About this blog
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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Author Archives: Joan
Sharing the love of Pennsylvania Dutch cooking: Sweets and sours
Our daughter is an active member of York County 4-H, and through that, our family has had the pleasure to get to know Mary Jo Kraft of the Penn State Cooperative Extension, an awesome lady who is as “True Dutch” … Continue reading
A photo contest and a free Harley-Davidson sticker: Random fun from Joan’s inbox
Just a quick post today to tell you about two fun things that showed up in my inbox recently. First, if you’re into Harleys, you can get a free Harley-Davidson sticker here. Random, but I know some of my readers … Continue reading
Ask Joan: Piano concert edition
A somewhat little-known fact about me: I played the piano for about 15 years – from the time I was 4 years old until part way through college. Then, having no piano, I just didn’t play at all for several … Continue reading
A look at Joan’s Valentines
As some of you know, I work primarily outside the office for the YDR; I come in once a week to do some in-office tasks and, of course, pick up my mail! Well, last night, Hubby told me there was … Continue reading
Ask Joan: Don’t eat the dip edition
My mom and I were the unfortunate sufferers of what seems to be food poisoning this past weekend. I’m doing a lot better… just a little tired, but she’s still really under the weather. Send good thoughts her way! (And … Continue reading
Ask Joan: Middle of the night edition
I am definitely a night owl, much more so than a morning person. So today’s Ask Joan was started just before midnight on Monday night. Hopefully, it will make good Tuesday morning reading for you – unless you’re a “latecomer” … Continue reading
A quick update on butcher-shop memories
What does this photo have to do with butcher-shop memories? You’ll have to go here to find out! In all seriousness, I’ve gotten an incredible response to this earlier butcher-shop memories post, so expect more to come on this topic … Continue reading
A couple of quick memories about Peoples Drug
This July post got us started talking about memories of Peoples Drug. Included was this photo, originally seen on June Lloyd’s Universal York blog. It shows the store in September 1955, with its windows taped as protection against a coming … Continue reading
Reader photo: Snow through the branches
What: Early morning snow and the sun rising. Submitted by: LuAnn Scruggs of West Manchester Township Something interesting: Today’s reader photo continues my snow theme started in a photo earlier this week. Whether you like snow or not, it’s a … Continue reading
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The one thing everyone remembers about Babe Keller’s restaurant
OK, this is just fun. We talked almost six months ago about memories of Babe Keller’s Restaurant, and as part of that, Wayne Breighner had some stories to tell about how that restaurant’s owners were real jokesters. And the fun … Continue reading