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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York County’s connection to the deadly Lassa Fever virus
Joan Concilio is seeking details on York County’s connection to an outbreak of the deadly Lassa Fever virus in 1969-1970, in which a man visiting the area died at York Hospital.
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Tagged health, memories, only in york county
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Print your own York County Christmas coloring book!
Get a free printable coloring book featuring Santa and aliens, a true 1980s classic given out at the West Manchester Mall in York, PA.
30 things I love about living in York County
In honor of her 30th birthday, Only in York County author Joan Concilio shares 30 things she loves about being a Yorker.
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Tagged family, Joan, only in york county, yorkisms
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Fun paper find: Historic York and James Smith’s grave
Joan Concilio recently found what might be a collectible stamp featuring James Smith’s gravestone in York in a packet of ephemera from across the United States.
York County goes to the shore: Memories of a Wildwood vacation
Where do people from York County, Pa., go on vacation? Wildwood, West Virginia and lots of other places!
Only in York County is 5 years old today!
Five years ago today – June 9, 2007 – Joan Concilio made the first post on Only in York County. Just for fun, here’s a look at some “then-and-now” facts!
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A piece of the so-called good old days, courtesy of Jo Ott
Quite some time ago, I received this fun missive from longtime reader Jo Ott. Jo was at the York County Heritage Trust last year, doing some research on a one-room school in the Dover area. She relates, “The Trust has … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, fun, grocery stores, memories, shopping
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Get outside, York County!
Today’s weather was simply beautiful here, despite a VERY brief thunderstorm. I understand it was worse in some parts of the county, but we were very lucky. We headed outside in the late afternoon to the former Hawk Lake golf … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, Joan's randomness, Things to do
Tagged family, outdoors, parks
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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
Memories via Facebook from Dale Boyce
I love Facebook. For better or worse, I really am on there all the time (to be fair, much of it is for work). One thing I’m having happen more and more often is that readers will find me on … Continue reading
