🌱 Biglerville awaits answers after local soldier’s fatal training incident
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In today's newsletter:
- Biglerville awaits answers after local soldier’s fatal training incident
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 50.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 58 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Department of Justice blocking the release of autopsy after soldier dies at Letterkenny Army Depot (abc27.com) — Biglerville is mourning 18-year-old Army Specialist Krystofer Lopez, a local resident honored with a public procession and service at Biglerville High School after his death from a training incident at Letterkenny Army Depot. Federal authorities are keeping his autopsy and investigative details sealed for now, leaving his family and community waiting for answers about what happened. 
📸 Around Biglerville
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Upcoming Events in
Biglerville
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★ Featured events ★
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Hauser Hill Wine Run 5k
Hauser Hill Event Center, 410 Cashtown Rd, Biglerville
9:30 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Charcuterie Class with Penn State Extension
Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. , 545 Carlisle Rd , Biglerville
10:00 am -
5K Wine Run
Hauser Hill Event Center , 410 Cashtown Rd , Biglerville
11:00 am -
Stories and More!
Harbaugh-Thomas Library , 59 W York St , Biglerville
10:30 am -
Spring Concert
Biglerville High School Arendtsville, PA 17303
7:00 pm -
ESL Family Night
Biglerville High School Arendtsville, PA 17303
4:00 pm -
Adams County Blossom Festival 2026
National Apple Museum , 154 W Hanover St , Biglerville
9:00 am -
3rd Annual Blossom Event
Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. , 545 Carlisle Rd , Biglerville
10:00 am -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baby and Toddler Play and Learn Storytime
Harbaugh-Thomas Library , 59 W York St , Biglerville
10:15 am -
Homeschool - Full Steam Ahead
Harbaugh-Thomas Library , 59 W York St , Biglerville
1:00 pm -
Colby Dove "The 12-String Wonder of the World" at Thirsty Farmer Brew Works (LIVE MUSIC BINGO)
Thirsty Farmer Brew Works , 290 Cashtown Rd , Biglerville
5:00 pm -
Gaming Club
Harbaugh-Thomas Library , 59 W York St , Biglerville
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
Tuesday April 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker - Upper Adams School District Facilities in Biglerville. Apply here.
- Gettysburg College posted a job opening for Part Time Housekeeper in Gettysburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Biglerville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gettysburg
- Honey on the Rocks performs Saturday at the Gettysburg Community Theatre (gettysburgconnection.org)
- Gettysburg advances projects; welcomes new police chief (gettysburgconnection.org)
- Playoff Push: Swarthmore Heats Up in Final Stretch Before Tournament Play (swarthmorephoenix.com)
New Oxford
- 4/15 Playbook: PA-03's Final Stretch (politicspa.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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