by Katie McKellar, Alixel Cabrera and Kyle Dunphey, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Reaction from Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s two U.S. Senators, Republican Dave McCormick and John Fetterman, is posted at the bottom of this story. Founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, speaks at the opening of the Turning Point Action conference on
Gettysburg Borough may have a new zoning law by the end of the year. The borough council voted unanimously on Monday to hold a public hearing on the proposal at 6 p.m., Oct. 27 in the borough chambers on High Street. The complete proposal can be viewed at www.gettysburgpa.gov/rezoning. Solicitor Harry Eastman said the October
Guidelines provide different levels of access, and experts say it’s now up to pharmacies to decide which recommendations to follow. by Ed Mahon and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for
Gettysburg Community Theatre changes pace with the season in its lighthearted production of Brian D. Taylor’s “The Dummest Play Ever”— an oxymoronic sketch comedy presented as the community theater’s senior production. Published by Pioneer Drama Service, the humorous show has been performed in schools and community theaters across the United States and Canada. It is
The injury bug may be catching up with the Warriors, and unfortunately, it’s only Week 3. A series of second-half defensive adjustments couldn’t prevent a grueling 48-34 loss at Warrior Stadium to visiting Red Land. Coach “We are getting the kids comfortable,” said Coach Heiser.” We moved a lot of people around due to injury.
The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College will launch Democracy Week on Monday, Sept. 15, with a series of events designed to connect students and community members with local organizations, election candidates, and civic conversations. The week opens Monday, Sept. 15, with an inclusive community event in Plank Gym where attendees can meet local organizations working
An Upper Adams School Board member stood at odds with administrators this week over a request to add an assistant principal to the middle/high school campus. At the school board committee meeting Tuesday, administrators recommended replacing the vacant dean of students position with a secondary assistant principal who would serve the middle and high schools.
Deborah Fuller, University of Washington At a Sept. 4, 2025, hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced heated questions from numerous senators about his vaccine policies, including his stance on COVID-19 vaccines and mRNA vaccine technology generally. RFK Jr. canceled $500 million of funding for research
The 16th Annual Gingerbread Celebration & Holiday Market, presented by the Adams County Arts Council with event sponsors Kennie’s Markets, Mister Ed’s, and RE/MAX of Gettysburg, Suzanne Christianson, will be held Dec. 5–7 at the Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg, in conjunction with the annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival. With the entry deadline
The Majestic Theater will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a screening of Charlie Chaplin’s 1925 classic The Gold Rush accompanied by the critically acclaimed Paragon Ragtime Orchestra (PRO) on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., marking the world premiere of a reconstructed score for the film. PRO, one of the world’s foremost silent film accompanists,
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WellSpan Health announced today it has been named on Forbes America’s Best Employers by State 2025 list, as well as its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 by Newsweek and the Plant-A Insights Group. This is the seventh straight year it made the Forbes list, and the third year
Paul Mwebaze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign If your morning can’t begin without coffee, you’re in good company. The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day. However, a European Union law might soon affect your favorite coffee beans – and the farmers who grow them. The beans that created this cup of
The Gettysburg High School Boys golf team has shown steady improvement over the first four Colonial Division Mid-Penn matches this season, capping the stretch with a first-place victory at James Buchanan’s home course, Great Cove, in McConnellsburg on Tuesday. The win moved the Warriors into 4th place in the overall standings with five matches left
Gettysburg Ace Hardware is adding a new greenhouse to its Route 30 location, with construction well underway and a grand opening expected before the end of September. The steel trusses were put in place last week, marking a major step forward in the project. Store manager Landon Rife said the timing is perfect to welcome
The Board of Trustees of Gettysburg’s Evergreen Cemetery today announced a capital campaign for preservation work in and around the cemetery’s historic Gatehouse. The “Gatehouse Preservation Project” will involve painting of the exterior bricks (which were painted at the time of the Civil War battle in 1863) as well as an improved entrance way, ceremonial
The Gettysburg Warriors (1-1) celebrated their home opener in style Friday night with a 41-34 victory over Waynesboro, powered by a breakout performance from sophomore quarterback Grant Johnson. Johnson threw for more than 370 yards and four touchdowns, giving him over 600 passing yards through just two weeks of the season. “It feels great to
Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg will host its annual World War II Weekend September 19–21, 2025, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory by highlighting the people, events, and legacies of 1945 through ranger talks, guest speakers, living historians, tours, and family activities. Programming begins Friday evening, September 19, and continues all day
This story was originally reported by Nadra Nittle of The 19th. Meet Nadra and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Second-grade teacher Demetria Richardson spends so much on school supplies that she has a designated credit card to cover classroom expenses. Just don’t tell her husband what the balance is, she
by Cassie Romero and Catherine Vasko Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) collaborates with libraries across the United States to “create inclusive literacy-based programs that are enjoyable for all ages.” If you are a library patron and frequent your local library in the summertime, you may be familiar with SummerQuest: a high-quality summer reading program for
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
On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to be in charge of collecting taxes or auditing local finances. Here’s what you need to know. by Amanda Fries of Spotlight PA Municipal Elections 101 from Spotlight PA educates readers about the local positions on their ballots and empowers them to make informed decisions. Sign
The Adams County Planting Partnership (ACPP), composed of the Watershed Alliance of Adams County, Adams County Conservation District, and Keystone 10 Million Trees, is offering free tree and shrub seedlings to Adams County residents. To date, ACPP has distributed over 92,000 seedlings to area residents. Twenty-four species of native trees and shrubs are being offered
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
Families filled Crouse Park in Littlestown this morning for the second annual Family Fun Fair, held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The free event began with registration, where children received backpacks stocked with school supplies, snacks, and gently used books. Organizers reported that Convey of Hope donated 28,000 pounds of food for the event.
According to Gettysburg Film Commission President Bo Brinkman, “you can throw a rock (anywhere) in Gettysburg” and you’ll hit a historian. That certainly was the case Wednesday evening at the historic G.A.R. Hall on Middle Street, where a roomful of local history and film buffs attended a sneak preview of the Commission’s latest project, “A
With federal funding unfrozen and new staff on board, Upper Adams School District began its first day of the 2025-2026 school year on steady ground this week. On July 1, President Donald Trump’s administration suspended more than $6 billion in education funding across the U.S., according to national news outlets. At Upper Adams, the district
by Jonathan Shorman, Stateline, Pennsylvania Capital-Star When California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his plan to retaliate if Republican-led Texas redrew its congressional districts to favor the GOP, he affirmed his support for less partisan maps — and then promised to “meet fire with fire.” California Governor Gavin Newsom (C) departs after speaking about the
The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community event on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Hotel Gettysburg. The evening will run from 5 to 10 p.m. and feature dinner, drinks, a silent auction, and a look back at the agency’s five decades of service to older adults
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, communities across the country are presented with a timely opportunity to reflect on America’s founding ideals and our progress made toward achieving them. Public displays of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence offer more than a glimpse into history—they serve as powerful, nonpartisan
As a history-loving little boy, Gettysburg History President and CEO Andrew Dalton couldn’t have imagined it. “There I was sitting in a room with Ken Burns, Martin Sheen, and Susan Eisenhower,” says Dalton. Burns is the world-renowned filmmaker whose works include the groundbreaking documentary The Civil War. Sheen is an actor whose roles have included
Anna Kirkland, University of Michigan For almost 40 years, people who suspect they’ve been harmed by a vaccine have been able to turn to a little-known system called the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program – often simply called the vaccine court. The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program was established in 1986 by an act of Congress. MarsBars/iStock
As the sweltering dog days of summer — which ancient astronomers attributed to the rising of the “dog star,” Sirius — begin to wane, Gettysburg Community Theatre is stepping back more than a hundred years to celebrate the true story of Henrietta Swan Leavitt (1868-1921), a starry-eyed American pioneer who revolutionized modern astronomy’s understanding of
The environment inside Gettysburg Borough Hall was tense Monday as the roles of the municipality’s Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) staff, and council were debated. Through the meeting’s agenda, staff informed council that they approved the relocation of a home currently sitting on 95 Steinwehr Avenue to 99 Steinwehr Avenue because they deemed it a
On Wednesday, August 20, actor, writer, and director Bo Brinkman will offer a preview of his newest film project, “A Gettysburg Christmas: 1863,” at the historic G.A.R. Hall on 53 E. Middle Street in Gettysburg. Historic Gettysburg Adams County- HGAC is honored to present this sneak peek event as part of its 50th Anniversary Educational
by Ian Karbal, Emily Previti and John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-StarAugust 13, 2025 After a flurry of activity at the state Capitol Tuesday, it’s unclear if lawmakers are any closer to ending the budget impasse that has lasted more than six weeks past the constitutionally mandated June 30 deadline. The state Capitol building in Harrisburg. (Tim
It’s interesting to see how a band within a particular genre can expand and evolve. I became aware of Chuck Darwin & the Knuckledraggers when I had just moved to Gettysburg, and they were playing at Ploughman Cider Taproom on the Gettysburg Square. I was very new to the Gettysburg music scene and was a
Gettysburg’s favorite night of glitz, glamour, and giving back is returning! The Gettysburg YMCA and the Adams County Arts Council are proud to present the 2026 Dancing with the Local Stars — an unforgettable evening where community “stars” pair with professional dancers to wow the crowd, all for a great cause. The event will be held on
The Gleaning Project, a program of South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP), has kicked off Glean-A-Mania 2025, a five-day community event running from August 11–15, 2025 to raise $10,000 each for Franklin Gleaning and Adams Gleaning. The funds will support efforts to rescue fresh produce for seniors, families in need, and partner organizations, while reducing
At the peak of its diamond anniversary summer season, Totem Pole Playhouse is stirring sweet memories of a past generation’s best music in a powerful performance of legendary songwriter Carole King’s rise to fame. “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” — with book by Douglas McGrath and songs by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and
Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary In the town synonymous with American history, the 2026 Gettysburg Film Festival will honor the birth of the United States. From April 2–4, 2026, this one-of-a-kind event will feature a powerful lineup of films, speakers, and conversations exploring the American Revolution, the nation’s founding, and the ties between 1776 and 1863.
A new tourist railroad, scheduled to begin offering rides in September, launched today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration at the remodeled Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Depot at 106 N. Washington St. The Gettysburg Excursion Railway is a revitalized heritage rail experience that will bring history to life along the 25-mile rail line between
by Shauneen Miranda and Jacob Fischler, Pennsylvania Capital-Star WASHINGTON — Fueled by President Donald Trump’s aims to bolster the U.S. House’s razor-thin GOP majority in the 2026 midterm elections, a rare mid-decade redistricting fight in Texas grew increasingly bitter in recent days and engulfed other states. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, left, and Texas Rep. Trey Martinez
A new principal will greet Gettysburg Area School District’s Lincoln Elementary School students when they return to class later this month. The district’s board unanimously hired Dr. Katherine Schiefer during Monday’s meeting. She replaces Dr. Matthew McFarland, who was promoted to assistant superintendent earlier this year. Schiefer’s salary is $105,584, according to the meeting’s agenda.
By Peter Boumgarden, Washington University in St. Louis and Dilawar Syed, The University of Texas at Austin Imagine it’s April 2025 and you’re the owner of a small but fast-growing e-commerce business. Historically, you’ve sourced products from China, but the president just announced tariffs of 145% on these goods. Do you set up operations in
Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton With the start of another high school football season around the corner, a long-simmering dispute has heated up: prayers at games. Private schools want to pray over the loudspeaker – at a public facility, during games run by a state association. John Coletti/Photodisc via Getty Images Kennedy v. Bremerton,
The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) is celebrating five decades of service to the community. Established to help older adults maintain independence and dignity within their homes and communities, ACOFA provides a broad range of services for county residents aged 60 and over. A 50th anniversary celebration is scheduled for September 26 at
“We can’t stop the waves. But we can learn to surf.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn* The first time I heard this quote used in the context of one of my earliest mindfulness classes, I felt confused and generally frustrated by the notion that I might be able to train myself to float, with ease, on top of
The Adams County Farmers Market and Healthy Adams County will be partnering to host their annual Kids Day event on Saturday August 2nd, 2025 from 8am-1pm at the Gettysburg Rec Park. This event is intended to help promote various community resources that benefit children while also encouraging kids to eat fresh, healthy produce and connect
The Gettysburg Borough Council and its police department have a message for drivers traversing the historic town. Slow down. At their meeting on Monday, the council concurred that the police department should purchase five electronic signs that show drivers their vehicle’s speed. Officer-in-Charge Chris Evans recommended the signs in response to speed complaints. The signs
Summer is a season of change for the Gettysburg Borough Police Department. Sgt. Chris Evans, the department’s officer-in-charge, told the borough council during their monthly meeting on Monday July 15 that Officer Austin Kane is the department’s newest addition. Kane graduated from the police academy on June 23, earning the top shooter award. He is
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board agreed to replace its broken, 21-year-old stadium sound system during a meeting on Monday. Recently, one of the speakers in the sound system broke. While the administration investigated the option of replacing the single speaker, it ultimately decided replacing the system would be more cost-effective. “When we
Aaron French, Kennesaw State University Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: Is Google Making Us Stupid? Technology is no substitute for independent thought. SvetaZi/Getty Images In that 4,000-word essay, later expanded into a book, author Nicholas Carr suggested the answer was yes, arguing that technology such as search engines
In 2026, the small town that bore witness to some of the most pivotal moments in American history will take center stage for the nation’s 250th anniversary. The story of America cannot be told without Gettysburg, where the bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fought, and where President Abraham Lincoln delivered the iconic
Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. will be hosting their 35th Annual Peach Festival on Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th between 12-4 p.m. The annual festival is a celebration of all things peach. Visit the “bins” featuring several varieties of white and yellow peaches available for purchase by the pound. Attendees are encouraged to bring their
The Gettysburg Planning Commission reviewed updated plans for the Gettysburg Welcome Center and considered whether to adopt guidelines for public comments during their July 2025 meeting. The Commission unanimously approved the updated land use plans for the welcome center, located at 340 Baltimore Street. The plan was previously conditionally approved on May 20, 2024, according
by Paige Gross, Pennsylvania Capital-Star The Trump administration wants to greatly expand the development and use of advanced artificial intelligence, including rolling back environmental rules to spur building of power-thirsty data centers and punishing states that attempt to regulate AI on their own. David Sacks, U.S. President Donald Trump’s “AI and Crypto Czar”, speaks to President Trump
Kevin Morris, University of Denver and Jaci Gandenberger, University of Denver In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents reported that on most days, they feel “completely overwhelmed” by stress. At the same time, a growing body of research is documenting the negative health consequences of higher stress levels, which
There’s an exciting mystery afoot in Caledonia State Park, and it has nothing to do with another sighting of Sasquatch as the Totem Pole Playhouse presents Patrick Barlow’s “The 39 Steps,” a madcap spy thriller inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense film. More than a century ago, Scottish novelist John Buchan created the play’s hero, Richard
by Elena Eisenstadt, Pennsylvania Capital-StarJuly 17, 2025 *This story has been updated at 6:40 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, with results of the House vote.* The WITF office in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, outside Harrisburg. (Photo by Tim Lambert/Pennsylvania Capital-Star) Viewers and listeners across Pennsylvania are now seeing and hearing new announcements accompanying their
Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing was among dozens of Pennsylvania mayors who gathered in Harrisburg this week for the 54th Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania State Mayors Association (PSMA). The event, held July 17–20 at the Central Hotel and Conference Center, focused on helping municipal leaders navigate policy changes at the federal level. Frealing was also
Chaplain Dennis Weaver of Ira E. Lady American Legion Post 262 has been named the 2025 Chaplain of the Year by the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania. Weaver received the prestigious award during the Legion’s 105th Annual Convention, held July 17 at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg. “I never thought something like this would happen
Reeling from federal fund freezes, Upper Adams School District expects to scrounge together enough money to cover vital programs for the next school year, but officials say the future is uncertain. “I learned over the past month never say, ‘seen at all,’ because I’ve been doing this for 20 years now, specifically federal programs for
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
Hundreds of paranormal enthusiasts flocked to Gettysburg this past weekend as the world-famous “Annabelle” haunted doll made a rare public appearance. The event, part of the “Devils on the Run” national tour, was held July 11–13 at Gettysburg’s historic Soldiers’ National Orphanage Homestead, a 19th-century building that once served as a Civil War field hospital.
A judge on Thursday blocked Trump’s executive order, certifying a class-action lawsuit. This story was originally reported by Mel Leonor Barclay of The 19th. Meet Mel and read more of her reporting on gender, politics and policy. Within hours of his inauguration, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would withhold U.S. citizenship from
Greetings from the Rec Park! I can’t believe how fast the summer is going. We are very appreciative of everyone who came out to the park for our July 4th Independence Day celebration. The weather could not have been better. Kudos to Six Whiskey Revival for playing an additional half hour and putting together a
Karen Tan, Middle Tennessee State University “My dedication was questioned.” “Managers or upper management have looked down upon taking time off.” “People think that maybe you’re not as invested in the job, that you’re shirking your duties or something.” The U.S. is the only advanced economy that doesn’t legally mandate a minimum number of vacation
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 17th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will perform Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS this weekend only! 7pm Friday, July 11th, 2pm and 7pm Saturday, July 12th, and 2pm Sunday, July 13th. Advanced order tickets are
A recent federal funding freeze could jeopardize several educational initiatives in the Upper Adams School District, according to a report from Upper Adams School District (UASD) Assistant Superintendent Joseph Albin. Albins said that on June 30, the Pennsylvania Department of Education was notified by the federal government that funding for Title II, III, and IV
The first time I saw Matt Morris play, I got him wrong. He stepped up at open mic night at Ploughman’s, and I thought, “Oh man… another damn Dave Matthews.” You know what I mean. Aggressive playing, lots of chukka chukka muted chords, then seven different voicings of a C chord… really percussive. Then comes
Just before 9 p.m. on Monday, June 23, Ellie Hollabaugh Vranich was visiting friends with her husband and kids, trying to unwind after another day of brutal heat. Temperatures had pushed past 100 degrees, and she couldn’t stop thinking about its effect on their crop of early summer fruits. Then the lights went out. Her
Thirteen-year-old Lochlan Brown, of Plainville, Massachusetts, received the wish of a lifetime this Fourth of July when he traveled more than 400 miles to experience the history of Gettysburg firsthand. Diagnosed with cancer, Lochlan was granted his dream trip through Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, in partnership with his home chapter, Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and
On Wednesday, July 9, award-winning author Ron Kirkwood returns to the G.A.R. Hall to speak on his new book about the field hospital at the George Spangler Farm entitled “Tell Mother Not to Worry.” This free talk is part of Historic Gettysburg Adams County – HGAC’s 50th Anniversary Educational Speaker Series. The talk will be
69 Flautists gathered on the Gettysburg Hotel balcony yesterday to play patriotic music. The weather was fine and the orchestrations and performances were compelling. Our photographer Jim Bargas was there.
The Adams County Farmers Market is proud to announce the second year of its annual Zucchini Grand Prix, a fun, pinebox derby-style event for kids, taking place on Saturday, July 5th 2025, at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Kids 16 and under are invited to get creative by designing and racing their own zucchini-mobiles. Zucchinis and
by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Pennsylvania education leaders are scrambling after the Trump Administration said it would withhold more than $230 million in congressionally approved funding for after-school programs, teacher training, literacy, and education for migrant and non-English speaking students. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building pictured on Nov. 25, 2024.(Photo by Shauneen
Julie Leininger Pycior, Manhattan University “Bill Moyers? He’s spectacular!” George Clooney said – and no wonder. I mentioned this legendary television journalist to the actor and filmmaker after Clooney emerged from the Broadway theater where he just had been portraying another news icon: Edward R. Murrow. Or as the Museum of Broadcast Communications put it
The American Battlefield Trust (ABT) has finalized the purchase of the remainder of the former Gettysburg Country Club, securing the parcel on the corner of Chambersburg St. and County Club Lane that includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse building. ABT spokesperson Jared Herr said the Trust has now raised all the funds
Four Adams County agricultural businesses have been awarded a combined $1.53 million in state-administered federal grants to modernize their operations and expand their market reach, the Shapiro Administration announced Monday. The funding is part of a broader $21 million investment through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program, a cooperative effort between the Pennsylvania Department
This month marks the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Many history lovers will be flocking to Gettysburg and the surrounding area to experience the many historical sites. One of the favorite attractions is the Gettysburg Trail, which follows the Confederate routes as they spread out to other local communities. While driving the Trail
Senator Doug Mastriano is calling on Met-Ed and its parent company, FirstEnergy, to take immediate action in response to recent power outages that left many Franklin and Adams County residents without electricity for days. In a strongly worded public statement and formal letter to FirstEnergy CEO Brian X. Tierney, Mastriano criticized the utility provider for
Karl Held refined his artistic craft on Broadway and used his magic to improve his hometown of Gettysburg. Strangers benefited from his work in New York City and Adams County, and close friends cherished his warm embraces and lavish, intimate dinner parties. “Gettysburg was not always the arts-rich community it is today. We owe a
Gettysburg Borough knows it needs to hire a police chief but how it hires one is currently being ironed out. During their monthly workshop on Monday, the borough council discussed the process and qualifications the next candidate should bring to the job. Civil Service Process Human Resources Coordinator Marie Figueroa-Ocasio told the council that the
When it comes to playing my guitar and singing, I’m what my grandfather would have called a “ham and egger”. I know ABOUT music, and I’ve been at it for quite a while, learning to play guitar and sing a bit…but, like most things, knowing about it and being able to do it well are
The proposed Gettysburg Station Project will be very bad news for residents living north of the main building (tower), which is planned to be 72 ft high by about 130 ft wide (East to West). Two government subsidized apartment buildings devoted to people of low income, including seniors and disabled persons, lie immediately north of
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) board met Monday evening to discuss park operations, programs, and proposals, with the most contentious issue being a request from the Adams County Farmers Market for a formal three-year commitment to continue hosting the market at the Rec Park. Reza Djalal, representing the market, requested board support for a
For the ninth consecutive year, the solemn sounds of “Taps” are echoing through Gettysburg National Military Park each evening as part of the One Hundred Nights of Taps program. Traditionally held at the Soldiers’ National Monument, the nightly tribute now takes place at the Pennsylvania Memorial, where it continues to draw volunteer buglers and history
During the 1850s, the southern enslavers were definitely in the driver’s seat as far as the national government was concerned. The decade started off with the Compromise of 1850, which included the Fugitive Slave Act, which made it so easy to kidnap northern African-Americans that it sparked a reverse underground railroad. This was followed by
Please click here for a list of local cooling stations. With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and more than 7,000 Adams County residents without electricity on Monday evening, emergency cooling centers and water distribution sites have opened to help residents cope with widespread power outages that began Sunday night and continued into Monday. According
The Totem Pole Playhouse is shining a neon light on its 75th anniversary season in Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” which opened Friday evening in the woods at Caledonia State Park. Adapted from the 1980 hit movie starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, the musical — with book by Patricia Resnick and music
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board passed its Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget on Tuesday evening and included a 3.6% tax increase. The board unanimously passed the vote following months of discussion about the need for increased funds while balancing the financial implications for taxpayers, particularly those on fixed incomes. The 3.6% increase is
The “Give the Shirt Off Your Back” free shopping event returned to Arendtsville yesterday, drawing over 140 visitors to the Arendtsville Fire Department. The event continues today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Organizer April Jones emphasized that the event is open to all. Shoppers found a wide range of free items, including men’s, women’s,
by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarJune 20, 2025 Cyclists riding on Pennsylvania highways have no obligation to pull off the road to get out of the way of faster traffic, the state Supreme Court ruled this week. The decision reinforces the right of bikers to use the road just like other vehicles. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court
After two failed rounds of voting, the Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors had to phone a friend to pass its 2025-26 budget. District residents will incur a 1% property tax increase, which will be solely used to fund the future expansion of Adams County Technical Institute. The board considered two options: a budget
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
Following the adoption of a policy limiting explicit content in library books, the Upper Adams School Board is weighing how to apply the same parameters to classroom resources. On Tuesday, the board broached the first read of Policy 109 regarding classroom materials. Like the library book restrictions approved in February under Policy 109.1, Policy 109