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: November 2011
Giving the gift of scrapple
This holiday season, won’t you consider sending some yummy (?) York County foods to your out-of-town friends and family members? You might recall we’ve got a list of local snacks you can get via mail-order, but then, I got this … Continue reading
Mail call: Memories of Schiding’s Service Store
Today’s letter came in response to this August post on former businesses gleaned from ads in a 1947 cookbook put out by Christ Lutheran Church of York. Well, among those businesses listed John L. R. Schiding’s Yorktowne Service Store (“We … Continue reading
Ask Joan: Birthday week edition
Tomorrow marks my 29th birthday! I’m really excited… only a year until 30. I expect a major celebration for my 30th. Unlike some who dread it, I feel like that’s when you’re really “someone,” if that makes sense. But for … Continue reading
Reader photo: A fall scene over a Bull Road bridge
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight. What: Bridge over Beaver Creek on Bull Road Submitted by: Bill Allison of Newberry Township Something interesting: This bridge is one of my favorite spots in York County, and I … Continue reading
Mail call: Memories of Dauber’s Florist and more
Today’s letter comes from Jane (Dauber) Duke, who describes herself: “I am also a life-long York countian and my family has roots in York back to the 1700′s.” Jane writes, “I was reading thru this and have some things to … Continue reading
Black Friday special: More on the West Manchester Mall
So, what better topic for Black Friday, day of shopping and discount wonder and craziness, than thoughts and memories of my local shopping center, the West Manchester Mall? You have probably heard already that the mall is up for sale. … Continue reading
Today, I’m thankful for my life in York County
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I thought today might make a fun time to look at some of the top things I’m thankful for about my life in York County, Pa. Please, share your “York thanks” in the comments too. I’d love … Continue reading
A pre-Thanksgiving roundup on stuffing
Whether you call it stuffing, filling or dressing, I think we can all agree that it’s a carb-filled side dish of holiday fame in York County and beyond. Today, since I know everyone is busy getting ready for the holiday, … Continue reading
Mail call: Gizzy’s history of the Yoe area
Today’s letter comes from a wonderful gentleman I’ve had the privilege to correspond with for a couple of years. His name is Gizz Davis and he titled his note, “Life in a small town.” He writes, “I love all of … Continue reading
Ask Joan: It can’t be Thanksgiving week already edition
I’m decidedly not ready for it to be Thanksgiving yet. So, we’ll wait a couple weeks. Oh, wait, that doesn’t work? Darn it. Because I know you’re busy, today’s Ask Joan is going to be very visual and very short. … Continue reading
