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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: February 2010
Reader photo: William Willis House
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: William Willis House By: Dianne Bowders of York Township Something unusual: Dianne writes: “William Willis built this classic English Colonial home in 1762 of bricks he made himself. It … Continue reading
Posted in Local memories, Reader photos, York City/Suburban
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Names of York: Richard M. Nixon
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: Richard M. Nixon County Park, Springfield Township Who was it named after? We all know that Richard M. Nixon (1913-1994) was vice president and then president of the United … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Names of York
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They paved paradise and put up a parking lot
Ah, yes, “Big Yellow Taxi” – a song from my namesake – well, kind of. Joni Mitchell, that is. I don’t let too many people call me Joni, but when I do, I ask that it be spelled that way, … Continue reading
Posted in Joan's randomness
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And you can say it in German!
When Mark was telling about what a Lumpenball is last week, he also brought up the German heritage behind another good Yorkism – saying something is “all.” He writes: “Yorkers say that something’s all as in finished or out; comes … Continue reading
Posted in Things we say
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More on the endless wonder of hogmaw
A couple of weeks ago, editor and historian Jim McClure tackled the topic of hogmaw, always a favorite discussion point for readers over here on this blog! That reminded me that I have some responses to share to some earlier … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat
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Yorkers elsewhere in the news: Feb. 23, 2010 edition
Just a quick set of links today to some articles about Yorkers in the news elsewhere. First, the News-Journal in Wilmington, Del, has a story that mentions a Red Lion mother-son duo, Jan and Michael Renga, who competed recently in … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Southern, York County online
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ABCs of York County: H winner, and vote for the best I
So the winner for the best H of York County is… Harley-Davidson! And by a landslide, too. Yes, I know, it’s a real shocker. Read more at the link above – the paper’s coverage page – and also at the … Continue reading
Posted in ABCs of York County, Only in York County
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Reader photo: Barn along Kreutz Creek
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: This photo is of winter scene of a barn along Kreutz Creek, which sits on the edge of Emig Park in Hallam borough. By: Tim Senft of Hallam Something … Continue reading
Posted in Central/Eastern, Reader photos
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Names of York: William H. Kain
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: William H. Kain County Park, which, along with Nixon Park, borders Lake Redman in the Springfield Township area Who was it named after? William H. Kain was a former … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Names of York
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Well, at least we say this one right
You guys all win! The question of how to pronounce “Lancaster” garnered good response, and the majority of you picked what I consider the right answer. And Tracey agrees – she says, “I lived there for a few years. I … Continue reading
Posted in Things we say
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