Penn State cemented its status as a volleyball powerhouse by defeating Louisville 3-1 (25-23, 32-34, 25-20, 25-17) to capture the program’s eighth national championship. This victory also made history: In a championship match featuring two female head coaches for the first time, Katie Schumacher-Cawley became the first woman to claim the NCAA Division I volleyball
The Gettysburg Adams Kiwanis Club celebrated its 70th anniversary this month as members reflected on the club’s decades of service to the community. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. At a local level, the club’s goal is to support the children of
Ted Olson, East Tennessee State University The Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan’s early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter. Dylan and singer-songwriter Mimi Farina relax at the Viking Hotel in Newport, R.I., in July 1964. John Byrne Cooke Estate/Getty Images As a
by Jennifer Shutt, Pennsylvania Capital-StarDecember 20, 2024 U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to members of the press at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 20, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — Congress finally approved a stopgap spending bill early Saturday that will keep the government open for
Knights are on the path to becoming gridiron Warriors. During a special meeting in December, the Fairfield Area School District Board of Directors voted 7-2 to develop a cooperative football agreement with Gettysburg Area School District for three years. The Gettysburg school board must now support a similar motion before it returns to Fairfield for
Ken Hughes, University of Virginia The Nixon administration’s enemies list inspired bipartisan revulsion. Its purpose was, in the immortal words of President Richard Nixon’s White House counsel, to “use the available federal machinery to screw our political enemies.” President Richard Nixon used the government as a weapon against his perceived enemies. Wally McNamee/Corbis Historical The
by Dr. Daun van Ee As Americans come to the 80th anniversary of the Ardennes Counteroffensive—the Battle of the Bulge—they might be asking themselves: “Is this event really one that should be celebrated?” There are reasons to think otherwise. The two powerful German armies that attacked on December 16th, 1944, achieved almost complete surprise due
by Casey Quinlan, Pennsylvania Capital-Star A rise in food prices makes for a less-than-merry holiday season. A customer walks by a display of fresh eggs at a grocery store on Sept. 25 in San Anselmo, California. Grocery prices rose 0.4% in November, according to the Consumer Price Index, leading to tougher times for many during
“Love’s Pure Light” shone on the faces of everyone in attendance at Gettysburg Area Middle School as the Gettysburg Civic Chorus sang its heart out in the group’s annual (streaming) Christmas concert Sunday afternoon. Directed by retired local music teacher Bill Serfass and accompanied by Jamie Bowman (with ten musicians on drums, strings, flute and
The Gettysburg Hospital Foundation is making a significant impact in Adams County, thanks to generous donors committed to improving their community. In fiscal year 2025, the foundation will award over $270,000 in grants to provide essential resources, driving advancements in healthcare and ensuring WellSpan remains at the forefront of medical innovation in service to our
Gettysburg’s branch of the Schmuck Lumber Company, located at 615 York St., re-opened today with a soft opening. Addition to its existing line of lumber products, the location now includes a full-service ACE Hardware Store. The store contains wide variety of top brands, including Stihl power tools and Benjamin Moore paints. “It’s going to be
The November 7, 2024 Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree saw donors making larger gifts to a greater number of nonprofits than in prior years. In total, $3,613,000 was donated to 105 nonprofits. Of that, $1,000,000 was donated as “forever gifts,” adding to endowments to benefit the nonprofits designated by the donors. This year, thousands
Stephen Lind, University of Southern California It’s hard to imagine a holiday season without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple – etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or sipping hot cocoa. In 2024, the beloved special is streaming on Apple TV+. Apple TV+ But this beloved TV
The Adams County Arts Council’s Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Market garnered 25 entries into this year’s Gingerbread Contest, and competition was steep! Results were decided with a combination of judged categories and popular vote categories. Community judges Nicole Bucher, Linda Fauth, and Sarah Dutton were given scoring sheets to complete independently, rating entries with
The Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) unanimously denied a developer’s application for two zoning matters that would have allowed the development of a 620,000 square foot warehouse to move forward. The project, proposed by NOBPA, LLC, was to be located at the cross section of Rt. 94 and Rt. 30 and include a warehouse
One December, when my older son was about four years old, he accompanied me to pick up my new pair of glasses. The optometrist asked him, “Is Santa Claus coming to your house?” “No,” Joel answered, “we don’t decorate.” We’re Jewish, but in his four-year-old mind, not decorating was the reason why we didn’t celebrate
A proposed development cleared one step of the approval process and the 2025 Gettysburg Borough Budget passed during the council’s final meeting of the year on Monday. The approvals followed an almost 45-minute public comment period. Gettysburg Station Project The council voted 6-1, with Peter Bales in opposition, to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to
Anurag Srivastava, West Virginia University Across the U.S. and worldwide, energy demand is soaring as data centers work to support the wide and growing use of artificial intelligence. These large facilities are filled with powerful computers, called servers, that run complex algorithms to help AI systems learn from vast amounts of data. High-voltage transmission lines
One school board member resigned from Bermudian Springs school district as the board prepared to hold its annual reorganization meeting on Monday evening. Travis Mathna, formerly the board’s vice president, resigned due to personal reasons at the beginning of the caucus meeting. The board held back-to-back caucus and regular meetings. Mathna has juggled his school
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board voted to keep its president and vice-president but debated the need for a finance subcommittee on Monday evening. No new members joined the board. Board president Jeffrey Kindschuh was reelected as the board president by a vote of 8-1, with board member Lindsay Krug voting against him.
Sunny, brisk weather created a festive setting for the 4th annual Arendtsville Christmas Parade today. The parade left the Arendtsville Community Fire Company noon and processed through the small town spreading holiday cheer. The parade included elves, the grinch, ponies, horses, and of course Jolly St. Nick himself. Bags of candy were handed out to
The Upper Adams School Board recently appointed Don Bell as acting superintendent, who most recently served in the same position at Littlestown Area School District. Bell will begin his role Jan. 11 after Superintendent Wesley Doll’s last day. After 16 years as a Canner, Doll accepted a job as assistant superintendent at Conewago Valley School
By Vincent DiFonzo Over winter break, Gettysburg College will begin a multi-million dollar renovation of multiple campus buildings and outdoor spaces. The facility upgrades were first announced by the College on Oct. 23. Renovations to West Quad mockup. Facilities noted that there will be more greenery implemented. (Image courtesy of Gettysburg College) Renovations will primarily target
The Gettysburg Area School District will be seeking a new superintendent in 2025. During their meeting on Monday, the board unanimously approved Dr. Jason Perrin’s retirement effective Sept. 27, 2025. Perrin joined the district staff in 2017, replacing Superintendent Dr. Larry Redding. The board renewed his contract in 2020. “I want to acknowledge everything he
There are hundreds of holiday light displays in Adams County. Will you share your favorite house, storefront, or apartment display? Here are some of our readers’ favorite holiday light displays Click here to see the map.
At the Cumberland Township’s November Board of Supervisors meeting, Police Chief Matt Trostel introduced the department’s newest hire, police cadet Fausto Rodriguez. Rodriguez is the latest addition to the department after the hire of Jordan Spidle during the summer. Both Rodriguez and Spidle are currently enrolled in the 125th Harrisburg Area Community College’s Police Academy
Originally published by The 19th Education leaders and advocates are speaking out against Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to become education secretary, as a sexual misconduct lawsuit involving the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) garners increased interest. In October, attorneys filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of five men accusing McMahon
Pedestrian safety on Gettysburg Borough sidewalks was the focal point of a recent council workshop. The municipality’s elected leaders discussed how to deal with trees causing walkways to buckle and impediments such as signs, benches, and tables. Tree Talk Borough Shade Tree Commission Chair David Rice, a resident of West Broadway, told the council that
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The Gettysburg Writers Brigade (GWB), which has united area fiction and non-fiction authors for the past 14 years, has published its fourth anthology featuring works by current members. “Hearts of Valor, Voices of Courage” contains 13 short fiction and non-fiction stories by local writers, which capture the bravery of men and women, past and present,
Rafael Mejia was just four years old when he and his infant sister were kidnapped. “A guy had asked my mom to dance at a party, and she told him no,” says Mejia. So, the disgruntled would-be dance partner took Rafael and his sister, traumatizing the little boy. “When my mother found me, I was
As a lifelong hunter, I vividly recall the pride of taking my first deer at thirteen on my grandfather’s south Texas ranch. My mother’s venison recipe made the experience even sweeter. Taught by my father, who learned from his, I gained not only skills like gun safety and respect for animals, but also a deep
Women are champs in Arlington Gettysburg, ranked 15th in the D3hoops.com preseason poll, finished the game on a 13-4 run to pull away from Marymount late and record a 62-47 win in the championship game of the Pablo Coto Tip-Off Tournament in Arlington (VA) Saturday evening. Alayna Arnolie led the Bullets with 23 points, four
Alexandra Plakias, Hamilton College The holidays offer many opportunities for awkward moments. Political discussions, of course, hold plenty of potential. But any time opinions differ, where estrangements have caused lingering rifts, or when behaviors veer toward the inappropriate, awkwardness can set in. ‘I don’t even know what to say to that.’ Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via
The Gettysburg Planning Commission revisited the two biggest questions facing the zoning code rewrite project at their meeting on Monday — building heights, and the definition of “family.” Final decisions are likely to be made soon, as the commission hopes to come to consensus on a re-written zoning ordinance at their next meeting scheduled for
Members of the Upper Adams community expressed strong emotions over Superintendent Wesley Doll’s impending departure, some blaming the school board for his exit. Earlier this month, Conewago Valley School District hired Doll as assistant superintendent, starting no later than Jan. 13. On Tuesday, the Upper Adams School Board accepted Doll’s resignation, effective Jan. 10. Doll
By Casey Harper | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing scrutiny for its spending on diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Lawmakers at a House Oversight Committee hearing Tuesday pressed FEMA head Deanne Criswell on FEMA’s DEI spending. As The Center Square recently reported, FEMA’s 2022-2026 strategic plan named its
High bidders at the Preview Auction on Thursday, December 5, will win the delightful creations entered in the Adams County Arts Council’s Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Market. The Auction begins at 6 pm with heavy hors d’oeuvres, signature holiday cocktails, and entertainment. Auctioneer Randy Hilker will open the bidding at 6:30 pm. Winners may take
Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida, which saw tens of billions of dollars in losses from hurricanes Helene and Milton but across the country. Hurricane Beryl tore up homes in Freeport, Texas, in July 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images) According to S&P Global
During their monthly business meeting on Monday, the Gettysburg Borough Council unanimously approved advertising a 2025 budget that includes a 9% real estate tax hike. The motion came after numerous budget workshops that attracted few members of the public. “We have known this was coming for a couple of years,” Borough Council President Matthew Moon
Today was Remembrance Day, Gettysburg’s annual event honoring the 1863 Consecration of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, during which President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. We’ll report on the activities soon; For now please enjoy the photos. Click on any photo to start the slideshow.
Gettysburg’s 68th Annual Remembrance Day Parade will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. Organized by the Sons of Veterans Reserve, the military department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the parade will start on Middle Street and follow its traditional route along Baltimore Street to Steinwehr Avenue. Remembrance Day is a longstanding
The Borough of Gettysburg has discovered fraudulent QR code stickers on some of the Borough’s parking meters. Scanning these codes takes the patron to a fake website that mimics the Borough’s Pay-By-Phone parking mobile phone app. Payments entered through this fake QR code do not begin a parking session in Gettysburg Borough. Please do not use
Angie Brown, Quinnipiac University Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences
Lincoln Cemetery Project Association will hold a Remembrance Day Program Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Cemetery, on the corner of Lincoln and Long Lane in Gettysburg. A featured speaker, Lenwood (Leni) Sloan is well known across the U.S. as a catalytic agent, animator, and facilitator of cultural and heritage programs. For the past
The Conewago Valley school board hired a new assistant superintendent and addressed questions surrounding the Act One Index and district budget process during its regular meeting on Monday evening. The board held a flurry of meetings back-to-back, beginning with a tour of New Oxford Elementary School that was open to the public. After the tour
An intriguing yoga studio, Hidden Wisdom Yoga, has opened in downtown Gettysburg. The studio is operated by Alison Lintal – a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher for 9 years. Hidden Wisdom provides a well-rounded range of classes in the Iyengar method, and also offers vinyasa-style classes taught by an instructor from another tradition. The studio also
The final session of the hearing for an embattled warehouse development application took place before the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) Thursday, November 7. Objectors called witnesses to testify against the granting of zoning approvals for a 621,000 square ft. warehouse at the Cross Keys intersection of Rt. 30 and Rt. 94, as proposed
On Saturday, November 9, 109 registered participants took part in a Community Unity Dinner at the Refectory at United Lutheran Seminary sponsored by Pathways to Racial Justice, a coalition of church and community organizations dedicated to raising ”awareness about racial injustice while focusing on developing solutions and fostering community collaboration for positive change.” The featured
The Conewago Valley School District Board of Directors has hired Upper Adams School District’s Superintendent to the position of Assistant Superintendent for a term beginning no later than January 13, 2025 until June 30, 2029. Board members Sauter, Flickinger, Buckley, Meckley, and board president Kindschuh voted in favor of the hire, while board members Swope,
Jordan Batchelor, Arizona State University; Charles Max Katz, Arizona State University; and Taylor Cox, Arizona State University Mounting evidence shows that veterans need targeted suicide prevention services. adamkaz/E+ via Getty Images America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day,
The 17th annual Foothills Artists Studio Tour will be held November 23 and 24, the weekend before Thanksgiving, at various locations in and around the western Adams County (PA) communities of Fairfield, Orrtanna and Cashtown. Fourteen artists will be participating in a special pre-holiday show and sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The Pennsylvania House will remain under Democratic control in 2025 as the party held on to all 102 of its seats — including one in Trump country. by Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA “Vote Here” signs at Temple Sinai in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA, on Election Day, Nov. 5,
Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State Pennsylvania was for months considered the key swing state that would decide the 2024 election. Candidates, political parties and advocacy groups spent over US$1 billion courting the commonwealth’s small number of persuadable voters. People gather at McGillin’s Olde Ale House in Philadelphia as election results trickle in. Ed Jones/AFP via
Michael T. Sullivan, MD, 74, of Fairfield, PA, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2024, in Gettysburg, PA. Michael was born March 4, 1950, in Lincoln, NE, the son of Bernard P. Sullivan and Jean W. Wells. Michael graduated from Pius X High School in 1968 and as valedictorian from Regis University in 1972 with
Voters issued a broad repudiation of not only Harris’ campaign but the Democratic Party’s vision for the country. Originally published by The 19th After eight years of politics reshaped by President Donald Trump, Democrats went from being in disarray to putting forth a united front and big tent opposing him. And they lost anyway. Vice
Fairfield Area School District administrators proposed Monday night that the district allow some athletes to play for another school district. Athletic Director Keith Bruck told several dozen people gathered in the high school auditorium that he and High School Principal Brian McDowell do not believe the district has enough students to support football, wrestling, or
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of
Father Tyler Mentzer, affectionally known as Father Tyler, grew up in Biglerville, PA. He attended church at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Orrtanna and was ordained as a Catholic priest on Oct. 2, 2021, at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass. In a world filled with noise,Tyler heard a gentle and persistent
Taxes and some parking rates are likely on the rise in Gettysburg Borough. During their final budget workshop of the year, council concurred that a 9.08% real estate tax increase is needed to balance the 2025 budget. Under the current proposal, parking meters that currently cost $1 per hour will increase to $1.50. Borough Manager
A longtime reporter will be the Gettysburg Area School District’s next communications coordinator. During its meeting on Monday, the board voted 7-1 to hire Gettysburg Times reporter Vanessa Sanders. Cynthia Ayers voted against the motion, as she has been against every human resources recommendation for several months because she believes the district needs to study
Kate Starbird, University of Washington and Stephen Prochaska, University of Washington On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to quickly remedy the problem, but it was not before accusations began to
No. 3/3 Penn State (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) suffered its first loss of the season Saturday, falling 20-13 to No. 4/4 Ohio State (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) in front of a Beaver Stadium record 111,030 fans. The Nittany Lions struck early with a field goal and a 31-yard interception return for a touchdown by Zion Tracy to
Mark Satta, Wayne State University Shortly after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president of the United States in January 2017, George Orwell’s 1949 novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” shot to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list. Apparently, lots of people thought Orwell had something relevant to say in that political moment. Donald Trump hugs an American flag
Robert Shand, American University When it comes to education policy, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris not only have mostly distinct visions but also distinct track records. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present dueling platforms for U.S. education. Getty Images Harris is calling for a wider role for the federal government and
An ongoing hearing about zoning requests for a warehouse facility in the “Cross Keys” area near the intersection of Rt. 30 and Rt. 94 reconvened Monday, October 28 for four more hours of testimony. With more witnesses yet to testify, the hearing will resume Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room of
Lt. Harrison Robins III, USAAF, was killed in Japan during World War II. Captain Wesley Yeo Clement, a fighter pilot during WW II, was killed in 1953 during the US occupation of Germany. Robins and Clement were the great-uncle and grandfather, respectively, of Beth Farnham, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District, who recently
UPMC Offers New Heart Treatment for Stent Patients UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. has treated its first patient with a new therapy for in-stent restenosis (ISR), a condition in which scar tissue forms inside the stent, causing a previously opened coronary artery to narrow again. The team was the first to participate
by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarOctober 29, 2024 A federal judge threw out a lawsuit Tuesday by six Republican Pennsylvania members of Congress that sought to set aside military absentee ballots, claiming they were vulnerable to fraud by foreign operatives. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) U.S. District Judge Christopher C. Conner in Harrisburg granted a motion to dismiss
As the Gettysburg Borough Council closed its second budget workshop on Monday evening, they realized the actual deficit for 2025 is about $500,000. “The deficit is the deficit,” Council President Matthew Moon said after the governing body spent more than four hours over the past two weeks discussing possible revenue sources and spending reductions. The
The “grandest small-town theater in America” is entering a new era under the leadership of its new artistic director at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. Brett W. Messenger, who’s only been with the College since June, jests about being reminded daily that he has huge shoes to fill in the shadow of Jeffrey Gabel, the founding
The Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors and its teachers’ union have a new contract. During a recent meeting, the board approved the agreement in a 7-1 vote. Michelle Smyers was absent and Cynthia Ayers dissented. The four-year agreement gives teachers an average 3.9% salary increase in the first year of the contract, according
Rosalyn R. LaPier, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign I am a direct descendant of family members who were forced as children to attend either a U.S. government-operated or church-run Indian boarding school. They include my mother, all four of my grandparents and the majority of my great-grandparents. A photograph archived at the Center for Southwest
Gettysburg College students have been active this fall semester teaching the importance of voting in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. Upcoming events on campus include an Oct. 30 visit from U.S. Congressional candidate Beth Farnham, who will discuss her position as a candidate, and a “Get the Vote Out” tabling event that will occur a
A recent spate of derogatory social media comments prompted the new Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Superintendent, Dr. Timothy Mitzel, to create a security presence at some school events. At last Monday’s school board meeting, he addressed the issue, saying that negative comments and personal attacks on social media have increased in the last weeks. “Let it
As a former mental health therapist, minister, and ombudsman, I have seen almost every form of behavior in a person that does not align with that person’s claimed values or beliefs. The official term for this is cognitive dissonance. A definition of cognitive dissonance is ” the discomfort a person feels when their behavior does not
My wife and I spent six weekends this Fall canvassing local registered voters on behalf of Adams County Democrats. The weather’s been great, and the work satisfying. As you may know, the “science” of political campaigning says that the most efficient and effective use of a volunteer’s time is knocking on the doors of that
In tune with the wild side of Halloween, Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show LIVE” — the audience-interactive musical that has inspired waves of cult followers — opened Thursday night at Gettysburg Community Theatre. The provocative rock show premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 1973, winning the Evening Standard Theatre Award for
by Erica Duffy As the year ends, your Adams County Library System is making one final appeal to the generous community that has supported us throughout 2024. Thanks to your contributions, we’ve already accomplished so much, but as we aim to expand our services and meet growing community needs, we need your continued help to
The Gettysburg Witches’ Walk dance group made its magical debut on Tuesday at Gettysburg’s Halloween Parade, captivating the audience with the traditional Wolfshäger Hexenbrut Dance. Originating in Germany, this vibrant performance celebrates Walpurgisnacht, a festival held each year from April 30 to May 1, known as Hexennacht, or Witches’ Night. The dance, performed to Peter
Gettysburg Borough staffing levels were the focus of the borough council’s first budget preparation workshop this week. The borough currently budgets for the following full-time staff members in each department: three parking, four planning, four office of the manager, four public works, 14 sworn police officers, and one police secretary. In 2025, the borough hopes
Now that football season is here again, it’s a good time to reflect on General Eisenhower’s love for sports, football in particular. When we think of Ike and sports, golf is usually what comes to mind. For those of us who love history, however, Ike’s athletic prowess goes back to his days as a boy
A financial boost to the Borough of Gettysburg is drying up. During Tuesday’s meeting, Borough Manager Charles Gable told the council that the municipality has $716,000 remaining of the $3.1 million it received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The borough has been using the money to cover revenue shortfalls in its
The Conewago Valley school board took a tour of Conewago Township Elementary on Monday evening, then received updates and a virtual tour via video showing what the school could look like following renovations. Anthony Colestock, a representative with architectural design firm Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, showed the board site and floor plans he’d previously presented,
Originally published by The 19th This article was co-published with The Salt Lake Tribune as part of The 19th News Network’s Abortion on the Ballot series. Marriage made the Smiths a family of eight — Tillia came with five kids, and Travis with one. As 7-year-old Margot, one of two additions to their brood since then, burrowed
Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University Rumors and lies about government responses to natural disasters are not new. Politics, misinformation, and blame-shifting have long surrounded government response efforts. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the effects of Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017,
Nestled in Pennsylvania’s apple country, the annual National Apple Harvest Festival celebrated fall this weekend with handmade crafts, delicious food, and lively entertainment. Visitors enjoyed steam engine displays, live music, antique cars, orchard tours, pony rides, tastings, and artisan demonstrations, ensuring something for everyone. Most of the festival’s proceeds go back to the community and
The day after the Northern Lights made a stunning appearance around Gettysburg, Agatha Christie’s enduring mystery thriller “The Mousetrap” opened downtown at the Gettysburg Community Theatre on York Street. First presented as a half-hour radio play in 1947, Christie grew the chilling tale — based loosely on the tragic real-life death of a British boy
Bermudian Springs School District did not have to look far for its next superintendent. Dr. Brad Sterner – currently the assistant superintendent of Conewago Valley School District – was named as the next superintendent for Bermudian Springs on Tuesday evening during the school board’s regular meeting. With Superintendent Shane Hotchkiss on extended leave before retiring,
Conewago Valley School District could soon see the return of “good, old-fashioned snow days” – with no messy changes to the district calendar. During the Conewago Valley school board’s study session on Monday evening, Superintendent Sharon Perry presented the board with the idea. With recent changes made by the state regarding the number of days
The Conewago Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) will meet Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. for a decisional meeting on zoning matters for a proposed food waste to natural gas facility. The meeting will be held at the Conewago Township Municipal Building, 541 Oxford Ave., Hanover. The agenda is posted to the Township’s website. The
By JULIE CARR SMYTH, JILL COLVIN and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump returned on Saturday to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds where he was nearly assassinated in July, urging a large crowd to deliver an Election Day victory that he tied to his survival of the shooting. The former president and
Upper Adams School Board is considering a three-year proposal from G-Force Security Solutions to provide a full-time armed school security officer. The proposal comes as the result of a new state law requiring all Pennsylvania school districts to have at least one full-time security personnel, starting this school year. G-Force already provides part-time security services
More than 150 guests attended the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) 60th Anniversary Celebration and fundraising banquet on September 26 at King Street Church in Chambersburg, PA. Attendees included SCCAP staff, volunteers, officials, and sponsors who celebrated the organization’s success, as well as numerous clients who, during the evening’s presentation of “Parade of Faces,”
By Lauren Jessop | The Center Square contributor Sep 30, 2024 Editor’s Note The article has been updated since initial publication to clarify Robert Albino’s name. (The Center Square) – As campaigns battle for votes in swing states like Pennsylvania, the focus is on faith-based voters, whose cultural and religious values drive their decisions. That seems especially
The treatment of Gettysburg’s two hometown presidents has always been somewhat imbalanced. The one who slept here overnight and gave a speech has at least six statues in town and is the regular subject of a flood of books, articles, conferences, and plays. The one who lived here for 20 or more years gets two
During its heyday, the ringneck pheasant was one of the most popular species for Pennsylvania hunters, with over 700,000 licenses recorded in 1971. Although that interest dropped dramatically during the 1980s, pheasant hunting remains popular for Keystone outdoorsmen. Before 1980, it was common to see pheasants strolling through area backyards, along the roadside, or gathering
Gettysburg College will host its first-ever home football night game against McDaniel College on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium. Thanks to the generous support of 25 College alumni and families, four towers of LED lights were lifted into the sky surrounding the track around Shirk Field this past
The Gettysburg Foundation invites area residents and visitors to Gettysburg for Fall Family Day at Spangler, a free, one-day event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This special autumn event marks the final day this year the public can visit the historic George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. Guests can explore
James R. Elliott, Rice University; Dominic Boyer, Rice University, and Phylicia Lee Brown, Rice University Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene’s path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September 2024. An overturned industrial storage tank in Asheville, N.C., shows the power of fast-moving flood water.