Gettysburg News

Heath Cross holds a picture of his daughter in prayer and a God's eye. Before she died, Brooklyn Cross started a project to make one God's Eye for every American soldier serving on the front lines, and today, her dad Heath is carrying on what she started.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Gettysburg have charged an Orrtanna man with DUI after he was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Adams County.

The Adams County Habitat for Humanity will host a Blitz Build at its newest site at 72 Fifth Street in Gettysburg.

ST. THOMAS >> A St. Thomas man is facing six child sex abuse charges at a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, after telling Pennsylvania State Police that he would take responsibility for his alleged actions and wanted to get help.

Mount Joy Township's four-year contract with the four fire departments that serve it ends this year, leaving the door open for negotiations.

The Evening Sun of Hanover reported jurors in Carlisle found 47-year-old Lance Greenawalt guilty Friday of plotting to kill Adams County Common Pleas Judge Michael George.

Southbound I-81 was partly closed during morning rush hour because of the 6 a.m. crash near Maugansville Road , according to Maryland State Police, Hagerstown.

GETTYSBURG >> A free "Welcome to Medicare Seminar" to explain insurance options for Medicare beneficiaries and to help with coverage choices will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Adams County Office for Aging Inc., 318 W. Middle St. This session will give nearly or newly retired residents the facts needed to help navigate the Medicare ... (more)

GETTYSBURG >> The Gettysburg Riding Club Inc. wrapped up its series of Blue and Gray horse shows recently.

Bill Emig, of Gettysburg, rests on his Harley Davidson Road King at the Granite Hill Campground while event organizers and vendors were preparing for Bike Week in 2012.

GETTYSBURG >> Join Licensed Battlefield Guide John Fitzpatrick from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, as he examines how the United States Constitution and the laws enacted under it govern, impact and protect us.

Clarks Green resident Barry Phillips was chosen as one of 40 participants nationwide in the National Endownment for the Humanities' "On Hallowed Ground: Gettysburg in History and Memory" workshop.

Jon "Hammer" Hepner of the Neshanocks reaches for the ball as Elkton player Glyn "Hammer" Richards tries to make it to third during the July 2010 festival.

Glasgow's SSE Hydro has been immortalised in a new live album and concert movie, the first to be filmed at the new venue.

A Maryland man faces burglary and related charges after DNA evidence linked him to a 2005 burglary at an Adams County archery club, state police say.

GETTYSBURG >> The National MS Society will hold its annual Bike MS: Mason-Dixon Challenge at Gettysburg College Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27. Participants of all levels can expect route support, rest stops and camaraderie along the way.

The Gettysburg Riding Club finished up its' Blue and Gray horse shows recently with a special class, The Adams County Pleasure Class.

Adams County police will conduct sobriety checkpoints during Gettysburg's Bike Week, according to a release from the Center for Traffic Safety.

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1st - 3rd, 1863. Those three days and their impact on American history being brought back to life on the battlefield this weekend.

Patty Ewers closes her eyes Sunday and sings along from her seat with the 2nd South Carolina String Band.