Every 25 years, the Pope declares a Jubilee Year. It is a special year in which there is forgiveness of sins and joyful celebration. It is a time to grow in faith with God. Pope Francis offered mass on Christmas Eve at Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. He said, “For everyone, may the Jubilee
Sunny, brisk weather created a festive setting for the 4th annual Arendtsville Christmas Parade today. The parade left the Arendtsville Community Fire Company noon and processed through the small town spreading holiday cheer. The parade included elves, the grinch, ponies, horses, and of course Jolly St. Nick himself. Bags of candy were handed out to
Gettysburg’s Saint James Lutheran Church hosted its third annual Thanksgiving Eve dinner and Bluegrass Worship Service yesterday. The event, offered free of charge, welcomed church members, Gettysburg CARES guests (Combined Area Resources for Emergency Shelter), and members of the surrounding community. The evening began with a bountiful dinner served at 5:30 p.m., featuring a traditional
April Jones, known for her boundless ambition and community-minded efforts, is once again spearheading her popular fall clothing giveaway, “Give the Shirt off Your Back.” Building on the success of last year’s events, Jones has organized the giveaway to take place on Nov. 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 10:00
Today was Remembrance Day, Gettysburg’s annual event honoring the 1863 Consecration of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, during which President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. We’ll report on the activities soon; For now please enjoy the photos. Click on any photo to start the slideshow.
A generous donor again provided funding for a free turkey dinner giveaway. The event was held Sat., Nov. 16, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Biglerville Fire Hall Volunteers, including Mayor Phil Wagner were on-site to direct traffic for the drive-through event. Hot meals with traditional Thanksgiving fixings were served. Roast turkey, mashed
Beautiful fall weather created a pleasant night for this year’s parade. Thanks to Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg for making it happen. Thanks to Jim Bargas for the photos.
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
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.
As part of the Adams County Library System’s (ACLS) 2024 Adams County Reads One Book program, local book lovers were treated to two special evenings last week with author Peng Shepherd. The program is designed to have the whole community unite to read the same book, and the library then organizes special programs centered around
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,
Sunny weather with low humidity and highs in the low 80s made a perfect day for the Annual Adams County Heritage Festival. There were more crafts and organization tables than ever, music from around the world, and food, food, food. Jim Bargas was there to record the activities.
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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
Residents of Gettysburg and surrounding areas have a new destination to satisfy their sweet cravings, as La Michoacan Paleteria opens its doors in the West St. Plaza on the corner of West St. and Springs Ave. This Mexican ice cream and popsicle parlor, inspired by traditional flavors and techniques from Michoacán, Mexico, offers a uniqe
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,
The Bendersville Community Fire Company held its annual carnival on Thursday, Friday, andSaturday. This year marked 105 years for the carnival. Volunteer Kathy Yingling helped with the outside sandwich stand. “Attendance was definitely down because of the heat on Thursday and Friday,” she said. “Also, it was down because of storms on Saturday.” Half Pint
Flute players of all ages and skills gathered in front of the Gettysburg Hotel today to perform patriotic and Civil War music.
When first meeting Dr. Michael Sullivan, Chief Medical Director and founder of the Maryland-Pennsylvania Mission of Mercy, one is immediately struck by his warm smile and gentle, generous demeanor. Sullivan’s essence exudes kindness and understanding. For three decades he has dedicated himself to caring for others. Sullivan was treating patients at the mission’s mobile health
American Legion Post 262 held its annual Flag Day flag retirement ceremony yesterday. Flags, patriotic pinwheels, and bookmarks were handed out to the attendees. State Representative Torren Ecker attended the ceremony with his family. Legion Post Commander Rick Pelc spoke about the Flag Day holiday. The Apple Core Band played the Star Spangled Banner and
Art and barn lovers packed the G.A.R. hall at 53 E. Middle Street in Gettysburg for the opening night reception on June 7 for Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s BarnArt Show and Sale. Winners were announced in both fine art and photography categories, as judged by artist Paul Gallo, a member of the “Seven Lively Artists”
Over 1,000 devout Christians from local Catholic Churches gathered on the grounds of The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg this week to celebrate the arrival of the first-ever National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Worshippers filled the basilica this morning to participate in the standing-room only mass.The Most Reverend Archbishop William E. Lori was
Gettysburg marked its 157th Memorial Day with a poignant blend of reverence and celebration yesterday. Residents and visitors alike gathered to honor the memory of fallen soldiers and reflect on the town’s significant military history. The Memorial Day events kicked off with the annual parade, a stirring spectacle of community spirit and military vehicles. Leading
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
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,
Healthy Adams County’s Behavioral Health Task Force, in collaboration with other local agencies, brought the inaugural Mental Health Wellness Day to the Adams County Farmers Market today. “It was a pretty good turnout for the weather and for our first time doing the event,” said Healthy Adams County Executive Director Kathy Gaskin. Exhibitors included AlAnon,
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
Thad’s Place, home of the Thaddeus Stevens Museum, held its grand opening yesterday. The museum, located at 46 Chambersburg Street, is sponsored by the Thaddeus Stevens Society. April 4 was Thaddeus Stevens’ 232nd birthday and the 25th anniversary of the Thaddeus Stevens Society. The museum features artifacts from the society’s collection including many of Stevens’
Despite the windy and cold weather there was a great turnout for the first-ever “Gettysburg Loves Love” event on Lincoln Square. “Everybody was so happy and so in love,” said Gettysburg Mayor Frealing after re-marrying almost 100 couples from the balcony of the Gettysburg Hotel. “For better and for worse; in sickness and in health…
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
Local stars and their choreographers returned to the Majestic Theater stage last night for Dancing with the Local Stars Tournament of Champions. After practicing their moves for months, the contestants showed off their skills in front of a sold-out and energetic crowd. Mark Clowney and Dawn Glass, 2014 Champions, were named winners of the special
With rainy weather blowing out just as the 2023 Gettysburg “A Christmas Festival” began last evening, thousands of lovers of Gettysburg blew in for holiday fun and festivities. From opportunities to meet Santa to shopping throughout the borough, to the Gettysburg Garden Club’s annual greens sale at the firehouse, to a scavenger hunt, free carriage
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
The Adams County Arts Council celebrated the beginning of a remodeling project at its First Friday celebrations last night.
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
It wasn’t the best weather for an outdoor festival this year, but the show went on. Adams County Heritage Festival organizer Bill Collinge said it was the coolest and rainiest of any of the 31 prior festivals. “We were dampened, but it wasn’t a washout,” he said. Susan Collinge praised the non-profit organizations for their
The Gettysburg Warriors girls’ tennis team, playing without the benefit of their usual coach, squared off against the Spring Grove Rockets on a lovely afternoon at home this afternoon, showcasing their skill, tenacity, and sportsmanship. The final score of the season opener was 3-2 in favor of the Rockets. The Warrior’s ace singles player, Carmen
The 20th Annual Round Barn Confest featured roasted sweet corn, pulled pork, chicken, sundaes, and the music of Chuck Darwin & The Knuckle Draggers. Photos by Jim Bargas. Click on any photo to start the slideshow.
Hundreds of friends came out today in Gardners for a musical fundraiser to benefit local painter and musician “Cousin” Bill Jones who suffered a brain hemorrhage on April 6. Billy has a lengthy recovery ahead of him. If you wish to donate, a Go Fund Me has been set up. Photos by Jim Bargas. Click
It was a hot one, but the weather cooperated for outdoor festivities on this July 4. Please enjoy our photos, courtesy of Jim Bargas.
The 2023 edition of the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival was a resounding success from June 7-11. The rain held off just long enough for all five days of our concerts and events to take place in delightful summer weather. We were all concerned about air quality due to Canadian wildfires, but it gradually improved during
The Adams County Public Library FunFest 2023 was held on Friday in the Gettysburg Rec Park. The FunFest serves as the kickoff of SummerQuest, the library’s summer learning program. SummerQuest attempts to deal with the seemingly intractable “summer learning loss” that affects many school-age children. The SummerQuest program encourages children to take advantage of library
The festival, held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds, benefited the Adams County Land Conservancy. Photos by Jim Bargas Click any photo to start the slideshow
The uniqueness of attending Adams County’s smallest public secondary school was on full display during the Fairfield Area High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday. Every commencement is about the future. Most have speeches from the valedictorian, salutatorian, and high school principal. Fairfield’s followed suit. It also ended with the reading of names and graduates moving
Almost 100 Adams County community members, many holding signs and wearing orange shirts, gathered for a “Stand for Children” vigil walk and special service in commemoration of victims of gun violence on the first anniversary of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. Organized by Gettysburg for Gun Sense, in collaboration with the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams
On May 20, 2023, the Gettysburg Eagle Riders again held their annual Roll & Rock fundraiser with a morning motorcycle ride through Adams County. The day continued with lunch, auctions, and entertainment with the live rock band “Black Orchid”. The annual fundraiser benefits the non-profit 501c3 organization Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT) and their Penguin Project,
Part 1 of the Gettysburg Community Theatre’s dramatic production of Tony Kushner’s two-part play “Angels In America” opened tonight on the stage at 49 York St. The play won Pulitzer and Tony awards. Please see our photo gallery below for scenes from the show. Part 1 will also be presented Saturday May 6 at 7:00
“You get to know so many people!” was the repeated outcry around the fancifully-appointed Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom Saturday evening as the Gettysburg Community Theatre celebrated fifteen years of engaging folks from around the county at its 15th Annual Gala, “Once Upon A Time.” Founding Executive/Artistic Director Chad-Alan Carr’s excitement seemed to be the energy source
The Gettysburg Warriors faced off against Waynesboro in a hard-fought battle at home last night. Despite a strong effort by the Warriors, Waynesboro ultimately came out on top in overtime, with a final score of 40-37. “It was a great game on Senior Night,” said Assistant Coach Rick Keller. The game was close throughout, with
Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Gettysburg, held its 10th annual Noreen Neitz Memorial Run at the Rock on Saturday, Dec. 10. The 5K, 10K and 1-mile run are held in memory of Noreen Neitz, former parish youth minister. Neitz passed away on July 10, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. The Run at
A big sound from some big instruments, all creating holiday cheer. Thanks to Jim Bargas for the photos! Click on any photo to start the slideshow.
Click on any photo to start the slideshow. A huge team of volunteers worked together to make this year’s festival a success. The weather largely cooperated and throngs of tourists attended.
More than 100 volunteers gathered in the Giant parking lot Friday morning to assemble 16,000 wreaths which will be placed on veterans’ graves at Quantico National Cemetery on Saturday. The Sgt. Mac Foundation Wreath placement began in 2006 shortly after Gettysburg native Sgt. Eric McColley was killed in February 2006 along with seven fellow Marines
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A collection of Gettysburg royalty – Park Superintendent Steve Sims, Gettysburg College President Robert Iuliano, Gettysburg Foundation President Wayne Motts, Lincoln Fellowship President The Reverend Steve Herr, and Gettysburg Forum chair Harold Holzer – together with superstar historians John Meacham and Dr. Allen Guelzo, gathered in the National Cemetery today to celebrate the 159th anniversary
#12 Cocalico upset #4 Gettysburg by a score of 23-13 in last night’s 5A quarterfinals matchup. Gettysburg led at halftime 10-7 but couldn’t hold the lead.
The Adams County Arts Councils annual costume party and fundraiser was held last evening at The Barn at Herr’s Ridge Farm. The theme was “Heroes and Villians.” The party included prizes for best costumes, a raffle, as well as music and dancing. Our photographer Jim Bargas captured some of the action.
Click here to see more photos in the Slideshow. Vibe Performing Arts captured Best of Show in the annual Gettysburg Halloween Parade, hosted by Businesswomen Influencing Gettysburg and presented by Gettysburg Trading Post. Hundreds of people packed borough streets to watch more than 60 entries travel west on York Street, through Lincoln Square and south
The 2nd annual Family Friday Farm Fest was held in the Gettysburg Rec Park on Friday evening. Families from around the region enjoyed an evening of bilingual (Spanish-English) fun. The evening included music, pumpkin painting, crafts, games, a scarecrow contest, and more. Congrats to the winners of the 2022 pie-eating contest: -First place: Maia Niedererr
Stormy weather forced some changes to Fairfield’s Pippenfest yesterday, including the closure of children’s rides. Most other activities continued, but attendance was lower than expected. Please enjoy our slideshow from Gettysburg Connection photographer Jim Bargas.
The 31st Annual Adams County Heritage Festival was held yesterday on a bright sunny day with perfect weather. Hundreds of people came to the Gettysburg rec park to celebrate culture with music dancing, bike rides, food and more. The stage events were hosted by Mark Purdy, Master of Ceremonies, with Bob Ranalli as Sound Technician
About 800 first-year Gettysburg College students and staff walked from the campus to the National Cemetery yesterday evening. The annual walk is designed to help students learn about Gettysburg and become better connected to the community. Photos by Jim Bargas.
It was a great evening to hear Pomona’s Trio on the Arts Oasis stage on the square in Gettysburg. The weather was warm but not hot and the truck and motorcycle traffic was minimal. The group plays jazz standards and originals. Here’s a slideshow of the evening. https://www.facebook.com/PomonasTriohttps://www.facebook.com/AdamsCountyArtsPloughman Cider Taproom
The Class of 2021 at Littlestown High School (LHS) graduated on Friday, June 4, 2021 at a ceremony held in the new Thunderbolt Stadium. The class included 151 graduates. The 2020-2021 school year brought challenges and new ways of learning as this second class of COVID pandemic students moved toward their diplomas. The class of
John Defoe, principal of Bermudian Springs High School, opened the ceremony. He invited Annette Lua, secretary of the Class of 2021, to deliver the invocation. “Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for allowing us to be here today despite the many hardships we have endured,” Lua prayed. “We thank you for the gift of learning
Gettysburg Pride celebrated love and equity Saturday with a day of festivities for the entire community. The event was part of the annual pride weekend, which ran from Friday through Sunday. Orchestrated by Gettysburg Community Theater’s Executive Director Chad-Alan Carr, Lincoln Square transformed into an inclusive community wide celebration with vendors, entertainment, educational resources, and
Here are some photos of decorated holiday houses — these are from Springs Ave. in Gettysburg. Please send us your photos — we’ll add them to the collection
While others donated online from their computers, members of local non-profits lined the driveway at the Gettysburg High School on a warm November afternoon yesterday to thank people dropping off their donations at the tenth annual Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree. “This year’s virtual event once again demonstrated the generosity of this community. Through
Thanks to Hannah Bingaman for this slideshow of Gettysburg College Professor Paul Austerlitz’s Jazz Jam on Tuesday Evening at the Ploughman Cider Taproom on the Gettysburg Square. Other players in the jam were Sjrsten Siegfried, Jim Thomas, and Ben Kennedy. The jam is every Tuesday evening at the taproom.
WITF announced today that they will be providing free instructional resources that are available this school year as part of their Learning at Home initiative. WITF, the PBS and NPR member station for Central Pennsylvania, has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units (PAIU) to provide programming and
The Gettysburg rec park held a grand opening for the new cycle pump track yesterday. Dozens of kids of all ages enjoyed the event and the track.
Over 100 people demonstrated on the Gettysburg Square yesterday in support of human rights and particularly to raise awareness of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Photos by Will Lane and Charles Stangor
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Moms, dads, sisters, brothers, girlfriends, and boyfriends came from far as Los Angeles to see their senior loved ones play their final games at Gettysburg College last weekend. The families were rewarded with two excellent games against Muhlenberg College on Saturday. The women played first. Before the game, the senior quartet of Keira Cesareo, Ashley
