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Gettysburg Address

2023 Honoring the 160th Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary and celebrating our nation’s birthday here is the Gettysburg Address recited by our Gettysburg community…

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Main Street Hanover receives award form Pennsylvania Downtown Center

At the Battle of Hanover Commemoration event this morning at the Guthrie Memorial Library – Hanover’s Public Library, Justine Trucksess, Main Street Hanover‘s executive director, promoted the ‘Heart of Hanover Trails.’ The walking tour of downtown Hanover “is the best way to learn more about Hanover’s history in an interactive and informative walking tour through the downtown.” The trail, developed …

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2023 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival – Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps

2023 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Lancers @ Gettysburg Heritage Center

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Gettysburg Civic Chorus Spring Concert 2023

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Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony 2023

The Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2023 Grand Marshall – Christy Lucas, CEO of Roots for Boots Keynote Speaker for the 2023 Gettysburg Memorial Day Ceremony is Dr. Harold Kushner, retired Colonel from the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Dr. Kushner was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. Thanks to the Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission for …

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Hanover Memorial Day Parade 2023

Hanover Memorial Day Parade 2023

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Mcsherrystown Officers Promoted

The McSherrystown borough council promoted two officers at their Wednesday night meeting on May 24th, 2023. Mayor Kathleen Todt read the oath of office as Officer Larry Kitzmiller was promoted to Sergeant and Officer Jeffry Carey was promoted to Corporal Detective.

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Scout builds flag retirement boxes for local organizations

Chapter 1, Title 4 of the United States Code (U.S. Flag Code) states “When a flag is so tattered that it no longer fits to serve as a symbol of the United States, it should be disposed of in a dignified manner, preferably by burning.” Seth Smyth, from Boy Scout Troop 73 of Gettysburg Pennsylvania has constructed and distributed 3 …

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United Way Give.Advocate.Volunteer Awards & Campaign Celebration 2023

4/24/2023 United Way of Adams County Dessert Reception – Sponsored by Gettysburg Times Desserts created by – Gettysburg College Dining Services Welcome -Mike Jackman, UWAC Board Chair GIVE. Campaign Awards Presented by Jim Martin, Campaign Chair • Unveil Campaign Totals • Leadership Giving • Spirit Award • Robert C. Hoffman Award • Outgoing Board Member Awards ADVOCATE. Advocacy Awards • …

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Addressing Gettysburg – Little Round Top Rehabilitation – 4/21/2023

Matt Callery of Addressing Gettysburg Podcast hosts this tour of the Little Round Top Rehabilitation with Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent Steve Sims. David Malgee, former Interim President & CEO at Gettysburg Foundation, joins the tour and shares some civil war relics from his personal collection. Special thanks to Mr. Malgee for sponsoring this program. To support the Gettysburg Foundation …

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ACHS Ribbon Cutting 4/14/2023

Matt Callery of Addressing Gettysburg Podcast hosts a tour of the Adams County Historical Society’s new facility including the ‘Beyond the Battle ‘ museum featuring ‘Caught in the Crossfire’ an immersive experience of what Gettysburg residences may have experienced during the Civil War.

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Sen. Casey at Adams Economic Alliance, $200 Million of PA Broadband

Sen. Bob Casey visits the Adams Economic Alliance on Monday morning to announce $200 million for PA Broadband improvements.

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Good Friday Service Live! 2023

Gettysburg Area Ministerium of Churches present a Good Friday Service at Gettysburg United Methodist Church. Clergy and the faithful from every corner of our community gathered for a special Good Friday worship service that focused on voices from the cross. Service was held at Noon on Good Friday, April 7th! The Gettysburg Area Ministerium is a network of local churches …

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Let’s Talk Transportation – 3/27/2023

Exploring Next Steps Around Transportation in Adams County Hosted by @Home in Adams County https://www.homeinadamscounty.org/ Panel Richard Farr – Executive Director of Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority Rabbit Transit Andrew Merkel – Assistant Director with the Adams County Office of Planning and Development Chris Blackwell – General Manager at Liberty Mountain Resort in Carroll Valley Bill Bowling – Coordinator of Transportation …

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Local Nonprofit – South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. to benefit from Jersey Mike’s 100% Day of Giving on Wednesday, March 29th in both Chambersburg and Gettysburg

FRANKLIN COUNTY / ADAMS COUNTY, PA – Jersey Mike’s has been celebrating “March Month of Giving” across the nation. On Wednesday, March 29 th – all participating Jersey Mike’s locations across the county will be hosting their annual “Day of Giving.” What does that mean in our area? 100% of all purchases on March 29 th will be donated to …

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Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for Business Excellence Awards 2023

Gettysburg, Pa. – The Chamber, Adams County’s oldest and largest business organization, is seeking nominations for several prestigious awards: Adams County Educator of the Year, Environmental Stewardship, Family-Owned Business, Nonprofit of the Year and Small Business Person of the Year. Chamber membership is not required for Adams County Educator of the Year or Environmental Stewardship. (Nominations are due by Friday, …

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Hanover Borough aware of postal delays

Hanover, PA – The Borough of Hanover has received numerous calls and comments from utility customers saying they have not received their bill. The Borough wants to assure customers that bills have been delivered to the postal service as normal but delays on the postal side have been reported. Customers are encouraged to pay attention to their regular billing cycle …

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Local food equity nonprofit, The Gleaning Project, will host its tenth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser

GETTYSBURG, MARCH 13, 2023: Local food equity nonprofit, The Gleaning Project, will host its tenth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Friday, April 21, from 4PM-7PM in Plank Gym at Gettysburg College with the help of our presenting sponsor WellSpan Health. Tickets are on sale now online at https://thegleaningproject.org/emptybowls Empty Bowls is a community dinner that aims to raise funds for …

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Senate unanimously approves Phillips-Hill’s TikTok ban on state devices, networks

Legislation that would prohibit state-owned devices and networks from downloading and using TikTok was approved with unanimous support in the Senate, according to the measure’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). Across the nation, Democrats and Republicans have voiced growing concerns about the security and potential manipulation of the popular social media app TikTok. This has led various branches of the …

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Jeffrey Gabel to retire in 2024

Jeffrey Gabel

Jeffrey Gabel, the founding executive director of Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater, announced today that he will retire in early January 2024 after 20 years of dedicated service. “It has been a privilege and pleasure to build ‘the grandest small-town theater in America,’ which has been so generously supported by the college and the community,” said Gabel. “Twenty years is a …

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Adams County Martin Luther King Jr Celebration 2023

“From the Mountaintop” 41st Annual Martin Luther King Celebration. With Keynote Speakers Mayor Rita Frealing and Taurean (Tory) Moses. Also featuring music by the Biglerville High School Jazz Band, Brownsville Church of God Worship Team, and the Gettysburg Children’s Choir & Chamber Chorale. This event is Sponsored by South Central Community Action Programs, and the Gettysburg College. Living the Dream …

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Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides

Amy meets with Ted Hirt with Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides. The GLTGs are celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History with a special town tour about the black residents of 1863 Gettysburg! Ted gives us a short preview of the 90 minute tour that ran this weekend and is still available to book tomorrow, Jan 16th, at 11am and …

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Dancing With The Local Stars 2023

2023 Dancing with the Local Stars Benefiting The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County and the Adams County Arts Council Presented by WelSpan Health · Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center Executive Director Peter Miele and Denice Staub · Feline veterinarian Lisa Wolkind and Bruce Moore · WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital President Michael Cogliano, Sr. and Rachel Smith · WellSpan Health Educator …

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Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing

Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing will be speaking at this year’s Adams County Martin Luther King celebration. Join us for the Adams County Martin Luther King celebration on January 16th, 2023 at 7pm at Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College. 325 N Washington St. Special Thanks Tracie Potts, Executive Director at the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and to TCC for a grant …

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Rei Phillippi

The Biglerville High School Jazz Band will be performing at the 2023 Adams County Martin Luther King celebration. Rei Phillippi, Biglerville HS Band Director, tells us about the jazz band and the impact music has across cultures. Join us for the Adams County Martin Luther King celebration on January 16th, 2023 at 7pm at Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College. 325 N …

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Matt Carlson

Gettysburg Children’s Choir will be performing at the Adams County Martin Luther King celebration on January 16th, 2023 at 7pm at Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College. Matt Carlson, Artistic Director of the choir, tells us a bit more about the Gettysburg Children’s Choir, what music they will be singing, and why performing at the Martin Luther King celebration is important to …

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Juls Buehrer

Juls Buehrer, Costume Designer, Costume Shop Manager, and Scenic Painter at the Department of Theatre Arts Gettysburg College talks about the interactive mural she is creating for the 2023 MLK celebration in Gettysburg. Join us for the Adams County Martin Luther King celebration on January 16th, 2023 at 7pm at Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College. 325 N Washington St. #MLKDay2023 #gettysburgcollege …

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Taurean Moses

Taurean Moses is the 2023 MLK Community Celebration Speaker. Join us for the Adams County Martin Luther King celebration on January 16th, 2023 at 7pm at Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College. 325 N Washington St, Special Thanks Tracie Potts, Executive Director at the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and to TCC for a grant through their TCC Gives program to help …

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Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 1/9/2023

Borough of Gettysburg Council Business Meeting Agenda Monday, January 9, 2023 – 7:00 PM 1 I. Council – Call to Order President Heyser II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance President Heyser III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Heyser IV. Announcements President Heyser An executive session of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg was conducted immediately following …

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From the Mountain Top Moments

These Gettysburg College students share their “From the Mountain Top” moments… Alexis, a junior, shares her mountaintop moment on how she chose the right college – and why. Anna, a Gettysburg College senior, shares her mountaintop moment of how she overcame learning challenges to excel in school. This Gettysburg College student shares how pursuing a music degree is her mountaintop …

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