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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
Fun this weekend with a ‘rag ball’
From the German-American Society of York/Alpenrose comes a neat event this weekend. From their news release: A “Lumpen Ball” (rag ball), sponsored by German-American Society of York/Alpenrose, will be Saturday, Feb. 20, at Alert Fire Company, 3118 N George St., … Continue reading
Posted in Things to do
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A reader recipe request
I had a question from reader Doris, who is looking for two recipes. If you have either of them, post a comment, please! First, she’d like a “ham ball” recipe. Second, she’s interested in a “chocolate crunch cake” recipe. Can … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat
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Life on other planets, as observed from Red Lion?
I love it when I find mentions of York County in other media online, and this one that I found recently is especially cool. This column by Roger Simon with Creators Syndicate mentions Red Lion in an unusual way. Simon … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, York County online
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ABCs of York County: G winner, and vote for the best H
So the winner for the best G of York County is… Glatfelter! Funnily, no one suggested this, at least not that I’m aware of – I put it in because it comes up often in our reporting! You can read … Continue reading
Posted in ABCs of York County, Spring Grove
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Reader photo: Snowplows, the Valentine edition
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: These plows were headed down Kenneth Road near the Rutter’s (and near my house) on Wednesday, during the worst of the blizzard. By: Chris Otto of West Manchester Township, … Continue reading
Posted in Joan's randomness, Reader photos
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Names of York: John C. Rudy
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: John C. Rudy County Park, East Manchester Township Who was it named after? John Rudy. Rudy, along with his wife, Mary Bixler Rudy, originally owned the site that is … Continue reading
Posted in Central/Eastern, Names of York
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More fun with fastnachts
I mentioned a lot of fabulous fastnacht activities earlier this month, but here’s another one – and it’s free! Fastnacht Day is coming to the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St., from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 16. … Continue reading
Posted in Things to do, Things we eat
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So if you thought Gettysburg was bad…
If you thought it was bad how some people like to pronounce Gettysburg, then I’ve got another question for you! Thanks to commenter Dianne for pointing this Yorkism (or rather central Pennsylvania-ism) out. poll by twiigs.com
Posted in Things we say
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Guess what I finally ate?
No, not hogmaw, sorry! Hopefully that will come sometime this year. But I did finally try something almost as Yorkish – scrapple! You will remember this was on my “Things I Don’t Eat” list! Hubby, on a recent Friday, decided … Continue reading
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The perfect way to spend a wintery day
Sometimes, the best place in York County is right at home. The other night, Chris had to work. It was, of course, cold and miserable, so Sarah and I camped out at home. And by camped out, I really mean … Continue reading
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