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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: Southern
Ask Joan: Wow, lots of memories edition
The March 23, 2013, edition of Ask Joan features follow-ups on Sleeger’s Furniture, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in southern York County, and some other former local businesses.
Posted in Ask Joan, Local memories, Southern, York City/Suburban
Tagged ask joan, follow-ups, memories
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Even more photos and memories of southern York County’s Besser’s
Betsy Baird shares a photo postcard of the former Besser’s Department Store in the Jacobus area, along the Susquehanna Trail south of York.
Avoiding one snowstorm – and being hit by another
Bill Unger avoided the massive 1958 snowstorm in Stewartstown – but not one of the megastorms of the mid-1990s, of which he shares pictures.
Ask Joan: Primary edition
I had an especially fun “Only in York County” earlier today, when I went to vote at my polling place, Normandie Ridge in West Manchester Township. As I was registering, I heard from a poll volunteer at the table: “Are … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Joan, Central/Eastern, Local memories, Southern, York City/Suburban
Tagged ask joan, memories, movies
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Mail call: More Stewartstown snowstorm memories
Today’s letter comes to me from Jackie Tredway Korte of Red Lion, who you might remember sent me a clipping of some quotes from the 1950s. In her accompanying letter, Jackie talked about memories trigged by this post, in which … Continue reading
Mail call: Remembering Besser’s, Bury’s and an outdoor theater
A newer correspondent wrote to me recently with memories of several places we’ve talked about; I am excited to be able to share! The letter comes from Pat (Patterson) Sanderson and her husband of 64 years, Ed. Pat writes, “Yes … Continue reading
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Tagged besser's, bury burgers, food, letter, memories, southern york county
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Mail call: Drive-in memories from Bill Unger
Today’s letter comes from William “Bill” Unger of Shrewsbury, who wrote to me earlier this month with some memories of various drive-ins around York County. Bill writes, “In 1955 I was a student at Susquehannock High School, in the 10th … Continue reading
Mail call: More on Besser’s in southern York County
I’d asked before about memories of Besser’s on the old Susquehanna Trail in southern York County. Well, since then, I’ve heard a little about some, well, let’s just say “wink-wink-nudge-nudge” memories; let’s just say Besser’s was not always a subject … 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
Reader photo: Another view of the miller’s house
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: The miller’s house at Wallace-Cross Mill in East Hopewell Township Submitted by: Melanie Wallace of West York Something interesting: You might remember the miller’s house from another reader photo … Continue reading
