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: September 2011
Mail call: Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra, in person at the Valencia
Today’s mailbag item was another anonymous submission. The writer says, “Love your memories of York. Don’t stop. Grew up in York when it was a great place to live.” Enclosed with the letter was this flyer for a performance by … Continue reading
Another take on whether ‘needs washed’ is OK
Longtime readers – really longtime – might remember that a few years ago, I talked about how dropping the phrase “to be” as part of our verbs is a prominent Yorkism. That’s come up a few times since then, and … Continue reading
More business memories from unusual sources, this time from a bank giveaway
About a month ago, we talked about some business memories based on ads in a 1947 York cookbook. Today’s mildly unusual source for a list of previous local businesses is what I believe to be a giveaway from The Drovers … Continue reading
Reader photo: Stone house in the fall
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Farmhouse south of New Salem Submitted by: Tom Berkheimer of North Codorus Township Something interesting: Tom writes, “Autumn always seems to intensify the inherent beauty of these old stone … Continue reading
Bizarre York County: A new twist from my friend Tom
Remember that earlier this week, I said something fun was coming Friday from a friend and coworker? Well, I’m pleased to introduce Tom Joyce to you today. Tom is one of our metro reporters (he most often covers politics and … Continue reading
Mail call: Memories of the West York area from a ‘boomer’
Today’s reader letter comes from Rose Dayhoff of West Manchester Township, who shared a lot of fun memories from the West York area. She writes, “I remember W. Market St., starting at Richland Ave., heading west. First, Earl Ness’s Gas … Continue reading
Do you remember Besser’s?
In good news for me, the only anonymous tips I get at the newspaper are ones like this: This index card came, unsigned, in an equally unmarked envelope. To my anonymous contributor, thanks for the tip about Besser’s! A family … Continue reading
2011 York Fair: A few more photos
You know I’m not done with the York fair, right? I do have a few more photos this week that I’d like to show you, and on Friday, I have something cool from the fair coming from a friend of … Continue reading
Ask Joan: Fashion show edition
So in addition to my multitudinous trips at the York Fair, I did something else fun this past weekend. I went to see my mom in a fashion show! She was “modeling” for one of her favorite stores at the … Continue reading
Reader photo: An autumn view of Manchester
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Harding Street in Manchester Submitted by: Melanie Pancho, now of Virginia Beach, Va. Something interesting: Melanie is a frequent commenter whose love of York shows even from a few … Continue reading
