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43-572: The newspaper, printed in a broadsheet format, is published seven days a week. It also publishes "FlipSide," a nightlife and entertainment guide that is distributed every Thursday. The York Daily Record/Sunday News is available online in an e-Edition, with Saturday editions exclusively in that format since March 2022. The media organization runs the YDR.com website and also has smartphone and tablet apps. Some of its key coverage areas include Watchdog, Food, College Football and high school sports coverage of

86-463: A 1712 tax was imposed on newspapers based on their page counts. However, larger formats had long been signs of status in printed objects and still are in many places. Outside of Britain the broadsheet developed for other reasons unrelated to the British tax structure including style and authority. With the early mechanization of the 19th century came an increased production of printed materials including

129-482: A female householder with no husband present, 4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17% were non-families. The average household size was 2.5. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $ 255,900. The US OMB has designated Adams County as the Gettysburg, PA metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . As of the 2010 census the metropolitan area population of 101,407 ranked 19th most populous in

172-581: A high school diploma, and offers literacy programs. The Lincoln Intermediate Unit is governed by a 13-member board of directors, each a member of a local school board from the 25 school districts. Board members are elected by school directors of all 25 school districts for three-year terms that begin July 1. There are 29 intermediate units in Pennsylvania. They are funded by school districts, state and federal program specific funding and grants; they do not have

215-427: A hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ). Recreational areas of Adams County include Adams County is administered by a three-person board of commissioners, who serve four-year terms. Elections occur in the odd-numbered years that precede U.S. presidential elections, with the most recent election falling in 2023. All three commissioners are chosen in the same election, and voters may vote for no more than two of

258-622: A result, Adams County was moved from the 4th District to the 13th Congressional District and elected a new representative in the 2018 election . As of July 17, 2023, there were 70,831 registered voters in the county. Republicans hold a majority of the voters. There were 40,766 registered Republicans , 18,835 registered Democrats , 8,201 voters without any partisan affiliation, and 3,029 voters registered to other parties. "Other parties" also includes voters who left their preferred party blank; only those who chose "no affiliation" are included under "no partisan affiliation". Voter registration As of

301-577: A result, is a center for Civil War-related tourism. The county is part of the South Central Pennsylvania region of the state. Adams County comprises the Gettysburg metropolitan statistical area , which is also included in the Harrisburg–York–Lebanon combined statistical area . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 522 square miles (1,350 km ), of which 519 square miles (1,340 km )

344-462: A traditional tabloid) on 12 September 2005. In June 2017, the Guardian announced it would again change the format to tabloid size – the first tabloid edition was published on 15 January 2018. The main motivation cited for this shift was that commuters prefer papers that they can hold easily on public transport and that other readers also might find the smaller formats more convenient. In

387-505: A weekly, German-language newspaper, which The York Daily Record credits as its earliest incarnation. After several years without publication of Die York Gazette , William C. Harris created the English-language Gazette in 1815. Between 1821 and 1891, The Gazette also published a weekly German edition. The Gazette was taken over by David Small in 1836. Small, who also served as York postmaster, county director of

430-595: Is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , the population was 103,852. Its county seat is Gettysburg . The county was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County , and was named for the second President of the United States , John Adams . On July 1–3, 1863, a crucial battle of the American Civil War was fought near Gettysburg; Adams County, as

473-445: Is called its web. The now-common 11-inch-wide front page broadsheet newspapers in the United States use a 44-inch web newsprint roll. With profit margins narrowing for newspapers in the wake of competition from broadcast, cable television, and the internet, newspapers are looking to standardize the size of the newsprint roll. The Wall Street Journal with its 12-inch-wide front page was printed on 48-inch web newsprint. Early adopters in

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516-621: Is land and 3.1 square miles (8.0 km ) (0.6%) is water. The Borough of Gettysburg is located at the center of Adams County. This county seat community is surrounded on three sides by the Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP). The Eisenhower National Historic Site adjoins GNMP on its southwestern edge. Most of Adams County's rural landscapes and its mid-19th century roadway pattern remain intact today. Thirteen historic roadways converge at or near Gettysburg Borough. Two circular rings of towns surround Gettysburg;

559-612: Is most obvious on the front page since tabloids tend to have a single story dominated by a headline, and broadsheets allow two or more stories to be displayed of which the most important sit at the top of the page " above the fold ." A few newspapers, though, such as the German Bild-Zeitung and others throughout Central Europe are tabloids in terms of content but use the physical broadsheet format. In 2003, The Independent started concurrent production of both broadsheet and tabloid (" compact ") editions, carrying exactly

602-543: The Daily Record , announced it had appointed John Paton as CEO, and entered into an agreement with Digital First Media. Paton heads Digital First Media which provides management services to MediaNews Group and Journal Register Company publications. On June 1, 2015, Gannett Co. , the largest U.S. newspaper publisher by total daily circulation, said it had acquired the Daily Record along with several other newspapers from Digital First Media . The following are some of

645-571: The PIAA . GameTimePA offers live coverage of high school events, including livestreams of football and other sports, live updates and scoring/game updates on GameTimePA's Twitter and Facebook accounts. Editorial coverage was provided by the York Daily Record/Sunday News, Hanover Evening Sun, Lebanon Daily News and Chambersburg Public Opinion . The York Daily Record's parent company, Digital First Media, in 2012 awarded

688-493: The United States , the traditional dimensions for the front page half of a broadsheet are 12 in (305 mm) wide by 22.75 in (578 mm) long. However, in efforts to save newsprint costs, many U.S. newspapers have downsized to 11 in (279 mm) wide by 21 in (533 mm) long for a folded page. Many rate cards and specification cards refer to the "broadsheet size" with dimensions representing

731-405: The 2022, there were 106,027 people and 40,676 households in the county. The population density was 204.4 people per square mile. There were 43,653 housing units with 76% of the units owner occupied. 90.7% of the population 25 years and over were high school graduates, and 24.3% had a bachelor's degree or higher. Per capita income was $ 36,150, and the median household income was $ 76,727. 8.4% of

774-823: The JOA in 1990, creating the York Newspaper Co. to manage merged production, circulation and advertising departments. The Daily Record and Dispatch newsrooms were not part of the merger and to this day remain under separate ownership. In 2004, Buckner News Alliance sold the York Daily Record to MediaNews Group, which also owned the York Sunday News the news organization operated as the York Daily Record/Sunday News . In September 2011, MediaNews Group , parent company of

817-579: The NewsVroom was to boost the public's understanding of how the news organization and readers can use new technology to share and consume news and information. The NewsVroom and the York Daily Record/Sunday News staff were recognized by Digital First Media as the company's best community engagement project of 2012. Broadsheet A broadsheet is the largest newspaper format and is characterized by long vertical pages, typically of 22.5 inches (57 cm). Other common newspaper formats include

860-474: The State of Pennsylvania and the 349th most populous in the United States. Adams County is also a part of the larger Harrisburg–York–Lebanon combined statistical area (CSA) , which combines the populations of Adams County with those of Cumberland , Dauphin , Lebanon , Perry and York counties in Pennsylvania. The combined statistical area ranked 5th in the State of Pennsylvania and 43rd most populous in

903-571: The United States, The Wall Street Journal made headlines when it announced its overseas version would convert to a tabloid on 17 October 2005. Strong debate occurred in the US on whether or not the rest of the national papers will or even should follow the trend of the European papers and The Wall Street Journal . The Wall Street Journal overseas edition switched back to a broadsheet format in 2015. Adams County, Pennsylvania Adams County

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946-726: The United States, with a population of 1,219,422. School districts include: County residents may apply to attend any of the Commonwealth's 14 (as of 2015) public, cyber charter schools at no additional cost to the parents. As reported by Pennsylvania Department of Education May 2024 Lincoln Intermediate Unit (IU#12) region includes Adams, Franklin , and York counties. The agency offers school districts, home schooled students and private schools many services including: Special education services, combined purchasing, and instructional technology services. It runs Summer Academy, which offers both art and academic strands designed to meet

989-521: The YAIAA league. The media organization also operates a community blog portal. The Daily Record and The York Dispatch have worked under a joint operating agreement since 1990. The newspapers are to return to more independent operations after the agreement expires in June 2024. Gannett announced June 1, 2015, that it had acquired the Daily Record . In 1796, Solomon Meyer created Die York Gazette ,

1032-471: The advantage of being easier to handle, particularly among commuters. In some countries, especially Australia , Canada , the UK, and the US, broadsheet newspapers are commonly perceived to be more intellectual in content than their tabloid counterparts. They tend to use their greater size to publish stories exploring topics in-depth and carry less sensationalist and celebrity -oriented material. The distinction

1075-583: The awards and recognitions received by the newsroom of the York Daily Record/Sunday News and its affiliated digital products in the past 20 years: GameTimePA was a brand of high school sports coverage in southcentral Pennsylvania, including Adams , Franklin , Fulton , Lebanon and York counties. The brand at one point expanded into the Philadelphia -area, including parts of Bucks , Chester , Delaware and Montgomery counties. GameTimePA spanned more than 60 schools and 22 sanctioned sports in

1118-409: The blending of broadsides and newspapers, creating the modern broadsheet newspaper . Modern printing facilities most efficiently print broadsheet sections in multiples of eight pages (with four front pages and four back pages). The broadsheet is then cut in half during the process. Thus, the newsprint rolls used are defined by the width necessary to print four front pages. The width of a newsprint roll

1161-503: The broadside, as well as the competing penny dreadful . Newspapers all over Europe were then starting to print their issues on broadsheets. However, in the United Kingdom, the main competition for the broadside was the gradual reduction of the newspaper tax, beginning in the 1830s until its eventual dismissal in 1855. With the increased production of newspapers and literacy, the demand for visual reporting and journalists led to

1204-476: The candidates. The commissioners are responsible for the management of the fiscal and administrative functions of the county. As of the May 2024 Presidential politics Adams is a consistently Republican county, like most of South Central Pennsylvania. In 2020 , Donald Trump carried the county with 66.3% of the vote to Joe Biden 's 32.2%. In 2016 , Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton only received 29.6% of

1247-442: The downsizing of broadsheets used a 50-inch web ( 12 + 1 ⁄ 2 -inch front pages). However, the 48-inch web is now rapidly becoming the definitive standard in the U.S. The New York Times held out on the downsizing until July 2006, saying it would stick to its 54-inch web ( 13 + 1 ⁄ 2 -inch front page). However, the paper adopted the narrower format beginning Monday, 6 August 2007. The smaller newspapers also have

1290-626: The first is typically found at a distance of approximately 7 miles (11 km) from Gettysburg. The second ring is found at a distance of 12 to 15 miles (24 km) from the county seat. This "spokes and wheel" pattern is one of the few examples of Central Place Theory in the Eastern United States. The county is in the watershed of the Chesapeake Bay and is drained by the Susquehanna and Potomac Rivers . Adams has

1333-525: The front page "half of a broadsheet" size, rather than the full, unfolded broadsheet spread. Some quote actual page size and others quote the "printed area" size. The two versions of the broadsheet are: The broadsheet, broadside , was used as a format for musical and popular prints in the 17th century. Eventually, people began using the broadsheet as a source for political activism by reprinting speeches. Broadsheet newspapers developed in Britain after

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1376-403: The needs of gifted, talented and high achieving students. Additional services include: Curriculum Mapping, Professional Development for school employees, Adult Education, Nonpublic School Services, Business Services, Migrant & ESL (English as a Second Language), Instructional Services, Special Education, Management Services, and Technology Services. It provides a GED program for adults to earn

1419-420: The newspaper from Scoggins in 1978 and modernized the paper's appearance and operations. MediaNews Group, owner of The York Dispatch , purchased the York Sunday News in 1988. The next year, The Daily Record and The York Dispatch sought government approval for a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) , a partial merger because "The Daily Record" was facing financial troubles. The U.S. Justice Department approved

1462-486: The newspaper gained a national reputation for its independent—some considered it leftist—news orientation and editorial positions. The Gazette purchased The Daily , York's first daily newspaper, and the York Legal Record in 1915. In 1918, The Gazette was renamed The Gazette and Daily . After nearly 150 years of continuous publication, the paper shut down in 1970 because of labor problems. Gitt sold

1505-649: The newsroom a grant to build the NewsVroom—a mobile, community media lab. The new-media classroom on wheels was equipped with smartphones , tablets , laptops and Wi-Fi . The vehicle and YDR journalists have been to breaking news scenes, political events, high school football games, the York Fair , the York County Libraries and more to interact face-to-face with readers and glean information to better serve York and its surrounding areas. The purpose of

1548-479: The paper's assets to a local group headed by attorney Harold N. Fitzkee Jr. and retired The Gazette and Daily name. The paper soon reopened under a York Daily Record nameplate. In 1973, The Daily Record was sold to Jimmy D. Scoggins, a veteran newspaperman, who changed the paper's format from tabloid to its current broadsheet form. The Gazette and Daily had become a tab in 1943 because of newsprint shortages during World War II. Buckner News Alliance purchased

1591-407: The poor and York's chief burgess , remained owner of the paper for nearly 50 years. Prominent businessman Adam Geesey converted The Gazette into a daily publication in 1887. The Gazette became the third York-area newspaper to publish daily. In 1915, Allen C. Wiest and law partner J.W. Gitt acquired the foundering Gazette , which began Gitt's 55-year reign as Gazette owner. Under Gitt,

1634-492: The population lived below the poverty line. The racial makeup of the county was 87% White , 1% Black or African American , 0.0% Native American , 1% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 3% from other races , and 7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 7.8% of the population were military veterans. 19% of the population was under 18, 59% between 18-64, and 22% 65 or over. There were 40,676 households, of which 68% were married couples living together, 10% had

1677-947: The power to tax. There are currently no scheduled commercial flights into Adams County. The nearest airports with regular commercial service are in Hagerstown, Maryland ( Hagerstown Regional Airport ), Harrisburg, Pennsylvania ( Harrisburg International Airport ), and Lancaster, Pennsylvania ( Lancaster Airport ). Public bus service in Adams County is available through the Adams County Transit Authority . Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and, in at most two cases, towns . The following boroughs and townships are located in Adams County, as well as unincorporated areas and CDPs: Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by

1720-427: The same content. The Times did likewise, but with less apparent success, with readers vocally opposing the change. The Independent ceased to be available in broadsheet format in May 2004, and The Times followed suit from November 2004; The Scotsman is also now published only in tabloid format. The Guardian switched to the "Berliner" or "midi" format found in some other European countries (slightly larger than

1763-566: The smaller Berliner and tabloid – compact formats. Many broadsheets measure roughly 28 by 22 + 3 ⁄ 4  in (711 by 578 mm) per full broadsheet spread, twice the size of a standard tabloid. Australian and New Zealand broadsheets always have a paper size of A1 per spread (841 by 594 mm or 33.1 by 23.4 in). South African broadsheet newspapers have a double-page spread sheet size of 820 by 578 mm (32.3 by 22.8 in) (single-page live print area of 380 x 545 mm). Others measure 22 in (560 mm) vertically. In

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1806-571: The southern and middle parts of the county, including Gettysburg . The 193rd District spans into Cumberland County to the north. Adams County is entirely contained within the 33rd Senatorial District, which also includes parts of York and Franklin counties. From 2012 until 2018, Adams County was part of the 4th Congressional District until the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the Commonwealth's Congressional Districts constituted an illegal partisan Gerrymander . As

1849-414: The vote, the lowest share any Democrat had received in the county since George McGovern 44 years prior. No Democratic presidential candidate has won Adams County since Lyndon Johnson 's 1964 landslide . However, Democratic strength exists in Gettysburg , which Biden carried 63%-35%. Adams County consists of two Pennsylvania House Districts. The 91st district is exclusively in Adams County, comprising

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