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šŸŒ± How Gettysburg College political science grads are turning campus into careers.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Gettysburg! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Gettysburg College political science grads are turning campus into careers.
  • Can Gettysburgā€™s Warriors still claw into the district playoffs?
  • Thinking of visiting Gettysburgā€™s most haunted historic cemeteries after dark?

Also on today's calendar: Fridays On the Ridge - ā€˜That Trimble is a Dangerous Manā€™ and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

ā˜‘ļø Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Pennsylvania election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Political Science: Alumni and Outcomes (gettysburg.edu) ā€” Gettysburg College political science students and recent grads are turning campus experiences into careers ranging from law and public service to journalism and international work. Through clubs, study abroad, the Eisenhower Institute, and student government, these Gettysburgians describe how the collegeā€™s close-knit community and liberal arts focus helped them build leadership skills and clarify their next steps after leaving town.
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2. A Tale of Two Weeks (gettysburgconnection.org) ā€” Gettysburg Warriors fans just watched the team fall 35-10 to Palmyra on Senior Night at Warrior Stadium, leaving their Class 5A playoff hopes hanging by a thread. With key injuries and a must-win trip to Mifflin County ahead, Coach Jake Johnson is praising his resilient seniors while already reshaping Gettysburg football for a stronger 2027 run.
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3. 10 Haunted Cemeteries In Pennsylvania That Locals Swear Are Too Creepy To Visit Alone (newsbreak.com) ā€” Two of Pennsylvaniaā€™s creepiest cemeteries are right in Gettysburg, where Evergreen Cemetery and Gettysburg National Cemetery blend Civil War history with lingering ghost stories. The article shares visiting hours, key graves like Jennie Wadeā€™s, and how local ghost tours trace routes along Baltimore Street, giving residents and visitors respectful ways to explore these storied resting places by day before the legends come out at night.
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4. Pennsylvania Awards $291,447 to Expand Farm Product Sales (mychesco.com) ā€” State agriculture officials spotlighted Big Hill Ciderworksā€™ farms near Gettysburg while announcing nearly $300,000 in marketing grants to boost Pennsylvania farm products, including cider, beef, potatoes, and forestry. The Pennsylvania Cider Guild, which represents cideries like Big Hill, will use its grant for branding and consumer outreach, potentially helping Adams County apple growers reach more customers statewide and beyond.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Sunday October 25
  • Battle Walk
    Auto Tour Stop 4, North Carolina Memorial
    10:00 am
    • Monday October 26
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We have lived in Wheatland Acres for a few years and Trick or Treat has always been 6-8p despite Bonneauville being 5-7p.
    Others who live in Wheatland Acres-what do you plan to do? (Nextdoor Wheatland Acres)
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  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Gettysburg. Apply here.
  • National Veterinary Associates posted a job opening for Hospital Operations Manager in Gettysburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gettysburg here.

Ok Gettysburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes?" ā€” A nervous wreck (Thank you Fiona M. for sending it in!)
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