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Library System tech needs for the future: Asking Wi-fi or Wi-fi not?
Sometimes, it feels like technology moves faster than the industry, and end users can reasonably adopt it. An example of this currently on my mind, expected to take a step forward in 2024, is Wi-Fi technology. Because it may get mixed up in cellular network technology due to similar numerical identification and perceived similarities in functionality (wireless access to the internet), some people may not be aware that Wi-Fi actually has its own standards that get modified occasionally. It’s certainly not something the end user needs to make themselves aware of–just connect to an available network and get online. Fortunately for many, modern technology rarely asks users to understand why or how it works.
Peach Festival This Weekend At Hollabaugh Bros.
It wouldn’t be August without the Peach Festival! Hollabaough’s famous ice cream tent will be back up, featuring peach sundaes and pie a-la-mode. We’ll have peach ice cream and milkshakes and lots of peach products to sample. The bakery will be featuring delicious peach bread, muffins, scones, sugar cakes, and, of course, our own peach pies. With live music by Across the Pond on Saturday & Billy and the Curley Brothers on Sunday, wagon rides, face painting by professional artist Yu Li, and more, this is our most popular festival. Food will be available from The United Way food tent and Brickers Fries, so plan on coming hungry! The festival is free to attend as always. There is a $5 parking fee, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the United Way of Adams County.
Over 100,000 Hope For PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate
Governor Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday that over 100,000 first-time filers have submitted applications for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program this year. This surge follows the first major expansion of the program in nearly two decades, enacted through bipartisan support. The expansion aims to provide critical financial relief to older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities.
Obituary: Jennie M. Mathews
Jennie M. Mathews, 66, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the York Hospital. She was born December 24, 1957 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Nelson O. Brooks and Anna Maranto Brooks. Jennie was a graduate of North Harford High School. Mrs. Mathews was...
Obituary: Janeita Kay James
Janeita Kay James, 85, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born March 1, 1939 in Carbondale, CO she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Thelma James. Ms. James worked security for the Motorola Company in Illinois for a number of years. Janeita...
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Gets New Lease on Life
Great news! Ike’s namesake ship in the U.S. Navy fleet, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, is now going to be plying the seas until perhaps the early 2030s. It had previously been scheduled to be decommissioned as early as 2027, according to Navy officials and the military newspaper Stars and Stripes.
Beware of Pennsylvania Turnpike Text Scam
Residents are being warned about a new scam involving the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Random individuals have reported receiving text messages from an entity claiming to be “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services.” These texts are part of a scam designed to steal personal financial information under the guise of settling outstanding toll amounts.
Death Is A Part Of Life
Held internationally, Death Cafés differ from grief counseling. Over coffee and cake, people of all different backgrounds, not just those who recently experienced a loss, have an opportunity to come together to become more comfortable about the topic of death, dying, and end-of-life issues. Planned through the Healthy Adams...
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