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Portion of Route 15 in Adams County to close over the weekend
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – If you’re traveling between Gettysburg and Emmitsburg this weekend via U.S. Route 15 this weekend, you will encounter a detour. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, PennDOT says the highway will be closed in both directions just south of Steinwehr Avenue in Freedom Township, the last exit in Pennsylvania. The closure […]
Fairfield board moves towards tax increase
The Fairfield Area School Board plans to raise taxes by 3.63 percent this year. During their April 22 meeting, the board unanimously approved a $22 million preliminary budget proposal. The board expects to give the budget final approval on June 24. Business Manager Tim Stanton told the board the budget focuses on tackling deferred maintenance, building a three-year capital plan, and saving money for a possible expansion of the Adams County Technical Institute.
Adams County Broadband receives $16.9 million boost
The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced this week that the county has received the state’s 3rd-largest grant award to provide more families with high-speed broadband service. The funds are part of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) PA Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP). Internet service provider Comcast will receive $9.4...
Gettysburg council discusses complicated and contentious issues
Navigating Gettysburg’s sidewalks can be tricky. Fixing the problem is equally challenging. During their workshop on Monday, the borough council focused on two of the many issues surrounding sidewalks – stormwater management and tree damage. They also discussed two other heavily debated topics — the town’s sign ordinance and reserved parking spaces.
Watch for photo galleries from 5 York and Adams high school proms this weekend
Students in several high schools in York and Adams counties will be going to prom this weekend. Photographers for the York Daily Record and Hanover Evening Sun will be taking pictures at more than 15 high school proms this spring. Northeastern kicked off the formal season last weekend. Watch for...
Things to do this weekend: Plants, festivals, Independent Bookstore Day
(WHTM) — It’s the last weekend in April and there are plenty of scheduled events in the Midstate. Here is abc27’s list of things to do from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Harrisburg area. Wetlands Festival — The 24th annual Wetlands Festival is happening this...
Raising Awareness: Targeted Violence in Adams County
Twenty-five years ago, an event shook us to our core: the Columbine High School shooting opened our eyes to the tragedy of targeted violence. As we all know, it was not the last time. What will it take for communities to join together and put a stop to hate-fueled-violence. Adams...
Adams County Planners Seek Public Input on Future of Cross-Keys Corridor
The Adams County Transportation Planning Organization (ACTPO) in partnership with. PennDOT and local municipalities, has launched an online survey to gather public comment as. it advances its work on a study of the PA 94 corridor. The study area includes State Route 94. between Dicks Dam Road and Hanover Street....
ACAC’s annual “Tee It Up FORE the Arts” golf tournament is a rousing success
Golf and art enthusiasts came together on Thursday at The Links of Gettysburg to participate in the 9th annual Tee It Up FORE the Arts golf tournament, benefiting the Adams County Arts Council. A cool, sunny, beautiful day served as backdrop for a fun-filled celebration of golf, food, and community. The event was the Arts Council’s most successful tournament yet; 88 golfers on 22 teams competed for tournament prizes, and the event raised more than $20,000 to benefit the Arts Council’s programming and operations.
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