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Gov. George Leader: Led successful bi-partisan campaign to update Pennsylvania’s Constitution
Former Pennsylvania Governor and York County native George Leader, who died this week, also had another important item on his resume: He was part of the distinguished Glattfelder family. Here, he’s pictured, right, with fellow descendants of Casper Glattfelder, U.S. Congressman William F. Goodling, left, and Dr. Millard Gladfelter at the family’s 250th anniversary reunion in 1993.
Posted in All politics is local, Archives, all posts, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Heroes, Local journalism & Web, Longtime York families, Uncategorized, York High achievers
Tagged Bill Goodling, Casper Glattfelder Association of America, Dover, George Leader, George M. Leader, Millard Gladfelter
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In York, Pa., and Boston, Mass., police and emergency services workers are truly people who matter
A memorial garden featuring the names of firefighters and police officers who have died in the line of duty is to the right of the York County, Pa., emergency services building. The 911 center in Springettsbury Township is protected by a curved continuous concrete wall, between 18 and 24 inches wide.
Posted in Archives, all posts, Cops & courts, Events, Explanations/controversy, Fires & firefighters, For photo fans, Heroes, Local journalism & Web, Pain & trauma, People, Uncategorized, Women's history, York Revs/pros, York sports
Tagged Centro Hispano Jose Hernandez, Eric Menzer, Jose Colon, Jose Hernandez, York County 911 Center, York Revolution
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Number of York/Adams emergency, police officers killed in line of duty mounting
The Loganville Fire Company pays its respects to its chief, Rodney Miller, who died in the line of duty Saturday. The Loganville, Pa., community, as is the far reaches of York County, is mourning the loss of this respect firefighter.
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Tagged Adhesives Research, Art Glatfeler, Curtis D. Sowers, David D. Tome, David L. Grove, Douglas L. Rohrbaugh, Edward 'Skip' Schroeder Jr., Henry C. Schaad, Loganville, Loganville Fire Company, Rodney Miller, Willis Cole
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After years of achievement, York County baby boomers making their mark on state, national stages
After years of achievement, York County baby boomers are making their mark on state and national stages.
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Tagged Bev Mackereth, Bruce Arians, Del McCoury, Dominick Argento, Halestorm, Steve Stetler, Tom Wolf
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Four Chaplains became military heroes with the sinking of the Dorchester 70 years ago
The Four Chaplains, including York’s Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, became military heroes with the sinking of the Dorchester 70 years a
York countians have it down to a science, working with their hands and minds, Part II
York College of Pennsylvania’s John ‘Jack’ Levisky II, a renowned anthropologist, was another in a long line of noteworthy scientists with York County ties
Adding to the long list of York County’s greatest athletes
Add Donna McLain Vitacco, Connie Shorb and Bill Schmidt to the list of best athletes coming from York County.
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Tagged Bill Schmidt, Chris Doleman, Connie Shorb, Donna McLain Vitacco, Eastern York High School, William Penn High School
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