Gettysburg Connection

Gettysburg Borough reported record July parking and lodging tax receipts as council approved a $156,300 curb ramp project and advanced utility planning at its Sept. 14 meeting. Borough Manager Charles Gable said July parking revenue reached approximately $258,000, compared with $166,000 in July 2025. The total, which excludes parking tickets, was the highest monthly collection in records dating to 2016. The borough’s lodging tax, sometimes called the pillow tax, generated more than $25,000 in July, a monthly record dating to 2014. Gable suggested the nation’s 250th anniversary helped draw visitors despite the summer heat. Although the borough does not collect business sales data, he said the parking and lodging figures indicated strong activity. Through August, the borough was running a surplus of slightly more than $200,000, largely because vacant staff positions had reduced salary expenses. The general fund held approximately $2.5 million, including about $1.1 million in reserves. Gable said interest earned on reserves could help balance the 2027 budget. The borough also plans to use its remaining approximately $390,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to reimburse staff salaries for government services before year’s end. Council awarded the curb ramp contract to Doug Lamb Construction, the lowest of five bidders. Borough Engineer Chad Clabaugh said the base bid exceeded the approximately $130,000 available through the Community Development Block Grant allocation, so an optional $7,500 addition was excluded. The contractor may complete the work this fall or wait until spring, depending on scheduling and weather. Council also authorized an agreement with the Gettysburg Municipal Authority to reimburse the borough for designing water and sewer replacements within the Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project. Clabaugh said the broader project includes approximately $4 million in proposed water and sewer work. Completing utility replacements before street improvements would reduce the risk of having to dig up newly reconstructed streets. The reimbursement agreement still required the authority’s approval. Police Chief David Snyder received authorization to begin the civil service process for establishing a new eligibility list for entry-level patrol officers. Snyder said the existing list had been exhausted and he anticipated at least one opening within 14 to 16 months. The action begins the applicant qualification process but does not authorize an immediate hire. During public comment, Gettysburg resident Jenny Dumont asked council to consider an ordinance reducing single-use plastics. Representing Rise Above Plastic, a branch of Gettysburg Rising, Dumont said voluntary outreach to local businesses had produced limited participation. She provided examples of approaches used by other municipalities and suggested council consider measures addressing plastic bags, straws and foam containers. Dumont said a previous effort in 2019 resulted in a nonbinding resolution rather than an ordinance. Council took no action on the request during the meeting. Council also approved eight historic preservation applications, including a change to fiber-cement board-and-batten siding for the Adams County Historical Society’s museum project at 219 S. Washington St. Another approval allows reconstruction of a garage at 40 W. High St. damaged in a trash truck accident. Officials announced two public information sessions about November’s Lincoln at Gettysburg: Shall Not Perish commemoration and LIVE on Lincoln Square concert. The sessions will address street closures, parking, shuttles, access and other preparations for events during the week of Nov. 16–20. The meetings are scheduled for Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Gettysburg Fire Department Community Room and Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. in the Gettysburg Municipal Building, 59 E. High St. Both are free and will cover the same general information. The borough’s electronics recycling event is scheduled for Oct. 10 beginning at 9 a.m. Residents should register through the borough office by contacting Borough Secretary Sara Stull or Planning Director John Whitmore. Volunteers are also needed.

# High School Sports ## Boys Cross Country September 15 Gettysburg 29 Boiling Springs 29 ### Although the Warriors and Bubblers finished in a 29-29 tie, Gettysburg earned the win on the sixth-runner tiebreaker. Seniors Brody Hebert and Lane Jacobs led Gettysburg, finishing first and fourth overall, respectively. ## Boys Soccer September 15 Eastern York 4 Biglerville 2 ### | TEAM | 1 | 2 | Total | | ----------- | --- | --- | ----- | | Biglerville | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Eastern | 2 | 2 | 4 | Benton Wylie scored three goals to lead Eastern York to a 4-2 win over Biglerville. Beckett Nelson and Oscar Estrada scored for the Canners, who held an 11-0 advantage in corner kicks. Goals First half Eastern York — Benton Wylie (Chase Olson), 36:00 remaining Eastern York — Benton Wylie (Camron Robbins), 29:00 remaining Biglerville — Beckett Nelson (Oscar Estrada), 2:00 remaining Second half Eastern York — Benton Wylie, 35:00 remaining Biglerville — Oscar Estrada (Easton Miller), 29:00 remaining Eastern York — Aiden Feltenberger (Mike Kinnard), 15:00 remaining Shots on goal Biglerville 8 Eastern York 9 Keeper saves Biglerville — Cooper Vranich 5 Eastern York — Landen Strock 6 Corners Biglerville 11 Eastern York 0 JV Biglerville 2, Eastern York 2 ## Boys Soccer September 15 Shippensburg 2 Gettysburg 1 ### | TEAM | 1 | 2 | Total | | ------------ | --- | --- | ----- | | Shippensburg | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Gettysburg | 0 | 1 | 1 | A beautiful evening at Warrior Stadium ended in disappointed as Gettysburg dropped a closely contested match to Shippensburg. Ryan Cunningham's header at 28:07 of the second half provided the Warriors' only score after the Greyhounds had built a two-goal advantage. The jayvee teams battled to a scoreless tie. ## Boys Soccer September 15 York Suburban 6 Bermudian Springs 0 ### | TEAM | 1 | 2 | Total | | --------- | --- | --- | ----- | | Suburban | 2 | 4 | 6 | | Bermudian | 0 | 0 | 0 | York Suburban shut out Bermudian Springs, 5-0, scoring twice in the first half and adding three goals after the break. Isaac Hughley led the Trojans with three goals and two assists, while Bermudian goalkeeper Max Crews finished with 13 saves. Goals (Assist): 1st Half BS: None YS: 33:06, Isaac Hughley (Ooreofe Malomo) 15:32, Thanasi Sgagias (Jonathan Stermer) 2nd Half BS: None YS: 36:43, Isaac Hughley (Nick Frolio) 26:51, Trent Wert (Isaac Hughley) 13:30, Oreoluwa Malomo (Isaac Hughley) 12:32, Isaac Hughley (Michael Vranich) Shots: BS: 3 YS: 19 Corners: BS: 0 YS: 8 Saves: BS: Max Crews (13) YS: Ewan Titter (3) JV: BS - 0; YS - 1 ## Field Hockey September 14 Gettysburg 1 Chambersburg 1 ### | TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | | ------------ | --- | --- | --- | --- | ----- | | Gettysburg | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Chambersburg | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Despite dominating the offensive end of the field, Gettysburg was held to a single goal as both teams battled through a scoreless second half that featured a standout performance from Chambersburg goalie Lacey Mooney. Izzy Sites, off a Kendal Sease assist, scored Gettysburg's goal just before the half. Goal 1: Chambersburg, Q2 13:13, Josey Shavely assisted by Natalie Fitz Goal 2: Gettysburg, Q2 1:22, Izzy Sites assisted by Kendal Sease Shots on Goal: Gettysburg - 18 Chambersburg - 1 Penalty Corners: Gettysburg - 9 Chambersburg - 0 Goalie saves: Gettysburg - 0, keeper Heidi Waddell Chambersburg - 13, keeper Lacey Mooney ## Girls Cross Country September 15 Boiling Springs 26 Gettysburg 29 ### The Warrior girls ran tough, but dropped a close one to the Bubblers 26-29. Gettysburg was led by Sammy Campbell and Myah Coleman (2nd & 3rd overall.) ## Girls Soccer September 14 Shippensburg 3 Gettysburg 2 ### | TEAM | 1 | 2 | Total | | ------------ | --- | --- | ----- | | Gettysburg | 1 | 1 | 2 | | Shippensburg | 1 | 2 | 3 | A hard-fought, narrow defeat Monday afternoon for the Warriors, as host Shippensburg scored two second-half goals to win it. Alison Scheungrab scored both Gettysburg goals, one in each half. ## Girls Tennis September 14 New Oxford 4 Bermudian Springs 1 ### New Oxford won two of the three singles matches and swept doubles to earn a 4-1 victory over Bermudian Springs on Monday. Bermudian’s point came from Addison Elliott at No. 1 singles. Singles 1. Addison Elliott (BS) def. Maggie Socks, 6-4, 6-2. 2. Claire Lawrence (NO) def. Brynn Nickey, 6-0, 6-1. 3. Annabel Sieg (NO) def. Claire Plumley, 6-2, 6-1. Doubles 1. Hillary Christner and Caydence Martin (NO) def. Ruth Worley and Lilah Nelson, 6-1, 6-0. 2. Ellie Yates and Marlene Ramirez (NO) def. Braelyn Black and Kyria Jacoby, 6-0, 6-0. ## Girls Tennis September 15 Bermudian Springs 5 Kennard-Dale 0 ### The Eagles swept all five matches Monday to post a 5-0 win over Kennard-Dale. Bermudian won each match in straight sets, dropping no more than four games in any set. Singles 1. Addison Elliott (BS) def. Maddie Gaumer, 6-1, 6-1. 2. Brynn Nickey (BS) def. Hailey DiMeglio, 6-3, 6-1. 3. Claire Plumley (BS) def. Alize Hill, 6-3, 6-1. Doubles 1. Ruth Worley/Lilah Nelson (BS) def. Sam Souder/Elle Ennis, 6-4, 6-2. 2. Braelyn Black/Kyria Jacoby (BS) def. Aurora Genova/Anna Basalo, 6-4, 6-3. ## Girls Tennis September 15 Delone 4 Susquehannock 1 ### Delone won three singles matches and one doubles match to earn the victory. The Squirettes swept singles play, while Abigail Chaney and Joselyn Neil rallied after dropping their opening set to win a closely contested No. 2 doubles match. 1. Baileigh Stetter (DC) defeated Libby Cowx 6-1, 6-0 2. Ashley Heacock (DC) defeated Margaret Melon 6-2, 6-3 3. Allison Wingert (DC) defeated Liv Schamberger 6-3, 6-2 1D. Brianna Hart (SQ) defeated Chloe Eckert/Catalina Caretti 6-1, 6-7 2D. Abigail Chaney/Joselyn Neil (DC) defeated Meredyth Schismenus/Kaylee Pert 0-6, 7-6 (8-6), 1-0 (10-7) ## Girls Tennis September 15 New Oxford 5 Spring Grove 0 ### Another win for New Oxford, as the Colonials stayed unbeated with a whitewash of Spring Grove. 1 Singles: Maggie Socks def Gwen Wagner 6-1 6-0 2 Singles: Claire Lawrence def Nadina Sarev 6-0 6-0 3 Singles: Annabel Sieg def Madison Dunmeyer 6-0 6-2 1 Doubles: Hillary Christner and Caydence Martin def Aleiah Gentzler and Lily Evans 6-3 7-5 2 Doubles: Ellie Yates and Marlene Ramirez-Contreas def Savanah Roberts and Tiana Hofman 6-0 6-1 ## Girls Volleyball September 14 Delone 3 Littlestown 0 ### Delone swept Littlestown 3-0 on Monday, winning the varsity sets 25-15, 25-13 and 25-20. Lily Kane led the Squirettes with 12 kills and two blocks, while Kenzie Groft recorded 13 digs. Delone also won the junior varsity match 2-0, 25-6 and 26-24. ## Girls Volleyball September 15 Delone 3 Dover 0 ### Delone swept the varsity match in three sets, 25-16, 25-11, 25-19. Lily Kane led the attack with 12 kills and two blocks, while Audrey McKee and Kaitlyn Synnamon added eight kills apiece. Zoe Gregg had 12 assists and Maddye Slonaker added 10, while Slonaker and McKee each served three aces. Kenzie Groft led the defense with 13 digs and Alexa Young added nine. Delone also won the JV match in straight sets, 25-20, 25-23. ## Girls Volleyball September 15 Gettysburg 3 West Perry 0 ### Gettysburg swept West Perry in three sets, 25-16, 25-19, 25-19, on Tuesday. Maren Miller led the Warriors with 19 kills and 10 digs, while middle hitters Jazlyn Looney and Alyssa Ketterman combined for 11 kills. Victoria Reber handed out 24 assists, Sierra Shepherd had seven digs and Brianna Shorb served two aces. Gettysburg also won the JV match in straight sets, 25-23, 25-20. Brigid Hazel finished with two aces, three kills and four digs. ## NA NA NA @ NA

The 35th annual Adams County Heritage Festival will take place on Sunday, September 20, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., in the Gettysburg Area Recreation Park. The theme of the festival is “sharing and appreciating the cultures of Adams County through Music, Food, and Art . . . A Celebration of Unity in Our Community.” After opening ceremonies, the following groups will perform: - 12:15 p.m. Knotwork Band (Celtic) - 1:10 p.m. Casa Guanajuato (Mexican dance) - 2:10 p.m. Frederick Catoctones Chorus - 3:10 p.m. Pakiva Bluz Band At 12:30, children will assemble for the annual bike parade, sponsored by Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian Inc., which will start at 1 p.m. on the Biser Fitness Trail. This year it will be led by Gettysburg Mayor Alison Lintal. Food vendors will offer cuisine from the Middle East, Germany, Mexico, Indonesia, Liberia, and other regions of the world. There will be many booths for vendors of traditional crafts and exhibits from local nonprofits. Art activities will be available for children. Children may obtain passports and collect stamps at booths representing cultures of different countries and regions. The festival is free, as is parking. It is sponsored by the Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice, Gettysburg.

United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) announced today the establishment of the Bengt Runo Hoffman Chair of Lutheran Spirituality and Ethics, a fully endowed faculty position created to sustain the school’s commitment to theological formation as it celebrates its bicentennial. Backed by a $2.3 million private founding gift, the chair represents a significant long-term investment in the seminary’s mission to prepare leaders to engage complex global and ecclesial challenges. The seminary has set a goal to grow the endowment to $3.5 million to further expand academic resources and community engagement initiatives. The announcement comes as higher education, particularly in the theological sector, faces heightened financial and institutional pressures. ULS leadership characterized the endowment as a strategic decision to prioritize the long-term formation of pastors and lay leaders. “At a time when theological education faces enormous financial pressure across the country, the establishment of the Hoffman Chair is a powerful counterstatement,” said the Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin, president of United Lutheran Seminary. “It is both an investment in the future of theological education at ULS and an affirmation of what we believe faithful leadership requires.” The chair is named for the late Rev. Dr. Bengt Runo Hoffman (1913–1997), a distinguished theologian, educator and ecumenical leader. Hoffman’s career spanned global service with the Lutheran World Federation and the World Council of Churches before he joined the faculty of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg in 1966. He served as a professor of ethics and ecumenics until his retirement in 1981. Hoffman was widely recognized for his scholarship on the experiential and contemplative aspects of Lutheran theology, notably in his works Luther and the Mystics and Theology of the Heart. The new faculty position will integrate teaching, research, writing and mentorship, ensuring that Lutheran spirituality and ethics remain central to the seminary’s curriculum. Beyond the classroom, the chair will facilitate public lectures, retreats and resources designed for clergy, congregations and community leaders. “The formation of faithful leaders requires us to attend both to the life of the mind and the life of faith,” said the Rev. Dr. Teresa Smallwood, vice president for academic affairs and dean. “We need leaders who can think deeply and systematically, engage the moral and ethical questions of their time, and bring that discernment into the Church and the world. The Hoffman Chair strengthens our capacity to form those kinds of leaders.” As ULS enters its third century, the seminary continues to emphasize the necessity of theological rigor combined with spiritual practice. The endowment ensures that the intersection of spirituality and ethics will remain a foundational pillar of its educational program in perpetuity. For more information on the Bengt Runo Hoffman Chair of Lutheran Spirituality and Ethics, visit https://www.unitedlutheranseminary.edu/uls-stories/uls-establishes-bengt-runo-hoffman-chair-of-lutheran-spirituality-and-ethics. ### About United Lutheran Seminary Founded in 1826, United Lutheran Seminary is the oldest Lutheran seminary in the Americas and is marking its bicentennial in 2026. Formed in 2017 through the merger of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, ULS prepares leaders for Christian ministry through theological education, spiritual formation and public engagement. An affiliate of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ULS equips students to serve the church and the world for generations to come.

The future footprint of Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) was once again a topic of conversation during the Sept. 8 board meeting. The board first heard from Vida Charter School Executive Director Christine Miller about the school’s desire to purchase its existing home at the former Eisenhower Elementary School from the district. GASD has not used the building on East Broadway since it consolidated elementary schools in 2011. Miller told the board that Vida’s strategic plan includes a “clear goal of facility ownership” and hopes the district will engage in a conversation that leads to a mutually beneficial transfer of ownership. “Beginning a dialogue around this option could help the district leverage additional capital to reinvest in your own core priorities,” Miller said. Miller also expressed appreciation for the district’s continued partnership in food service, transportation, and accountability as one of the charter school’s authorizing districts. The board did not comment on Miller’s request. ### Administration Building The board also once again heard about a proposal to renovate and expand the district’s administration building on Biglerville Road. Mike Rader of Barton and Associates and Chris Linkey of RLPS Architects told the board the project originated with a need to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. The district then explored how to improve the building’s safety and security systems and accessibility while planning for future growth. The current proposal calls for a new boardroom so the existing boardroom can be converted into a conference room, office space, and storage. The board was also presented with the possibility of adding a second floor to the new boardroom to provide open workspaces and room for future growth. The proposal is estimated to cost $8.357 million. If the district does not pursue the second-floor option, the proposal would be reduced to $7.47 million. The district anticipates advertising for bids in December, with final approval being considered in February. No decisions are final until the district awards contracts at a public meeting. The public is invited to share thoughts at meetings held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month.