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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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Category Archives: Dover/West York
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
Posted in Dover/West York, Reader photos
Tagged photos, scenery, weather, west manchester township
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Reader photo: A ‘postcard’ from East Berlin
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight, in a bonus “yes, it’s winter” edition: What: An East Berlin winter scene Submitted by: Julie Briceland of Washington Township Something interesting: Julie writes, “This old train station in East … Continue reading
Mail call: A really interesting White Swan memory from Herman Myers
We’ve certainly talked before about The White Swan, which was at 4155 W. Market St., West Manchester Township, between the Route 616 turnoff and the Route 116 turnoff. There was this Oct. 6 post with memories from a former White … Continue reading
See some amazing Christmas lights in Manchester Township
Sunday night, after a very interesting and fun impromptu Christmas pageant at my mom’s church, our family of four took a drive around the area to see what Christmas lights we could find. There were tons that were very nice, … Continue reading
Posted in Central/Eastern, Dover/West York, Things to do
Tagged Christmas, holidays, lights, things to do
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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
Reader photo: Dinner is served?
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Dinner! (A little “rare” for my liking, though.) Submitted by: Jo Ott of Fairview Township Something interesting: Jo actually submitted this photo of some wild fowl along Bull Road … Continue reading
Scenes from a workday at Black Hosiery in West York
We last talked about the Black Hosiery Factory in West York in this June post. Today, I have some fun scenes to share from a workday at Black’s, which was in about the 1200 block of West Market Street. These … Continue reading
Ask Joan: Special Dogtown follow-up edition, part 2
Continuing with yesterday’s theme of memories of the Dogtown area of West York, I have two letters today to share. The first comes from a good friend of mine, Carol Hemler.
Posted in Ask Joan, Dover/West York, Local memories, Uncategorized
Tagged dogtown, follow-ups, letter, memories
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Ask Joan: Special Dogtown follow-up edition, part 1
Today’s installment of Ask Joan is specifically dedicated to following up on Jack Bupp’s call for memories of Dogtown, which was published back in this July column; his father owned a grocery store there and Jack was looking for others … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Joan, Dover/West York
Tagged ask joan, dogtown, follow-ups, memories, west york
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Reader photo: A good message for everyone
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Despite the fact that vandalism of road signs is almost certainly a crime, it’s a good message for everyone: Don’t stop believin’! Submitted by: John Tierney of West Manchester … Continue reading