After 27 years working for Adams County, Mark Clowney is discovering what it means to move from administering county programs to helping oversee the government that runs them. Clowney was recently appointed to the Adams County Board of Commissioners following the resignation of Commissioner Marty Qually. The next county commissioner election will be held in
Cumberland Township Authority has received a 2026 Municipal Authority Community Engagement Award from the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association for its electronic and print communications. The award recognizes the authority’s quarterly newsletter, The Flow Zone, and its website, which provide information about wastewater operations, projects, billing, conservation and community activities. The association presented the awards at
A squirrel in the foreground, a family enjoying a picnic, and a photographer looking directly at the viewer are among the details in a new 1,000-square-foot mural that tells the story of Adams County across thousands of years. Created by Gettysburg artist Sarah Jacobs, the 25-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide exterior mural on the south wall of Gettysburg’s
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling has forced skill-game machines out of businesses, prompting layoffs and lost revenue.
Gettysburg Borough Council rejected a proposal at its business meeting yesterday to temporarily allow outdoor alcohol consumption during November’s Lincoln at Gettysburg commemoration, following objections from organizers and concerns about public safety, resident input, and the time available to establish rules. The proposal would have directed preparation of a resolution for council’s Nov. 9 meeting
Neha Gour, George Mason University; John Kotcher, George Mason University, and Teresa Myers, George Mason University Regardless of their views on politics or climate change, most Americans oppose the development of data centers in their communities. These large buildings filled with computers that store and process digital information, increasingly to support various applications of artificial
High School Sports Soccer October 13 — Boys: Littlestown 2, Delone Catholic 1 Littlestown defeated Delone Catholic 2-1. Isaac Rasher scored for Delone in the first half, but Gavin Lee equalized before halftime and Victor Guzman converted a second-half penalty kick for the Thunderbolts. Littlestown held an 18-14 advantage in shots, including 12-7 on goal.
Adams Rescue Mission is excited to announce the opening of our new Single Women’s Shelter. The shelter will provide a safe and supportive environment for up to 36 women experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or escaping human trafficking. Through on-site counseling, compassionate care, and individualized support, we will walk alongside each woman as she begins
Gettysburg College will welcome alumni and their families back to campus for Homecoming and BOLD Weekend on Oct. 16-18. The weekend’s festivities include the College’s public launch of its comprehensive campaign to support and enhance educational opportunities across all areas of campus. Approximately 1,000 alumni and their families will return to campus and the local
I awoke this morning, snuggled down in my covers, sunlight filtering through the slats of the window blinds after a day and night of heavy rain, just filled with gratitude that having grown this old, I have the luxury to sleep in or just stay in my nice warm bed thinking happy grateful thoughts. While
Blue Storm Action, Democracy for America and the Adams County Democratic Committee will present a community forum on election protection and campaign reform in Pennsylvania on Friday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. The forum will be held at the UUG Church, 136 S. Stratton St., Gettysburg. Philip Hensley-Robin, executive director of Common Cause
As an Irishman who has lived in the United States, I am constantly looking out for examples of how the two countries are linked. There are many. Interestingly, my research has revealed that Adams County is linked with the County of Armagh in Ireland through both counties’ mutual association with apples. Adams County has its
WellSpan Health opened a behavioral health walk-in crisis center Monday, Oct. 12, at the Gettysburg Shopping Center, 39 West St., offering people experiencing mental health crises immediate assessment, stabilization and referrals without an appointment. The center is open seven days a week and is intended to provide an alternative to emergency department care for people
By Glenn H. Ivers The American Cemetery just outside of Margraten in the Netherlands is the final resting place of 8,291 of our boys who went off to World War II and never made it home. An additional 1,722 who went missing and were never found are memorialized as well. These words are inscribed on
The Adams County Library System announced that its 10th annual FunFest will take place Friday, June 11, 2027, at The Barn Resort in Gettysburg, moving from its longtime home at Gettysburg Recreation Park. The library system said it began exploring a new location as discussions emerged about future plans for the Recreation Park property. The
The costs of a proposed renovation to the Gettysburg Area School District Administration building continue to climb. The board learned during Monday’s meeting that renovations, including a 2,600 square-foot, two-story addition, will now cost $8.29 million. The project was estimated to cost $7.5 million in January. If the district decides not to add a second
While the final Saturday of the National Apple Harvest Festival enjoyed favorable weather, rain fell yesterday, the festival’s final day, Sunday. Despite the pouring rain, festivalgoers came prepared with boots, ponchos, and umbrellas, determined to enjoy the festivities. The mouthwatering aromas of festival foods filled the air as visitors gathered in the auditorium to celebrate
‘Tis the spooky season when many theaters traditionally perform Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show,” and Gettysburg Community Theatre is honoring its own tradition by presenting the R-rated musical for the third consecutive year (with previous runs from 2015-2019 and in 2022). More than a half-century ago, the musical debuted worldwide at The Royal Court
For 75 years, the Pennsylvania Apple Queen program has promoted Adams County’s apple industry while helping young women build confidence, leadership and public-speaking skills, and a stronger connection to their community. The Adams County Fruit Growers Association will mark the anniversary this weekend at the National Apple Harvest Festival in Biglerville. About 40 former queens
Kaitlyn M. Sims, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies The drinking, drugging and sexual assault culture on American college campuses is once again attracting national attention. A former Cornell University student filed a civil lawsuit in September 2026 alleging that seven Chi Phi fraternity members gang-raped her when she was a sophomore at the
The WellSpan Health Board of Directors today announced that Laureen T. Driscoll, MBA, MSN, RN, has been selected as the health system’s next president and CEO, effective Jan. 4, 2027. She will succeed Roxanna Gapstur, PhD, RN, whose final day as president and CEO will be Jan. 3, 2027. Driscoll currently serves as Chief Executive
The Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center board of directors is proud to host the 4th Annual Brighter Tomorrows for Children Awards on Thursday, October 15, 5:30-8 pm at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel. The Brighter Tomorrows for Children Awards is an annual event that honors individuals in our community who have made a significant impact for
For nearly 15 years, Gettysburg Combined Area Resources for Emergency Shelter (CARES) has worked to provide a safe place to sleep, a warm meal and a path toward housing for people experiencing homelessness in Adams County. Now, the organization is preparing for a significant new chapter with the purchase of a permanent facility at 25
Church Women United welcomed Hillary Barrick as a guest speaker Oct. 7 at the Church of the Brethren on Biglerville Road. Barrick spoke about human trafficking and the work of Women at Risk International, a Michigan-based nonprofit also known as WAR. Barrick said she has volunteered with WAR for about 15 years. She described the
Eisenhower Society Hosts Birthday Commemoration Join the Eisenhower Society Saturday, Oct. 17, to commemorate the 136th anniversary of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s birth. At noon, the Society will hold a short program and wreath-laying at the Eisenhower statue outside Eisenhower House, President Eisenhower’s retirement office at 300 Carlisle St. at Gettysburg College. The Dwight D. Eisenhower
A day-by-day Eastern-time guide to the weekend’s football, baseball, basketball and golf broadcasts, with Penn State and Gettysburg College schedules.
Asking your parent for their medical information can be a hard decision for that older adult to make. A lot of individuals are uncomfortable giving their child or relative access to their medical portal. Recently I came across an article by Stephanie Erickson of the Erickson Resource Group. Her article focused on the difficulties that
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were the dominant figures in George Washington’s original Cabinet and represented opposite visions of government and how society should be organized. They were the prime movers behind the emergence of political parties and the heads of the two opposing political parties. Their differences were profound. Jefferson believed the Constitution meant
Democratic Candidates for the U.S. Congress and the Pennsylvania House fielded questions about data centers, housing, education, gun laws, and constituent access during a Sept. 27 town hall at the Barn Resort in Gettysburg. The candidates are seeking office in the Nov. 3 general election. The People’s Town Hall Committee invited Democratic candidates Beth Farnham,
The double-breasted cormorant (Nannoptrem aurtium) is one of North America’s most prolific waterbirds; it is also one of the most prolific nemeses of area anglers. Current regulations prevent hunters from doing anything but stand by and watch; pending legislation may change that. Characterized by matte-black plumage, webbed feet, and a hooked bill, the cormorant is
Vocation committee team leaders from parishes throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg gathered on Saturday in Harrisburg to continue the work of encouraging and supporting priestly vocations. The meeting was held nearly two years after an initial vocation workshop brought parish leaders together. Before that workshop, attendees were encouraged to read Hundredfold by Rhonda Gruenewald. While
Alex H. Poole, Drexel University By the time Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25, 2026, her Imagination Library had gifted more than 332 million children’s books to babies and kids in all 50 states and four other countries: Canada, the U.K., Australia and Ireland. If they were set end to end, these books would circle
Gettysburg Foundation today announced that A Field of Remembrance has surpassed its original goal of 7,000 sponsored American flags and will expand to 17,760 flags. Strong public participation has driven that growth just months after the Field’s Flag Day launch. Launched on Flag Day, June 14, A Field of Remembrance invites Americans to sponsor flags
The sights, sounds, and flavors of autumn will once again fill the South Mountain Fairgrounds as the National Apple Harvest Festival returns on October 3-4, 2026 and October 10-11, 2026. Now it’s 61st year, what began as a single day event on October 10, 1965, grew steadily in popularity, expanding to a two day, two
A political scientist examines how Ron DeSantis expanded the powers of Florida’s governorship and reshaped state policy and institutions.
By Gettysburg Mayor Alison Lintal During my first six months as Mayor of Gettysburg, I have had the privilege of attending many events and meeting lots of folks in our community. People have asked me how it has been to serve as Gettysburg’s mayor. It has been more rewarding than I ever imagined. I have
Gettysburg Borough Council members expressed support for exploring new shared-housing options and later parking enforcement during a Sept. 28 work session, while leaving both proposals for further review. Mayor Alison Lintal proposed allowing rooming and boarding houses by right in the borough’s NC-4 zoning district, a small area that includes parts of Carlisle Street near
The Arc of York & Adams Counties will host its Buddy Walk from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Gettysburg Rec Park. Everyone is welcome.
The Adams County Farmers Market began offering PA Food Bucks on Sept. 26, adding a dollar-for-dollar produce match to its existing SNAP “Double Dollars” program. The new partnership with The Food Trust gives participating SNAP shoppers up to three times the value of their benefits for eligible purchases at the market. The program is scheduled
United Lutheran Seminary will hold a public service Wednesday, Sept. 30, at noon in the Memorial Garden at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence.
The aroma of fresh apples fills the air in rural Adams County this time of year. For nearly 70 years, the Kime family has been growing apples in Bendersville, with three generations helping carry the family business forward. Kime’s Cider Mill was established in 1957 by Randy Kime’s parents, Robert and Cora Kime. Today, Randy
Now that the Constitutional Convention had approved the Constitution, it required the ratification of nine states to take effect. And there was powerful opposition, even in Washington’s home state, where Patriot firebrand Patrick Henry and Virginia Declaration of Rights author George Mason were counted among the opponents. To support the ratification, the two Framers perhaps
High School Sports Girls Tennis New Oxford 4, Central York 1 New Oxford won two singles matches and swept doubles to defeat Central York, 4-1. Claire Lawrence rallied from a first-set loss to beat Arya Bhandari, 0-6, 6-0, 6-2, while Annabel Sieg defeated Morgan Srebro, 6-1, 7-5. Hillary Christner and Caydence Martin won at first
GETTYSBURG, PA — The PEOPLE Project™ returns this fall as part of Adams County’s yearlong America250PA celebration with an extensive list of partners comprised of individuals, local businesses, and nonprofits. The Project’s producers, ChrysaLis Communications and Celebrate Gettysburg magazine, are particularly excited to announce a partnership with Community Media of South Central PA, which will
Researchers have identified two new species of large stick insects in Far North Queensland, Australia, showing that even heavily observed landscapes can still hold biological surprises. The newly described species are Anchiale robusta and Anchiale mabiensis. The latter has so far been found only in the Mabi Forest on the Atherton Tablelands. The University of
Two olive ridley sea turtles have made history by nesting on Southern California beaches — the first documented natural sea turtle nests on the U.S. West Coast. According to NOAA Fisheries, the first turtle was observed laying eggs near Seal Beach in Orange County on Sept. 16. Three days later, a second turtle nested about
When an unfamiliar vegetable arrives at Phoenixville Area Community Services, volunteers often turn to Elaine Miller. Miller, a retiree, has earned the affectionate nickname “Queen of the Unidentified Vegetable” for recognizing unusual donated produce and helping shoppers figure out how to use it. She also shares recipes and cooking suggestions for foods that might otherwise
The York Imperial has been grown in Pennsylvania for roughly two centuries and remains one of the state’s signature apple varieties, but shoppers may rarely see one in a supermarket produce aisle. Spotlight PA reports that the variety is particularly valued for processing and storage, so consumers are more likely to encounter Yorks in applesauce,
History came to life this weekend at The National Apple Museum in Biglerville with a Civil War encampment as part of the community’s America 250 celebrations. Visitors stepped back in time and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations, including firearm demonstrations, candle making, a scavenger hunt, and more. Children had the opportunity to
The Conewago Valley school board approved a new director of safety and communications during its board meeting on Monday evening, hiring the second person for the role since the original director retired this summer. The position was previously held by Matthew Muller, who retired on July 20. The job was briefly filled by Dwayne Smith,
The Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) will host its first-ever Gettysburg Breadfest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gettysburg Rec Park. The event will celebrate bread, cookies, pastries and other baked goods with additional bakery vendors, a tasting ‘passport’ activity, a Community Cookie Contest, activities for children, and prizes.
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist Abigail Disney will visit Gettysburg College Sept. 30-Oct. 1 for a series of public programs exploring economic inequality, storytelling, philanthropy, and the potential for structural change. Disney’s visit will culminate on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 5:15 p.m. in the College Union Building Ballroom with the 20th anniversary of the
Dear Gettysburg Connection, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about the discussion surrounding Radium Girls at the September 15 Upper Adams School Board meeting. I am writing not because I believe profanity belongs in our school plays, nor because I object to anyone holding deeply felt religious beliefs. I am writing because
The Littlestown Area School Board approved a $1.28 million heating and cooling replacement project at Alloway Creek Elementary School and formally adopted the name Littlestown High/Middle School for its combined secondary school during its Sept. 21 meeting. The elementary HVAC project totals $1,284,105.59. A $500,000 school facility grant will reduce the district’s share to $784,105.59.
The Adams County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame wishes to announce the inductees for the class of 2026. The recipients of this honor are: Sarah Gates-Adams, one of the best volleyball players the area has ever seen. She also played basketball and competed in track and field for Delone Catholic High School;
Less than 75 years after the ratification of the Constitution, the country had dissolved, both sides insisting that THEY were the ones who were upholding the Constitution. This conflict was foreshadowed during the writing and debates on the Constitution and in the Federalist Papers that advocated adoption of the Constitution. The man who both wrote
Upper Adams Intermediate School students will lace up their sneakers Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 as they take part in the annual PTO-sponsored fundraiser. The event will give fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade students an opportunity to get active while helping raise money for activities and resources that enrich their school experience. Students will participate during their
The Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors welcomed a returning member on Monday and learned that Adams County Technical Institute is willing to explore an idea from the community. New Board Member The nine-member body has been down one person since Michael Dickerson’s resignation in August. Seven constituents–Carrie Soliday, Ken Dunaway, David Jenkins, Keith
Gettysburg Community Theatre opened its doors Saturday night to an overflowing house as performance artists and theater-lovers from the surrounding area and beyond came to sneak a peek at shows appearing at GCT and in the wider Central PA through 2027. “Songs of What’s To Come” — an exciting cabaret that included teaser scenes from
Visitors to the National Apple Museum in Biglerville will have the opportunity to step back more than 160 years this September as the museum recreates a Civil War encampment to simulate the one troops used on the grounds on the way to the Battle of Gettysburg. Join the 5th Texas Company F for a weekend
For Susan and Michael Bruner, Halloween is more than just a holiday, it is a passion they enjoy sharing with others. That passion has grown into Mall1031, a unique Halloween-themed business located at 121 Main Street, Arendtsville. The name Mall1031, fittingly titled for October 31, Halloween, reflects the Bruners’ love of the spooky season. Their
By Rev Sandra R Mackie Editor’s note: This is a contributed announcement from the Middle East Justice and Peace Group. The views and characterizations expressed are those of the author and sponsoring organizations and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gettysburg Connection. Gettysburg Connection has not independently verified every claim in this submission. Today,
By Dennis Hickethier The goal of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail is “to link the three national 9/11 memorials to other sites and experiences that connect us to American history.” When the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance was planning the route for the trail between New York City and Shanksville, PA, they realized it would
The Majestic Theater opened its 2026-27 season with a return to Gettysburg as the Pennsylvania-based Paragon Ragtime Orchestra celebrated its 41st season performing music from early American theater, silent film and vintage dance. One year ago, PRO launched the Majestic’s Centennial Season with its world premiere of the underscore to “The Gold Rush” (an iconic
Ann Sheehan, Michigan State University Fall and winter mark the peak season for common respiratory infections such as COVID-19; respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV; influenza, better known as the flu; and the common cold. These illnesses often begin with symptoms that look very similar, so telling them apart can be tricky – especially when the
Tracie Potts, executive director of the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College, kicked off the Institute’s 5th annual “Democracy Week” by introducing Institute founder Susan Eisenhower for a major address: “From a World at War to Civil Rights: How WWII Transformed America.” Eisenhower noted that WWII was not her grandfather’s first experience with extraordinary command responsibility.
The Upper Adams School Board voted 7–2 Sept. 15 to require the removal of expletives and religious expressions deemed disrespectful from Biglerville High School’s fall production of “Radium Girls,” following a lengthy debate over religious beliefs, student participation and the board’s role in reviewing theatrical content. Examples of the disputed language include: “Charlie, for God’s
The 35th annual Adams County Heritage Festival will take place on Sunday, September 20, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., in the Gettysburg Area Recreation Park. The theme of the festival is “sharing and appreciating the cultures of Adams County through Music, Food, and Art . . . A Celebration of Unity in Our Community.”
Any attempt by Hollywood to deal with actual events is fraught with problems. This is especially so when the events happened within the lifetimes of people who will be watching the movie. Hollywood’s need to inject drama gives us things like the utterly invented NTSB witchhunt in “Sully,” and ridiculous runway gunfight and the transfer
The future footprint of Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) was once again a topic of conversation during the Sept. 8 board meeting. The board first heard from Vida Charter School Executive Director Christine Miller about the school’s desire to purchase its existing home at the former Eisenhower Elementary School from the district. GASD has not
Slideshow:FOR THE KIDS! Guernsey Beat Rocks continues Four Diamonds fundraising tradition Nineteen bands across numerous genres participated in the Guernsey Beat Rocks two-day charity event last month, raising funds for the Four Diamonds organization. Presented by Guernsey Beat Records and Ploughman Cider Taproom, the festival took place on the Arts Oasis Stage on Lincoln Square
John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University Mail voting in the 2026 midterm elections will go on as usual – now that the Trump administration’s major efforts to disrupt how Americans vote by mail have been blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Postal Service had recently implemented new rules placing unprecedented restrictions on the practice
The Pennsylvania Ag Discovery Center has named Amanda Gietka as its new executive director. In this role, Gietka will lead the organization as it advances the development of a landmark educational destination dedicated to celebrating Pennsylvania agriculture and inspiring future generations to explore the industry’s diverse career opportunities. “Amanda brings the leadership, energy, and nonprofit
By the time the Founders gathered in Philadelphia in 1787 for what became the Constitutional Convention, Virginia planter and legislator James Madison had already demonstrated his abilities as a legislator by steering Jefferson’s Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom through the Virginia legislature. The Constitutional Convention would challenge these skills to the utmost. Madison famously had
Katrine L. Wallace, University of Illinois Chicago If you’ve been following the dispute between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., you probably know that it centers on the deaths of two infants in Lancaster County in late August 2026. And you may be aware that despite the
The Adams County Office for Aging has added staff and strengthened supervision following a review under Pennsylvania’s new system for evaluating services for older adults. Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich visited Gettysburg Sept. 2 to discuss the Comprehensive Aging Performance Evaluation, known as CAPE, with local aging services leaders. Lynn Deardorff, executive director of
The Adams County Court of Common Pleas entered an order this morning naming Mark Clowney as the County Commissioner to replace Marty Qually who resigned to accept a position with PA State Department of Agriculture. Clowney’s tenure as Commissioner, until the end of the current term is effective immediately. The full Court accepted resumes and
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) and Gettysburg History will dedicate a new large-scale mural on the exterior of Beyond the Battle Museum on Saturday, October 24 at 3:00 p.m. The public dedication ceremony will celebrate the completion of the artwork, created by Littlestown-born artist Sarah Jacobs in collaboration with Adams County community members as
Ploughman Cider will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an orchard dinner at Three Springs Fruit Farm on Sept. 26 and an all-day anniversary party at the National Apple Museum in Biglerville on Dec. 12. The Adams County cidery’s local festivities begin with the Feast of Johnny Appleseed at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26, on the birthday
When Kevin Smith talks about For Such a Time as This, he doesn’t simply talk about a film. He talks about a turning point in his life. The writer and creator behind the award winning kindness documentary is bringing the film to Gettysburg for an exclusive screening at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the
Local residents, volunteers, or professionals who work in conservation fields interested in exploring the wastewater treatment process can attend a tour hosted by Penn State Extension. The “Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour” will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 30 at the Gettysburg Municipal Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant, 601 E. Middle St., Gettysburg. Participants
Do you have your tickets yet? HGAC’s 2026 Historic Barns Tour will be held on Saturday, September 19 and will feature five privately owned barns that are not usually open to the public and that were not on the tour last year. In the spirit of celebrating America’s 250th, one of the barns on the
Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (SRMEC) will host its annual Memorial Candlelight Illumination tomorrow night, in conjunction with Legacy Weekend, a moving annual tradition that honors the lives touched by the Seminary Hospital during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. The program is sponsored by Wellspan Health. Since 2013, Legacy Weekend has commemorated the
Jennifer Talarico, Lafayette College Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you learned of the September 11 terrorist attacks that occurred 25 years ago? President George W. Bush reacts in a Sarasota, Fla., classroom after being told of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington on Sept. 11, 2001.
The votes are in, and the results are as sweet as expected: Mr. G’s has won the gold medal in Gettysburg Connection’s summer ice cream contest, with Half Pint Creamery’s Gettysburg location earning silver and Kilwins in Gettysburg taking bronze. Readers cast hundreds of votes on our local business listing pages to recognize their favorite
Sarah Jacobs’ current exhibition, “Magical Realism,” on display at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater Gallery, is a colorful, exuberant, challenging, and sometimes disorienting exploration of how separate scenes and images can become parts of a larger whole. Jacobs, an internationally-known Gettysburg-based artist, works in oil and mixed media, combining traditional painting with digital collage, photography and
From 1777 until 1787, the organizing framework of the United States was the Articles of Confederation. These Articles defined the mechanics but didn’t really create a “government.” Rather than a country, the Articles defined the United States as, “A firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties,
The summer program of “Taps at Sunset,” which took place at Gettysburg’s Lincoln Cemetery every Sunday night since Memorial Day, came to an end for the season Sunday night. Therese Orr, a board member of the Lincoln Fellowship, spoke briefly before “Taps” was played. Each night, a different U.S. Colored Troops veteran buried in the
Church Women United, an ecumenical organization that brings together women from different faiths throughout the community, invites local women to attend its next meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Brethren located at 1710 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. A representative from Women At Risk
Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California At the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, 1.3 million individuals from 17 countries were living and working in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. TPS is a humanitarian form of protection from deportation for people who cannot return to their home countries because of
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
This story was originally reported by Jennifer Gerson of The 19th. Meet Jennifer and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Gloria Steinem, one of the leaders of second-wave feminism and a feminist thought leader for generations, has died at the age of 92. In a career that saw attitudes on women
by Jacob Fischler, Pennsylvania Capital-Star The U.S. Postal Service rushed the development of electronic tools to comply with a Trump administration policy placing new restrictions on mail-in voting, and defied a court order to stop work on the system, according to an explosive whistleblower complaint published Tuesday by Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. The unnamed
A long-awaited and much needed expansion of local recovery support services to individuals navigating substance abuse and mental health challenges has come to Gettysburg. Adams County’s TNH Sober Living (TNH) organization recently opened up a community drop-in Recovery Support Center at the Mercy House in Gettysburg, which offers a welcoming, stigma-free and recovery-focused environment where
On November 25, 1783, after the British army evacuated, George Washington entered New York City for the first time in seven years. This was the scene of his greatest humiliation – getting routed, chased out, and hounded the length of New Jersey in 1776 – and Washington undoubtedly felt a deep sense of satisfaction. Fe
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority appointed Robin Fitzpatrick as treasurer and James Phelps as secretary Monday while honoring two longtime park employees and recognizing volunteers who helped improve the amphitheater. The board’s appointments shift Fitzpatrick, who had been serving as secretary, into the treasurer’s position. Phelps, a board member, will succeed her as secretary. The
What can the trees in our own backyards tell us about a changing climate? Quite a lot, according to author, journalist and environmental advocate Mike Tidwell. Tidwell will bring that message to Gettysburg on Saturday, Sept. 19, when he presents “Climate Changes and Trees: How Warming is Disrupting Life in Our Own Backyards — and
The community is invited to an exclusive free screening of For Such a Time as This at the historic Majestic Theatre in Gettysburg on Saturday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. Produced by Gettysburg College alumnus and area native Kevin Smith, the film has earned 17 international film festival awards and multiple “Best Inspirational Film” and
Gettysburg Borough Council members expressed broad opposition Monday to expanding the borough’s historic district along Middle Street and around the Lutheran Seminary while continuing to consider revisions intended to streamline the historic review process. No formal votes were taken during the council’s Aug. 24 work session. The proposed expansion, requested by the Historic Architectural Review
This story was originally reported by Sara Luterman of The 19th. Meet Sara and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Dolly Parton, who used her stardom to not only embrace all listeners but also nurture marginalized communities through literacy and financial development, died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, according to