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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Gettysburg Crash

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash Saturday in Gettysburg.

The crash happened around noon at the intersection of Hanover Street and Sixth Street, according to the Gettysburg Borough Police Department.

Police said the crash involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The motorcyclist was taken to WellSpan York Hospital and remained in critical condition as of Sunday. The motorcyclist has not been publicly identified, but police said their family has been notified.

No other injuries were reported.

Hanover Street was closed for about four hours Saturday, according to PennDOT traffic data.

Gettysburg police are investigating the crash with assistance from Pennsylvania State Police’s crash reconstruction team.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

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