Perhaps no one was more surprised than Martin Sheen when he got the call to play General Robert E. Lee for the movie Gettysburg. “I thought I’d be the last guy,” says Sheen, chuckling. “And I’ve always suspected and I’m going to have to ask Ron Maxwell (Gettysburg director) to be straight with me someday and tell me who it was he offered the role to that turned it down at the last minute. Because I got the call at the last minute.”

Gettysburg Green Gathering is sponsoring an Earth Day – Work Day. From 8-9:30 a.m., volunteers will be picking up trash along Taneytown Road from the intersection of Steinwehr Ave and Taneytown Rd to Blacksmith Shop Tavern Road. They should meet at the battlefield parking lot located on Taneytown Road across from the National Cemetery.

Waste Management, Inc. has partnered with the Borough of Gettysburg to provide covered devices (electronics) recycling services. The next e-cylcing date is Saturday April 20, 2024. Registration for E-Recycling is required in order for Waste Management to adequately plan to receive your covered device(s) and to provide you with a...

Two cherished emblems of the season in the sports world. The 86th Masters Golf Tournament gathers the very best of golf, setting the stage for a spectacular fusion of skill and beauty at Atlanta’s Augusta National Golf Club. Augusta is more than just a golf course. Established in 1933,...

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt joined Spotlight PA’s Kate Huangpu and Votebeat’s Carter Walker in March for a live event about building trust in elections. Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt in January 2024 at the East Shore Area Library in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Media Services. This...

Robert Carl Spalding, 71, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born June 22, 1952 in Alexandria, VA the son of the late Carl Lynn and Josephine Goodson Spalding. Bob is survived by his wife Karen Breighner Spalding. Until his retirement, Bob...

James Franklin Green (“Jim”), 80, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, entered into the hands of the Lord, and the open arms of his daughter Beth, on April 8, 2024. Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1943, Jim was a cherished husband, father and Pappy. Jim and his wife Mary shared 59 years of marriage. Together they provided transportation for the Gettysburg School District, a business they continued from his parents Fred and Viola Green. Jim also logged with his family business Greenwood Products, ran J&W Logging with his son Willie, and volunteered with the Greenmount Community Volunteer Fire Department Station 23, in which he served as the fire chief for 10 years.

Stacy L. Murphy, 65, of Chambersburg, PA died Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 24, 1958 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late R. Lynwood and Ruby Esther (Lippy) Brown. Stacy worked as a shift supervisor for CVS Pharmacy for over 20...

Shirley A. McDonald of Biglerville, Pennsylvania, died Thursday morning April 4, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born July 21, 1948 to the late Audrey McDonald in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the mother of Gina LeVan (Matt LeVan), Rodney Welch, Maurice McDonald, and preceded in death by her...

Gettysburg’s Tegan Kuhns and Littlestown’s Jacob Dennis hooked up in a magnificent pitcher’s dual Tuesday afternoon. In the end, Kuhns and reliever Wes Coolbaugh were just a little bit better, and the Warriors eked out the win. Kuhns threw five innings of one-hit ball, striking out 12, and Gettysburg survived a 7th-inning rally against reliever Wes Coolbaugh, who got the save. Dennis also fanned a dozen for the Bolts in just over five innings of work. In all, four pitchers recorded 29 strikeouts on the day while surrendering just eight hits, three of which came from Warriors’ infielder Wyatt Sokol.

Littlestown Borough Council voted to decommission the community pool at Tuesday’s meeting, leaving some residents angry and saddened by the decision. “We’ll remember all of you. You will have a legacy for decommissioning the pool,” said long-time resident Darren Sentz. The meeting opened with a statement...

On April 10, 2024, the Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence were held to honor 14 communities, three organizations, and nine individuals for their dedication to strengthening their communities and better serving their residents. Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)...

The start of spring brings warmer temperatures, and the milder weather motivates people to get. outside and exercise. Running is inexpensive and easy to do, either indoors or outdoors. Whether you. are a seasoned runner or a beginner, taking proper precautions before, during and after running will. help you avoid...

Penn State University’s Palmer Museum of Art’s new 73,000-square-foot building opens to visitors on June 1. The state-of-the-art facility, located within The Arboretum at Penn State, boasts unique design elements that bring the outside in, fostering a sense of connection with the landscape and inspiring visitors to reflect on the relationship between art and nature. Designed by Allied Works, the new building nearly doubles the Palmer’s footprint and includes 20 light-filled galleries, new educational and event spaces, a museum store and café, a sculpture path and outdoor terraces.

Democratic Candidate for PA Senate District 33 Cameron Schroy announced his affiliation with the Pennsylvania Forward Party (FWD) this morning in front of the Adams County Courthouse. “Not Left, not Right, but Forward,” said Schroy in his comments. “I am a Civics teacher and I care deeply about our community....

The Gettysburg Borough Council is one step closer to allowing libraries in the institutional zone. However, elected officials made it clear Monday that approval does not mean they are permitting the Adams County Library System to move its Gettysburg branch. That decision lies solely with the library system’s board of directors.

Roxey (Myers) Lewis, 91 of Gettysburg, lovingly known as “Mamaw” to many, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024 surrounded by her family at Transitions Healthcare. Born September 23,1932 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Jacob and Fern (Crist) Myers. She was the wife of William “Bill” Lewis who passed away in 1986.

Charity “Millie” Harbaugh, 83, of Fairfield, PA died Sunday morning, April 7, 2024 at her home. Born March 15, 1941 in Fairfield she was the daughter of the late Seymour J. and Kathleen Arentz (Kuykendall) Bobo. She was the wife of the late Roy D. Harbaugh, Sr. who died February 19, 2016.