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Bruce Hollabaugh 5K Memorial Run Raises $19,769 for Memorial Endowment Fund

Biglerville, PA – The 1st Annual Bruce Hollabaugh 5K Memorial Run, held on April 13, 2025, at Hollabaugh Bros., raised $19,769 for the Bruce A. Hollabaugh Memorial Endowment Fund, established by Bruce’s parents, Brad & Kay Hollabaugh. Managed by the Adams County Community Foundation, the fund will benefit the charities and community initiatives for which Bruce cared deeply during his …

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2025 Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission would like to announce that the 158th Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania will be held on Monday May 26, 2025. This is a great way to remember and honor those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. The Memorial Day parade and …

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Community Donates Over $1 Million During Match Madness

Carlisle, PA – This past March marked the Partnership for Better Health’s tenth annual Match Madness fundraising campaign. Donations from community members to 55 participating nonprofits have been matched up to $150,000 by the Partnership for Better Health, with support from WellSpan Health and The M&T Charitable Foundation. “We are honored to support our local nonprofits through the Match Madness …

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Bruce Hollabaugh 5k Memorial Run 2025

On Saturday April 13th, Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. held their 1st Annual Bruce Hollabaugh 5K Memorial Run. With over 250 runners coming out in support, this marked their 1st 5K Memorial Run a huge success. Congratulations to Hollabaugh Bros. for their success on this event, as well as celebrating 70 years on the Family Farm! All Proceeds for this event went …

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FourCorners Comics & Games Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Hanover with Ribbon Cutting and Free Comic Book Day Festivities

Hanover, PA – FourCorners Comics & Games is thrilled to announce its official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 34 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331. This exciting event coincides with Free Comic Book Day, making it a can’t-miss celebration for comic book enthusiasts, gamers, and families alike. What is Free Comic Book Day? Held annually on the first Saturday …

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Hoffman Homes Earns Outstanding Rating from Charity Navigator

Littlestown, PA – Hoffman Homes is proud to announce that it has received an impressive 96 percent rating from Charity Navigator for the most recent fiscal year, FY 2023. This outstanding score reflects the organization’s strong financial health, operational efficiency, and commitment to governance and transparency. Charity Navigator evaluates charities across key performance indicators, including financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness, …

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New Oxford Area Historical Society Open House 2025

The New Oxford Area Historical Society held their annual meeting and open house on Thursday March 13th. The group celebrated the opening of their new research room and archive facility located at 124 N Peters St. in New Oxford. For membership information visit newoxfordareahistory.org

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Downtown Hanover Welcomes Two New Boutiques: Wren & Bluebird and Wicked Gems

Hanover, PA – Main Street Hanover is thrilled to announce the opening of two vibrant new boutiques in downtown Hanover: Wren & Bluebird Boutique and Wicked Gems Boutique. These unique, locally owned businesses bring fresh energy to the district and represent the continued momentum of downtown revitalization. Wren & Bluebird Boutique (110 Broadway) offers an inspired collection of clothing, accessories, and home décor, carefully …

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Gettysburg Choral Society is holding an online silent auction fundraiser from April 9th-16th, 2025

The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization composed of local auditioned singers who utilize their talents to pursue excellence in choral music performance, is holding an online silent auction fundraiser from April 9th-16th, 2025.  Funds raised will help support GCS’s critical operational expenses including purchasing new music, advertising concerts, and honoraria for the accompanist, instrumentalists and staff.  Raising …

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Hoffman Homes Welcomes Janise Bankard as New Vice President of Marketing & Development

Littlestown, PA – Hoffman Homes is proud to announce the appointment of Janise Bankard as the organization’s new Vice President of Marketing and Development. Janise brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit development, along with a deep passion for community service and philanthropy. Janise has a proven track record of success in leading impactful fundraising campaigns, fostering strategic …

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Adams County Nonprofits Participate in Match Madness

Adams County, PA – Fifty-five nonprofits come together this March for the tenth annual Match Madness fundraising campaign. From March 1-31, donations made by community members to these local nonprofits will be matched up to $150,000 by the Partnership for Better Health, with support from WellSpan Health and The M&T Charitable Foundation. Two Adams County nonprofits are participating in this …

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4th Annual New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet – 2025

Congratulations to this years winners! Non-profit of the Year – United Way of Adams County – Sponsored by Brown Plus Community Impact- Rachel & Tim Greenholt with The Olive Branch – Sponsored by Lyle R Pitner State Farm Student Achievement- Kaelyn Balko -Student at New Oxford High School – Sponsored by Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. Volunteer of the Year- Toby …

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Gettysburg Loves Love – 2025

2025 Gettysburg Loves Love was made possible through a partnership with Main Street Gettysburg, Destination Gettysburg, and Community Media. This free event invited couples to renew their vows officiated by Mayor Rita Frealing. Huge thank you to our sponsors for this event: Celebrate Gettysburg, J.A. Myers Homes, Adventure In Fun, Gettysburg Chocolate Market, Adams County Community Foundation, Gettysburg Polish Pottery, …

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Roots for Boots Announces New Location for Monthly MilitaryShare that Supports Local Military Families

Hanover, PA – Roots for Boots, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, active duty, and military families in York and Adams Counties, is happy to announce a new location for its monthly MilitaryShare. Beginning March 2025, Roots for Boots will host the monthly MilitaryShare at Hampton Fire Company, 5371 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350. Since its inception, …

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Adams County Economic Alliance – Vision 2025

An event focused on the local, regional and state economic strategies for 2025 Home

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Adams County Celebrates 225 Years

Gettysburg, PA – During the January 22nd 2025 Adams County Board of Commissioners’ meeting County Commissioners Randy Phiel, Jim Martin, and Marty Qually welcomed County Historian Tim Smith and President & CEO Andrew Dalton of the Adams County Historical Society for a brief history of Adams County’s origins which was formed on this day January 22nd 1800. Tim and Andrew …

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Bench Talk – 24hours to raise awareness about the true face of homelessness

The Adams Rescue Mission is holding a 24 Hour event, beginning on January 17th & 18th. Executive Director Will Hudson will be sitting on a bench in the square of Gettysburg for 24 hours to raise awareness about the true face of homelessness. Join Will during the 24 hours as he talks with various people from our community about the …

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The Chamber Welcomes Seven Board Members

Gettysburg, PA – The Chamber held its Board of Directors elections, and seven Board members were announced at the Annual Meeting on November 14 at the Refectory at the United Lutheran Seminary. Elected by Chamber members to serve three-year terms beginning January 1, Board members are: • Isaac Bucher, owner of Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium • Michael …

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Griffith Plumbing Services Expands to Dillsburg Providing Services to the Greater Carlisle Area

Dillsburg, PA: Griffith Plumbing Services (GPS) is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest location in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. This expansion is a testament to GPS’s commitment to delivering exceptional plumbing and HVAC services to more communities, including Dillsburg, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, and the greater Carlisle area. The new office allows GPS to better serve its growing customer base with …

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Stoney Point Premium Snacks Featured on World’s Greatest

Littlestown, PA,  –  Stoney Point Premium Snacks is proud to announce they have been featured in episode 380 of the hit television series World’s Greatest! The episode offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the jerky-making process that goes into creating premium beef jerky products. This television feature allows viewers to witness firsthand the dedication, craftsmanship, and passion that Stoney Point …

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The Big Reveal 2024

Area nonprofits, of the 115 that participated in the 2024 Adams County Community Foundation’s Annual Giving Spree, gather at the R/C Theater in Gettysburg, on December 13th for the ‘Big Revel’. Until this event the nonprofits organizations are not aware of the amount they raised during the prior month’s countywide fundraiser. During the 24 hour Giving Spree held this past …

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Civilian Conservation Corps Pavilion at Mont Alto State Park Restored

Camp Hill, PA – The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) is pleased to announce the completion of significant improvements at Mont Alto State Park, made possible by a Franklin County IMPACT! Grant. These enhancements include a new playground and restoration of a historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era picnic pavilion. The new playground at Mont Alto State Park, which was …

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New Hope Ministries Provides Turkeys and Food for Thanksgiving Meals to Thousands of Low-Income Families in South Central Pa

EVENT: Thanksgiving Food Distributions WHEN: Thursday, November 21; Friday, November 22; and Saturday, November 23, 2024 (see exact days and times next to locations below) WHERE: Dillsburg Center, 99 W. Church Street, Dillsburg (SAT: 9:00am to 1:00pm) Dover Center, 62 N. Main Street, Dover (FRI: 10:00am to 3:00pm) Enola Center, 110 Altoona Avenue, Enola (FRI: 9:00am to 2:00pm) Hanover Center, …

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Hanover Country Club’s Head Golf Professional, Named “PGA Golf Professional of the Year”

Abbottstown, Pennsylvania – The Central Counties Chapter (CCC) of the Philadelphia Professional Golf Association (PGA) of America, has awarded Hanover Country Club’s, Golf Profession, Parks Price the “PGA Golf Professional of the Year”, the highest honor within the Central Counties Chapter of the Philadelphia PGA. During a recent CCC meeting, Price was selected by a group of his peers for …

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Giving Spree Donor Information Session – 10/30/2024

These sessions offer the community an opportunity to learn about and connect with the participating nonprofits in the 2024 Adams County Community Foundation’s Giving Spree. Adams County Community Foundation Adams County Library System Today’s Non-profits: – Adams County Christian Academy – Adams County Head Start – Adams County Literacy Council – Collaborating For Youth – Gettysburg Area Education Foundation – …

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region acquires York/Adams affiliate, changing name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA

Harrisburg, PA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its service area, broadening its reach from 5 to 7 counties through the acquisition of the BBBS York & Adams Counties affiliate. To align with their new service region, BBBSCR is changing its name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of …

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Giving Spree Donor Information Session 10/24/2024

Giving Spree Donor Information Session 10/24/2024 These sessions offer the community an opportunity to learn about and connect with the participating nonprofits in the 2024 Adams County Community Foundation’s Giving Spree. Adams County Community Foundation Adams County Library System Today’s Non-profits: – Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center – Adams County Habitat for Humanity – Adams Rescue Mission – Children’s Aid …

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Giving Spree Donor Information Session – 10/23/2024

Giving Spree Donor Information Session 10/23/2024 These sessions offer the community an opportunity to learn about and connect with the participating nonprofits in the 2024 Adams County Community Foundation’s Giving Spree. Today’s Non-profits: – Adams County Arts Council – Apple Core Band – Gettysburg Brass Band Festival – Gettysburg Civic Chorus – Gettysburg Community Theatre – Gettysburg Film Commission – …

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Miss Hanover 2024

The Miss Hanover Area Pageant is a much anticipated and respected tradition that highlights the talents and skills of young women in the Hanover community and offers them an opportunity to win scholarships and awards to finance their post high school education. https://www.hanoverareajaycees.com/miss-hanover-pageant.html

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Giving Spree Donor Information Session – 10/17/2024

Giving Spree Donor Information Session 10/17/2024 These sessions offer the community an opportunity to learn about and connect with the participating nonprofits in the 2024 Adams County Community Foundation’s Giving Spree. Today’s Non-profits: Alpha Fire Company #1 Forever Love Rescue Hoffman Homes for Youth Littlestown Area Historical Society Littlestown Thunderbolt Foundation New Hope Ministries Ruth’s Harvest – Littlestown

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