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... or to volunteer, call 264-6266 or e-mail connie.woodruff@cancer.org . Couple open senior home care service Gettysburg -- An area couple has opened a Home Instead Senior Care office to serve the senior population in Adams and Franklin counties. Home ... Comment?
ASU's Elmore makes pilgrimage to Gettysburg
Athens State University Professor of English and law first became enthralled with the words of Abraham Lincoln when as a fifth grader he was required to memorize the words to the "Gettysburg Address." "I was attracted to Lincoln himself, and as a Baptist, I had to memorize the King James Bible, and then I began to see how they interconnected," ... Comment?
The Civil War by Martha M. Boltz Today is the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, delivered at the dedication of the Gettysburg Cemetery in Gettysburg, PA on November 19, 1863. Comment?
Dealership deals in helping others
... from the Greater Hanover chapter of the American Red Cross and South Central Community Action Programs in Gettysburg. "We started with 10," Adams said, taking a break from tossing cans in boxes. "We've doubled it every year. We try to take on what ... 5 comments
Aiming For Slots Casino Near Maryland Line
... LeVan is going to try...again...to get clearance from that state's slots commission to open a slots parlor near Gettysburg. LeVan had made the attempt before and it failed. The location is the Eisenhower Hotel along Emmitsburg Road. If successful ... Comment?
Dave LeVan answers questions on gaming resort proposal
... learned from your previous proposal to this project? Answer: "It is six miles - five-plus miles - from downtown Gettysburg. It is further away from the border of the battlefield than the Crossroads place. It's an existing facility compared to the ... 11 comments
David LeVan is hoping the third time really is the charm. The Gettysburg businessman who failed in 2006 in his bid to build a casino in Straban Township, and whose second plan has been stalled since last summer, is trying yet again to bring slots - and, possibly, table games - to Adams County. 17 comments
Gettysburg Eyed for Casino Again
An Adams County businessman who was behind an effort to bring a slot machine casino to Gettysburg in 2005 is trying his luck for a second time. Comment?
The owners of a Gettysburg magazine and a local Web site are joining forces not only for their own benefit, but for that of the local business community. 2 comments
Gettysburg businessman David LeVan making third try for casino
Gettysburg businessman David LeVan is hoping to start a resort casino at the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center south of the Gettysburg Battlefield. 15 comments
Gambling in Gettysburg back on the table?
... Hotel and Conference Center on Emmitsburg Road in Cumberland Township. The 307-room facility is south of Gettysburg and owned by the estate of Chambersburg businessman Richard D. Michael, the newspaper said. The estate's executor, Larry Musselman ... 46 comments
Inbox: Is durability a concern with Strasburg?
Should we start being concerned about the durability and toughness of right-hander Stephen Strasburg? It seems every week or so he is being scratched for some reason or another? -- Kerm S., Gettysburg, Pa. Comment?
Shed fire burns antique tractors
... to contain, Poland said. A neighbor's sister, Sara Stull, called 911 when she saw smoke coming from the shed. Gettysburg Fire Department also responded to the scene. There was no estimated cost of damage as of Tuesday afternoon. ... Comment?
... Brown, 82, of Laurel died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gettysburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Daniel and Ethel Johnston. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker who enjoyed viewing nature from her home ... Comment?
LSU Announces Early Signing Class
... signees Emily Weaner and Parker Glass will be nice additions in their respective events. Weaner, a native of Gettysburg, Pa., holds a top time of 2:18.53 in the 200m fly, while Parker, a product of Mobile, Ala., comes in with a mark of 56.94 in the ... Comment?
Franklin County DAR celebrates birthday
... Terry L. Punt, who portrayed Sen. McSherry. He ended his part with highlights from Abraham Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg. Pennsylvania State Regent Andrea Snedaker and members of Gettysburg and Col. Richard McCalister DAR chapters were among the ... Comment?
Table games push could trigger another look at placing a gambling resort near Gettysburg battlefield
... in seeking a so-called resort, or Category III, casino license for a hotel and convention center south of Gettysburg. The potential site is the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center along Emmitsburg Road in Cumberland Township, about five miles ... Comment?
Leedy, Landis resign Gettysburg, CD East football posts
Long-time Gettysburg Area High School head football coach Sam Leedy and CD East head coach George Landis have both resigned their coaching positions a day apart. Comment?
Boonsboro nurse's faith turns into her calling
... Mark's Lutheran Church at 601 Washington Ave. in Hagerstown - Beard entered the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pa., in 2007. She plans to complete her master of divinity degree in 2011. To help her on her quest, St. Mark's awarded her ... Comment?
... Crew members cycled with wounded veterans and others in the Face of America Bike Ride from Bethesda, Md., to Gettysburg, Pa. Other Crew members volunteered to assist with meals and logistics for the ride. Once the weather changed the Crew studied ... Comment?