Category Archives: York County

What’s happening at the York County commissioners’ meeting?

Check back for live coverage of the weekly meeting, which begins at 10 a.m.

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Read York County Prison’s new religious practices policy

I have a story at ydr.com about York County and some open records requests. One of the requests involved the religious practices policy for York County Prison. Here is the new policy:   New Religious Practices Policy (PDF) New Religious … Continue reading

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York County approves rental agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will continue to rent administrative and court-related space from York County for several years, under an amended agreement that commissioners approved Wednesday. “It shows the commitment from the federal government to keeping a presence in … Continue reading

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Live coverage of the weekly York County commissioners’ meeting

I’ll have live coverage of the weekly York County commissioners’ meeting. It starts at 10 a.m. Check back for updates.

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York County Green Party to host ‘Sustainable Groove’ Saturday

An event featuring folk and jam bands, as well as speeches by local farmers and community leaders, will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Depot, 360 W. Cottage Place, York, according to a news release. The York County … Continue reading

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York County to save close to $2.9 million by refinancing previous debt, officials say

Officials say York County will save close to $2.9 million by refinancing previous debt. “That’s an accomplishment,” said York County Commissioner Doug Hoke. Commissioners on Wednesday approved an ordinance authorizing a series of general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal … Continue reading

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Time to start thinking about the May primary

It’s time to take a look ahead at the May primary and what seats are up for grabs in York County.

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York County Controller Robb Green running for a third-term

York County Controller Robb Green is running for a third-term, the incumbent Republican announced in a news release. Green, the former mayor of Jefferson, was first elected county controller in 2005. The controller examines financial transactions for the county, and … Continue reading

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York County commissioners to hold town hall meeting tonight

Updated Oct. 25: Want to talk to York County commissioners about texting to 911? The fifth floor of the judicial center? Or something else? Well, their second of two public town hall meetings this month is taking place tonight at … Continue reading

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