Category Archives: Animals

Running by animals, and at least one animal monument, on the Rail Trail

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Ed Mahon

The York County Heritage Rail Trail is where I do most of my running. I love the chickens. But I never paid much attention to the dog monument until I heard a This American Life episode about animal sacrifice:

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Good news, bad news for the Chesapeake Bay

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

It’s easy to forget the Codorus Creek meandering slowly through York. It’s even easier to overlook the quiet brook’s connection to the Chesapeake Bay. Just a few miles downstream from York, the Codorus joins the Susquehanna River near Saginaw. The … Continue reading →

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A man named Squirrel and a set of jumper cables

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

I’ve been having car troubles. And it seems that York is the worst place for car troubles. Last week, my car suddenly became haunted. While driving around at night, covering the news, my interior light would flicker, the locks would … Continue reading →

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Night creatures return for some York City trash

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

I think I know why the city critters are hanging around my fire escape. A few weeks ago, I wrote about Bradley, an ugly little opossum that likes to scare me at night when I try to put my recyclables … Continue reading →

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When critters invade my city apartment

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

Several weeks ago, I thought I saw a monster on my fire escape. I had just returned home from a rainy night of reporting and went to throw a few items in the recycle bin. I threw my shoulder into … Continue reading →

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Who is enforcing York’s dog poop ordinance?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Emily Opilo

After the passage of York’s pooper scooper ordinance Tuesday night, I had a couple people contact me on Twitter to ask me how they could complain about any violations they’ve found. For those of you who haven’t been caught up … Continue reading →

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Two events will close streets in York Saturday

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Emily Opilo

Streets will be closed in York Saturday for two events.     The annual York Education Day Parade will begin at Hannah Penn Middle School at 1 p.m. and travel south on Edgar Street, west on Pershing Avenue and end at … Continue reading →

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Cat-Adopt-a-Thon, gospel event, health fair to be held Saturday

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Emily Opilo

A Cat-Adopt-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 11th from 10:00am to 2:00pm on the grounds of U-Stor-It, 1331 N. Sherman St., York, to benefit Heavenly Paws Animal Shelter. Donations of food and litter are being sought, as well as … Continue reading →

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Free activities, entertainment at Wednesday movies

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Emily Opilo

Free activities and entertainment will now be offered before each film in York’s summer movie series on Wednesdays at Kiwanis Lake. All activities begin at 6:30 p.m., entertainment at 7:30 p.m. and movies at 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be sold. … Continue reading →

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New Hope Academy Charter School to hold block party

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Emily Opilo

New Hope Academy Charter School will hold a block party in York on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 400 block of King Street. Free food including Bricker’s fries and Rita’s Water Ice will be offered. Poets Quiet … Continue reading →

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