Harris and Trump campaigns continue blitz through Pennsylvania in final weekend of September

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by John Cole As September comes to a close, both candidates on the Republican Party’s presidential ticket will be campaigning in Pennsylvania this weekend. On the Democratic side, key Harris campaign surrogates and big-name guests will rally voters.  (Getty Images) Former President Donald Trump will be holding a rally in Erie County on Sunday, a

October 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar

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October 1 – Art Exhibit                                                                                        Schmucker Art Gallery            Two art exhibits on the Gettysburg College campus continue to be displayed throughout the month. A Portrait of the Artist, 1525-1825: Prints from the Collection of Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation continues through December 14.  A group of twelve silkscreens made by Pennsylvania artist and entitled

Friday is Salsa on the Square

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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

El viernes es Salsa en la Plaza

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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

Gettysburg expects to keep parking fees the same in 2025

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When the Gettysburg Borough Council meets, one can safely assume that parking will be discussed. During Monday’s council workshop, the governing body advanced more more paid spaces, discussed the holiday season fee waiver, and contemplated rates for 2025. Fees Borough Parking Manager Becka Fissel is not proposing any changes to parking fees in 2025. She

Euro Bites Food Truck: A Story of Authenticity and Inspiration 

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This is a story about Petra Techanova Parnell, who turned her passion for authentic German food into a unique food truck called Euro Bites, where she specializes in making authentic European foods. Her inspiration came from her European experiences and years spent making food.   Parnell, a native of the Czech Republic, has traveled and lived

Fairfield School District Explores Facility Fees

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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

What Biden’s $1.3 billion investment in HBCUs means this close to Election Day

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Originally published by The 19th The Biden-Harris administration announced this week $1.3 billion in federal funding to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), bringing its total support of these institutions to more than $17 billion since 2021. “That’s the most any administration has ever, ever, ever, ever committed,” President Joe Biden said Monday as he

Weikert’s Egg Farm celebrates 72 years serving the county

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Weikert’s Egg Farm, located at 2559 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, has been a family affair since its founding. “Weikerts built the farmhouse in 1884,” said owner Mahlon Weikert, “Since then the farm’s been passed down through family members.” From the first chicken house in 1952 to now, the Weikerts have been perfecting the craft. “My grandfather

 Age and the Presidency

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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

What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes?

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Shuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton Summer 2024 was officially the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest on record. In the United States, fierce heat waves seemed to hit somewhere almost every day. High pressure in the middle layers of the atmosphere acts as a dome or cap, allowing heat to build up at the Earth’s surface. NOAA Phoenix

Gettysburg rezoning project deep-dives into building height discussion

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The Gettysburg Borough Planning Commission met for nearly three hours on Monday, September 16, to continue discussions of the borough’s comprehensive rezoning project. The meeting focused on the specifics of the Revitalization district, a new zoning district that is proposed near the core of downtown, and the R-2 residential district. The task of the Gettysburg

2nd donor pulls funds from Upper Adams; board debates cost

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A second donor announced they would withdraw funding as the result of the Upper Adams School Board’s partnership with a controversial law firm. In the past, an anonymous donor usually gave $2,000 annually through The Canner Funds to support field trips, according to school board member Susan Crouse. This news came roughly one month after

UASD welcomes new teachers

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Upper Adams School District welcomed 15 new teachers at the start of the school year.Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Joseph Albin introduced the teachers to the public and the school board Tuesday. The newcomers include six teachers at the high school, two at the middle school, two at the intermediate school and five at

99 Problems and the Books Aren’t One

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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

‘They’re eating pets’ – another example of US politicians smearing Haiti and Haitian immigrants

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Nathan H. Dize, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance continues to defend the false claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been abducting and eating area cats and dogs. A man in Tucson, Arizona, carries an AI-generated image referencing falsehoods spread by Donald Trump and his

“Ticket to the Past:” An Unforgettable Journey at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station

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In its third season, “Ticket to the Past: Unforgettable Journeys” at the historic Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station at 35 Carlisle Street offers an immersive trip into the past while stepping boldly toward the future of storytelling and museum design. Designed by TimeLooper, Inc. — an Interpretive Experience Design firm located in New York City —

UPMC Offering Free Heart and Vascular Health and Cancer Seminars for Central PA Residents

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UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute in Central Pa. and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa. are offering free health seminars in the fall to benefit the community. These seminars aim to raise awareness about health conditions and provide valuable insights into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options.  These seminars are open to everyone, especially those

Gettysburg elementary schools seeing success with new schedule

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Gettysburg Area School District leaders say they are seeing success with a new way to teach fourth and fifth grade students. During their meeting on Monday, James Gettys Elementary School Principal and Kindergarten teacher Nicole Roy touted the school’s many accomplishments. Departmentalization, or having teachers teach one subject matter, topped the list. Wells said departmentization

Scholarship Benefit Concert At GCT

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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

Gettysburg Rezoning is in progress

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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

Bermudian Springs school board hears security proposal

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The Bermudian Springs school board discussed the possibility of contracting with a mapping company in order to provide increased security across the district campus. The board held a caucus meeting on Sept. 9 followed by a regular voting meeting on Sept. 10. A representative of Critical Response Group (CRG) attended the Monday meeting to explain

Climate Action Lost the Debate

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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

Ghanaian Culture celebrated at UASD

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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

Two Goals; One Festival

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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

Did you watch the debate?

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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

Gettysburg approves revised sign ordinance; council silent on Lincoln Square camera request

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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

Under both Trump and Biden-Harris, US oil and gas production surged to record highs, despite very different energy goals

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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

StoweGood concert at GCT

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), a non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now in its 16th Season. It will present a one-night-only concert of StoweGood at 7 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024, with a complimentary wine and cheese reception with the musicians. Stowe

Gettysburg Area School District prepares for Warrior Stadium renovations

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Fans of the Gettysburg Warriors may see upgrades to their school stadium next year. At their meeting on Monday, the Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors approved a contract with Turf Track and Court to provide design, permitting, bidding, and construction renovations.  The board and district Finance and Facilities Committee have discussed the project

Gina Robertson, Sarah Maclay, and Bob Prosperi to display during the month of   September at the Arts Education Center

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The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, will feature collections of artworks by Gina Robertson and Sarah Maclay, and a selection of work from the private collection of Bob Prosperi during the month of September. A First Friday opening sponsored by Advent Partners is scheduled for Friday, September 7, 5-7:00 p.m. is

Cross Keys warehouse hearing pushed again so developer can ‘simplify’ plan

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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

Broadway veteran directs at GCT

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, now in its 16th Season will present Cole Porter’s musical comedy Anything Goes 7pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm Sundays September 6-22, 2024 with direction and choreography by Bruce Moore. Ordering tickets

Braband Organ Scholarship offers free church organ lessons

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Applications are now being accepted for the Braband Organ Scholarship. St James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg started the scholarship in 2021 to encourage pianists to become church organists. The scholarship provides 25 free organ lessons and is open to all applicants regardless of age or church affiliation. More information and application may be found online

Gettysburg construction project will not block businesses 

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Gettysburg Borough Manager Charles Gable wants to stress that all North Washington Street businesses will be accessible during a four-month construction project. The borough will replace water and sewer lines, add crosswalks, and extend sidewalks between Railroad Street and Racehorse Alley. The $1.07 million project will begin after Labor Day and be finished by Christmas.

Gettysburg College offers public seminars

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Gettysburg College is offering two upcoming opportunities to visit our campus for events focused on open dialogue and productive conversations across difference. These events are open to the public. Raj Vinnakota “Living in Our Community: Conversations for Change” Aug, 26, 7pm, CUB Ballroom As President of the Institute For Citizens And Scholars, Raj Vinnakota empowers college students

Gettysburg needs a big Juneteenth celebration

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This year, there was no community celebration of Juneteenth in Gettysburg, which was a crying shame. To prevent that from happening again, there will be an organizing meeting for next year’s Juneteenth on September 17 at the Gettysburg YWCA at 10 a.m. As everybody should know, Juneteenth is the national holiday on June 19 when

Upper Adams loses out on 7-figure donation, donor blames ILC

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A donor planned to leave a seven-figure donation to the Upper Adams School District in their will, until the school board chose to partner with a controversial law firm. At Tuesday’s board meeting, Superintendent Wesley Doll said the donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently contacted him after the board voted 6-3 to engage with

Vandalism discovered at Gettysburg battlefield – and removed by park service preservation staff

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Two separate incidents of vandalism were reported to park officials at Gettysburg National Military Park on August 15 and August 19. Park staff reported multiple boulders on Little Round Top had graffiti scribed into the large stones on August 15. Battlefield visitors reported that the historic War Department Observation Tower on Oak Ridge was spray

Gettysburg Area School Board approves coaches, gives district residents free parking at the Middle School lots

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The Gettysburg Area School Board decided Monday that district taxpayers will receive free parking in town and fall coaches will be paid for their services.  Earlier this month, the board failed to approve supplemental contracts for 31 fall coaches. Although the vote was 4-3, it failed because board rules state that the majority of directors—not

Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority seeks new Executive Director

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The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA), an independent government organization that operates recreation programs and maintains services in the Gettysburg rec park, seeks a new Executive Director to guide its operations into a new era of growth and sustainability. GARA has long provided residents and visitors with expansive recreational opportunities and a serene natural escape in the

Advocates laud Medicare’s negotiated drug prices: ‘Real money going back into patients’ pockets’

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by Kim Lyons, Pennsylvania Capital-StarAugust 17, 2024 The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services announced this week it had completed negotiations with drug companies to reduce prices on 10 widely used prescription drugs, and. Pennsylvanians are lauding the news.  (Getty Images) “This is a big deal, and it is generating lower costs all across the

UASD parents ask board to do better

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Members of the UASD Board, We are parents of two Canners and care deeply for the future of our amazing public school as we are also products of it. We value education and recognize it is a shared responsibility of society, so we must work together for the greater good. We are saddened to hear

Bermudian Springs school board discusses ACTI financial commitment, approves final health and safety plan updates

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The Bermudian Springs school board made its final updates to the district’s health and safety plan aand discussed possible funding amounts for the Adams County Technical Institute during meetings on Monday and Tuesday evening. The bulk of the discussion occurred during the caucus meeting on Monday evening, while all votes happened during the regular meeting

CVSD debates rising elementary school project costs

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The Conewago Valley school board debated rising site development cost estimates for a proposed elementary school renovation project during a meeting on Monday. The board held a back-to-back study session and regular voting meeting. Much of the board’s discussion centered around an earlier presentation by representatives with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, the architectural design firm

Democrats will rally for Harris-Walz on Saturday

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The Adams County Democratic Committee will welcome PA State Rep. David Madsen as a guest speaker on Saturday evening, August 17th, at 6:30 PM at our Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg. Rep. Madsen is a member of the PA Legislative Black Caucus and the Blue-Green Caucus.  He is vice chair of the Housing &

Fairfield improves technology as new school year approaches

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Fairfield Area School District leaders are transforming the way students learn in a digital world. During their August meeting, Aaron Taylor, assistant to the superintendent, told the board that the administration is implementing several changes this school year to help students learn. With snow days being a thing of the past, the district is making

Major construction project to affect Gettysburg’s Washington Street

A map shows the impact a construction project will have on Gettysburg's North Washington Street this fall.

Gettysburg Borough leaders are preparing for an expensive, inconvenient, but necessary construction project on North Washington Street.  The borough will replace water and sewer lines, add crosswalks, and extend sidewalks between Railroad Street and Racehorse Alley. The work is expected to begin after Labor Day and be finished by Christmas. The borough hired York Excavating

Hotel guests are getting used to refillable shampoos and less housekeeping, study suggests

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Farhad Tabatabaei, University of Delaware Eco-friendly hotels increasingly are asking guests to forgo daily housekeeping or use their towels more than once. At the same time, hospitality researchers have long assumed that guests find these efforts to promote sustainability inconvenient and undesirable. My research, however, suggests that this is not – or is no longer

Record Turnout at 34th Annual Peach Festival in Biglerville

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This weekend, Biglerville was abuzz with excitement as Hollabaugh’s Brothers Inc. 34th Annual Peach Festival drew an unprecedented number of visitors. The event saw crowds flock to enjoy the sunny weather and festive activities. “The weather cleared up beautifully and people really took the opportunity to come out and enjoy the day,” said Kay Hollabaugh,

This athlete’s favorite part of the Olympics? Free health care.

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Pap smear? Check. Dentist appointment? Check. Bronze medal? Check.  Originally published by The 19th Ariana Ramsey, a member of the history-making U.S. women’s rugby team, is going viral on TikTok, not for her skills on the pitch, but her newfound obsession with free health care in the Olympic Village. For nearly a week, Ramsey has

Upper Adams school board clashes over policy procedure

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First came the debate over library book policy at Upper Adams School District, then came an argument over the steps taken to revise policy. Upper Adams School Board members on Tuesday discussed the board procedure/policy development guidelines provided by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, or PSBA. At the center of the debate was who should

Walz’s selection represents systemic discrimination

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Minnesota governor Tim Walz would bring state executive office expertise, the ability to understand the working class, teaching experience, congressional exposure, and military familiarity to the White House. To me, Walz is clearly a superior option to anyone on the Trump-Vance ticket and is the result of a much-needed change in the Democratic Party presidential

Gettysburg School Board sees parking revenue, denies coaches’ agreements

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Charging the public to park in downtown lots is proving to be financially beneficial for the Gettysburg Area School District. During Monday’s meeting, business Manager Belinda Wallen reported that the district earned $2,500 for the first month it charged people to park in Lincoln Elementary and Gettysburg Area Middle school lots. The district only expects

Conspiracy and vengeance erupt into civil war in Shakespeare’s haunting tale currently playing at Gettysburg Community Theatre

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The tragic “Julius Caesar” — which opened Friday night at the Gettysburg Community Theatre — is believed to be the first play that Will Shakespeare wrote for Lord Chamberlain’s Men to perform at the original Globe Theatre in 1599 Shoreditch London. Based on Roman history, the political thriller has been performed for centuries onstage and

Gettysburg College student Brandon Fey thinks big about composting

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When students head back to Gettysburg College for the beginning of the fall semester, sophomore Brandon Fey will continue to work on a project he initiated last year to enhance agriculture and the environment in Adams County. The two-phase composting project has the dual goal of enriching the soil, decreasing dangerous landfill waste gases, and

CAPTCHAs: The struggle to tell real humans from fake

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Tam Nguyen, University of Dayton CAPTCHAs are those now ubiquitous challenges you encounter to prove that you’re a human and not a bot when you go to log in to many websites. It’s not easy for computers to tell humans from other computers posing as humans. Andrii Shelenkov/Stock via Getty Images Websites and mobile apps

Pennsylvania Uniters condemn political violence

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Pennsylvania Uniters is a politically diverse group of community members in south-central Pennsylvania who have been working across differences for the last 16 months to prevent targeted violence in our region. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the assassination attempt on former President Trump that took place in our state on July 13. Violence has no

The Momala Economy: The candidate caregivers have been waiting for

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Originally published by The 19th When she speaks about the economy, Kamala Harris often talks about the mothers in her life. Her own mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was a single parent who worked as a breast cancer researcher. She’d pack lunches before Harris and her sister, Maya, woke up in the morning and pay the bills

ACNB Corporation announces acquisition of Traditions Bancorp, Inc

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ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ: ACNB) (“ACNB”) or the “Corporation”), the financial holding company for ACNB Bank and ACNB Insurance Services, Inc., and Traditions Bancorp, Inc. (OTCPink: TRBK) (“Traditions”), holding company for Traditions Bank, York, Pennsylvania, announced Wednesday the execution of a definitive merger agreement whereby ACNB will acquire Traditions and Traditions Bank in an all-stock transaction.

Delegation from Gettysburg’s Japanese Sister City visits Gettysburg

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Officials from Gettysburg’s sister city, Sekigahara (seck-ee-GUH-hahr-uh),  Japan, spent time this week visiting with officials from the National Park Service, Gettyburg Borough, and economic development and tourism agencies in a cultural exchange of ideas and programs. The team is working toward a World Battlefield Summit planned for late 2025 that will include three of the

CVSD hears good news about school improvement, corrective action plans

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The Conewago Valley school board discussed school improvement and corrective action plans for New Oxford High School during a back-to-back study session and regular meeting on Monday evening. The board also went into three executive sessions. School improvement, corrective action plans Dr. Brad Sterner, assistant superintendent of the district, said New Oxford High School recently

Planning Commission meets again for Gettysburg Borough rezoning project

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The Gettysburg Planning Commission continued the task of reviewing a new draft zoning ordinance for the borough of Gettysburg at their meeting yesterday.  The commission heard two presentations from residents who wished to make specific recommendations for revisions.  Before the comments, Commission Chair Charles Strauss said the commission would be looking at many sources of

Gettysburg reinstates bus parking spots

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Buses once again have designated parking spots in Gettysburg Borough.  At their monthly meeting on Monday, the borough council authorized management to create bus-only parking spots where they deem them to be suitable. The spots are another iteration of a pilot program that was deemed to be a failure in 2023. Judie Butterfield, Chad-Alan Carr,

Re: Chevron Case: Everything is up for grabs

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Leon Reed’s recent op-ed paints a dire picture of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron deference, claiming it will plunge the regulatory process into chaos and leave critical decisions in the hands of inexperienced judges. However, this hyperbolic view overlooks several key points and misconstrues the essence of the ruling. The Chevron deference allowed

There he is, Myth America

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The so-called “debate” between Biden and Trump had the smallest viewing audience for a presidential debate since 2004. Still, it gave Trump an opportunity to recount many of his favorite illusions. For example, Trump continues to believe China pays the tariffs he imposed on Chinese exports to the United States. That is not how tariffs