Mary Kauffman

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Editor at SitNews (Ketchikan, AK)

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Biglerville graduation: Canners take flight

1 week ago | gettysburgconnection.org | Mary Kauffman

Like butterflies emerging from their cocoons, the Biglerville High School Class of 2025 took flight Friday surrounded by family, friends and the educators who guided them along the way. A sea of black caps and gowns marked by golden stoles and academic regalia entered the stadium two by two. Jubilant cheers lifted from the bleachers where loved ones watched the pomp and circumstance of graduation day unfold.
Vets honored in Mt. Tabor

1 week ago | gettysburgtimes.com | Mary Kauffman

Taps sounded, rifles fired, and Old Glory flew over Mt. Tabor Cemetery Friday as the community came together for its 24th Memorial Day parade and service. Biglerville American Legion Post 262 led the parade along Mt. Tabor Road. A vintage car trailed behind, followed by Upper Adams Intermediate School students, Boy Scouts, and fire apparatus from multiple companies. An inflatable eagle poked out of a particularly patriotic car’s sunroof.
Upper Adams band gets new uniforms

1 week ago | gettysburgconnection.org | Mary Kauffman

Members of the Upper Adams marching band kicked off Tuesday’s school board meeting with a performance in their new uniforms, courtesy of funding approved by the board. “I wanted to say a quick thank you to the board for funding for the new uniforms. They are, as you see here, a little bit more modern, a little bit more chic,” band director Rei Phillippi said. The band performed the National Anthem and Biglerville’s alma mater.
Canner Funds seek non-profit status; school board candidate speaks out

4 weeks ago | gettysburgconnection.org | Mary Kauffman

The Upper Adams Canner Funds is taking steps to become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the hopes that it will be able to support the school district in a bigger way. Tom Wilson, former school board member and current president of the Canner Funds, addressed the school board’s business and operations committee Tuesday. “We see the potential to do much, much more for the Upper Adams School District,” Wilson said.
Local attractions to offer Adams County resident discount through Saturday

1 month ago | gettysburgconnection.org | Mary Kauffman

Destination Gettysburg is partnering with local businesses and organizations to provide Adams County residents half-off admission through Saturday May 10 in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition that highlights the travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and improving the quality of life throughout the United States.
Dishong to lead Upper Adams as new superintendent

1 month ago | gettysburgconnection.org | Mary Kauffman

Upper Adams School Board on Tuesday unanimously voted to hire its new superintendent, Todd Dishong. Through his 26 years in education, Dishong has served in numerous roles from kindergarten through 12th grade levels, according to a news release from the district. He has worked as a classroom teacher, coach, a principal at all levels, and as a superintendent. Most recently he served as assistant superintendent at Waynesboro Area School District.
Upper Adams to vote on new superintendent

1 month ago | gettysburgconnection.org | Mary Kauffman

Upper Adams School District is preparing to welcome a new superintendent. After months of searching, the school board will hold a special meeting April 22 to vote upon the hire of Todd Dishong, the district announced in a statement Wednesday. Dishong is assistant superintendent at Waynesboro Area School District, according to Upper Adams Interim Superintendent Don Bell.
Arendtsville welcomes new council member

1 month ago | gettysburgtimes.com | Mary Kauffman

Arendtsville Borough Council swore in a new council member Wednesday and discussed a proposal to plant trees on 13 acres near Glenwood Drive. Paula Martin joined the ranks of council members after she was appointed to fill out the remainder of Maddi Kuhn’s term for the rest of the year. Kuhn resigned from her seat to take a paid position as a borough office assistant. kAm“x C62==J H2?E E@ 36 >@C6 :?G@=G65 :? E96 4@>>F?:EJ[” |2CE:? D2:5 :? 2? :?E6CG:6H 27E6C E96 4@F?4:= >66E:?8]k^AmkAm|2CE:?
Berwick looks to contract police services from Abbottstown

2 months ago | gettysburgtimes.com | Mary Kauffman

An intermunicipal agreement is in the works for Abbottstown to provide police services in Berwick Township. Tim Shultis, who is the solicitor for both municipalities, said Berwick is mainly interested in traffic enforcement on a limited basis. kAm“xE’D >J F?56CDE2?5:?8 E96J’C6 AC:>2C:=J 92G:?8 AC@3=6>D @? #246 %C24< #@25 2?5 z:??6>2? #@25[” p33@EEDE@H? !@=:46 r9:67 y2>6D vC292> D2:5 2E %9FCD52J’D 3@C@F89 4@F?4:= >66E:?8] “%9@D6 2C6 E96 2C62D @7 4@?46C?
Upper Adams evaluates school climate

2 months ago | gettysburgconnection.org | Mary Kauffman

A school climate survey revealed how Upper Adams School District students, staff, parents and community members view the district. Joseph Albin, director curriculum, instruction and assessment, presented the results of the fall 2024 survey to the school board Tuesday. He compared the findings to the results of the winter 2022 survey. The Pennsylvania Department of Education offers the PA School Climate Surveys to districts throughout the state.