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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: May 2011
Sharing one family’s photos of the past
A couple of weeks ago, longtime reader Dianne Bowders shared some historic photos of York. Another person who regular shares historic family photos is Gary E. Heiland. Small parts of Gary’s extensive family collection have been seen earlier on this … Continue reading
Posted in Central/Eastern, Local memories
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Ask Joan: Memorial Day edition
I’m sure many of you are enjoying the three-day weekend and kicking off the start of “summer” with a cookout, some ice cream or a trip to the pool. That’s awesome, and I hope you have a great time! Please … Continue reading
Reader photo: Barnett Bobb house
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Barnett Bobb log house in York Submitted by: Dianne Bowders of York Township Something interesting: Dianne writes: “This 1811 log house was originally constructed at the corner of Pershing … Continue reading
Even more D.E. Jones memories
Way back in December, I mentioned a store of the past that I had personally frequented – D.E. Jones. Turns out there were a few locally – at least in Shrewsbury, in Delco Plaza, and in Hanover. The Delco one … Continue reading
Posted in It used to be..., Local memories
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A follow-up on lighthouses
Note from Joan: Happy Friday! Sarah Chain, one of our features department copy editors, recently worked on something based on some “Only in York County” reader photos. She found out such cool info on a subject that I’m actually personally … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Only in York County, Reader photos, Spring Grove
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A quick follow-up to the ‘mise-well’ Yorkism
Since yesterday’s post was so in-depth, I thought today we should have a little more of a quick read. In that spirit, here are a couple of quick follow-ups to our talk about “mise-well” as the York County way of … Continue reading
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Memories of The White Swan west of York
Diane Folkenroth, while thinking back to the Pine Tree Inn west of York, wrote in with some more memories from that area. “Other sites in the west end: White Swan; Orange Top; at the railroad tracks – Farm Bureau; Gross’s … Continue reading
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Just for fun: York County photo pop quiz from a reader
It’s time for some lighthearted fun. Can you identify the location seen in this photo, submitted to our online gallery by John Tierney of West Manchester Township? The only hint I’ll give you for now is that I drive by … Continue reading
Ask Joan: Our anniversary edition
No, not the sixth anniversary of Ask Joan; rather, this weekend marked Hubby’s and my sixth wedding anniversary. We spent the weekend in State College and had a blast. I came home to about a ton of Ask Joan mail … Continue reading
Reader photo: Here there be dragons on the Susquehanna River
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Dragon log on the river Submitted by: Teanna Byerts of Dover Township Something interesting: Teanna writes, “On ancient mariners’ maps, ‘here there be dragons’ marked the edge of the … Continue reading
