Meet Joan
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: July 2010
Names of York: Jessica Teague
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Today’s entry is special because it was submitted by a reader, Peter Teague. Thank you, Peter, both for your submission and your work in the community! Place: Jessica and Friends … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Names of York
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A blast from the past: Hanover House
While going through some of Hubby’s big pile of ephemera the other week, I found a November 1963 copy of Family Circle magazine. Of course I was intrigued, especially with all their Christmas gift suggestions. So guess how surprised I … Continue reading
Posted in Hanover, Local memories
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More fun from Collinsville, including an old auction house and discount store
Reader Dennis Keener wrote to me after my recent post mentioning the Collinsville Drive-In. On that post, Mark had mentioned another Collinsville landmark, a discount store. He wondered if that had been in the same place as the drive-in; Dennis … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Local memories
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Whoopie pie varieties
Remember how I asked a while back about your favorite whoopie pie flavors? Well, Dianne mentioned they’re one of her favorites; she says she likes to add peanut butter to the filling mix. She found a recipe for “Classic Chocolate … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat
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A blast from the past: An interesting book treasure
One of Hubby’s recent book-buying expeditions turned up a copy of a book from, I’m guessing, about 1915 or so, titled “Great Revival Hymns No. 2.” This particular copy also has, on the cover, “St. Matthew’s Lutheran Sunday School, York, … Continue reading
Posted in Local memories, York City/Suburban
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What is iconic in York County? The last word on the ABCs
Thank you all again for participating in the ABCs of York County series. I had a lot of fun and it definitely brought out some great feedback from you guys – and built some new loyal readers, I hope! To … Continue reading
Posted in ABCs of York County, Joan's randomness
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Reader photo: Martinsville schoolhouse
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Martinsville schoolhouse, on the grounds of the Lower Windsor Township municipal complex Submitted by: Dianne Bowders of York Township Something unusual: The building, on Craley Road in Lower Windsor … Continue reading
Posted in Central/Eastern, Local memories, Reader photos
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Names of York: More details on two previous names
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Remember my previous Names of York entries on John C. Rudy and William H. Kain? Well, not to be outdone, Jim McClure took a closer look at those names last … Continue reading
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Just for fun: Edgar Fahs Smith school memorabilia
A while back, Jo sent me a couple of neat photos of items from Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School. Jo says, “I wish I could claim these to be mine from my Smith days in 1947-1950, but they were bought … Continue reading
Posted in Reader photos, York City/Suburban
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Brown’s trip, plus ice cream and antiques
While my in-laws were in town visiting last month, we decided to show them some “Only in York County” sights. My father-in-law is a regular reader, so it seemed like a good fit (Hi, Dad!) Anyway, we started off with … Continue reading
Posted in Around town, Dallastown/Red Lion, Things to do, Things we eat
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