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Gettysburg Foundry site to have hazardous material removed, new sewer installed as part of $2.4 million state rehab project
The site will be redeveloped and prepared for a future employer to set up a business and hire workers. “The Commonwealth is taking steps to make properties like the Gettysburg Foundry site viable and attractive to potential employers,” Mastriano said. “The goal is to get the Gettysburg Foundry site ready so an employer can acquire it, start a new business and staff it with local workers from the community.”
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Spring-Ford 2025 DEF Schwenk commits to Gettysburg
Spring-Ford 2025 faceoff midfielder Brady Schwenk has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Gettysburg College. Why did you choose Elizabethtown? “I loved the coaches, campus, and the academics.”. Who do you wish to thank? “Thanks to coach Bodnar, Coach Burns, Coach Garland, Coach Donnelly, friends, and family.”
Gettysburg women’s basketball team honored for academics
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Gettysburg women's basketball was honored for its academic success by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) recently. The WBCA annually recognizes the Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll in each division (NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and two-year colleges) but, for the third year, all teams which qualified for the top 25 rankings with a minimum 3.0 GPA were also recognized for their academic accomplishment.
Maryland Weather: Exceptional weekend in store
BALTIMORE -- Humidity levels dropped overnight, leaving us with a refreshing Friday morning. Your out the door numbers are in the upper 60s and low 70s under mostly cloudy skies. We are wrapping up the work week on a fabulous note! We'll have a mix of sun and clouds, a northerly breeze, and highs in the middle to upper 80s.We'll continue with the lovely weather right on through the weekend. Go ahead and make outdoor plans! Both days feature solid sunshine and highs near 90°. Humidity levels over the weekend will stay nice and low. Monday will be a transition day with increasing humidity and the chance for a few showers later in the day, mainly well west of Baltimore. Highs on Monday climb into the lower 90s.Tuesday through Thursday will be tropical in terms of humidity with some drenching afternoon and evening thunderstorms in some places. These will be of the hit or miss variety. Highs will be in the lower 90s, however, it will feel hotter with the high humidity.
NOAA announces $10 million grant for oyster sanctuary reef construction in Maryland
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it has recommended awarding $10 million to fund new reef construction for a Maryland Department of Natural Resources oyster ...
Innovative firsts fill Maryland Comptroller's Chamber update
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Leirman outlined numerous department firsts during her address to the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch on Monday, July 22. Serving as the state's 34th and first female Comptroller since January 2023, Leirman heralded numerous additional firsts she's introduced to a department she's focused on transforming to become more innovative, accessible, and transparent.
NRF Honors Distinguished Association Leader
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today presented the 2024 J. Thomas Weyant Award to Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Alliance. Locklair was recognized at NRF’s Retail Advocates Summit, where retailers, industry leaders and policymakers from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the retail industry’s premier advocacy event.
Vipul J. Thakkar Accused Of $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In MD
A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him.
Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Walmart and Aldi Produce Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Due to possible listeria concerns, officials have recalled several types of produce (including):. According to a recent Patch article, the FDA says the produce was "sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12." "According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut,...
Poilce: 18-year-old shot Thursday night in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Md. — The Howard County police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital Thursday night. According to Howard County police, around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night, officers responded to the area of 9600 block of Whiteacre Road for a report of gunshots and found an 18-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and has been released.
🚗Here's where to park in downtown Hanover
Good morning, Hanover! I hope you have a great weekend! It's looking like a beautiful one! Your Friday Hanover weather forecast: A high of 85, low of 59. Mostly sunny and less humid, cool overnight. ☀️ Your Saturday Hanover weather forecast: A high of 87, low of 60. Sunny! ☀️ ...
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