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.
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
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.
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
Nine players scored at least four points as the Gettysburg College women’s basketball team raced past Bryn Mawr College 85-44 in a Centennial Conference match up inside Class of 1958 Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. The Bullets record their seventh consecutive victory to hold an overall 7-1 mark and a perfect 5-0 in CC play. Bryn
Colin Devlin works his opponent to the ground Senior Colin Devlin (Dresher, Pa./Upper Dublin) finished third at 149 pounds and was one of four Gettysburg College grapplers to place among the top eight at the Petrofes Invitational hosted by Messiah College Saturday. Team Standings (19 Total Teams) 1. #6 Mount Union, 216 2. #17 Messiah,
Yancey_Oliver_CC_2019 Junior Oliver Yancey (Wallingford, Pa./Strath Haven) knocked out an NCAA Division III Championship “B” cut time in the 50 freestyle and Gettysburg College swept all five events during the opening session of its home invitational in the Bullets Pool Friday evening. Team Standings 1. Gettysburg, 330.5 2. Dickinson, 188 3. Susquehanna, 167.5 4. Messiah,
Senior Kate Crilly (Shrewsbury, N.J./Ranney School) contributed to a pair of program records and Gettysburg College won four events overall on the opening day of its own invitational inside the Bullets Pool Friday evening. Team Standings1. Gettysburg, 3462. Dickinson, 2273. Susquehanna, 1864. Messiah, 1545. Salisbury, 696. Bryn Mawr, 447. Elizabethtown, 41 Gettysburg’s Top Performers Kate
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. It’s both First Friday and the Christmas Festival. There are a lot of things to do. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend Please check the calendar for a full listing Calendar of
Gettysburg women’s soccer starters before Dickinson match The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team will host a Spring ID Clinic on Sunday, April 5th at Clark Field. Geared towards high school student-athletes looking at playing college soccer and Gettysburg College, this camp offers a unique identification experience for potential recruits. The playing-based curriculum allows for players
Five new Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) board members were sworn in at its reorganization meeting on Monday evening. The oath of office was administered to re-elected member Alan Moyer, and to new board members Michael Dickerson, AmyBeth Hodges, Timon Linn, and Tim Seigman. Holdover members from 2019 are Kenneth Hassinger, Carrie Soliday, and
The annual Christmas Festival, which kicks off with the Christmas Parade on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and continues into Sunday, will cause major traffic disruptions this weekend. Traffic on the Gettysburg Square will be partially blocked and controlled by traffic signals this weekend Beginning about 1:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, Steinwehr Avenue will begin to
A Snowflake Soirée, featuring a choreographed light, pyrotechnic and music show, will kick off the Gettysburg Christmas Festival Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., at the Gettysburg Heritage Center (297 Steinwehr Avenue). After the show, music and dancing in the streets will take place until 9 p.m.—making the event a never-been-done-before experience in Gettysburg. The
The Gettysburg Christmas Festival is this weekend and it is bringing a lot of activity to town. The Festival kicks off Friday evening with the Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. There is a 32-page booklet describing the many festival activities. There are also a static map and an interactive map. Be aware there will be
Emma Bertrando was named All-Region Second Team – Gettysburg College junior Emma Bertrando (West Chester, Pa./Henderson) was named to the Longstreth/NFHCA Division III All-South Region Second Team it was announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3. A three-time All-Centennial Conference honoree, Bertrando earned her first all-region accolade following a career year on the turf. The junior
Winter is a great time to visit and explore Gettysburg National Military Park. This year Gettysburg National Military Park is offering the popular lecture series as well as reading adventures program for children ages 4 to 10 and their families. These free programs run January through March at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and
For the first time since 2007, a trio of Gettysburg College men’s soccer players captured United Soccer Coaches’ Division III All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team The postseason honors continue to roll in for the Bullets as senior defender Ezekiel Omosanya (Lagos, Nigeria/Northfield Mount Hermon [Mass.]) and sophomore forward Oladayo Thomas (Lagos, Nigeria/The Masters [N.Y.]) were tabbed with
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE – The Gettysburg College football program and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia have announced changes to the coaching staff with Head Coach Kevin Burke parting ways with the program after two seasons at the helm. In a corresponding move, assistant coach and co-defensive coordinator Mike Hoyt was
Demolition work will begin on Monday, December 2 at the historic Warfield house near the intersection of Millerstown Road and West Confederate Avenue. Contractors plan to be on site for about three weeks to complete the first stage of demolition that will include removing the modern 2nd and 3rd floors and the breezeway between the house
Join park rangers from Eisenhower National Historic Site in person in the Gettysburg National Cemetery, or online via Facebook Live, on December 16 as they commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. American soldiers walk down a snow covered road in a forest during the Battle of the Bulge. Eisenhower wrote that
Ezekiel Omosanya (left), Oladayo Thomas (middle), and Raff Mazzone (right) were named to the all-region team. – For the first time since 2007, a trio of Gettysburg College men’s soccer players captured United Soccer Coaches Division III All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team, it was announced Monday. The postseason honors continue to roll in for the
In this episode of the Gettysburg Connection podcast I talk with Gretchen Natter, head of the Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College. The center, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, gives students an opportunity to learn from, interact with, and perform service for people around the world. Every year, hundreds of students engage in
The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swim teams will be hosting an Olympics-style swim meet at the college on December 6 and 7, 2019. Photo by Pete Vogel Seven colleges will participate in the meet: Susquehanna, Bryn Mawr (women only) Elizabethtown, Salisbury State, Messiah, Dickinson, and Gettysburg. The meet will be held at Bream Gym,
There was a multi-alarm fire this evening at the Colton Motel at 232 Steinwehr Ave. Emergency vehicles from Gettysburg, Fairfield, Arendtsville, Cashtown, Biglerville, and other municipalities responded to the blaze. The Gettysburg Fire Department has reported that the fire is out and everyone is safe. All photos courtesy of R.J. Colton.
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. Christmas is in full swing, and I’ve added a separate section for holiday activities. The Gettysburg Holiday Ice Rink is open all weekend. After today’s Gettysburg Tree Lighting, Santa will be in his shanty.
It was five years ago that Littlestown resident Monique Washirapunya opened her boutique bakery, Gateau Monique, in downtown Littlestown. Since then hundreds of people have enjoyed Washirapunya’s creative desserts, and the bakery has become a fixture in Adams County and the Littlestown community. Washirapunya said her bakery is a small-town business and “a personal thing.
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE Fifty-one Gettysburg College student-athletes have been named to the 2019 Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll, it was announced Tuesday. To be nominated for the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and have a cumulative GPA of 3.40 or higher The following student-athletes
Dear Neighbor, Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County. It’s a big weekend for civil-war activities, including costume balls, a parade, and an illumination ceremony, all part of Remembrance Day Weekend. Please check the calendar for a full listing
