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10 hrs ago | WPMT-TV York

History Comes to Life in Gettysburg

Step back in time to July 1863 as the North faces the South in the 3-day battle in Gettysburg.

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Related Topix: Gettysburg, PA

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Evening Sun

Specter visits Adams as a Democrat

Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., listens as members of the Adams County Democratic Committee ask him questions Wednesday at Gettysburg College.

17 comments

Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Representative Joe Sestak, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Arlen Specter, US Senate, Republican, Gettysburg College, 2008 Presidential Election

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Evening Sun

Several charged at Carroll Valley checkpoint

A sobriety checkpoint set up over the weekend in Carroll Valley Borough resulted in charges being filed against several drivers, Carroll Valley Police said in a press release.

20 comments

Related Topix: Carroll Valley, PA, Drugs

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Evening Sun

Hunterstown celebrates history

Joseph Matthews makes chairs much like his great-grandfather did in the early 20th century.

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Related Topix: Gettysburg, PA

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Stimulus funds 2nd U.S. 30 project in Franklin County

The second major economic stimulus highway project in Franklin County should begin within weeks.

7 comments

Related Topix: Franklin County, PA, St. Thomas, PA, Chambersburg, PA, Pennsylvania, Fayetteville, PA, Opinion

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Earth Times

Governor Rendell Honors Allegheny County Chef for Commitment to Excellence

O'Brien was presented with the award by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Executive Deputy Secretary Russell Redding as part of the Gettysburg Festival, a 10-day celebration of the arts held in the historic Adams County town.

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Related Topix: Ed Rendell, US Governors, Allegheny County, PA, Pennsylvania, Agriculture, Science, Gettysburg, PA

Thu Jun 25, 2009

York Dispatch

Bob Yost buys Century 21 Action Realty

Prudential Bob Yost Homesale Services recently purchased York County's Century 21 Action Realty.

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Related Topix: York County, PA, Hanover, PA, Dallastown, PA, Shrewsbury, PA, Shiloh, PA

Tue Jun 23, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

New byway designated in Adams County

Portions of Pa. 394, U.S. Business 15 and U.S. 15 in Adams County are now designated as the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway, PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler announced.

1 comment

Related Topix: US National Parks, Gettysburg National Military Park, Opinion

Mon Jun 22, 2009

The York Daily Record

Adams County teen dies in crash

A 19-year-old Biglerville man was killed after a motorcycle crash in Straban Township Sunday evening.

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Related Topix: Biglerville, PA, Gettysburg, PA

Sun Jun 21, 2009

The York Daily Record

Red Cross supports military families with gift bags

Linda Markle, left, of Hanover pulls out a picture frame and is caught by her emotions thinking about her sons in Iraq as Kim Ferrere of the Red Cross looks on.

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Related Topix: Hanover, PA, US National Guard, US Military, York, PA, York Metro, York County, PA

Fri Jun 19, 2009

WGAL.com

Fire Police Officer Still In Hospital

An Adams County fire police officer who was hit by a car on June 4 is still in the hospital.

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Related Topix: East Berlin, PA

Thu Jun 18, 2009

York Dispatch

Police log: Four Hanover residents charged in Littlestown drug sweep

A three-month investigation into drug dealing in Littlestown, Adams County, ended with officials filing charges against 12 people, including four Hanover-area residents.

1 comment

Related Topix: Drugs, Littlestown, PA, Hanover, PA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Wed Jun 17, 2009

Evening Sun

Another charged in Littlestown bust

Adams County First Assistant District Attorney Brian Sinnett announced Tuesday that a total of 13 arrests had been made in connection to a three-month long drug investigation in the Littlestown area.

26 comments

Related Topix: Littlestown, PA, Drugs, McSherrystown, PA, Hanover, PA

Tue Jun 16, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Suspected heroin dealers arrested, more sought

Arrest warrants have been issued in Adams County for 12 adults and one juvenile wanted on felony drug offenses.

27 comments

Related Topix: Littlestown, PA, Opinion

WGAL-TV

13 Face Drug Charges In Adams County

Thirteen people face drug charges in Adams County. Police said that they issued arrest warrants for 12 adults and one juvenile who are accused of dealing drugs in the Littlestown area.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Littlestown, PA

The York Daily Record

Two heroin dealers get state prison time

Two of the 17 people arrested in a January drug bust dubbed Operation Smack Down entered guilty pleas Thursday in Adams County Court.

20 comments

Related Topix: Drugs, State Prisons, Prison, McSherrystown, PA, Littlestown, PA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Sun Jun 14, 2009

Evening Sun

License not renewed for York Springs nursing home

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has not renewed the license for a York Springs nursing home for alleged violations that include rodent feces, expired medications and not evacuating all residents during a fire drill.

27 comments

Related Topix: York Springs, PA, Springs, PA

Fri Jun 12, 2009

WHTM-TV Harrisburg

Civil War Reenactor Held for Trial in Shooting

Gettysburg, Pa - The case against a man accused of shooting a teenage boy in the foot during a Civil War reenactment in Gettysburg last summer will head to trial.

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Related Topix: Gettysburg, PA

Thu Jun 11, 2009

Evening Sun

Some suggestions for cutting budget

In response to letter of June 7 signed "Thomas J. Weaver, Executive Deputy Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of State, and former Adams County Commissioner." Whew! With such an impressive resume I almost lost my train of thought.

5 comments

Tue Jun 09, 2009

The York Daily Record

Route 15 roadwork, upgrades coming

The Route 234 overpass crossing Route 15 is one of nine bridges that will be repaired over the next two years using $11 million of economic stimulus money.

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Related Topix: York County, PA, Chambersburg, PA

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