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My name is Joan and I'm a lifelong Yorker. Throughout high school and college, I swore I was getting out of here as soon as possible. Now, a few years later, I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be. I love my town. And, as a local editor, I hear every day how much you love your towns, too. So please, connect with me and let's share what makes life in York County great. I'm here to help you enjoy this place as much as I do!
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Monthly Archives: September 2008
Scrapple NOT German?
I’ve been talking quite a bit about that meat-which-I-hate, scrapple. Well, one of my readers, Mark, chimed in with some really amazing information on what I had assumed was a Pennsylvania Dutch (and therefore German in origin) food: Short background, … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat
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More day-trippin’
Hubby and I had about two and a half hours to spare last Wednesday, so we decided to take a mini day-trip, kind of like the one we took the Wednesday before to Lock Haven. Where did we get in … Continue reading
Posted in Northeastern, Northern/West Shore
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The quote game
Thanks to all who played along with my “quote game” the other week. My personal favorite of the reader responses was this one that my sister-in-law Adriane got: “Early morning cheerfulness can be extremely obnoxious.” William Feather (1908 – 1976) … Continue reading
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Settling into my new look
You might have noticed several of our blogs getting a facelift recently. I am really liking the new look, though it’ll take a little getting used to! Mostly, I like that I can use slightly bigger pictures Meanwhile, at 10 … Continue reading
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More on zombies in York County
Turns out the York Newspaper Co. is far and away the most popular choice for a place to hunker down during a zombie uprising. My good friend Dan had a really great idea: To the press room! You can gain … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, Joan's randomness
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Pfaltzgraff might be out… but SaveSmart is in
More news from this week: Monday marked the opening day of SaveSmart, a discount grocery that took the place of Shur-Fine on Carlisle Road in Dover Township. Virginia Kelly, who lives close to the new Save Smart, in Dover Township, … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York
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More of Pfaltzgraff slipping away
Yesterday’s big news was that Lifetime Brands, the owner of the Pfaltzgraff brand, is closing all its remaining outlet stores, as well as a distribution center in West Manchester Township. I’m a huge outlet shopper, so this comes as a … Continue reading
Posted in Joan's randomness, Local memories
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Good luck, Marie Elena!
This is just a shout-out to my friend and former employee Marie Elena, who is starting a new job today – in TV news, no less! We miss you already! Keep us posted on how you like the world of … Continue reading
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A nice day trip
On Wednesday, hubby and I were both off, so we decided to take a day-trip drive. Hubby chose Lock Haven as our destination, planning that we’d take the scenic route up and back. We didn’t have any big plans – … Continue reading
Posted in Things to do
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You have to be kidding!
Remember how I said I had so much stuff happening on the 27th? Now I got invited to one of those Premier Designs jewelry parties by my neighbor and friend Chris. And I have a huge weakness for jewelry! Guess … Continue reading
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