Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (SRMEC) has announced that Judy Morley will serve as its new Executive Director and President of the Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation (SRHPF). SRMEC inhabits the 1832 Lutheran Seminary structure that became a centerpiece of the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Inside,...

The Bermudian Springs school board discussed the possibility of contracting with a mapping company in order to provide increased security across the district campus. The board held a caucus meeting on Sept. 9 followed by a regular voting meeting on Sept. 10. A representative of Critical Response Group (CRG) attended...

Audiences will laugh so hard their faces hurt when BAM Percussion lands on stage at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater on Saturday, October 12 at 3 p.m. The theatrical comedy-percussion performance is fun for the whole family, and tickets are on sale now at the Majestic Theater Box Office, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg.

HARRISBURG, PA. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Amid the growing need for additional transplant services in the region, the UPMC Heart Transplant Program — one of the top heart transplant programs in the nation according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients — has opened a new evaluation clinic for heart transplants in Harrisburg.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, as part of its annual Legacy Weekend commemoration, Seminary Ridge Museum will again host a Community Free Day. Through the generosity of The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust, all Adams County residents will enjoy free Museum Admission. Please bring a valid ID (one per party is fine). Museum Admission does not include guided Cupola Tours, which can be purchased separately at a discounted rate.

There is always Monday morning quarterbacking after a presidential debate. Harris oddly didn’t mention Trump’s first impeachment when talking about the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Trump, oddly, claimed that Democrats were killing newborn children and feeding American pets to Haitian immigrants. However, the one topic I was most interested in was also the most disappointing: climate change.

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For the past 25 years, the Upper Adams School District has been bringing the world to its students through its Artist-in-Residence programs. This year, the spotlight was on the vibrant culture of Ghana, as students at Upper Adams Intermediate School immersed themselves in traditional art, fabric, and dance. The culmination of their learning took center stage in a special program, “Learning About Ghana Through Adinkra Symbols, Fabric, and Traditional Dance,” which captivated an audience of parents and caregivers last night. Parents and caregivers were invited to the culminating activity, which took place yesterday at UAIS at 7:00 PM.

Waldo’s & Company, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is proud to announce the launch of a new scholarship program, made possible by the generous support of the Sharon Trew Cline Magraw Foundation, the Adams County Community Foundation’s Helen Shields Hafer Memorial Fund, and Waldo’s dedicated donors. Additionally, Waldo’s...

From the very beginning, the Adams County Heritage Festival has had two goals: to bring together the local community by celebrating our varied backgrounds and to introduce people here to other cultures in far-flung corners of the world. We’ve always tackled both goals by offering exciting music and dance performances, foods from many cultures and artisan crafts displays and demonstrations. This year’s festival, scheduled for September 15 at the Gettysburg Recreation Park from noon until 4 p.m., will be no exception.

After the debate, Trump went to the spin room – Presidential candidates rarely if ever spin their own performances after leaving the stage, but Trump felt compelled to do so – and told reporters he won the debate while setting the stage to avoid another one. “I think it was the best debate that I’ve ever, personally,” he said. “Now she wants to do another one because she got beat tonight, but I don’t know if we’ll do another one.” “I thought it was a great night,” he added before complaining about the moderators, ABC News’s David Muir and Linsey Davis.

With no fanfare or public comment, the Gettysburg Borough Council unanimously approved changes to its sign ordinance on Monday. “This has been a long time coming; we have been working on this for almost eight years,” Borough Council President Matthew Moon said. The new ordinance allows structures with one...

Edward “Doc” Fuller, 74 of Glenville, PA, passed away on September 8, 2024 at his home, peacefully in his sleep. He is again with his wife Clara, and no longer suffering.Doc will be greatly missed by his son and daughter-in-law; stepdaughters and son-in-laws; brothers; sisters; grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.He didn’t want a formal funeral, but a celebration of life will be mentioned at a later date.Brandenburg & Stein Funeral Parlor, Gettysburg, is handling the arrangements. To leave condolences for the family or to sign the guest book, please visit www.gettysburgfunerals.com.

Marian Lynn Elkins, 71, of Hanover, PA, passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 5, 2024. She was the loving wife of Lloyd Elkins for 32 years. Born January 7, 1953, in Baltimore City, she was the devoted daughter of the late Raymond and Doris (Bollinger) Martin. Marian was a graduate of North Carroll High School, who worked with Random House for 25 years along with the Visiting Angels for 10 years. She was a hardworking woman who was a giving and caring person who loved animals. Marian loved cooking, baking, and crafts and really loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Danielle Smith and husband Robert, Angela Wolfe and husband Scott, Kelly Elkins, and Christopher Elkins and wife Stephanie; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Ernest Martin and wife Sharon; a sister, Mary Southers; sister-in-law, Roberta Elkins; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the First Church of God, 600 Fairview Drive, Hanover, PA.In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Visiting Angels in Hanover, PA, 104 Carlisle St. #1, Hanover, PA 17331. Arrangements are with Brandenburg & Stein Funeral Parlor, 3045 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325. To sign the online guest book and leave condolences please go to www.gettysburgfunerals.com.

Terry E. Shultz, 68, of Fairfield, PA died Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born June 3, 1956 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Mary Shultz. He was the husband of Grace L. (Cool) Shultz, of Fairfield to whom he was married to for 33 years.

William A. Faloon, 85 of Littlestown, PA formerly of Gettysburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Bill was born on September 3, 1939 in Oil City, PA. He was the son of the late Donald W. & Dorothy A. (Dodds) Faloon. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Kathleen A. (Hill) Faloon. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Richard Faloon and his wife, Lori; Randall Faloon and Resa Zirpoli and Michelle Hull and her husband, Chris; fourteen grandchildren, Kayla (Justin), Andrew (Madison), Jodi (Justin), Connor, Olivia, Samantha, Ryan, Lexy (Kolt), Sophie, Amanda (Mike), Caitlin (Garrett), Jenna, Emilee and Kenzie; six great grandchildren, Kaysen, Kamden, Lainey, Charlotte, Nora and Colton; his brother, Jim Faloon and his wife, Lil of Wexford, PA and their son’s, Jimmy, Johnny and Jarrod and his brother-in-law Eugene Hill and his predeceased wife, Jeanne W. Hill of Lafayette, CA.

Stephen G. Robinson, Sr., 88, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. Born October 29, 1935 to the late Nelson James Robinson, Sr. & the late Verta (Steinla) Robinson in Cumberland, Maryland. Stephen graduated from Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, MD, class of 1954....

Corey L. Stouffer, age 55 of Newburg, passed away September 8, 2024 at home. He was born February 9, 1069 in Chambersbu…

Robert “Bob” Raymond Bollinger, Jr., age 74, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 surr…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased starkly different visions for the country Tuesday on abortion, immigration and American democracy as they met for the first time for perhaps their only debate before November’s presidential election. The Democratic vice president tried to get under the skin...