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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: March 2010
Reader photo: Unusual meats for sale
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Pig’s head for sale at the New Eastern Market By: Jo Ott of Fairview Township Something unusual: Jo writes: “There’s a meat stand called Country Boy Meats that sells … Continue reading
Names of York: George Leib
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: Leib Elementary School, Dover Township (Dover Area School District) Who was it named after? George N. Leib was a longtime teacher and principal in the Dover district. Fun fact: … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, Names of York
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Reader photo: Cape Horn Road in 1948
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight, but this one is from the past, not present-day York County: What: A picture from about 1948 of the intersection of Cape Horn and East Prospect roads. Submitted by: Carla … Continue reading
Do you remember Avalong’s?
A reader, Kathy Becker, wants to know who remembers Avalong’s near what is now the York Galleria. She said, “It had a restaurant, ice cream parlor and two miniature golf courses to choose from.” Jim McClure has some great memories … Continue reading
Posted in Central/Eastern, It used to be..., Local memories
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Even more on wonderful waffles
Earlier this year, I shared a recipe for waffles and chicken from my friend Megan, who was so kind as to help me out. Well, that drew a lot of response about waffles and how to eat them! Mark says: … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat
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Spring is almost here…
That means it’s time for Spring Training, and Opening Day will be coming soon, for all of us baseball fans. In honor, I have a couple of sports-related links I’ve been meaning to share. First is Old York Baseball, maintained … Continue reading
Posted in York County online
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ABCs of York County: K winner, and vote for the best L
So the winner for the best K of York County is… Kiwanis Lake! This was suggested by Dianne and also by my brother-in-law Mike, who writes: “Kiwanis Lake is an artificial lake created in 1937 at the 13-acre Farquhar Park. … Continue reading
Posted in ABCs of York County, York City/Suburban
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Reader photo: Ice on the river
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Ice forming on the Susquehanna River in January By: Dianne Bowders of York Township Something unusual: Dianne writes: “Photo taken south of the 1930 Veterans Memorial Bridge.” For a … Continue reading
Posted in Central/Eastern, Reader photos
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Names of York: Emory H. Markle
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: Emory H. Markle Elementary School, Penn Township (South Western School District) Who was it named after? Emory H. Markle was the first superintendent of the South Western School District. … Continue reading
Posted in Names of York, South Western
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Just a few more thoughts on ‘the Brogue’
Remember last summer, when I was talking about why locals say “the Brogue” instead of Brogue? Well, commenter Rita was very helpful then, telling me about The Brogue Hotel, possibly the reason for the “the” in the name. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Joan's randomness
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