About this blog
I've been editor of the York (Pa.) Daily Record/Sunday News for 8 years and managing editor of the newspaper for 15 years before that. So, York Town Square explores the rapidly changing world of journalism. And I studied York/Adams' history in graduate school, have written six books about these fascinating southcentral Pennsylvania counties and serve on the York County (Pa.) Heritage Trust board. So, this blog deals with regional history. Often, journalism and history meet here. They're part of a continuum anyway. My hope is that this site intrigues readers on both accounts in giving a daily dose of journalism/history. Or history/journalism. Contact me at jem@ydr.com or become friends on Facebook or follower on Twitter, @JamesMcClure.
Daily Archives: October 14, 2007
Hex book: How powwow doctors plied their craft
Arthur Lewis’ “Hex,” the first book on the famous York County Hex Murder of 1928 and subsequent trail is said to be out of print. But Ross McGinnis’ “Trials of Hex” are still available at York County booksellers. Both paint … Continue reading
Neglect, racism undid all-black 24th in Korean War
Ron Busser, 74, of Red Lion, and Robert Casbeer, 78, of Springettsbury Township, participate in a ceremony to honor Korean War veterans at the York Expo Center. See video: Korean War memories. (Click to enlarge photo.) Background post:York County Historical … Continue reading
