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Recovery is Possible. Compassion is the Cure. Approximately thirty Adams County community members participated in Gettysburg’s Eighth Annual Overdose Awareness Walk and Vigil on Monday, Aug. 31, kicking off the September Recovery Month Campaign for the Adams County Coalition for Overdose Awareness & Recovery. Observed in August every year across the nation, International Overdose Awareness

Country music fans can enjoy a performance by Chris Woodward and Shindiggin at the South Mountain Fair Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Woodward performs songs from his own records as well as top 40 hits, older country songs, and classic rock. The fair wraps up on Saturday with several family-friendly traditions, including the

Gettysburg Recreation Park became a nostalgic celebration of the 1990s on Saturday as community members gathered for a free, family-friendly block party. The event drew visitors of all ages for an afternoon of music, food, activities, vendors, and entertainment. ’90s hits played throughout the park, and Blind Mike performed live music at the amphitheater. One

Gettysburg Pride’s 10th annual Pride Festival included a ceremony held at the Gettysburg rec park today that connected the LGBTQ+ rights movement to the nation’s 250th anniversary and Gettysburg’s place in American history. The event adopted the theme “Pride 250: A New Birth of Freedom,” drawing on the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence and

Hundreds of attendees attended a sold-out “Empty Bowl” event last night, supporting The Gleaning Project of South Central PA. Music was provided by Chuck Darwin & The Knuckledraggers. Attendees received a handmade bowl, soup, bread, beverage, and dessert – all generously donated by local businesses and artists.

Members of the Gettysburg Connection staff gathered yesterday for a working and social event in Gettysburg. In addition to sharing stories and updating each other on our work, we had a chance to view the Spring 2026 edition of the Gettysburg Connection Magazine, hot off the press. The visitor-centered magazine, available for free at almost

Despite temperatures in the 30s and blustery winds, families bundled up and and headed to East Berlin Community Park yesterday for a an annual, festive, Easter egg hunt. It drew a large crowd from across Adams County. The annual event, which has been happening for at least 10 years, welcomed children of all ages for

Years of exposure to the elements have taken a toll on the eastern wall of the National Apple Museum in Biglerville. Museum volunteers had worked to caulk gaps between the aging boards, but as volunteer Edy Sarnoff explained, “Then, the boards started to crumble.” It became clear that more substantial repairs were necessary to preserve

The annual “A Gettysburg Christmas Festival” was a resounding success this weekend with cool temperatures and even a skiff of snow on Friday evening. Crowds of residents and visitors, young and old, filled the borough enjoying food, music, art, and spirit up and down Baltimore St. Jim Bargas took our photos:

Hundreds of people gathered at the Gettysburg Days Inn and the Hilton Garden Inn on Thanksgiving Eve for the first-ever Gettysburg Community Thanksgiving Dinner, a grassroots effort that quickly grew into a county-wide celebration of generosity. “It’s a blessing,” said David, an all-day volunteer. “For the volunteers, the guests—the whole community.” What began less than

From spooky floats to candy-filled smiles, this year’s Halloween Parade brought out the best of Gettysburg’s Halloween spirit! The evening, presented by Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg and Gettysburg Trading Post also included a Dance Party and a Costume Contest. Our photographer Jim Bargas has created a gallery of photos capturing the costumes, laughter, and community pride

Well over a thousand people of all ages gathered peacefully between noon and 1 p.m. on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg yesterday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump’s increasingly authoritarian policies. The Gettysburg rally was one of more than 2,600 held across the country and drew a diverse crowd —

The Thomas Brothers Country Store, located at 4 S. Main Street in Biglerville, welcomed visitors for a soft opening over the past two weekends. The beloved historic store, filled with local charm and nostalgia, plans to open regularly Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., though it will close for the months of

The annual fall Salsa on the Square event took place last evening in front of the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. Hundreds of people from around the county and the area participated in an evening of people, food, dancing, and fun. Jim Bargas was there to document the event. /

The End of Life Committee, an affiliate of Healthy Adams County, hosted an informative Resource Fair today at the Nicarry Meetinghouse in New Oxford. The event, held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., provided practical guidance, resources, and support for individuals and families making important end-of-life decisions. Presentations covered a wide range of topics, including

The 2025 Adams County Heritage Festival began with a powerful symbol of unity as attendees gathered in front of the stage to form a large peace sign. Festival co-chair Bill Collinge explained that the gesture was chosen because this year’s event coincided with the United Nations’ International Day of Peace. Gettysburg Mayor Rita Freeling then

Every fourth Sunday in August, Saint Ignatius Church welcomes the community for its cherished annual picnic, held rain or shine from noon to 7:00 p.m. This year’s gathering on Saturday enjoyed beautiful weather, thanks—many say—to the prayers of Father Howard and the Saint Ignatius parish. The rain, luckily, waited until overnight. Set against the peaceful

First-year Gettysburg College students and staff walked from the campus to the National Cemetery on Thursday evening. The Class of 2029 followed the walk with a sunset ceremony. The annual walk is designed to help students learn about Gettysburg and become better connected to the community. This tradition commemorates Nov. 19, 1863, when Gettysburg students

Project Gettysburg León hosted its annual Garden Party at the home of Karl Mattson on Saturday. The event included music by Lisa Cadigan and Ben Kennedy as well as a catered dinner. Participants had an opportunity to learn more about PGL’s sister city work in Nicaragua and Mexico, while enjoying one of the most beautiful private

The Latimore Valley Fair is back this weekend, marking 40 years of tradition and bringing classic summer fun to the greater York Springs community. The fair continues today and tomorrow, June 21 and 22, at the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds, located at 314 Latimore Valley Road in York Springs. This free, family-friendly event features antique tractor

On July 20, 2025, community members gathered at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg for The Longest Day, a nationwide initiative organized by the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness and funds for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The event, held annually on the summer solstice, symbolizes the challenging journey faced by individuals living with Alzheimer’s

Biglerville American Legion Post 262, led by Commander Rick Pelc, hosted its traditional Flag Day flag retirement ceremony yesterday. Flags were previously collected at a drop box located by the front door of the Legion, as well as at Representative Torren Ecker’s Abbottstown office. The ceremony took place at the American Legion Post 262 Woods

The 2025 Brass Bands blew in this weekend, blew, and blew out. Here are our photos.

Over 400 locals and visitors enjoyed the spring weather yesterday on the lawn surrounding the Gettysburg Rec Park’s bandstand, as six local bands brought a day of live music to town. The day began at 2:00 p.m. with a duo from Sugar Hysteria, followed by Chuck Darwin & the Knuckledraggers. Southern and country sounds from

Nestled in Pennsylvania’s apple country, the annual National Apple Harvest Festival celebrated fall this weekend with handmade crafts, delicious food, and lively entertainment. Visitors enjoyed steam engine displays, live music, antique cars, orchard tours, pony rides, tastings, and artisan demonstrations, ensuring something for everyone. Most of the festival’s proceeds go back to the community and

More than 150 guests attended the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) 60th Anniversary Celebration and fundraising banquet on September 26 at King Street Church in Chambersburg, PA.  Attendees included SCCAP staff, volunteers, officials, and sponsors who celebrated the organization’s success, as well as numerous clients who, during the evening’s presentation of “Parade of Faces,”

The event were moved indoors due to the rain, but the festivities went on as planned. Jim Bargas and Amy Thomas shared some photos. Photos by Jim Bargas: Photos by Amy Thomas

The Biglerville Fire Company hosted itsannual fair last week. Hot meals were served nightly in the dining hall. Platters include: hot roast beef, hot chicken sandwiches, BBQ sandwiches and fries. Potato soup and cream of crab soup were also on the menu. Also available were games, rides, cash Bingo, small games of chance, raffle prizes,

Roughly 840 home cooked family-style meals were served yesterday at the picturesque picnic grove adjacent to St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Orrtanna. Patrons look forward to the annual picnic which is always held on the forth Saturday in August from noon until dusk.  They come from near and far to attend. There were visitors

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,

Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present its Penguin Project (actors with special needs) production of The Sound Of Music at 7 pm Friday, May 17 and 2 pm Saturday, May 18 at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. Tickets are

Strawberry Hill Nature Center is $25,000 richer thanks to the generous support of attendees of the 5th annual Night for Nature dinner and Auction. “We hit our goal of raising $25,000,” said Dan Brannen, executive director, who added that all the proceeds will go toward supporting the environmental education programs. In addition, Gettysburg Green Gathering

The Project Gettysburg Leon (PGL) Fiesta and Auction returned to Gettysburg College this evening with food, fun, friends, and a live auction to support its work. PGL was founded in 1986 by Karl Mattson and Will Lane to connect Gettysburg with its sister city in Nicaragua. PGL promotes friendship and advances sustainable development through capacity

102 local nonprofits gathered this evening at the Gettysburg Middle School for the 2023 Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree. The event, which was held in person for the first time since the Covid pandemic, brought out hundreds of donors looking for worthy causes. Other donors brought checks to a drive-up station at the school

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On a spectacular autumn day last Saturday, six Adams County barns were on display for the public to travel back in time for the annual Historic Barns Tour hosted by Historic Gettysburg-Adams County (HGAC).  Five of the barns are privately owned and usually not open to the public. Visitors were given the opportunity to drive