Gettysburg Borough officials are urging residents to prepare now for Winter Storm Fern, a significant winter weather system being monitored by the National Weather Service (NWS) and Gettysburg Borough that is expected to impact the region this weekend into early next week. Storm Timing and Impacts According to the latest National Weather Service forecasts and
America250PA kicked off its semiquincentennial celebration at Hotel Gettysburg on January 22, 2026, from 1:15 to 3 p.m. Upon entering, community members, leaders, state and local officials, history buffs, and partners from across the Commonwealth had time to mingle, enjoy refreshments, and collect commemorative items such as Adams County 250th mini flags, hand sanitizer, yard
by Anna Claire Vollers, Pennsylvania Capital-StarJanuary 20, 2026 In a win for President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, a recent court ruling has cleared the way for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume using states’ Medicaid data to find people who are in the country illegally. A masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent knocks
The Littlestown Area School District Board opened its meeting yesterday with updates on academic and extracurricular activities. High school students reported success at recent Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitions and fundraising efforts, while middle school representatives highlighted spirit week activities, reward programs, and an upcoming winter dance. School administrators noted strong attendance during
by Atra Mohamed, Minnesota ReformerJanuary 19, 2026 Sahra Sharif, a mother of 16 and owner of an apparel shop at Madina Mall in Minneapolis, said her new routine is to open at 3 p.m. and stay open for about four hours, hoping to cover the month’s rent. Due to a fear of immigration agents, “The
Service to the community remains a cornerstone of the Gardners Community Troop 75, according to Scoutmaster Bill Walmer, who says the troop’s recent projects reflect how Scouting extends far beyond weekly meetings and campouts. Walmer, a former Troop 75 Scout himself, was inspired to become a leader by his father, Chuck, who served as an
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board filled two vacant board positions during its meeting on Tuesday evening but announced another position has opened. The board accepted a resignation from former treasurer Ruth Griffie effective Jan. 13. The board packet included a resignation letter from Griffie, which did not provide details about the reason
The Gettysburg Community Theatre opened its 18th season Friday evening with a bold and beautiful production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” — the stage show based on Dahl’s beloved novel about a brilliant young girl with telekinetic powers who confronts the bullies in her world. With music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly,
By Bradley R. Hoch Newly discovered documents show that one of the earliest successful insanity pleas was in Adams County, and it may have been presented by Thaddeus Stevens. In some biographies, Stevens has been incorrectly credited with presenting an unsuccessful insanity plea in the James Hunter case of 1817. But now it turns out
The Gettysburg Heritage Center will extend its winter operating hours over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Typically open Fridays and Saturdays during the winter months, the Center will also be open on Sunday and Monday to accommodate the holiday weekend. As always, Adams County residents receive complimentary admission. “This is a great opportunity to avoid
Tarah Williams, Allegheny College and Andrew Bloeser, Allegheny College Each year on the holiday that bears his name, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for his immense contributions to the struggle for racial equality. What is less often remembered but equally important is that King saw the fight for racial equality as deeply intertwined with
by J. Patrick Coolican, Minnesota ReformerJanuary 16, 2026 A federal judge gave a significant victory to Minnesota protesters and observers of federal officers Friday, granting a preliminary injunction preventing the officers from retaliating against demonstrators. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez prevents the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The Conewago Valley school board passed a resolution approving the maximum project cost for the New Oxford Elementary School project and setting the date for an Act 34 public hearing. Passing the resolution meant approving an Act 34 Maximum Building Construction Cost of $37,416,109 as well as a maximum project cost of $51,741,024. Anthony Colestock,
Gettysburg Borough Council approved the inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license to 29 North Washington Street during its regular business meeting Monday night, following a public hearing earlier in the evening. The license, Restaurant Liquor License R-16082 (LID 68412), is being transferred from its former approved location at 70 Presidential Circle in Straban Township
The PA Ag Discovery Center is one step closer to construction, having completed due diligence and settled on a 25 acre site in Mount Joy Township for its agricultural educational destination. Located on Gettysburg Village Drive adjacent to and south of the Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg, the facility will complement existing amenities and create a
As a young Conservation Officer stationed in Centre County, I spent a great deal of my winter on the ice. With lakes at Bald Eagle State and Poe Valley State Parks, as well as numerous smaller waters that froze to a foot or more with the drop in temperature, ice fishing was a popular way
The Historic Preservation Society of Gettysburg – Adams County (HGAC) is pleased to announce that in 2025 alone, it awarded $30,000 in barn preservation grants to owners of six historic barns within Adams County. The barns are located all across the county, from Fairfield to Littlestown to New Oxford to Abbottstown to Biglerville. The preservation
It’s cold. It gets dark early. The battlefield is quiet. So what else is there to do in winter but share your opinion—especially about something that truly matters? Welcome to the first-ever Gettysburg Connection Winter Readers’ Poll. This year, we’re laser-focused on the basics, and so we’re asking the timeless question: Who makes Adams County’s
Biglerville High School plans to switch from seven periods a day to a four-period block schedule that administrators expect will better serve students and teachers. Currently, high school students’ classes range from 44 to 46 minutes in length, administrators said at the Upper Adams School Board committee meeting Tuesday. Under the block schedule, classes would
The Conewago Valley school board held an Act 34 booklet review on Monday evening to review information on the New Oxford Elementary School construction project. Connor Phiel and Anthony Colestock represented Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, the architectural design firm working with the school district. Garrett Moore represented PFM, the financial advisor for the project for
Many people believe being involved in your community is a retired person’s responsibility. They view the early decades of one’s career as a time to figure out a path, have some fun, and focus on family. Sarah Kipp took a different approach when she moved to Adams County in 2009. The Ohio native arrived here
With the retirement of the much-loved Chaplain Angel Perez from the Adams County Prison Ministry (ACPM), a new voice of compassion and faith has stepped into the role. Chaplain Rachel DuPhily, a licensed minister, said she felt a clear calling to apply. “I was super excited and prayed about it, put in my application, and
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board followed up on previous board member inquiries regarding field trip and professional development costs during a study session on Monday evening. The conversations were part of an ongoing deeper look into the district’s budget. Field trip and professional development proposals were presented in a slightly modified format
Most visits by US Presidents to Ireland have been ‘Irish vote’-related or homecoming trips to ancestral roots. Trips by Kennedy, Reagan, Obama, Clinton and Biden are cases in point. The visit in late August 1962 of Gettysburg’s most famous resident, former President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, was of another hue altogether. Eisenhower visited the town of
Gettysburg Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, swearing in new Mayor Chad-Alan Carr and borough council members, electing council leadership, and confirming key administrative and departmental appointments. After being sworn in by outgoing mayor Rita Freeling, Carr outlined a leadership approach centered on stewardship, collaboration, and community engagement. He said his priorities
If it’s still feeling dark to you in the mornings and evenings these days, you’re not imagining it. Since the winter solstice on December 21,the daylight has been increasing, but through January the change is barely perceptible, and doesn’t occur evenly in the morning and evening. Around the solstices, the Sun’s apparent path along the
by Max Nesterak, Madison McVan and Alyssa Chen, Minnesota Reformer January 7, 2026 An ICE officer fatally shot a woman driving an SUV through her car window in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. The deadly confrontation immediately ratcheted up the intensity of what was already a brutal crackdown on Minnesota and its immigrants by the
Dear Senator McCormick, Your vote essentially put Pete Hegseth in charge of the Department of Defense….Despite his proven traits as a drunk and philanderer. Republican senators Collins, Murkowski, and even McConnell voted no…but not you, despite your West Point education and military service. Since then he’s “distinguished” himself on Signal chats in which he shared
by Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-StarJanuary 6, 2026 Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation is largely falling along partisan lines when it comes to the Trump Administration’s move to take Venezuela’s president into custody – with notable exceptions. Smoke is seen over buildings after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard on Jan. 3, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela. According to
The decisions the Gettysburg Area School Board made last year are not necessarily final. During Monday’s meeting, the current board discussed whether to remove a viewing platform and roof access path from a Warrior Stadium Team Room. The $2.1 million team room, including the platform and access path, was approved on Oct. 6 despite the
James Salzman, University of California, Santa Barbara; University of California, Los Angeles Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the trash piles along the highway, tires washed up on beaches, and smog fouling city air. The famed “Crying Indian” commercial of 1971 became a symbol of widespread environmental damage across the United States.
Gettysburg, PA — The Gettysburg YMCA, in partnership with the Adams County Arts Council, is proud to present the return of this, Dancing With the Local Stars, on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. This high-energy community celebration features local “Stars” paired with their “Pros” for an unforgettable evening of performance, friendly competition, and
A full slate of winter and early spring hikes sponsored by the Healthy Adams County Physical Fitness Task Force gets underway this week, offering residents a chance to stay active, explore local landscapes and connect history with healthy movement. Hikers should wear sturdy footwear and carry drinking water, as trails may be uneven or muddy,
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2026 at 3:46 p.m. on January 2. Baby Evelyn Rayne Ellis was born weighing 8 pounds, 13.5 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Her parents, Claudia and James Ellis of Biglerville, are celebrating the new arrival along with big sister Eowyn. Hospital staff reported that both mother
The Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) has officially opened its vendor application for the 2026 season, inviting farmers, growers, food producers, bakers, artisans, makers, and more to apply for the upcoming market season. Entering its fourth year at the Gettysburg Rec Park, ACFM continues to grow as an agritourism destination and community hub, welcoming approximately
Nick Lovell, a fifth-generation Adams County native, local small business owner, and President of the Littlestown Area Board of School Directors, announced at a campaign event today that he is running as a Republican to represent the 91st District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The 91st District seat, which covers most of Adams County,
Years of exposure to the elements have taken a toll on the eastern wall of the National Apple Museum in Biglerville. Museum volunteers had worked to caulk gaps between the aging boards, but as volunteer Edy Sarnoff explained, “Then, the boards started to crumble.” It became clear that more substantial repairs were necessary to preserve
Christ Lutheran Church, at 30 Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg, welcomed the New Year with a family-friendly open house on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025. The celebration ran from 7 to 10 p.m. and drew parishioners, neighbors, volunteers, and community members for an evening of music, activities, and fellowship. Guests enjoyed free live entertainment, light
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January 2 from 5-7 pm – First Friday Art Exhibition and Reception @ Adams County Arts Center Stop by to meet artists Doreen Lakiewicz and Lynn James and view their art while enjoying some free refreshments and convivial conversation. Free admission. www.adamsarts.org January 2 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday @Ragged Edge Coffeehouse
D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University The U.S. economy heads into 2026 in an unusual place: Inflation is down from its peak in mid-2022, growth has held up better than many expected, and yet American households say that things still feel shaky. Uncertainty is the watchword, especially with a
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A festive dining room; a buffet of delicious home-made food; a hot chocolate bar and dozens of trays with tempting home-baked desserts awaited diners on Tuesday, as they poured into the Barn at Herr Ridge Farm in Gettysburg for another free Community Dinner, conceived and brought to fruition by Gettysburg resident Stephanie Auer. As we
Schmuck Lumber Ace Hardware is happy to announce the opening of its new greenhouse addition for the Gettysburg communities. It aims to provide local gardeners, homeowners, and plant enthusiasts with an expanded selection of plants, gardening supplies, and seasonal essentials. The new greenhouse continues to show Schmuck Lumber Ace Hardware’s commitment to serving the Gettysburg
On December 18, 2025, the Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded $500,000 in Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) Program funds to the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) for renovations of its Brighter Tomorrows Center. “The Brighter Tomorrows Center will allow us to provide more children and families with the resourcesand care they deserve,” said Elida Murray,
McSherrystown Borough Council voted unanimously to adopt the borough’s 2026 budget with no tax increase during its Dec. 10 meeting, highlighting fiscal stability and continuity of services for the coming year. Council members expressed appreciation to borough staff, particularly finance staff, for successfully preparing a balanced budget while maintaining existing services. The vote to adopt
Andrew Latham, Macalester College President Donald Trump is reportedly setting his sights on a Christmas peace deal in the Ukraine-Russia war. British and German troops observe a temporary truce on Christmas Day 1914. Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix via Getty Images The timing is apt. Every December, political leaders reach instinctively for the language of goodwill. Meanwhile, diplomats
District administrators devoted a substantial portion of the Littlestown Area School Board meeting on Monday, Dec. 8 to academic performance, instructional strategies, and student support initiatives, before the board moved into procedural business and a technology presentation later in the evening. In his administrative report, High School Principal Nathan Becker highlighted recent assessment data showing
Traffic impacts — not votes — dominated Monday’s Gettysburg Borough Planning Commission meeting, as members dissected a revised traffic impact study for the proposed Gettysburg Station development at 108 N. Stratton Street and debated whether new traffic controls are warranted near the Borough Square and surrounding residential streets. Borough Engineer Chad Clabaugh told the commission
State and local officials gathered on Lincoln Square this morning to announce that Gettysburg has been officially redesignated as a Pennsylvania Main Street community, a milestone that will strengthen downtown revitalization while preserving the borough’s historic character. The designation was announced by Rick Siger, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, who
The Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) voted unanimously Tuesday night to recommend the creation of a new Seminary Ridge Historic District, a move aimed at extending historic protections to one of the borough’s most prominent and currently unprotected gateways. The new district would include the Lutheran Theological Seminary campus and surrounding properties along Route
The new Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors expanded its leadership team on Monday by appointing committee chairs. Tim Seigman will serve as the district’s representative on the Adams County Technical Institute (ACTI) Joint Operating Committee. Justine Sieg, who joined the board earlier this month, will serve as the alternate member. ACTI’s Joint Operating
Healthy Adams County and the Gettysburg Area School District joined with the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church tonight for Bring Light to the Night, a Glow Walk centered on connection, compassion, and shared hope during one of the year’s most emotionally challenging seasons. As participants moved quietly around Lincoln Square and back to the church, glow sticks
Gettysburg Planning Commission Chair Charles Strauss said the borough’s newly adopted zoning ordinance represents a long-overdue effort to protect residential neighborhoods, simplify decades of amendments, and provide clearer guidance for future development. “One idea was to protect the residential districts,” Strauss said. “We did some work to remove uses in the R-1 and the R-2
Incoming Gettysburg mayor Chad-Alan Carr says he is preparing to “hit the ground running” when he is sworn in on December 31, outlining plans for a smooth transition, strengthened community engagement, and a renewed focus on collaboration across borough government. Carr, who currently serves as the at-large borough council member, is also the Founding Executive
“Love Came Gently” to the Gettysburg community on the twelfth day before Christmas as the Gettysburg Civic Chorus presented its traditional streaming Christmas concert live at the Gettysburg Area Middle School. On Saturday afternoon, the auditorium filled with enchanted friends and family who came to celebrate the spirit of the season with likely the longest-standing music
The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) next fundraising event will be its December Fundraiser Extravaganza is ongoing in December, raising raise funds to meet the essential needs of older adults in our community. Our goal is to raise $6,200 in 31 days, which is 10% of the monthly cost to keep our Personal
The November 6, 2025 Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree saw donors making larger gifts to a greater number of nonprofits than in prior years. In total, $4,342,196 was donated to 100 nonprofits. Of that, $1,261,600 was donated as “forever gifts,” adding to endowments to benefit the nonprofits designated by the donors. This year, 2,700
The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, Gettysburg’s Episcopal parish, will present the traditional Christmastime Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 at the church, 20 West High Street, Gettysburg. Everyone is welcome; free off-street parking is available in the rear of the church, and a reception with
The St. James Early Learning Center at St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026 and on January 1 kicked off a year-long fundraising campaign https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z2WK/campaign/C-16537 with a goal of raising $35,000 to equip the center with new bookshelves, tables, chairs, rugs, and large toys. Organizers say the campaign will
The Gettysburg Department has announced it has arrested a subject in Thursday’s hit and run accident on the intersection of E. Broadway and Harrisburg Street (Old Harrisburg Rd) . A female subject was struck while crossing Harrisburg Street in the crosswalk by a blue sedan, possibly a Ford Focus or Fiesta, which immediately fled the
A Gettysburg utility installation gone wrong dominated Monday night’s meeting of the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority, after engineers revealed that a Met-Ed crew had punched a utility pole straight through a newly installed stormwater pipe on North Washington Street — damage members said was both “serious” and “unacceptable.” Photos presented to the board showed
“Disney’s Alice in Wonderland jr.” — Gettysburg Community Theatre’s 2025 Penguin Project show — lit its stage with sentiment as bright as the Gettysburg Christmas Festival happening a block away in Lincoln Square this weekend. Directed by Chad-Alan Carr assisted by Kevin Foster, a troupe of special needs actors (some as young as 10) and
Adams County Housing Authority (ACHA) is seeking new landlords to participate in the housing choice voucher program and is offering signing bonuses. The housing choice voucher (HCV) program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
The annual “A Gettysburg Christmas Festival” was a resounding success this weekend with cool temperatures and even a skiff of snow on Friday evening. Crowds of residents and visitors, young and old, filled the borough enjoying food, music, art, and spirit up and down Baltimore St. Jim Bargas took our photos:
St. James Lutheran Church welcomed families from Adams County on Saturday, December 6, 2025, for its annual Breakfast with Santa, part of the Gettysburg Christmas Festival. The free event was open to the public, and church members volunteered to serve a hot meal featuring pancakes, eggs, sausage, and assorted juices. The festive breakfast also included
The Conewago Valley school board welcomed new and returning members, debated field trip and professional development approvals, and outlined the next steps for the elementary school construction project during back-to-back meetings on Monday evening. The board held a reorganization meeting followed immediately by a study session and regular board meeting. Board reorganization New board
Deborah Lee, Mississippi State University Three years ago, if someone needed to fix a leaky faucet or understand inflation, they usually did one of three things: typed the question into Google, searched YouTube for a how-to video, or shouted desperately at Alexa for help. ChatGPT has become the go-to app for hundreds of millions of
Alice Broadway will lead the Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors for the next year. The board unanimously voted on Monday for Broadway to replace Kenny Hassinger, whose term ended this year. Broadway moved to Gettysburg in 2010 when she enrolled in Gettysburg College. She served on the board in 2019 before beginning a
The Bermudian Springs school board heard Monday evening from a former student and his parents about their experience with bullying in the district. The board also addressed two newly-empty seats after board member Matthew Nelson did not run for re-election and board member Neil Tate resigned. Nichole and Jason Nelson said they spoke at the
At its latest work session on Nov. 24, the Gettysburg Borough Council began preparations for rebidding the borough’s waste-hauling contract, a process complicated by past service issues and the challenges of switching haulers. Council President Matt Moon said the borough must finalize specifications soon, as the current Waste Management contract expires March 31. Staff outlined
As 2025 winds down, Gettysburg Borough is looking to the future. During their recent workshop, the council discussed two-year priorities to tackle when the new board takes office in January. Borough Manager Charles Gable suggested the council continue to discuss a sidewalk ordinance, a project that was initiated in 2016. Moon said the Borough Shade
Visitors to Adams County spent more than $809 million in 2024 — a record number for the destination, according to data provided through a Tourism Economics report. The Tourism Economics report, released this fall, examined the economic impact of visitors across Pennsylvania. The study reported on direct and total impacts of the visitor economy, such
The downtown streets of Historic Gettysburg are decked out handsomely in anticipation of the Gettysburg Christmas Festival, an annual three-day celebration that drew 15,000 visitors last year to “the Boro’s” small-town charm. But even before the lovely tree lighting ceremony this Friday (12/5) in Lincoln Square kicks off, or before Santa, carolers, reindeer and a
Ivis García, Texas A&M University Picture this: You’re looking to buy a place to live, and you have two options. Option A is a beautiful home in California near good schools and job opportunities. But it goes for nearly a million dollars – the median California home sells for US$906,500 – and you’d be paying
The Straban Township Board of Supervisors passed its 2026 budget and discussed land development business at its final meeting of 2025. They voted unanimously to pass the budget for 2026. Supervisor Fred Kammerer summarized the budget as “No new taxes. It’s available if anybody wants to look at it any time.” During the public comment
Local residents are encouraging the Gettysburg Borough Council to delay its vote on the proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance update until after the first of the year when new councilmembers are seated, and to limit building heights to 48 feet in the revitalization district West of Carlisle St, as proposed by the Planning Committee. Gettysburg Connection
To the Gettysburg Borough Council members, Council should not immediately rezone the properties in the revitalization district West of Carlisle St. to allow 72 foot heights. Furthermore, this important vote on the comprehensive zoning reorganization, whatever its outcome, should be held after the first of the year when new councilmembers have been seated. Six story
The sweet smell of gingerbread will be wafting through the halls at the Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg, when the Adams County Arts Council opens its doors for the 16th Annual Gingerbread Celebration & Holiday Market. Sponsored by Kennie’s Markets, Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium, and RE/MAX of Gettysburg –
The popular Gettysburg Street Carolers will again come together to bring holiday cheer to the town on Friday, December 5th, starting at 6 pm on Lincoln Square. The caroling event was created two years ago by Donate Gardner and Katie Engle and has quickly become a welcome annual Gettysburg tradition that many folks look forward to.
December 1 at 12 and 7 pm – Great Art On Screen/Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo @ Majestic Theater This docu-film tells the story of the tormented life of divisionist painter Giuseppe Pellizza (1868-1907), famous for his work “The Fourth Estate’ – housed today at the Galleria d ’Arte
As volunteers lifted crates of milk, apples, potatoes, and other Pennsylvania-grown foods at the Gettysburg Rec Park on Wednesday, two top state officials joined them — underscoring what they said is a rapidly growing need for food assistance among military families. Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and Pennsylvania Air National Guard Chief of Staff
On Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, in a compact studio that hums with the quiet energy of craft, Body and Soul Silversmith is introducing something both intimate and extraordinary. The shop’s new Touched™ collection transforms a loved one’s actual fingerprint into a fine-silver pendant, preserving a moment of human connection in metal meant to last generations.
It’s the time of year in Adams County when giant brown crickets invade our old homes to find audiences for their theatrical deaths. Late November is also the time of year when the Foothill Artists’ Studio Tour returns. This year, fourteen artists exhibited last weekend across eight locations in and around Cashtown, Orrtanna, Fairfield, and
Hundreds of people gathered at the Gettysburg Days Inn and the Hilton Garden Inn on Thanksgiving Eve for the first-ever Gettysburg Community Thanksgiving Dinner, a grassroots effort that quickly grew into a county-wide celebration of generosity. “It’s a blessing,” said David, an all-day volunteer. “For the volunteers, the guests—the whole community.” What began less than
by Kenny Monrose, University of Cambridge “I have a dislike for politicians as they’re not truthful people. It’s the nature of politics that you cannot be straight, you have to lie and cheat,” said the reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, who died on November 24 at the age of 81. Martial Trezzini/EPA Cliff was born James
Amy Wrobleski, Penn State Like many mushroom harvesters, I got interested in foraging for fungi during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvania is home to a diverse range of wild mushrooms, both edible and poisonous. I had been preparing for a summer of field work studying foraged desert plants in a remote part of Australia when the
As we step into the week of Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on what this time of year means for our library and for the community we serve. The library is often described as a place of stories- but the truest stories are the ones created by the people who come through our doors. Every
Biglerville residents turned out in force today for a free prepared turkey dinner giveaway. Cars began lining up well before the noon kickoff at Biglerville Hose & Truck Co. No. 1. Biglerville Mayor Phil Wagner said 525 people came through the line, and the steady stream of vehicles made clear that the community was eager
Farmstead Butcher, the Gettysburg-based craft meat producer known for its heritage pork, handcrafted sausages, and pasture-raised meats, has opened a spacious new retail shop in the Gettysburg Outlet Mall. The store, located at 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive, Suite H890, sits behind the mall’s main street near the water tower, providing easy access and ample parking
This story was originally reported by Nadra Nittle of The 19th. Meet Nadra and read more of their reporting on gender, politics, and policy. As The 19th makes plans for 2026, we want to hear from you! Complete our annual survey to let us know your thoughts. President Donald Trump has taken his most decisive
by Jacob Fischler, Pennsylvania Capital-Star U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients began to see benefits that had been stalled during the government shutdown. Details remain scant a week after Rollins during
Gerry Lanosga, Indiana University Long before the first shots were fired in the Civil War, beginning early in the 19th century, Americans had been fighting a protracted war of words over slavery. On one side, Southern planters and slavery apologists portrayed the practice of human bondage as sanctioned by God and beneficial even to enslaved
Kathleen Pratt, who previously served on the Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors from 2017 to 2021, and who has been serving on the board as a replacement for Cynthia Ayers who resigned earlier this year, has been elected to a second term – earning more votes than any other candidate in the Nov
“Never underestimate the empowering effect of human connection.” ~Drishti Bablani Sometimes when I ask folks about their interest in yoga, they express a timidness about coming into a group class setting, saying that youtube videos allow them to practice in the privacy of their own home. Some students have an image in their mind of
The Conewago Valley school board approved an Act 1 Index resolution and discussed a homeschool family’s request to gain district sponsorship for a music event during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. The Act 1 Index resolution states the district will not attempt to exceed the inflation index set by the state. For 2026-27, the
The Majestic Theater held its long-awaited Centennial Celebration yesterday, welcoming patrons to a red-carpet evening of music, history, and community pride that Executive Director Brett Messenger described as “a bold vision made into an artistic reality.” Searchlights lighted the sky as guests entered the historic downtown Gettysburg theater on a Hollywood-style red carpet, where photographers
Totem Pole Playhouse proudly announces its 2026 Tucked Away Treasures Series, continuing the beloved Tucked Away Tuesdays tradition. This year’s lineup showcases unexpected, delightful, and thought-provoking live events at Totem Pole Playhouse. “Tucked Away Treasures is about exploring new types of entertainment — experiences you won’t see in our summer series,” said Ryan Gibbs, Producing Artistic Director. “It’s a chance
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board approved an Act 1 Resolution on Tuesday evening, an early step in the 2026-27 budget process. The resolution agrees that the district will not exceed the Act 1 Index. For the 2026-27 school year, the calculated index for Bermudian Springs is 4.7%. Approving the resolution does not