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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

More than 225 barn lovers braved the morning drizzle on Saturday, Sept. 21 to participate in HGAC’s 2024 Historic Barns Tour of Gettysburg and Adams County. They were rewarded with a sunny afternoon — perfect for visiting the six barns on the tour schedule. The tour began at the historic 1914 Round Barn at 298

The Reverend Pamela Cooper-White, Ph.D., will discuss the psychology of Christian Nationalism at a public forum at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church at 4 p.m., Sunday, October 13. The event will be conducted at the church at 20 W. High Street in Gettysburg. Admission is free, and off-street parking is available in the rear of

Everyone is invited to the annual Salsa on the Square festival Friday evening, September 27, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. taking place in Gettysburg in the first block of Carlisle Street, between Lincoln Square and the railroad tracks. Why “Salsa on the Square”? The event celebrates the vital role of the Latin-American population in and

Todos están invitados al festival anual Salsa on the Square el viernes 27 de septiembre por la noche, de 5:30 a 10:30 p.m., que se llevará a cabo en Gettysburg, en la primera cuadra de Carlisle Street, entre Lincoln Square y las vías del tren. ¿Por qué “Salsa on the Square”? El evento celebra el

Proposed fees associated with a Facility Use Policy initiated a lot of discussion at a recent meeting of the Fairfield Area School District Board of Directors. Superintendent Thomas Haupt told the board in September that the district does not charge outside groups anything to use its facilities. The district, in turn, then loses money because

By Daun van Ee This year, 2024, is not the first time that a potential candidate’s age has factored into a presidential election. Dwight D. Eisenhower, in his memoir Mandate for Change (p. 566), has told of his concern that, if elected in 1952 (as indeed he was), he would be taking office at the

The last time I wrote to a newspaper editor was over 20 years ago as a 5th grade student of Arendtsville Elementary School.  After coming home and telling my mom that everyone should know what a great Principal Mr. Cope was, she told me I could write a letter to the editor, so I did.  I

When Lydia Zavala and her husband started a family, they knew they wanted lots of kids. The couple went on to have six children in 13 years. As their family grew, so did Lydia’s weight. “Each time I got pregnant, I was gaining,” the 33-year-old Adams County resident said. “I would exercise here and there

“We all know that investing in people is crucial for creating a thriving school environment, and when you have a mix of experienced and new talent, it will lead to a dynamic and innovative atmosphere,” said Dr. Don Bell on Monday as he exited his year-long position as interim school superintendent for the Littlestown Area

As he does every year for his birthday, Founding Executive/Artistic Director of the Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), Chad-Alan Carr, will perform a piano bar cabaret style concert of mostly Broadway music to raise funds for the theatre Scholarship Funds. GCT, the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln

On August 29 the Borough of Gettysburg Planning Department held an open house to present information about the rezoning effort that is currently underway.  The Planning Commission is discussing individual districts at their regular meetings (3rd Monday of each month, 7 p.m.)  At the open house, John Whitmore, Planning Director made a presentation, with plenty

A Biglerville High School sophomore facing expulsion for an act she says she did not commit recently defended herself in front of the school board on which her mother Tricia Plank serves.In February of 2023, when their daughter was in eighth grade, she reportedly found a threatening message scrawled on her desk, according to comments

Audiences will laugh so hard their faces hurt when BAM Percussion lands on stage at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater on Saturday, October 12 at 3 p.m. The theatrical comedy-percussion performance is fun for the whole family, and tickets are on sale now at the Majestic Theater Box Office, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. Since 1999, Canada’s

HARRISBURG, PA. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Amid the growing need for additional transplant services in the region, the UPMC Heart Transplant Program — one of the top heart transplant programs in the nation according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients — has opened a new evaluation clinic for heart transplants in Harrisburg. Located at

There is always Monday morning quarterbacking after a presidential debate. Harris oddly didn’t mention Trump’s first impeachment when talking about the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Trump, oddly, claimed that Democrats were killing newborn children and feeding American pets to Haitian immigrants. However, the one topic I was most interested in was also the most

For the past 25 years, the Upper Adams School District has been bringing the world to its students through its Artist-in-Residence programs. This year, the spotlight was on the vibrant culture of Ghana, as students at Upper Adams Intermediate School immersed themselves in traditional art, fabric, and dance. The culmination of their learning took center

From the very beginning, the Adams County Heritage Festival has had two goals: to bring together the local community by celebrating our varied backgrounds and to introduce people here to other cultures in far-flung corners of the world. We’ve always tackled both goals by offering exciting music and dance performances, foods from many cultures and

After the debate, Trump went to the spin room – Presidential candidates rarely if ever spin their own performances after leaving the stage, but Trump felt compelled to do so  – and told reporters he won the debate while setting the stage to avoid another one. “I think it was the best debate that I’ve

With no fanfare or public comment, the Gettysburg Borough Council unanimously approved changes to its sign ordinance on Monday.  “This has been a long time coming; we have been working on this for almost eight years,” Borough Council President Matthew Moon said.  The new ordinance allows structures with one business tenant to have up to

Valerie Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology The United States is producing more oil and natural gas today than ever before, and far more than any other country. So, what roles did the Trump-Pence and Biden-Harris administrations play in this surge? Both administrations supported banning some offshore drilling, but also saw rises in oil and gas

Cruising to London from New York by way of Gettysburg Community Theatre, legendary songwriter Cole Porter’s bubbly “Anything Goes” overshadows the fading days of summer with delightful madcap antics and seriously good music. With its original book by P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the popular musical premiered on Broadway at what

Mikel Delgado, Purdue University and Judith Stella, Purdue University Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior for both species. Throw it for me! Purple Collar Pet Photography/Moment, via Getty

The next increment of a zoning hearing concerning a large scale warehouse complex project in Cross Keys was pushed back again so the developer can alter the project’s plans. The Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board convened briefly August 26, 2024 to accept a motion for continuation from the attorney representing the developer, David Tshudy. https://www.facebook.com/communitymedia.net/videos/1044386003942640

The Biglerville Fire Department hosted its annual Community Day today. The event educated residents about fire prevention and safety. Both children and adults had the opportunity to to use a fire hose and meet local First Responders. Car seat saftey checks, face painting, and emergency themed ornament painting were also offered. Visitors could touch and