By Ryan Kerney, Director of Advancing Science and Professor of Biology at Gettysburg College, and Valerie Stone, Assistant Director of Advancing Science This past week, teachers from around Adams County gathered to learn, discuss, and plan new ways to teach environmental literacy in their classrooms. The group, comprising 52 teachers from four Adams County school
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The 68th annual Color Day at Upper Adams School District brought students, staff, and community members together on Monday, May 12 for a day of spirited competition and celebration. Held at the district’s sports fields, the event featured students in grades 4 through 6 participating in a full slate of physical activities and athletic contests.
On April 16, in recognition of its long-standing efforts to enhance digital access and internet services for area residents, the Adams County Library System received the President’s Community Service Award from the Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania (BCAP) at its annual Broadband Summit in Gettysburg. “Public libraries play a significant role in providing digital access
Undeterred by a sudden downpour, 255 students from Vida Charter School held their annual Earth Day march inside the school building on May 5, chanting “Save Our World” in both English and Spanish. Students carried bilingual signs reflecting the school’s dual-language mission. Though the event was originally planned for outdoors, the weather did little to
Biglerville High School sophomore American History students recently participated in a National Park Service program that involved each student researching and sharing information about a soldier who was killed on D-Day and buried in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Students visited the Eisenhower National Historic Site and the cemetery, guided by park ranger Dan Vermilya. The
Students from the Life Skills and Behavior Intervention Classes at Upper Adams Intermediate School recently enjoyed an exciting hands-on learning experience with sprint cars, provided by Mickley Motorsports. This unique educational opportunity, orchestrated by Jaime Kuhn, the Life Skills teacher at the Upper Adams Intermediate School, allowed students to engage directly with various elements of
At the request of Nancy Lilley, I agreed to be a “book” for this year’s Adams County Library “Living Library” program, and I want to recommend the experience. Thinking through what life lessons and experiences are best worth sharing in my twenty minutes has been uplifting for me. And whichever “book” you might be interested
The Upper Adams Middle School sent three teams to the 2025 Adams County Envirothon. The 7th grade team, Leaf it to Us, consisted of Raelynn Cullen, Giuliana Jewert, Bernardo Monteleone, Edward Ottinger and Mason Smyers. The 7th grade students placed 1st in the Aquatics and Forestry stations. They also earned 3rd place at the Soil
by Jess Shelleman I’ve worked in libraries for about 16 years, and like many who work in this field, I was first attracted to the profession because of my voracious love of reading, even though you don’t actually get to read too much on the job. I love my job, and I love that I
Six candidates for the Gettysburg Area School Board shared their visions for the district during a recent forum hosted by Gettysburg Rising on Thursday evening. With four open seats in the upcoming election, the forum provided a platform for candidates to discuss pressing issues, including looming budget cuts, curriculum modernization, and the overall health of
by Miranda Wisor Last week, I read a delightful news article about a high school in Australia that was surprised to learn that a boulder that had sat next to their building for 20 years was a treasure trove of dinosaur footprints. It made the dino-loving child inside me giddy. After all these years, I
Adams County celebrated Pennsylvania 4-H Week March 16-22. On Wednesday, March 19, five youth members along with club leaders and the 4-H Adams County educators attended the Adams County Commissioners’ Meeting to receive the annual proclamation.Members in attendance were Samantha Grant, Abigail Stottlemyer, Leonard Orleski, Findley Waybright, and Leroy Rentzel. Each year, hundreds of youth
Adams County Library System has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. The competitive award
by Robyn Woods “Mama, play?” My toddler can now verbally ask for me to play with him. It warms my heart in every way possible. I do my best work when it’s animals. I can muster up a decent peacock squawk, and my back is still strong enough when he wants to play horse. Where
For the cast of Gettysburg High School’s Into the Woods, this production is more than just a performance—it’s a journey of self-discovery. As they step into the roles of fairy tale characters, they find themselves reflecting on the very themes that make the show so powerful: longing, consequences, and what it truly means to get
Hunger affects students’ grades and health, but thousands of Pennsylvania kids fall just outside the income threshold for even reduced lunch. Advocates say free lunch for all is the solution. by Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA Daniel Fishel / For Spotlight PA This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight
by Catherine Vasko Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America is the largest celebration of reading in the country. The initiative focuses on motivating youth to not just read annually but of the importance, value, and fun of it. You may see countless events, partnerships, and reading resources soon being
The annual National Safe Tractor and Machinery program is suggested for youth planning to be employed to drive tractors or operate farm machinery. To successfully complete the course, youth are required to be 14 years of age by April 15, 2025, attend 24 hours of training, demonstrate the ability to safely drive a tractor, and
by Robert Brown Finding a good book is always an ongoing process and when you find a book that really resonates with you it is an amazing experience. When that happens, so often you want to discuss and share your ideas about the book with someone else. At the Adams County Library System, we make
by Erica Duffy As we welcome the month of March, we celebrate National Read Aloud Month—a time to embrace the joy of storytelling and the power of shared reading experiences. At the Adams County Library System, we see every day how reading aloud strengthens connections, sparks curiosity, and fosters a love of learning for all
As next year’s budget begins to take shape, Upper Adams School Board is considering the possibility of starting a separate girls wrestling program. Currently, six girls wrestle on the boys’ teams, with three in middle school and three in high school, though athletics director Anthony Graham said more signed up initially. He predicts more Upper
Gettysburg Area School District’s Board of Education welcomed one new administrator, remembered another, and discussed football players from Fairfield playing for the Warriors during its meeting on Monday. Biggins Promoted As part of the meeting’s human resources recommendations, the board voted 5-3 to hire current Dean of Students Christine Biggins as the high school assistant
by Sherrie DeMartino February 14th is Valentine’s Day (Don’t forget! It’ll be here before you know it!) February 14th is also: Library Lover’s Day – a day started by lovers of Australia’s libraries that has spread across the world. Read to Your Child Day – introducing your child to books from an early age
by Shalina Chatlani, Pennsylvania Capital-Star As Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fan out across the country to conduct high-profile migrant arrests that President Donald Trump has called for, local and state officials are developing their own directives to support — or possibly thwart — potential ICE visits to public schools. (Getty Images stock photo) The
Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) has named James Bivens as the new safety and security director. The GASD Board of School Directors approved Bivens in the role at its school board meeting in December. Bivens previously joined the district as a school police officer in November 2022. “I am looking forward to continuing to maintain
By Christina Lengyel | The Center Square The Department of Education is seeing renewed interest – and skepticism – in the state’s charter school programs following the rejected application of a cyber school that would enlist teachers as “guides” assisting with AI-driven learning. Thomas Park | Unsplash The incident has underscored the ongoing battle over charter
by Annette DeFuso Part of my daily work in the Technical Services department at the library is making sure that all of our books and other materials can be found by searching our online catalog. My department enters on-order records for new items so our patrons can see what will soon be hitting the shelves
by Sara Edmiston Have you ever wanted to try out a new hobby but didn’t want to make the monetary investment in case you didn’t enjoy it? How about starting a garden – how far apart should you plant various seeds? Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to play the ukulele or the drums. With
The Conewago Valley school board approved a resolution for the maximum building and project costs for the Conewago Township Elementary School (CTE) renovation project during a board meeting on Monday. The school board first explored the idea of renovating or rebuilding both New Oxford Elementary and Conewago Township Elementary schools in 2021. While pre-construction phases
Gettysburg, PA — This January, Vida Charter School proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half of empowering students through bilingual education and a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and holistic development. Since opening its doors in January 2010 with just 11 students and a small team of staff, Vida has grown into
Biglerville High School students played a core role in the Pennsylvania Farm Show this month, where their artistic and musical talents were on display. Using hundreds of apples in shades of red, green and yellow, Canners designed and built the apple mural that was on display through the Farm Show in early January. Biglerville High
by Sharon Lentzer The year 2024 was a very busy time for the Friends of the Littlestown Library. Now that the Christmas rush is over and we can relax, January is the month we had our belated Christmas party to thank all our members, spouses and friends who have helped to make our Friends group
by Ryan Huffman Though many of the season’s traditional gift givers in your life may have come and gone with Christmas on the 25th, Kwanzaa wrapping up on the 1st, and Hanukkah closing out the holidays on the 2nd, we here at the library don’t like to limit our giving to just a few select
by Brandt A. Ensor For the fourth year in a row, we take a look back at what was read most by each Adams County Library Branch in 2024. This year, in an added twist, we will also add the most circulated Young Adult items at each branch. This list added together equals hundreds of
by Jeff Cann Losman and I are identical. I often felt like I was reading about myself. So much so that by page seventy-five, I was so agitated I almost stopped reading altogether. This is an excerpt from an email I sent to Kyle Semmel the other day. He’s the author of the book I
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.
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
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
by Sara Edmiston Looking for something to do as the days and nights grow colder this winter? Check out the Adams County library’s Winter Reading Challenge, open to all ages throughout the winter months. The Winter Reading Challenge encourages readers of all ages to record how much they read for a chance to win prizes.
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
by Theresa Buchheit Whenever I mention that I work as a librarian to someone, they almost always say something to the effect of “Oh, that sounds so wonderful to be working with books all day,” while they gaze off into the distance, imagining their lives as a librarian. While yes, my job is wonderful, and yes, I’m
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,
Gettysburg High School is set to bring the comedic genius of Shakespeare to life with The Comedy of Errors, a high-energy, laughter-filled production that will run on November 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. With a focus on mistaken identities and the journey of self-discovery, the play promises a delightful evening for the entire community.
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
by Natasha Swiger Recent studies by the American Library Association (ALA) have shown that there is a growing rate of library use from Millenial and Gen Z populations that continues to increase each year. This isn’t surprising as libraries have become a very impactful community hub, offering free materials, programs, and events as well as
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
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
Gettysburg Area High School’s annual Homecoming dance was held on Saturday at the High School cafeteria. Homecoming (HOCO) is led by Student Council (StuCo) and is one of their biggest fundraisers and also one of the biggest displays of school spirit. At halftime at Friday evening’s homecoming football game, Sophia Willard and Max Carlson were
It’s homecoming weekend at Gettysburg High. The school celebrated with a 42-14 win over Palmyra. Jim Bargas was at Friday night’s game. A report from last night’s dance will be posted soon.
by Tiffany Ritter The Teen Center at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library is a great place for those in 7th-12th grade to relax after school, before sports practice, or during summer afternoons. Currently, the Teen Center is open Tuesday-Friday from 2:45-6:00 PM. The walls are decorated with artwork and posters made by 7th-12th graders who have visited
by Jeff Cann Internet, cable television, Spotify, Netflix, Disney, Hulu, Apple TV, Peacock, Prime. So many things to spend your money on these days. As a young adult in 1984 and just starting my independent life, none of these services existed. Subscriptions have become an accepted part of our monthly expenses, but they sure do
An informal gathering of the Gettysburg College swim team that included a racial slur being cut into the body of a student identified as a Person of Color has put the college in the national news. Over the past week, the story, orginally reported by the college newspaper The Gettysburgian on Wednesday Sep. 18, has been
by Brandt Ensor As you know by now, through the many posts, articles, and announcements on the library website and this email blast, our reading family here in Adams County is currently reading The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd, the title selected as our Adams County Reads One Book 2024. While fall doesn’t officially start until
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
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
The Conewago Valley school board focused on the ongoing elementary school renovation projects during its regular board meeting on Monday evening. The board held an executive session and a study session, then held a regular board meeting immediately afterwards. Dr. Sharon Perry, the district superintendent, said the board will have a chance to tour all
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
by Sara Edmiston Days are getting shorter, and it will soon be October, otherwise known as Adams County Reads One Book month here at the library system. If you have not yet had an opportunity to read “The Cartographers” by Peng Shepherd, I highly encourage you to stop by your local Adams County Library location
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
Waldo’s & Company, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is proud to announce the launch of a new scholarship program, made possible by the generous support of the Sharon Trew Cline Magraw Foundation, the Adams County Community Foundation’s Helen Shields Hafer Memorial Fund, and Waldo’s dedicated donors. Additionally, Waldo’s is excited to collaborate with WellSpan’s Healthy Adams
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
A new state law requiring school districts to have at least one full-time security personnel has left Upper Adams wondering how it will fund the position long-term. Senate Bill 700, signed into law in July, changed the Pennsylvania Public School Code to include this requirement, according to an Aug. 8 letter sent to superintendents by
by Sherrie DeMartino Did you ever wonder how the library purchases the books that are in our collection? What do you do if there’s a book that you would like to read and you don’t see it in our catalog? All of the library’s books (children’s, young adult, adult regular print, and adult large print)
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
by Barbara Buckley Despite the warm weather, fall is in the air. Families are school shopping and getting ready for their new routines. Even though I’m an adult with grown children, I feel like when school starts, fall has begun. And when fall begins, an atmosphere of newness permeates the air. To me, it is
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 College received a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant to establish a community learning center on campus that provides high quality, bilingual learning opportunities after school and in the summer for underserved students and their families in Adams County, Pennsylvania. This $1.2 million competitive grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education,
Editors’ note: The following statement was made this week by Upper Adams School Board Superintendent Wesley Doll: “The recent decision by the school board to partner with the Independence Law Center (ILC) had an impact that I had not anticipated. After the decision by the school board to engage ILC I was contacted by a
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
by Sara Edmiston When you visit one of our locations, you will see the shelves of new materials that have been added to the library system’s collections. New fiction is generally shelved on our “New” shelves for six months before being moved to the general collection. This ensures that you have ample time to find
by Ryan Huffman Sometimes, it feels like technology moves faster than the industry, and end users can reasonably adopt it. An example of this currently on my mind, expected to take a step forward in 2024, is Wi-Fi technology. Because it may get mixed up in cellular network technology due to similar numerical identification and
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
Saturday, August 3, 2024 marked the first ever Home School Festival, held at the National AppleMuseum in Biglerville. The event included speakers and activities. “Attendance was pretty good although the rainstorm caused no one to come for about half an hour and then a family came at the last minute as folks were cleaning up,”
by Catherine Vasko When talking about what I do career-wise, I often refer to myself as a “baby librarian.” After all, with this being my first year working for the Adams County Library System (ACLS), it only feels right! For the ACLS patrons that are regulars at East Berlin, you may know me best as
The Upper Adams School Board on Tuesday voted 6-3 to sign a contract with a controversial law firm after members of the community once again pleaded with the board to reject it. Parents, educators, alumni, students and former board members over the past few months attended board meetings and spoke out against the Independence Law
Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) President, Aaron Chapin, issued a statement commending Gov. Josh Shapiro and lawmakers for securing a bipartisan state budget that includes significant investments in public education. The budget includes a historic increase in K-12 education funding and over a billion new state dollars for Pennsylvania’s public schools. This significant investment is
by Annette DeFuso When most people think of librarians, they usually think of the people they see checking out books, answering questions at a desk, or presenting a program. Many don’t realize that there’s also a team of staff and volunteers working behind the scenes, ensuring that our new books can be discovered through our online
As we reach the midpoint of the year, the Adams County Library is delighted to share some exciting updates and achievements with our community. It has been a fantastic year so far, marked by new donors, increased visitors, and enthusiastic participation in our programs. One of the highlights of the year was the kick-off to
Despite what appeared to be overwhelming public opposition, the Upper Adams School Board voted 6-3 to engage with the Independence Law Center on Tuesday. 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 Harrisburg-based law
Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress.It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do. —Barack Obama – Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in
The days of parking for free on Gettysburg Area School District grounds in Gettysburg Borough and walking around town may end. At their meeting on Monday, the board voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with Parking Management Company to manage parking at Lincoln Elementary and Gettysburg Area Middle schools. “We are not aiming to
As the 2024 school year ends, more than 372 years of experience leaves Gettysburg Area School District. During Monday’s meeting, the district’s board of directors recognized 13 retiring employees. Dr. Jason Perrin, superintendent, expressed appreciation to the staff members for supporting the district’s students. “A lot of institutional knowledge walks out the door with them,
Parents and caregivers dropped off their 5th grade students on Nawakwa Road at their assigned cabins in Biglerville on May 13, 2024. The rainy morning did not delay the agenda. Campers resided the remainder of the school week at Nawakwa to take part in the Science curriculum. This annual spring field trip takes place for
The annual Biglerville High School Cannerval event returned with a twist on Friday night. The Cannerval-Conectados(connected) event was hosted by the high school Latinx Club with a mission of bringing folks together. It was evening filled with tacos, empanadas, crepes, milkshakes, horchata, popcorn, and hot dogs, as well as games and activities for all ages.
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County, located at 909 Fairfield Rd. in Gettysburg is offering camp and training programs for children this summer. The following programs are offered: STEMSpire Grades 3-6; June 17-21 2024 / 8:30 am – 3:30 pm STEMspire: Exploring the Past, Building the Future will be held from June 17 -21 / 8:30 a.m.
The Bermudian Springs school board approved its preliminary 2024-25 budget and accepted the resignation of the district’s superintendent on Tuesday evening. Superintendent Shane Hotchkiss will retire on Oct. 28, according to the meeting agenda. The board also approved a long list of other personnel decisions, accepting multiple resignations and transfers as well as approving extracurricular
I was recently asked how long we have had the electronic audiobooks in CloudLibrary for, as someone was discovering them for the first time. I didn’t like that I had to tell them we have had eaudios for well more than a decade now, and since 2018 they have been in with the ebooks in
Joining the harmonious celebration of music, the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival proudly announces its upcoming instrument donation drive on Saturday, June 8th, from 12-5pm. Embracing the spirit of generosity, the festival invites patrons to donate musical instruments in good working condition. These instruments will find new life in local school districts, enhancing music education and
Gettysburg Area School District property owners will likely incur a 1% tax increase this summer, primarily to support funding a new career and technical education center. The increase follows a zero percent increase last year and, if enacted, would create an average .67 percent annual increase over the past 7 years. During a recent meeting,
The annual Collaborating For Youth (CFY) Youth Coalition Leadership Camp will take place during August at Camp Thompson in Gardners, PA. This opportunity is open to 25 selected youth at no cost. Applicants should be Adams County residents rising into 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades who are interested in working with the CFY Youth
The 2024 Upper Adams School District Color Day was held on Monday as students in grades 4-6 participated in physical education activities and dance. Events included a 1/4 mile run, 50 yard dash, 100 yard dash, sack race, 3 legged race, 200 yard relay, softball throw, foul shots, and jump rope. Tournaments included volleyball, soccer,
Penn State is confronting its multimillion-dollar budget deficit with a significant measure—offering buyout packages to employees at its 20 Commonwealth Campuses. Eligible participants include tenured faculty, tenure-line faculty, academic administrators, and staff who are full-time and were hired before April 1, 2023. These employees have until May 31 to accept the offer, with a departure
by Sara Edmiston Ebooks aren’t for everyone, and we understand that. That’s one of the reasons why we offer our library by mail program to anyone in Adams County who has a temporary or permanent handicap, is elderly, or is ill and can’t go to the physical library. We’re happy to provide Library by Mail
The Adams County Community Foundation announced Wednesday $160,000 in new scholarship awards to students in Adams County and South-Central Pennsylvania. The amount awarded brings the total amount of scholarships granted by the Community Foundation since its founding to more than $1.75 million. Awards range from $500 to $30,000 each and go to students pursuing higher
by Ryan Huffman Whether you like to keep up with technology trends or not, many of us have probably heard (and may be tired of hearing) those two little letters with big implications: AI. But like a lot of the emerging technology of which people can be initially weary, it looks like AI is here
Biglerville HIgh School held its STEM Summit program on April 19. Originally scheduled for Feb. 13, the event was postponed due to inclement weather. Supported by Junior Achievement of South Central, the event included all 261 9th and 10th graders in the day-long activities designed to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields. Volunteers
The Fairfield Area School Board plans to raise taxes by 3.63 percent this year. During their April 22 meeting, the board unanimously approved a $22 million preliminary budget proposal. The board expects to give the budget final approval on June 24. Business Manager Tim Stanton told the board the budget focuses on tackling deferred maintenance,
by Natasha Swiger In the age of digitization of films and the increasing popularity of streaming platforms, libraries continue to see a decrease in DVD checkouts. It’s not surprising that the convenience of browsing titles, selecting, and watching a film from the comfort of your own home is now the preferred method of movie viewing.
The Conewago Valley school board narrowly passed the first vote to approve its 2024-25 budget on Monday evening. The board grappled with the question of whether to agree to raise taxes to fund its budget at 16.7971 mills for real estate. Board member William Getz refused to vote for the budget and said that as