year, the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center is embarking on a fundraising campaign to renovate its new home to expand critical services provided to child victims of abuse and their families. The Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center (ACCAC) is developing an 1863 building at 224-228 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, where the nonprofit
By comparison to later wars, the battles of the Revolutionary War tended to involve a small number of troops and took place over a small area. But the fighting was no less intense. The fights at Paoli, PA, and Stony Point, NY, illustrate the brutality of these fights. The “Paoli Massacre” took place on the
On Tuesday, March 31, the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College will host former Wall Street Journal reporter and author Lee Hawkins to deliver the annual Henry M. Scharf Memorial Lecture. Hawkins’ keynote address will focus on his book I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free (HarperCollins, 2025), a critically acclaimed
Water quality in Adams County is a broad topic. We’re going to focus on stream health. One approach is the pollution Adams County sends to Chesapeake Bay. These pollutants are defined as excess nitrates and phosphates and sediment. These pollutants not only affect the Bay, they can degrade the water quality in our local streams.
In the coming weeks there will be two events celebrating the legacy of Thaddeus Stevens to be followed by the grand opening of the new museum about Stevens in Lancaster, PA on May 1 and 2. The celebrations will start with a birthday party for Stevens on Saturday, April 4, at noon at the Stevens
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the grassy center of the Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) will become a bustling hub of food‑focused community engagement. From 8 am until 1 pm, member organizations of the Adams County Food Policy Council (ACFPC) will gather to celebrate how good food can strengthen the fabric of our county. The event, titled “Good Food, Strong
The Gettysburg Film Festival returns April 2-4, 2026, bringing together renowned filmmakers, actors, historians, and authors to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary. Through onstage conversations, film screenings, and live performances, this year’s festival will explore how a fragile union of colonies challenged an empire, endured years of war, and sparked new ideas about liberty
Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University Wars are rarely lost first on the battlefield. They are lost in leaders’ minds − when leaders misread what they and their adversaries can do, when their confidence substitutes for comprehension, and when the last war is mistaken for the next one. The Trump administration’s miscalculation of Iran is not
Biglerville High School’s spring musical is like, so fetch. For the uninformed, that is one of the iconic lines from the hit Broadway musical based on the 2004 film, “Mean Girls,” written by Tina Fey. The story begins when awkward teen Cady Heron, portrayed by Biglerville senior Sylviona Perry, begins life at an American high
The Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors held a special session prior to its regular meeting on Monday to review the district’s financial position as of June 30, 2025, offering a detailed look at how school finances differ from those of private businesses and how available funds are managed. GASD Business Manager Belinda Wallen
Jonathan (Jon Jon) Pinkerton had only requested a few signed photographs from actor Stephen Lang, but he ended up getting so much more. “It came in a big box,” says Pinkerton, an avid collector of memorabilia from the movie Gettysburg. He dug into the tissue paper and to his surprise there it was. “The uniform
A motion to approve the district’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan drew many questions from board members who were seated in December on Monday evening. Business Manager Belinda Wallen and School Board President Alice Broadway stressed the $4.5 million plan is the first step in a multifaceted process. “This is a plan of what we are
Republican Catherine Wallen has won the 193rd Pennsylvania House District special election Tuesday, defeating Democrat Todd Crawley across the two-county district that includes parts of Adams and Cumberland counties. In the Adams County portion of the district, Wallen earned about 63 percent of the votes (3,639 total) to Crawley’s 2,171, according to unofficial results. Write-in
A group of local fathers has banded together to create a nonprofit sports complex to transform youth athletics in the New Oxford and surrounding community. Led by founder and President Ryan Henry, a police officer and father, the group has formed American Dream Athletics (ADA), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to
Over 100 students in the Upper Adams School District are eagerly anticipating packing their bags for a long-standing tradition of Environmental Camp at Camp Nawakwa in Biglerville. The students will participate in three days of outdoor learning during the day and sleep in cabins on site for two nights on May 13-15, 2026. Now in
Supplying an 18th century army was not as complex as it was during WWII, but still Washington’s army needed supplies. Besides commercially available items like food and uniforms, the main needs of the army were: muskets and rifles, powder, lead for bullets, cannon, and ammunition for cannon. The mercantilist policy prevalent in the 18th century
About a hundred fans of the 250th gathered at the Beyond the Battle Museum on Saturday, March 14 to unveil the Adams County 250 Bell. It is part of the “Bells Across Pennsylvania” initiative, a program to develop a Liberty Bell replica for each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. The Adams County bell was created by
Pennsylvania was built on cooperation. Long before grants, tax credits, or line items in a budget, communities gathered for barn raisings. Across our Commonwealth and right here in Adams County, when a neighbor needed a barn, everyone showed up. Families brought timber, tools, food, and labor. No one asked for an invoice. No one asked
Boaz Dvir, Penn State It’s a scene that’s played out in K-12 schools around the country in recent years. Unprompted, a student expresses her thoughts or feelings about a difficult issue, such as the Iran war. A murmur spreads through the classroom. Other students prepare to jump into a heated discussion. But the teacher nips
Biglerville High School senior Samuel Dick has been recognized as the Adams County recipient of the Good Citizen Award presented by the Gettysburg Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR ). Dick was honored at the organization’s annual student awards luncheon held yesterday at the Gateway Diner banquet facility in Gettysburg. Each year
A panel discussion hosted by Gettysburg DFA on Tuesday evening highlighted rising housing costs and growing affordability challenges in Adams County, as dozens of local advocates and residents gathered to discuss housing insecurity and homelessness. The event, titled “Housing insecurity: Tracking homelessness and housing affordability at the local level,” featured speakers Leon Reed, who chaired
The Gettysburg Borough Council last night formally accepted the resignation of Mayor Chad-Alan Carr, approved the conditional appointment of a new chief of police, and awarded the borough’s next municipal waste hauling contract. Council President Matt Moon said Carr submitted his resignation electronically on March 3. Under borough rules, council now has 30 days to
Yorktown (VA) the town where British general Charles, Lord Cornwallis surrendered his army and in effect brought an end to the war, is the most famous York in the Revolutionary War. But the city of the same name in south central Pennsylvania deserves mention. Most notably, York, Pennsylvania, was the Capital of the United States
The Gettysburg Area School District’s 2026-27 budget forecast has improved since February, but directors and administrators agree that past practices need to be forgotten. For several years, the board avoided tax increases except for 1% dedicated to a future Adams County Technical Institute building project. “That’s what school boards do, they wait, and then they
Troy Potter, The University of Melbourne and Michael Kehler, University of Calgary International Women’s Day is an important day for everyone, regardless of gender, to raise awareness about gender inequality. This includes naming harms, celebrating gains, and recommitting to societal and institutional change. But we should be doing this every day. Schools play a fundamental
Waldo’s & Company, a nonprofit community arts hub, coffee shop, and gathering space at 17 Lincoln Square, invites the public to A Night of Creativity on Friday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. This special fundraiser celebrates art, community, and connection, with all proceeds supporting resources for low-income artists. Guests will enjoy live music
On Upper Adams School District’s priority list for the next academic year is a lighting upgrade to the high school auditorium that could cost nearly $800,000. Anthony Graham, director of athletics and property, told the school board Tuesday that the old lighting and rigging system cannot last. “This has been on our radar,” Graham said
Main Street Gettysburg has announced that construction of the Gettysburg Welcome Center will officially begin in March, with a grand opening planned for August 2026. Main Street Gettysburg will host a public groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., marking the official start of construction on the long-planned downtown visitor facility. The
It’s icy this morning, which completely throws off our plans for the day. I had an eye appointment for my AMD, but when my daughter walked out to heat up the car, she slipped and fell. Fortunately, she didn’t hurt herself badly (hurt her wrist somewhat), but that was enough to convince us to reschedule
by Kiely Fisher I have a disappointing habit of downplaying the important work librarians do. Maybe it’s imposter syndrome or some failed attempt at humble bragging, but most of the time when I learn about an incredible thing that someone else has done or is working on, part of my response tends to be something
Adams County’s glass recycling drop-off program is expanding with a move to Adams Rescue Mission (ARM) the county’s largest recycler – where glass will be accepted every Saturday. In 2023 most trash haulers serving Adams County were not accepting glass for recycling and those that did were not recycling the glass. While some haulers allowed
The Gettysburg Borough Council will formally accept the resignation of Mayor Chad-Alan Carr at its business meeting Monday. “We have accepted his resignation as mayor and wish him well as he pursues resolution to his personal legal issues,” Borough Council President Matt Moon said. Carr, who is also the executive director of the Gettysburg Community
United Way of Adams County will host its 19th Annual A Woman’s Purse Auction on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Liberty Mountain Resort, 78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield. The event’s theme is “Changing Lives One Child at a Time.” Proceeds will benefit the UWAC Ready to Learn Program and the Adams County Children and Youth’s
Back in 2019, HGAC’s late vice president Bonnie Braun became concerned the young students of trades programs were not being encouraged to pursue the historic preservation skills of timber framing and masonry. She then set about to create a program to help ensure that here in Adams County, Building Trades students would receive that education
Gettysburg College is proud to announce the addition of three new varsity sports over the next two academic years: women’s wrestling, women’s acrobatics and tumbling, and women’s flag football. Women’s wrestling will launch in Fall 2026 as Gettysburg’s 25th varsity sport. Women’s acrobatics and tumbling and flag football will follow in 2027-28 as the 26th
Gettysburg DFA will host a community forum on affordable housing at St. James Church, March 10 at 7 pm. The forum will explore issues such as the state of the housing market right now in Adams County, particularly rentals, “starter homes,” elderly housing, and the “missing middle housing;” the market misalignment between affordable housing demand
Twenty local eateries are coming together to showcase chef-inspired cuisine in a weeklong celebration of culinary creation for Gettysburg Restaurant Week March 2–8. Restaurants will offer specialty menus for lunch and dinner at prix-fixe prices throughout the week, giving patrons the opportunity to try new dishes crafted for this occasion. Scrumptious salads, savory soups, mouthwatering
March 1 at 2:00 pm – Twin Hearts (play) @ Kline Theatre, Gettysburg College Written and directed byDr. Susan Russell, Twin Hearts is a play about Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan. This is a world premiere production. Admission is free. www.gettysburg.edu March 1 – 8 – We the People, the Musical @
Shelley Inglis, Rutgers University President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026, doubled down on his false claims that the U.S. election system is compromised. He asserted that “the cheating is rampant in our elections. It’s rampant.” Research has found that voter fraud is rare in the United States. AP Photo/Bryon
I’ve been sick, out of town for my solo shows (my Erie Museum of Art show is up through Feb 2027), and then catching up from said illness and travel. As a result, I have done you an unintentional disservice by not writing about Ethan Hartranft’s solo exhibition at Waldo’s earlier. Please move quickly and
by Catherine Vasko As an Adams County transplant, it has taken me time to learn about annual events happening in our area. This year will mark my third year of working for Adams County Library System, and while much of my time is spent in our little library in East Berlin, I’m not a resident
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) board reviewed insurance coverage options, financial updates, and ongoing facility improvements during its Feb. 23 meeting, while also highlighting growing activity and new partnerships at Gettysburg’s Recreation Park. The meeting, called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Steve Toddes, included reports on park operations, maintenance projects, and future
Trash and recycling collection in Gettysburg will soon return to Waste Connections after borough council signaled its intent Monday to award the company the lowest qualified bid for a new residential waste-hauling contract. The borough’s current contract expires March 31. After seeking competitive bids, officials received proposals from three companies. Waste Connections submitted the lowest
A week before she died in 1980, Verlyn Mason’s grandmother, who was originally from Gettysburg, sat down at the kitchen table, tore a piece of paper off a five-pound bag of sugar, and wrote down a list of family names. That list would put Mason on a journey into her own past. “She had never