Author Archives: Jim McClure

About Jim McClure

Editor of the York Daily Record/Sunday News, ydr.com and its many digital products. Journalism/history blogger: yorktownsquare.com. Author of six York County, Pa., history books.

Loganville fire chief killed directing traffic on I-83

Loganville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rodney Paul Miller, 45, was killed in the line of duty early Saturday morning. He was directing traffic around a crash on Interstate 83 when he was struck by a passing vehicle. Police have charged Matthew Scott Diehl, 32, of Shrewsbury with homicide by vehicle in connection with Miller’s death.

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YDR wins a dozen awards in Pennsylvania-wide news competition

York Daily Record/Sunday News staff members won numerous awards in the Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors competition.

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YDR publisher talks about media transformation

Sara Glines presented on changes in the newspaper business to York Rotary.

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About YDR’s circulation department: ‘You and your team organize chaos every day’

The York Newspaper Co.’s Albermarle Street depot plays a big role in getting newspapers into the hands of customers.

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YDR’s M.E.: ‘I know we will all feel very proud when the sun comes back out’

Managing Editor Randy Parker offered words of encouragement to the YDR staff on the eve of Sandy.

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Ydr.com offers free access to online Sandy coverage

Normally there’s a charge for online content, but the York Daily Record has made Frankenstorm coverage free

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YDR editor about Sandy: ‘Many folks will be depending on us to cover the local news’

The YDR staff is getting ready for the long pull, covering Sandy, a storm whose immensity if daunting.

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York Daily Record/Sunday News wins coveted Readership Initiative Award

The York Daily Record/Sunday News’ “How to Get It Published Seminars” are an example of the way the newsroom engages with the public. Contact dmandl@ydr.com if you plan to attend. The York Daily Record/Sunday News won the prestigious Readership Initiative … Continue reading

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YDR journalist meets up with former York countian in New York

Journalist Robert Maynard receives an honorary degree from York College of Pennsylvania. Maynard started his career at The (York, Pa.) Gazette and Daily and went on to journalistic renown at the Washington Post and Oakland Tribune. York Daily Record/Sunday News … Continue reading

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The baby has a name, NewsVroom. Now, it just needs to be delivered.

The YDR/YSN’s mobile media lab will roll into the newspaper’s West Manchester Township parking lot on Friday.

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