"What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him." (1 Corinthians 2:9).
As a direct tie-in to our final exhibit gallery, which features a collage of historic images from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Revolution, on Sunday, Jan. 19, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (SRMEC) will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration, featuring a documentary…
Happy New Year! As I usually do in my January column, I will list my astronomy highlights for the upcoming year.
We are excited to invite you to again take part in our American Cancer Society Daffodil Days and Tulips campaign. This fundraising event invites individuals, schools, businesses and places of worship to order beautiful cut bunches of daffodils, tulips and potted mini-daffodils to support the…
As we turn the page to a new year and ring in 2025, we all tend to reflect on our experiences from the past year—the successes, the life-changing moments, the good and the not-so-good.
In January, the Green Gettysburg Book Club and Gettysburg for Gun Sense will be studying some amazing works. As I delve into these reads, I am also fortunate to have received from Santa a copy of the prize-winning novel, “Orbital,†about watching Earth from the space station, by Samantha Har…
We wrapped up this year with our party, Christmas at the Schmucker House. Totem Pole Playhouse Christmas carolers welcomed guests as they entered, thanks to Totem Pole’s new Director Ryan Gibbs and Managing Director Fern-Marie Aames.
The year 2024 was quite a busy one at the Adams County SPCA!
Since 2010, I have been the in-country director in Nicaragua three different times for the sister city relationship between Gettysburg and Leon, which will hold its annual auction this month on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Bream Wright Hauser Athletic Complex on the Gettysburg College campus.
Robert Eggers is one of those directors that always puts out exactly the movie he wants. I’m not saying that as a comment on his professionalism or his attitude. I’m saying that because he clearly has the ability to shut down naysayers. If he didn’t, we’d never get the archaic dialogue of 20…
The Dutch were the first to occupy the Delaware Valley at the sufferance of the Lenape Indians in the 1638, along with the Swedes and Finns. This region was nominally if not actually within the orbit of Dutch New Amsterdam by 1655.
The word “stormwater†may create images of swollen rivers and flooded streets, but this term actually describes any amount of rainwater or melted snow which runs off from a developed or natural land area. A potential flood may be the most obvious reason to be concerned about stormwater, but …
Since 1984, Main Street Gettysburg has been dedicated to enhancing our downtown through historic preservation, economic development and community engagement.
Mediation Services of Adams County Inc. (MSAC) is profoundly grateful and pleasantly surprised to announce a significant contribution to our “Forever Fund,†made possible through the generosity of the Adams County Community Foundation’s Giving Spree and its Anonymous Donor contribution.
“Do you need help?†A young man approached me on the street outside of C.A.R.E.S. as I loaded up used blankets to be washed at the North Gettysburg Laundromat, which has graciously provided this service to C.A.R.E.S. for many years.
According to the CDC, children in the United States die from unintentional injuries more each year than from homicide, suicide, and cancer combined. These injuries, including suffocation, drowning, motor vehicle crashes, poisoning, pedestrian safety issues, and fires/burns, are a leading cau…
Make 2025 an ode to the 1966 Simon and Garfunkel Song, Feelin’ Groovy. Slowing down does not mean being less active but rather taking your time and living in the present moment.
Winter is an incredible season to be outside. From glittering ice and snow to the sounds of joyful songbirds that overwinter in our area, being outside is exciting and full of wonder this time of year. If you’re looking for some outdoor time but unsure where to start, check out the Healthy A…
It’s a good time of year to talk about vision.
The Dutch were the first to occupy the Delaware Valley at the sufferance of the Lenape Indians in the 1638, along with the Swedes and Finns. This region was nominally if not actually within the orbit of Dutch New Amsterdam by 1655.
The word “stormwater†may create images of swollen rivers and flooded streets, but this term actually describes any amount of rainwater or melted snow which runs off from a developed or natural land area. A potential flood may be the most obvious reason to be concerned about stormwater, but …
Since 1984, Main Street Gettysburg has been dedicated to enhancing our downtown through historic preservation, economic development and community engagement.
Mediation Services of Adams County Inc. (MSAC) is profoundly grateful and pleasantly surprised to announce a significant contribution to our “Forever Fund,†made possible through the generosity of the Adams County Community Foundation’s Giving Spree and its Anonymous Donor contribution.
“Do you need help?†A young man approached me on the street outside of C.A.R.E.S. as I loaded up used blankets to be washed at the North Gettysburg Laundromat, which has graciously provided this service to C.A.R.E.S. for many years.
According to the CDC, children in the United States die from unintentional injuries more each year than from homicide, suicide, and cancer combined. These injuries, including suffocation, drowning, motor vehicle crashes, poisoning, pedestrian safety issues, and fires/burns, are a leading cau…
Make 2025 an ode to the 1966 Simon and Garfunkel Song, Feelin’ Groovy. Slowing down does not mean being less active but rather taking your time and living in the present moment.
Winter is an incredible season to be outside. From glittering ice and snow to the sounds of joyful songbirds that overwinter in our area, being outside is exciting and full of wonder this time of year. If you’re looking for some outdoor time but unsure where to start, check out the Healthy A…
It’s a good time of year to talk about vision.
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Happy New Year! Historic Gettysburg Adams County is delighted to welcome in 2025 as we prepare to celebrate HGAC’s 50th anniversary.
A mission statement is very important to an organization because it helps communicate its purpose and objectives both internally and externally, guide its strategy, and inspire its employees.
For the fourth year in a row, we take a look back at what was read most by each Adams County Library Branch in 2024.
Gettysburg borough recently published a summary of its budget and at the top of the page were pictures of Abraham Lincoln and Dwight Eisenhower. Where was Thaddeus Stevens? He should be part of the Gettysburg Trinity.
The tradition of making a New Year’s resolution or two in January is a great reminder that we are always striving to improve our lives and sense of wellbeing.
Like many critics, I despised the 2019 CGI version of “The Lion King.†The new animation was ugly and the rehashing of the story from the 1994 classic without many changes made the whole thing seem unnecessary. But unlike many critics, I’m not ready to throw prequel “Mufasa: The Lion King†a…
At the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center, we spend the better part of our waking hours focused on building brighter tomorrows for Adams County kids and families.
As I write this article, the chill of winter is apparent: the windows inside the library are steamy, and nearly every patron walks in bundled in extra layers for warmth. I, admittedly, am not the biggest fan of the cold, but I do love the opportunity to curl up on the couch with a book and a…
As Americans come to the 80th anniversary of the Ardennes Counteroffensive, the Battle of the Bulge, they might be asking themselves: “Is this event really one that should be celebrated?â€
As 2024 comes to a close, I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible year the Land Conservancy of Adams County has had. It’s truly an honor to serve as the secretary of the board of such an amazing organization, and I’m thankful to be part of a community that cares deeply about preserving …
On December 13, the Adams County Community Foundation announced the results of this year’s Giving Spree held on November 7. The incredible total: $3.6 million in gifts for 105 local nonprofits doing important work in every corner of our Adams County community.
Christmas itself didn’t become a national holiday until President Ulysses S. Grant signed a congressional bill into law in 1870. But it became a national holiday because of its growing popularity in the 1850’ sand 60’s.
Cybersecurity might sound like something only your IT team needs to worry about, but the truth is, it’s something everyone plays a role in. With each passing day, cyber threats are getting smarter and more creative. Security Awareness Training (SAT) has become a must-have, not just a nice-to-have.
The “Sonic the Hedgehog†movie franchise has had quite the history. In 2019, jokes about the poorly received first trailer were everywhere in pop culture. Paramount, to its credit, took the vitriol as constructive criticism and spent months redesigning the main character to have a more palat…
As Adams County went for Donald Trump by a margin of 2-1 in the recent election, I hope readers won’t be too scandalized by my confession of having voted for Kamala Harris and being bummed that she fell short in her bid for the presidency. Truth be told, I felt something of a personal invest…
Looking back on 2024, the volunteers of Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian Inc. (HABPI) have made significant progress on our various projects, and I’d like to share our achievements and activities during the last year.
Did you know that you can access a world of information online with your Adams County Library System library card? We offer a multitude of accessible online resources to library patrons; available at your fingertips, and they are free.
It is our responsibility to clean up after ourselves whether at home, in the office or out in public. Trash can add up quickly if it is not disposed of properly. Americans throw away an average of 2,500,000 plastic bottles every hour. Every two weeks the amount of glass bottles that are thro…
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.†~ Matthew 11:28
East Berlin Area Community Center (EBACC) will start off the 2025 year with a bang! We will be having our January Indoor Clearance Sale on Jan. 2, 3, and 4. Thursday we will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $10 a grocery–sized bag, Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for $5 a bag, and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 no…
This year, 2024, was a busy year for Healthy Adams County. We continued our work on our priority areas that derived from the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment results. Those priority areas include Mental Well-Being, Food and Housing Access, Care for All and Community Wellness.
If I had a dollar for every time someone compared Gettysburg to Colonial Williamsburg, I’d probably have enough to match funds for the Baltimore Street Revitalization Project, maybe even more.
As the year draws to a close, the vendors, board, and staff of the Adams County Farmers Market extend warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May your celebrations be filled with love, joy, and, of course, plenty of delicious food, ideally sourced locally, sustainably grown, an…
The team at the rec park is catching its breath after a successful craft show here in our assembly room as part of the Gettysburg Christmas Festival.
The title is a line from the Kevin Costner film, Field of Dreams. It’s about a farmer who loves baseball and struggles with his family over his obsession with building a baseball park in the middle of a corn field.
December is a time of giving and hope. Giving to those you love or giving to those in need. Hope for a better future and better world. But for someone battling cancer, that hope is different. Hope you will survive, hope you can handle treatments, hope for a future and a cure.
As 2024 draws to a close, the Adams County Library System is proud to reflect on an exciting year of expansion and innovation, marked by the introduction of new digital resources, the launch of a “Library of Things†collection, and a significant increase in the number of programs, activities…
The Christmas story is familiar to most of us. Central to that story is the concept that the holy family was far from home when Jesus was born, and that Christ was born amongst the animals of a stable, because there was no other place available: “While they were there, the time came for the …
I know it’s a cheesy saying, but teamwork really does make the dream work. Case in point, at a recent staff meeting, my colleagues Kaycee Kemper, Brady Rodgers, and I all paused to take time to reflect on our 2024 highlights. And each one of us recapped completely different projects.
As the holidays approach, articles like “Ten Tips for a Conflict Free Holiday†or “How to Prevent Uncle Joe from Ruining Dinner, again,†start popping up. But what if you tried something different?
Googling motivational quotes, I found many of the top ranked ones advised one to succeed from failure or to get up every time you fall.
Did you know that maintaining an active lifestyle during winter can significantly boost your mood? In addition, it helps keep you, your heart and your body healthy.
As someone who has only lived in Gettysburg for six years, I am still getting used to the seasonal rhythm of things. Sure, there’s the change of the four seasons between winter, spring, summer, and fall; but in Gettysburg in particular, there’s the change between school field trip season, fa…
As Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars (GADS) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we are preparing to award more than $150,000 in scholarships to local students next May. In 2005, our first year, we offered $11,700. With the continued support of the Gettysburg community and its gener…
I remember when I was younger hearing my grandma and other relatives state “I can’t believe it is Christmas already. Where did the year go?†At the time I could not relate to them, but as I grow older, I find myself echoing my grandma wondering how it can be December already. As we begin to …
La Gigantona represents the Colonial Spanish of bygone days and children parade through the streets with her in December, one underneath the giant puppet and dancing distractedly, while Pepe, depicted by a large papier mâché head worn by one of the kids, dances in a circle around her. They a…
Did you know that you can donate your used car, van, truck, boat with a trailer, or recreational vehicle to The Arc of York & Adams Counties? Eliminate the hassle of repairing, advertising, and selling your car by letting our courteous, trained staff handle all the details. It’s easy to …
Here is a sample of some of the bestselling titles available at the library this month in our adult collections. New in our fiction section is “To Die For,†the latest thriller by David Baldacci featuring the return of the “6:20 Man.â€
The holidays are upon us, and along with that we need to be extra careful with our pets. If there are going to be guests in your home, it is also helpful to make them aware of pet safety. According to the Adams County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACSPCA), the top five ho…
As a lifelong hunter, I vividly recall the pride of taking my first deer at thirteen on my grandfather’s south Texas ranch. My mother’s venison recipe made the experience even sweeter. Taught by my father, who learned from his, I gained not only skills like gun safety and respect for animals…
