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Friends of the Cemetery honor Medina families involved with Underground Railroad
MEDINA, Ohio -- As the resting place of two families who played an integral part in the Underground Railroad, Spring Grove Cemetery was accepted into the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom back in 2022. Now, the Friends of the Cemetery have unveiled signs at the cemetery...
Borough Council Honors Retirees with Commemorative Plates
Donald Kaiser and Thomas Brennan were recognized by the Borough Council for their long-term service upon retirement. Donald Kaiser began his tenure in January 2001 as a Golf Course Maintenance Worker before transferring to the Maintenance Department as a Laborer/Custodian-Clerk in April 2004. He retired on April 1, 2024, after over 23 years of service.
Eisenhower National Historic Site marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a Naturalization Ceremony and Commemorative Programming
Gettysburg, PA—Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff to remember and honor the men and women, who 80 years ago, who took part in General Dwight Eisenhower’s “great crusade” to liberate Europe. From June 6-9, park staff will host special programming at Eisenhower NHS and in Gettysburg National Cemetery to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Another successful seedling distribution wraps up
Thanks to a team of some 80 energetic volunteers, the Adams County Planting Partnership, of which the Watershed Alliance is a founding partner!, distributed more than 8,000 native tree and shrub seedlings free of charge to local residents last month. When mature, these native plants will help sequester carbon dioxide from our air and pollutants from our waters, as well as cool and beautify Adams County neighborhoods.
Presidential Paint and Wine Night at Eisenhower NHS Farm
The Adams County Arts Council and the National Park Service at Eisenhower National Historic Site invite you to the Presidential Paint and Wine Night event at the Eisenhower Farm on Tuesday, June 11, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The NPS-sponsored event will be held at Eisenhower National Historic Site. The...
Whitmore explains the proposed Gettysburg zoning plan
Contacted after Monday’s Planning Commission meeting, Planning Director John Whitmore gave his thoughts about the proposed new zoning plan. Detailed information about the new plan including the proposed new document and map can be found on the borough’s website here. “The development of property within the Borough is...
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Eight Hanover events receive grants to help foster a welcoming community
Eight local events were the recipients of grants designed to help foster a welcoming and connected community in the Hanover area. The grants, called "Welcoming Communities, Hanover," were created in 2023 by the Cultural Alliance of York County in partnership with Main Street Hanover and supported by the William J. Warehime Foundation, according to a press release by the Cultural Alliance of York County. ...
Local Mother’s Day Events
Mother’s Day Weekend at Battlefield Harley-Davidson. Dates: May 11 (9 AM – 5 PM) & May 12 (10 AM – 4 PM) Location: 21 Cavalry Field Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Activities include vendors, a band, and food trucks. Mother’s Day Weekend at Taylor’s Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch...
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