December 27, 2022
Kristin Rice, Adams County’s Chief Public Defender for the past 11 years, will retire on Dec. 31 to return to her private law practice. Rice has been working at Adams County since 2003. Her office …
November 30, 2022
A new non-profit is focused on helping sexual assault victims in Adams County. Pennsylvania Coalition of Rape hired Atle Walter in September to open Adams County Sexual Assault Services. Walter and …
October 25, 2022
Robert W. Iuliano was appointed the 15th president of Gettysburg College in 2019, coming from a position as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Harvard University. Iuliano came to Gettysburg …
September 29, 2022
Only eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Cogliano Sr. accepted a challenging leadership position in our community as president of Gettysburg WellSpan Hospital. Cogliano is a community …
August 1, 2022
PLEASE SPONSOR THIS PAGE This week’s podcast is a reposting of an interview I did during the Fall of 2019. It’s relevant now as the summer rains fall. Warmer weather brings more …
June 3, 2022
Today Gettysburg Connection spotlights itself as we share a presentation given by owner and publisher Charles Stangor at a YWCA “Mission Moment” meeting on May 10, 2022. Stangor considers the state …
April 30, 2022
Adams County government has many programs with many different responsibilities, many of which we, as taxpayers, know little about. This week we focus on one of these county programs, the Adams County …
March 29, 2022
As the Connection continues to publish weekly “behind the scenes” articles from the Adams County Library System, I had a chance this week to talk with the Library’s Development Director Erica Duffy. …
February 26, 2022
The four full-time employees at the Adams County Elections Office have their hands full all year long keeping the elections process running smoothly, but activities switch into high gear between now …
February 12, 2022
Gettysburg Connection recently awarded long-time Gettysburg Resident Jan Powers with our Outstanding Community Contribution Award for her work with the Mediation Services of Adams County and other …
December 25, 2021
For over 100 years Big Brothers Big Sisters has been making meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children ages 6 through 18 in communities across the country. In each …
November 30, 2021
The annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival will be held over the next two weekends. There will be dozens of activities and hundreds of people to enjoy them. The festival is sponsored by Main Street …
October 27, 2021
Gettysburg Connection is committed to providing as much information as we can about the candidates for Tuesday’s municipal election. You can find information about the election and the candidates on …
October 26, 2021
It’s our pleasure to share with you this podcast with one of Adams County’s most popular and thoughtful figures, Joyce Shutt. Joyce has been a positive influence on the community for many years with …
October 5, 2021
After a year in which the pandemic shut it down and amid concerns about its ability to continue, the Gettysburg Halloween Parade will be back on October 19. The parade will be organized by …
July 13, 2021
Editor’s Note: This podcast was recorded two years ago when the stormwater fee was collected for the first time. We’re now getting our third annual bills. I thought you might still …
July 1, 2021
World-renowned historical fiction author Jeff Shaara has moved to Gettysburg with his family, relocating into a restored historical house on W. Confederate Ave. In his remarkable career, Shaara has …
June 13, 2021
El podcast de esta semana es especial porque está en español. [La publicación se vuelve a publicar desde el pasado mes de agosto.] La entrevista es con Yeimi Gagliardi, educadora de salud comunitaria …
May 25, 2021
Beth Peart, 3rd grade teacher at Littlestown Area School District’s Alloway Elementary, has won this year’s Rotary District 7390/WITF 2021 Teacher Impact Award. In this interview, Peart “remembers …
May 6, 2021
Founded in 1993, The Adams County Arts Council is now in its eleventh year in its spacious 10,000 square foot building on South Washington St. and it continues to grow with new users and new …
April 14, 2021
In a small building on N. Washington St. on the Gettysburg College Campus, Editor Mark Drew and his staff quietly and diligently work to select content for the college’s quarterly literary magazine …
April 8, 2021
This week’s podcast is a reposting of an interview I did during the Fall of 2019. It’s relevant now as the spring begins. Warmer weather brings more mosquitoes and more West Nile Virus. …
March 21, 2021
If you have lived or visited Gettysburg or Adams County over the past 15 or so years I’m sure you’ve noticed some major changes. These developments, which have enriched the lives of thousands of …
March 12, 2021
[THIS IS A REPOST OF A PODCAST 27 FROM MAY, 2020] With spring coming and the COVID-19 crisis leading us toward outdoor activities, it may never be a better time to ride a bicycle in Adams County. …
February 27, 2021
With the pandemic closing schools around the county and forcing teachers to adapt to new methods of teaching, at least some are finding the challenges can have some positive outcomes. In this episode …
February 1, 2021
Meals delivered to senior citizens, tax preparation help, seminars on death and bereavement, and how to navigate Social Security and Medicare. These are only a few of the many offerings from the …
January 15, 2021
For the past 73 years, the United Way of Adams County has helped thousands of residents deal with challenges related to education, income, and food security, through its programs, collaborative …
December 24, 2020
Although many students struggle with online learning, it very much suits others. Eighth Grader Ellen Cadigan found it so beneficial she wrote a letter to the Gettysburg Area School Board asking them …
December 19, 2020
After over a year of discussions, the Gettysburg Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance. Although the document bans discrimination based …
November 27, 2020
The annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival has been reconceptualized in this time of COVID-19 as a six-week long “Season of Wishes,” running from now until January 1, 2020. The online calendar for the …
November 14, 2020
Second and third grade Girl Scout Brownies, working together under the leadership of Troop Leader Siri Phelps, began their project of beautifying the Gettysburg Rec Park with a focus on earth and …
October 27, 2020
Support the Connection by Becoming a Subscriber All Gettysburg Connection content is always free of charge to everyone, but perhaps you would like to contribute to our mission. Support Gettysburg …
October 2, 2020
Nan Hatzes died this week after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. I am taking the opportunity this week to repost a podcast I did with her back in May. I thought it was a remarkable …
September 17, 2020
I am taking the opportunity this week to repost a podcast I did with Adams County visual artist Nanette Hatzes back in May. I thought is was a remarkable interview. Since then there have been some …
August 20, 2020
El podcast de esta semana es especial porque está en español. La entrevista es con Yeimi Gagliardi, educadora de salud comunitaria de WellSpan Health y copresidenta del Grupo de Trabajo de Servicios …
August 3, 2020
This week’s podcast is a reposting of an interview I did over the winter. It’s relevant now because with the current rains we are getting there are going to be a lot of mosquitoes. …
July 24, 2020
Over the July 4 weekend there was a lot of excitement in Gettysburg as hundreds of armed visitors surrounded monuments on the Gettysburg Battlefield. This week I had a chance to talk with an expert …
July 11, 2020
Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower Historical Site Superintendent Steven D. Sims has been in his position since January and has learned a lot about the park, mostly during a time of …
June 24, 2020
This Podcast was originally published last summer. But the Farmers Market is now in full swing with enhanced hygiene in place so it seemed like a good to time to present it again. Please wear a mask …
May 24, 2020
I recently spent a very pleasant morning chatting with long-time Adams County visual artist Nanette Hatzes. Hatzes: Self Portrait To put it simply, Nan has made a lot of art. She’s also raised …
May 10, 2020
With spring coming and the COVID-19 crisis leading us toward outdoor activities, it may never be a better time to ride a bicycle in Adams County. Eric Meyer The local cycling experience has become …
April 29, 2020
Every evening many of the residents of my neighborhood go into the streets at 8:00 p.m. to ring bells and bang on pots to support our essential workers. In this podcast I got a chance to talk with …
April 9, 2020
It’s been a bit longer than usual since I’ve recorded a podcast, and I’m happy to be back to you amid this time of difficulty. Along with all of the county’s public schools, …
March 21, 2020
Dear Neighbors, I have taken the opportunity to use this episode of the Gettysburg Connection podcast to share with you my thoughts during this time of stress and uncertainty. I you have time, …
February 27, 2020
Keeping Adams County residents safe is a big job, and it takes a big team to do it. The work is handled in part by the staff at the Adams County Emergency Services Center, located on Greenamyer Lane …
January 30, 2020
You probably know about Lyme Disease and you know that you can get it locally from deer ticks. But do you know that you that the most active season for those ticks is right now – in the middle of …
January 16, 2020
The Adams County Library system is helping people around the county learn new languages, research their genealogy, and connect with other people. You can bring food and drinks into any one of the …
January 1, 2020
The 2020 season of the Gettysburg Community Theatre is underway. The season opens with performances of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” beginning on January 10 and continues with 11 more …
December 17, 2019
After spending twelve years and three terms on the Gettysburg Borough Council and serving as its president since 2017, Susan Naugle’s tenure on the Gettysburg Borough Council is ending. In this …
December 3, 2019
The Gettysburg Christmas Festival is this weekend and it is bringing a lot of activity to town. The Festival kicks off Friday evening with the Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. There is a 32-page booklet …
December 2, 2019
In this episode of the Gettysburg Connection podcast I talk with Gretchen Natter, head of the Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College. The center, which recently celebrated its 25th …
November 8, 2019
In this episode I talk with Robin Fitzpatrick, President of the Adams Economic Alliance. The Alliance provides personalized advice for local businesses about retention, expansion, and workforce …
October 22, 2019
The Fall 2019 Adams County Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. In this episode I talk with Vandessa Johnson, Democratic candidate for borough council member from the 3rd …
October 16, 2019
The Fall 2019 Adams County Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. In this episode I talk with Judith Butterfield, Republican candidate for Gettysburg borough council member …
October 4, 2019
Waldo’s and Company is a Gettysburg nonprofit that brings people together to make art and music, to drink fresh-roasted coffee, and to enjoy each other’s company. It’s a bohemian experience, a …
September 16, 2019
As the school year begins, students in the Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) find themselves able to customize their own learning through sophisticated curricular programs provided by the …
September 8, 2019
Gettysburg resident Charles Strauss ran for a borough council seat in 2015 and again in 2017 when he was elected from the third ward. Strauss served on the Gettysburg Borough Council from January …
August 15, 2019
The Adams County Farmers Market is at its best during the harvest season, and the vendors’ tables are now overflowing with produce. But in addition to hosting the Saturday morning market, the Adams …
August 1, 2019
After being founded by a group of local women in 1982, the local non-profit Survivors Inc. helped Adams County women and families who were in abusive relationships for almost 40 years. The …
July 26, 2019
Editor’s Note: We first published this podcast interview two years ago when the stormwater authority was just getting started. I think you might still find it interesting and important. …
June 20, 2019
Riggs talks candidly about her career, the college, academics, and the Gettysburg community.
June 17, 2019
Chad talks about the big AACTFest happening this week. Tickets available for all performances!
May 10, 2019
The Adams County primary is on Tuesday May 21st. The ballots have been prepared. You can see yours here. Stokes Harry Stokes is running as a Democrat for an at-large Gettysburg Borough Council …
May 10, 2019
The Adams County primary is on Tuesday May 21st. The ballots have been prepared. You can see yours here. Jake Schindel is running as a Democrat for an at-large Gettysburg Borough Council seat. I had …
May 7, 2019
The Adams County primary is on Tuesday May 21st. The ballots have been prepared. You can see yours here. Rice John Rice is running for a Gettysburg Borough Council seat from Ward 2. I had …
May 2, 2019
The Adams County primary is on Tuesday May 21st. The ballots have been prepared. You can see yours here. Moon Matt Moon is running for a Gettysburg Borough Council seat from Ward 2. I had a chance to …
December 27, 2022Kristin Rice, Adams County’s Chief Public Defender for the past 11 years, will retire on Dec. 31 to return to her private law practice. Rice has been working at Adams County since 2003. Her office …
November 30, 2022A new non-profit is focused on helping sexual assault victims in Adams County. Pennsylvania Coalition of Rape hired Atle Walter in September to open Adams County Sexual Assault Services. Walter and …
October 25, 2022Robert W. Iuliano was appointed the 15th president of Gettysburg College in 2019, coming from a position as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Harvard University. Iuliano came to Gettysburg …
September 29, 2022Only eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Cogliano Sr. accepted a challenging leadership position in our community as president of Gettysburg WellSpan Hospital. Cogliano is a community …
August 1, 2022PLEASE SPONSOR THIS PAGE This week’s podcast is a reposting of an interview I did during the Fall of 2019. It’s relevant now as the summer rains fall. Warmer weather brings more …
June 3, 2022Today Gettysburg Connection spotlights itself as we share a presentation given by owner and publisher Charles Stangor at a YWCA “Mission Moment” meeting on May 10, 2022. Stangor considers the state …
April 30, 2022Adams County government has many programs with many different responsibilities, many of which we, as taxpayers, know little about. This week we focus on one of these county programs, the Adams County …
March 29, 2022As the Connection continues to publish weekly “behind the scenes” articles from the Adams County Library System, I had a chance this week to talk with the Library’s Development Director Erica Duffy. …
February 26, 2022The four full-time employees at the Adams County Elections Office have their hands full all year long keeping the elections process running smoothly, but activities switch into high gear between now …
February 12, 2022Gettysburg Connection recently awarded long-time Gettysburg Resident Jan Powers with our Outstanding Community Contribution Award for her work with the Mediation Services of Adams County and other …
December 25, 2021For over 100 years Big Brothers Big Sisters has been making meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children ages 6 through 18 in communities across the country. In each …
November 30, 2021The annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival will be held over the next two weekends. There will be dozens of activities and hundreds of people to enjoy them. The festival is sponsored by Main Street …
October 27, 2021Gettysburg Connection is committed to providing as much information as we can about the candidates for Tuesday’s municipal election. You can find information about the election and the candidates on …
October 26, 2021It’s our pleasure to share with you this podcast with one of Adams County’s most popular and thoughtful figures, Joyce Shutt. Joyce has been a positive influence on the community for many years with …
October 5, 2021After a year in which the pandemic shut it down and amid concerns about its ability to continue, the Gettysburg Halloween Parade will be back on October 19. The parade will be organized by …
July 13, 2021Editor’s Note: This podcast was recorded two years ago when the stormwater fee was collected for the first time. We’re now getting our third annual bills. I thought you might still …
July 1, 2021World-renowned historical fiction author Jeff Shaara has moved to Gettysburg with his family, relocating into a restored historical house on W. Confederate Ave. In his remarkable career, Shaara has …
June 13, 2021El podcast de esta semana es especial porque está en español. [La publicación se vuelve a publicar desde el pasado mes de agosto.] La entrevista es con Yeimi Gagliardi, educadora de salud comunitaria …
May 25, 2021Beth Peart, 3rd grade teacher at Littlestown Area School District’s Alloway Elementary, has won this year’s Rotary District 7390/WITF 2021 Teacher Impact Award. In this interview, Peart “remembers …
May 6, 2021Founded in 1993, The Adams County Arts Council is now in its eleventh year in its spacious 10,000 square foot building on South Washington St. and it continues to grow with new users and new …
April 14, 2021In a small building on N. Washington St. on the Gettysburg College Campus, Editor Mark Drew and his staff quietly and diligently work to select content for the college’s quarterly literary magazine …
April 8, 2021This week’s podcast is a reposting of an interview I did during the Fall of 2019. It’s relevant now as the spring begins. Warmer weather brings more mosquitoes and more West Nile Virus. …
March 21, 2021If you have lived or visited Gettysburg or Adams County over the past 15 or so years I’m sure you’ve noticed some major changes. These developments, which have enriched the lives of thousands of …
March 12, 2021[THIS IS A REPOST OF A PODCAST 27 FROM MAY, 2020] With spring coming and the COVID-19 crisis leading us toward outdoor activities, it may never be a better time to ride a bicycle in Adams County. …
February 27, 2021With the pandemic closing schools around the county and forcing teachers to adapt to new methods of teaching, at least some are finding the challenges can have some positive outcomes. In this episode …
February 1, 2021Meals delivered to senior citizens, tax preparation help, seminars on death and bereavement, and how to navigate Social Security and Medicare. These are only a few of the many offerings from the …
January 15, 2021For the past 73 years, the United Way of Adams County has helped thousands of residents deal with challenges related to education, income, and food security, through its programs, collaborative …
December 24, 2020Although many students struggle with online learning, it very much suits others. Eighth Grader Ellen Cadigan found it so beneficial she wrote a letter to the Gettysburg Area School Board asking them …
December 19, 2020After over a year of discussions, the Gettysburg Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance. Although the document bans discrimination based …
November 14, 2020Second and third grade Girl Scout Brownies, working together under the leadership of Troop Leader Siri Phelps, began their project of beautifying the Gettysburg Rec Park with a focus on earth and …
October 27, 2020Support the Connection by Becoming a Subscriber All Gettysburg Connection content is always free of charge to everyone, but perhaps you would like to contribute to our mission. Support Gettysburg …
October 2, 2020Nan Hatzes died this week after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. I am taking the opportunity this week to repost a podcast I did with her back in May. I thought it was a remarkable …
July 24, 2020Over the July 4 weekend there was a lot of excitement in Gettysburg as hundreds of armed visitors surrounded monuments on the Gettysburg Battlefield. This week I had a chance to talk with an expert …
July 11, 2020Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower Historical Site Superintendent Steven D. Sims has been in his position since January and has learned a lot about the park, mostly during a time of …
June 24, 2020This Podcast was originally published last summer. But the Farmers Market is now in full swing with enhanced hygiene in place so it seemed like a good to time to present it again. Please wear a mask …
May 24, 2020I recently spent a very pleasant morning chatting with long-time Adams County visual artist Nanette Hatzes. Hatzes: Self Portrait To put it simply, Nan has made a lot of art. She’s also raised …
April 29, 2020Every evening many of the residents of my neighborhood go into the streets at 8:00 p.m. to ring bells and bang on pots to support our essential workers. In this podcast I got a chance to talk with …
April 9, 2020It’s been a bit longer than usual since I’ve recorded a podcast, and I’m happy to be back to you amid this time of difficulty. Along with all of the county’s public schools, …
March 21, 2020Dear Neighbors, I have taken the opportunity to use this episode of the Gettysburg Connection podcast to share with you my thoughts during this time of stress and uncertainty. I you have time, …
The Adams County Emergency Services Center Answers 911 Calls and Prepares for Disasters [Episode 23]February 27, 2020Keeping Adams County residents safe is a big job, and it takes a big team to do it. The work is handled in part by the staff at the Adams County Emergency Services Center, located on Greenamyer Lane …
January 30, 2020You probably know about Lyme Disease and you know that you can get it locally from deer ticks. But do you know that you that the most active season for those ticks is right now – in the middle of …
January 16, 2020The Adams County Library system is helping people around the county learn new languages, research their genealogy, and connect with other people. You can bring food and drinks into any one of the …
January 1, 2020The 2020 season of the Gettysburg Community Theatre is underway. The season opens with performances of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” beginning on January 10 and continues with 11 more …
December 17, 2019After spending twelve years and three terms on the Gettysburg Borough Council and serving as its president since 2017, Susan Naugle’s tenure on the Gettysburg Borough Council is ending. In this …
December 3, 2019The Gettysburg Christmas Festival is this weekend and it is bringing a lot of activity to town. The Festival kicks off Friday evening with the Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. There is a 32-page booklet …
December 2, 2019In this episode of the Gettysburg Connection podcast I talk with Gretchen Natter, head of the Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College. The center, which recently celebrated its 25th …
November 8, 2019In this episode I talk with Robin Fitzpatrick, President of the Adams Economic Alliance. The Alliance provides personalized advice for local businesses about retention, expansion, and workforce …
October 22, 2019The Fall 2019 Adams County Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. In this episode I talk with Vandessa Johnson, Democratic candidate for borough council member from the 3rd …
October 16, 2019The Fall 2019 Adams County Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. In this episode I talk with Judith Butterfield, Republican candidate for Gettysburg borough council member …
October 4, 2019Waldo’s and Company is a Gettysburg nonprofit that brings people together to make art and music, to drink fresh-roasted coffee, and to enjoy each other’s company. It’s a bohemian experience, a …
September 16, 2019As the school year begins, students in the Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) find themselves able to customize their own learning through sophisticated curricular programs provided by the …
September 8, 2019Gettysburg resident Charles Strauss ran for a borough council seat in 2015 and again in 2017 when he was elected from the third ward. Strauss served on the Gettysburg Borough Council from January …
August 1, 2019After being founded by a group of local women in 1982, the local non-profit Survivors Inc. helped Adams County women and families who were in abusive relationships for almost 40 years. The …
June 20, 2019Riggs talks candidly about her career, the college, academics, and the Gettysburg community.
June 17, 2019Chad talks about the big AACTFest happening this week. Tickets available for all performances!
May 10, 2019The Adams County primary is on Tuesday May 21st. The ballots have been prepared. You can see yours here. Stokes Harry Stokes is running as a Democrat for an at-large Gettysburg Borough Council …
May 10, 2019The Adams County primary is on Tuesday May 21st. The ballots have been prepared. You can see yours here. Jake Schindel is running as a Democrat for an at-large Gettysburg Borough Council seat. I had …
May 7, 2019The Adams County primary is on Tuesday May 21st. The ballots have been prepared. You can see yours here. Rice John Rice is running for a Gettysburg Borough Council seat from Ward 2. I had …
May 2, 2019The Adams County primary is on Tuesday May 21st. The ballots have been prepared. You can see yours here. Moon Matt Moon is running for a Gettysburg Borough Council seat from Ward 2. I had a chance to …