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Shortly after the debate Thursday night, I wondered whether Biden was ill that night. This was confirmed, he did have a bad cold and hoarseness.  But later I saw a clip of Biden at a rally in North Carolina the very next day, where he was vibrant and completely lucid and articulate, with a large

Originally published by The 19th This column first appeared in our weekly newsletter, This Week at The 19th. Sign up for our dispatch on the biggest news of the week — including a regular column from a 19th staff member. In the first presidential election year since an insurrection nearly derailed U.S. democracy and the Supreme Court

The catastrophe represented by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Chevron case puts it among the all-time worst decisions of the Roberts Court – and that’s saying a lot. And in the wall-to-wall coverage, I haven’t seen any reporter who’s addressed the real issue. We’re really paying for the non-specialist, inexperienced, election “horse-race” journalists

The Littlestown Borough Council approved five expenditures for the park renovation project at Tuesday’s meeting to facilitate a mid-July start date. The Littlestown Park will feature updated playground equipment for two age-specific play areas, a new octagonal pavilion, pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts, a 1.5-mile trail with exercise stations, and updated restroom facilities. Borough Manager

All signs indicate that Gettysburg Borough Council will talk about signs for a while. Whether it is the sign ordinance or signs telling people where to park and for how long, the municipality’s leaders remain focused on the topic. Sign Ordinance Planning Director John Whitmore told the council during its workshop on Monday that he

The Board of Directors of Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation (SRHPF) announced today that John Spangler and Buff Carlson will serve as Interim Co-Presidents of SRHPF and Co-Executive Directors of Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (SRMEC), effective upon the resignation of current President and Executive Director Peter Miele on June 30, 2024. A Search

The Littlestown Area School District approved the appointment of two internal candidates for the position of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent at the June 17 Board meeting. Dr. Timothy Mitzel will assume the head position and Dr. Judith Berryman will assist him. “I am extremely excited to have both of these individuals here,” Dr. Don Bell,

Gettysburg National Military Park today celebrated the reopening of Little Round Top with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Monday. The Little Round Top area of the Gettysburg battlefield, which saw extensive fighting on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, had been closed to the public for almost two years for extensive rehabilitation efforts to improve

By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs voted on its final 2024-25 budget, which includes a 3.6% tax increase, during Dr. Shane Hotchkiss’ last meeting as superintendent before his retirement. Budget The board was left with four options to choose from for the final budget as of the caucus meeting on Monday evening. Previously, the board

Fairfield Area School District administrators want to help students develop resiliency and improve their mental health. Aaron Taylor, assistant to the superintendent for curriculum, special education, and student services, told the board of education in June that the district would begin looking out for struggling students and better prepare them to reach out for help

Julie Maslowsky, University of Michigan Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of identity formation, when young people figure out who they are and who they want to be. One of the ways they do this is by considering the world around them, paying attention to social issues and starting to understand their society and

I met Mary-Alice later in her life. Her health had already begun to decline. Her sister Miss Jane had often said to me that she wished I had known Mary-Alice when she was younger. Miss Jane’s admiration and respect for her sister’s storied life became clear to me. Miss Jane also often mentions Mary-Alice’s warrior

WE Women Empowered, in collaboration with Gettysburg Picnics, is thrilled to announce Gettysburg’s 1st Annual Mrs. Roper Romp, a fun-filled celebration inspired by the beloved character from “Three’s Company.”   The event is set for Thursday, June 20 from 6-9 p.m. at Lincoln Social Food Market. A “Mrs. Roper Romp” is a spinoff of “The

by Ian Brodie, Cape Breton University, and Moira Marsh, Indiana University Sometimes lameness – not laughter – is the point. “Dad, I’m hungry.” “Hi, hungry. I’m Dad.” If you haven’t been asleep for the past 20 years, you’ll probably recognize this exchange as a dad joke. The term dad joke is credited to a 1987

The Conewago Valley school board focused on boosting security this month. On Monday, the board approved hiring a new full-time security guard who will begin on July 22. They also heard a plan on June 3 from Matt Muller, the district’s director of safety and communications, to replace signs across the campus. The vote to

The Board of Directors of Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation (SRHPF) has announced the resignation of President Peter Miele, effective June 30, 2024. After being hired in 2013 as a Visitor Services Assistant, Miele successively directed the Education and Operations departments, and served the last four years as Executive Director of Seminary Ridge Museum and

Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced a new effort to ban medical debt from credit reports, something that would ease a burden that falls most heavily on women and Black people.  “Medical debt makes it more difficult for millions of Americans to be approved for a car loan, a

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People of all ages are invited to attend the Adams County Library’s 7th annual FunFest at the Gettysburg Rec Park on June 14th from 3-7 pm. Over 60 local organizations will provide free hands-on activities, games, and giveaways for children at each vendor booth while providing information for adults. There will be entertainment, food trucks,

The Gettysburg Hotel, a cornerstone of the Gettysburg community since 1797, celebrated a grand unveiling today after a comprehensive two-year renovation. While continuing to serve guests, the hotel meticulously preserved its rich history and proudly reclaimed its original identity – Hotel Gettysburg. Hotel Gettysburg boasts a remarkable legacy, dating back more than 225 years to

The Center for Youth and Community Development (CFYCD), an Adams County non-profit, has been awarded five grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), totaling over one million dollars a year for the next five years.  The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grants are competitive grants that provide federal funding

The Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) is excited to be hosting its second annual Fairy Festival event at the Gettysburg Rec Park on Saturday, June 15 from 8am-1pm. This event will take place concurrently with the regularly scheduled farmers market, and will feature over 25 new vendors with magic-themed products, family-friendly entertainment, face painting, a

by Jennifer Shutt, Pennsylvania Capital-StarJune 7, 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, speaking from the site of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France, said Friday that those who support democracy must remember what World War II soldiers sacrificed and to live up to those ideals. U.S. WWII veteran PFC John M. Wardell, of New Jersey,

In dim light, I pass by the new fiction shelves daily. The books on display, each cracked open to forty-five degrees, stand on their own.  I used to stop here to browse on my way to work, my finance job at the library system. All lights were out except the nighttime emergency light; opening time

William McCorkle, College of Charleston As debate over U.S. immigration policy heats up during the 2024 presidential campaign, separating fact from fiction on the U.S.-Mexico border becomes increasingly difficult. Asylum-seekers at the Rio Grande near the U.S.-Mexico border in Matamoros, Mexico, on May 11, 2023. Alfredo Estrella/AFP via Getty Images In May 2023, shortly after

by Elaine Povich June 1, 2024 (Getty Images) With college costs rising and some students and families questioning the return on investment of a four-year degree, a few pioneering state universities are exploring programs that would grant certain bachelor’s degrees in three years. The programs, which also are being tried at some private schools, would

The day before Biglerville High School seniors became alumni, the Class of 2024 returned to the place where their journey began. Donning their caps and gowns, the soon-to-be graduates paraded through the halls of Biglerville Elementary School the day before graduation. Young students applauded and cheered as they passed by. The next day, Michael Cogliano

Two Biglerville High School teachers who share decades of memories invite the public to experience their art-filled world. Hannah Meeson and Heather Sefcheck refer to themselves as the Double-h 8-bonds since their first names begin with the letter H and their birthdays fall on the 8th of the month, Meeson’s in April and Sefcheck’s in

Three members of the Gettysburg women’s lacrosse team were named to the All-America team by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA), which released the list on Friday. Jordan Basso earned first-team accolades, while Lily Macatee and Caroline Sullivan claimed second-team honors. Basso, a senior attacker, was the Centennial Conference (CC) Attacker of the Year

Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire series, recently recalled his first visit to Gettysburg. “I remember seeing the medical kit at one of the museums and it was mostly saws…It was the most horrifying thing I’ve ever seen,” he said. While the Western crime fiction writer spends much of the year in Ucross, Wyoming,

Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell Eight months after Israel invaded the Gaza Strip, some critics observe that the Israeli military hasn’t met either of its goals of destroying Hamas and rescuing all of the remaining 133 hostages Hamas is holding. Protesters wave Israeli flags and protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on May 20,

The Upper Adams School Board is considering hiring the Independence Law Center, a conservative law firm that’s drawn criticism across the state for its controversial policies. The Independence Law Center, or ILC, has faced backlash for its policies related to transgender issues and book restrictions in schools. Several Pennsylvania school districts have engaged with the

The Littlestown Area School Board struggled through yet another contentious meeting Monday as tensions surrounded the early renewal of employee contracts for assistant superintendent, business manager, and administrative staff. At issue was the approval of Timothy Mizel as Assistant Superintendent, Thomas Showvaker, as Business Administrator, as well as the Act 93 Agreement that will cover

Adams County Public Libraries are gearing up for another exciting FunFest, marking the beginning of SummerQuest, our summer learning initiative. Join us on June 14th from 3 to 7 p.m. for a day packed with entertainment and exploration. HD Entertainment will set the mood with lively music, ensuring a fantastic atmosphere for all attendees. And

Eastern Connecticut State rallied from an early 2-0 deficit with a four-run third inning and two-run fourth inning to defeat Gettysburg 6-2 in the first elimination game of the NCAA Div. III regional at Virginia Wesleyan. Audrey Bergan led off the game with a swinging bunt before Julia Smith poked an offspeed pitch through the left side.

Originally published by The 19th Last year, the Department of Commerce announced a historic first: Companies applying for a federal grant program had to provide a plan for offering child care to their workers. The grant money comes from the CHIPS and Science Act, which passed in 2022 and includes $50 billion to expand semiconductor

Ezra Bozeman, incarcerated in Pa. state prisons since a murder conviction in the 1970s, is quadriplegic and in need of specialized care. by Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA Photo of Ezra Bozeman courtesy of Christine Roess Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and

Chih-Ling Liu, Lancaster University and Robert Kozinets, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Here mum, I’ve bought you something! Fizkes/Shutterstock After your daughter spends the weekend visiting, a surprise gift seems like a kind gesture – until you open it and find a vacuum cleaner. What does this say about her visit and what

On Tuesday May 7, about 500 people arrived at our state capitol building for CeaseFire PA’s Advocacy Day to speak with our representatives, senators, and administrative assistants; and with one another. Sixty organizations demanded action on six gun-safety bills to address PA’s gun-violence public health crisis. At least 4,600 people die by suicide, murder or mass

Though state funding is uncertain, preliminary budget figures appear to be leading Upper Adams School Board toward not raising taxes. “It doesn’t look like we’re anywhere near entertaining a tax increase,” board member Gerald Walmer said Tuesday after a presentation from director of business operations Shelley Hobbs. As of May 5, Hobbs’ proposed fiscal year

On April 10, a Michigan judge ruled that the parents of a child involved in a school shooting would spend 10 to 15 years in prison for their failure to stop the incident from happening. Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews denied the sentence had anything to do with poor parenting but rather was the result

Comcast has announced it has been selected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as part of the Broadband Infrastructure Program funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF), to expand its network across 158 municipalities. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority awarded Comcast more than $61 million to bring gigabit plus speeds to homes and businesses that were previously unserved

On Sunday, May 12, at 3 p.m., the Adams County Historical Society museum will host Holocaust researcher and film subject Dory Sontheimer for a presentation and discussion related to her book “The Seven Boxes” and the film of the same name. Sontheimer grew up in Barcelona and learned in her late teens that she was a

Reyna Fallon, a native of Acapulco, moved to Gettysburg with her husband in the early 90’s. Her parents and brothers, including Alam and Jose, moved to Gettysburg in the years following. The family have made their home here, and Alam and Jose started a successful roofing business. To show their gratitude to this community, and

By Bob McIlhenny Come celebrate our great old barns and the 50 artists who have captured them in works of art. Our Pennsylvania bank barns are unique with the cantilevered forebay in front and an earthen bank in the back. They are icons of what we love about Adams County, our “rural character.” The HGAC

Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian Inc. (HABPI) Vice President Eric Meyer presented a report to the Adams County Council of Governments last week on what the future might hold for residents who like to cycle, walk, or hike. Formed in 2005, HABPI believes that the development of land today will affect tomorrow. “Part of the key is

Join a special community awareness briefing led by the Department of Homeland Security to hear about the efforts being put forth to prevent targeted violence right here in Adams County and learn why it’s so important. Targeted violence refers to violence that is premeditated and directed at specific individuals, groups, or locations. Perpetrators select their targets

Navigating Gettysburg’s sidewalks can be tricky. Fixing the problem is equally challenging.  During their workshop on Monday, the borough council focused on two of the many issues surrounding sidewalks – stormwater management and tree damage. They also discussed two other heavily debated topics — the town’s sign ordinance and reserved parking spaces.  Stormwater management When

Carl Thompson was elected president of the Littlestown Area School District board unanimously at Monday’s brief special session. Thompson, who has sat on the board since 2013 and was serving as the finance committee board chair, said he feels confident he can help to mend the divide that has erupted since seven new members began

Duane Sullivan, Littlestown Area School District (LASD) President, has resigned after board member Brian Lawyer called for a special session to remove him after last Monday’s three-hour board meeting. Interim Superintendent Don Bell said, “Obviously the decision to resign was Mr. Sullivan’s to make. His resignation will be accepted on Monday, and the board will

A school board member accused Upper Adams School District of nepotism during a discussion regarding the district’s dental hygienist. Board member Tricia Plank raised the concern at Tuesday’s meeting while the board discussed a new contract that would increase the pay of dental hygienist Robin Brewer by up to $2,500. “My concern is that we’re

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Learn how Pennsylvania verifies the identities of people who want to vote by mail, ensures that ballots are secure, and more. by Carter Walker of Votebeat Workers sort mail ballots on Nov. 7, 2023, at Northampton County Courthouse in Easton, Pennsylvania. Matt Smith / For Spotlight PA Elections 101 from Spotlight PA protects you against election misinformation and

The Adams County Housing Authority is seeking new landlords for its housing choice voucher program. To help prospective landlords learn more about keeping their units filled with reliable tenants while about helping the community, the agency is offering an Open House on Tuesday May 21, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Misty Ridge

The time we spend reliving a bad experience, beating ourselves up for a past mistake, or mulling over the past with regret is time wasted.  After all, we can’t undo the past.  What’s done is what’s done.  Once we’ve learned the lesson a particular situation brought with it, it is time to let it go.