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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.
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Story of venerable York County Strickler family not just about who begat whom
‘Our Strickler Heritage’ has been the longtime work of family member Morgan Brenner. The work tells about the life and times of this venerable Hellam Township, York County, Pa., family. Those pictured in cover illustration, courtesy of the Jim Rudisill … Continue reading
Gettysburg statue again stands tall, with new noggin: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, Nov. 29, 2011
In 2006, vandals chained the 4th New York Artillery statue in the Devil’s Den area of the Gettysburg Battlefield and toppled the monument. They carried off its head. Just this week, the restored statue greeted visitors. The Hanover Evening Sun … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Civil War, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, Uncategorized, War
Tagged 'Keystone Tombstones', Gettysburg, Gettysburg Battlefield, Orange Car, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sunday hunting
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Check out this informative map of York College of Pennsylvania’s expanding presence
The York Daily Record/Sunday News recently published this map of York College of Pennsylvania on its website, ydr.com. The map can be enlarged to view the college’s expanding campus, which now reaches from South George Street on the east … Continue reading
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is where these bodies are buried
The Sunbury Press website touting ‘Keystone Tombstones’ says this about its 196-page book: ‘Joe Farrell and Joe Farley explore the cemeteries (and pubs) of Pennsylvania in search of interesting graves and stories about the interred.’ (And see unrelated advertisement for … Continue reading
Part II: Civil War affected women in York and Adams counties – and vice versa
Lori Berlich, left, (Hettie Shriver), and Bailey Berlich (Mollie Shriver) are seen near Sadie Shriver’s headstone. Sadie, who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg, died at the age of 18 after the war and was buried without a tombstone. Also of … Continue reading
Judge Chuck Patterson in official portrait: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, Nov. 25, 2011
Marked with bunting, Judge Chuck Patterson’s portrait is displayed in the York County, Pa., Judicial Center’s lobby. Judge Patterson died this week. York County Common Pleas Court judges receive such official portraits. Judge Patterson’s funeral is set for Saturday. An … Continue reading
Thanksgiving in York County, Pa., 2011: Peace after the storm
This is the Shenberger’s Chapel chancel painting that survived the 2009 blaze at the Chanceford Township Church. The Rev. C. Guy Stambach was the painter, and many of his works appear in sanctuaries throughout York County and beyond. This artwork … Continue reading
Posted in American Revolution, Archives, all posts, Bad weather, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Pain & trauma, People, Small-town life, Uncategorized, War
Tagged C. Guy Stambach, Continental Congress, Shenberger's Chapel, Thanksgiving, United Methodist Church
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Gen. George Pickett takes stand at Gettysburg: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, Nov. 23, 2011
Noel Kline of Spring Garden Township submitted this photo to the Daily Record/Sunday News online News events gallery. The York County, Pa., photographer writes: ‘Actor/playwright Stephen Lang was the keynote speaker at the 148th Anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Saturday … Continue reading
Part 3: How we can further disrupt discrimination in York County
The former Fraternal Order of Eagles building on Philadelphia Street in York, Pa., now named Marketview Arts, will include space for artists and students including those from York College of Pennsylvania. The three local college’s involvement in the city will … Continue reading
Check out these links about late Judge Chuck Patterson’s death and life
Then-Chief Deputy Prosecutor Chuck Patterson of the District Attorney’s Office finishes taping a segment of ‘Forensic Files’ in 2006. (See slide show below.) Chuck Patterson, York County’s first black judge and second black to hold countywide office, passed away today. … Continue reading
