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
Gettysburg Remembrance Day ceremonies are happening around town this weekend in a yearly memorial on the anniversary of the 1863 Consecration of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. The weekend commemorates President Abraham Lincoln’s delivery of Gettysburg Address. The original ceremony dedicated 17 acres to bury more than 3,500 fallen Union soldiers. Many events are to
Gettysburg Area School Superintendent Dr. Jason Perrin thanked the five members of the school board who are leaving the board. The departing members are Alice Broadway who has served since January 2019, Sylvan Hershey who has served since February 2019, Jim Henderson who has served since 2011, Mike Williams, who has served since 2018, and
Gettysburg Police Chief Robert Glenny said all Gettysburg parade routes and outdoor events, including Saturday’s Remembrance Day parade, will be “hardened” with extra security to keep citizens safe. The safety measures involve installing concrete “Jersey” barriers at parade route intersections, parking large vehicles to block vehicle access in some places, overwatch (drone) aircraft to keep
More than 350 scholars and enthusiasts met November 16-18 at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel for three days of discussions about Lincoln and the Civil War at the 24th annual Lincoln Forum. It was the largest crowd in the forum’s 24-year history. Lincoln biographer Sidney Blumenthal (right) meets his biographical subject (impersonator George Buss) Presenters discussed
Aubrey Shenk is joined by current and past athletes at his reception party. On Monday, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia announced that the new name of the annual home cross country meet will be named the Aubrey Shenk Cross Country Invitational. After serving at Gettysburg College for 35 years, including
Aubrey Shenk is joined by current and past athletes at his reception party. On Monday, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia announced that the new name of the annual home cross country meet will be named the Aubrey Shenk Cross Country Invitational. After serving at Gettysburg College for 35 years, including
Softball team cheer before the game. The Gettysburg College softball team will host a one-day instructional clinic inside Hauser Field House on Sunday, Jan. 26. The clinic is open to grades 4-12 and will be divided into three sessions, the first for pitching (9:00-10:30 a.m.), the second for catchers (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.), and the
Gettysburg Borough has hired three new staff members in their office. Becca Fissel, who has been working in the borough office “for many years,” and was currently the interim parking manager, has been promoted to Borough Parking Manager. Biglerville resident Carly Marshall, who has been working in planning at Adams County, will become the new
Wendy Allen, owner of the local art gallery Lincoln Into Art and tireless supporter of Gettysburg Borough, was honored by Gettysburg Mayor Theodore Streeter with a key to the city on Monday night. From left to right, Deb Adamik, Wendy Allen, Mayor Streeter, and Susan Naugle. Borough council president Susan Naugle said Allen’s love of
It took some effort and coordination to put it together – the crew worked all day on Friday pounding the plastic sheets into place and erecting the barriers — but when it was finished it was an ice rink. Although there is actually no ice, it’s going to be a place to skate right here
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 listing Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions Film Friday Harriet 4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater Based on the thrilling and inspirational life
Adams County resident Thomas Rooney has received HACC’s highest alumni distinction – the HACC 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award salutes the achievements of outstanding alumni who exemplify the HACC “spirit” with their personal lives, professional achievements and community service, and who serve as an inspiration to other alumni and current learners. Rooney received his
A standing room only audience gathered to hear CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett at Gettysburg College on Tuesday Evening. Garrett The presentation, “The Trump Presidency: Partial Productivity Amid Impatient Belligerence,” was hosted by the Gettysburg College Fielding Center for Presidential Leadership Study. Garrett also discussed his new book, “Mr. Trump’s Wild Ride:
Pennsylvania State Auditor-General Eugene DePasquale, a Democrat who is running for U.S. Congress in the 10th PA Congressional District, was the special guest at Monday’s meeting of the Gettysburg College Democrats. DePasquale talked about health care, military strength, taxation, and civil rights. “I’m fed up with corrupt government insiders who put wealthy special interests before
Gettysburg College’s Fielding Center for Presidential Leadership Study presents “The Trump Presidency: Partial Productivity Amid Impatient Belligerence,” a lecture given by CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett. Garrett Major Elliott Garrett is currently Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News, overseeing all coverage related to the presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court.
Bullets baseball hosts a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Hauser Field House on Nov. 17. The Gettysburg College baseball team will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament as part of its Take ALS Yard fundraising campaign in support of Project ALS starting at 11 a.m. this Sunday in Hauser Field House. The basketball tournament will feature
On four designated Community Appreciation Days each year, Adams County residents enjoy free admission to the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. This fourth appreciation day of the year falls on Veterans Day, when U.S. military veterans and Adams County residents will be admitted free of
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 listing Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions FILM Friday Harriet 4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom … Friday
In this episode I talk with Robin Fitzpatrick, President of the Adams Economic Alliance. The Alliance provides personalized advice for local businesses about retention, expansion, and workforce development. The Alliance also works to recruit new businesses to the region and to retain existing businesses. The Alliance works with organizations of all sizes, including agriculture, tourism,
Thousands of Adams County residents gathered at the Gettysburg Middle School on Thursday night to donate over a million dollars to local nonprofits at the 2019 Giving Spree — Adams County’s Annual Day of Giving. The event, sponsored by the Adams County Community Foundation, connected donors to groups and organizations that matched their charitable interests.
In the off-year municipal race in which about 25 percent of the eligible voters came out, the outcomes of over 120 races have now been determined. Results of some of the races are reported below. For the complete results as published by the County Elections office, please click here. D = Democrat G = Green
The second Annual Gettysburg LincCon – a comic and gaming convention – kicks off November 9 and 10. The 2-day event will feature artists, writers, panel discussions, gaming events, a cosplay contest, and vendors. Special guests include Marvel and Valiant Legend Bob Layton, New Mutants co-creator Bob McLeod, Marvel artists Mike Hawthorne and Khoi Pham,
The Fall 2019 Adams County Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Each of the 49 polling places around the county are open for voting from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voters will be given the opportunity to choose among state-level candidates for judge of superior, commonwealth and common pleas courts.
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 listing Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions Friday Evening: It’s First Friday – Gettysburg Style! FilmFriday Harriet 4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater
There is an Interesting contemporary rock musical playing at Kline Theater on the Gettysburg College campus, beginning today (Wednesday) and running through Sunday. More information Kline Theater Dates: October 30, 31, November 1, 2, at 7:30 P.M. November 3 (Sunday matinee) at 2:00 P.M.
