Category Archives: York High achievers

Hanover car promised to get 40-50 miles a gallon in the 1920s: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, May 13, 2012

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers conservation work at Harley-Davidson’s Springettsbury Township plant, a discovery involving Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train, a story about pop artist Jeff Koons and a memorial suggestion for the late George Leader

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Gov. George Leader: Led successful bi-partisan campaign to update Pennsylvania’s Constitution

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jim McClure

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.

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Did you know that Voni B. Grimes helped oversee Penn State York’s growth? Linked in to York County history, 3/13/13

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jim McClure

York Town Square covers a scholarship in Voni B. Grimes’ honor, a Historic York Inc. preservation program and a growing stable of Civil War bloggers on Yorkblog.com.

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Art Glatfelter: Forever a hero and friend of York

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Jim McClure

Art Glatfelter, philanthropist and insurance exec, passed away this week, leaving many memories of his life and times

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After years of achievement, York County baby boomers making their mark on state, national stages

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jim McClure

After years of achievement, York County baby boomers are making their mark on state and national stages.

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York countian seeks info about his sister: ‘Her death was a painful time’ – Linked in to history, 1/18/13

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers Bruce Arians head coaching job for the Arizona Cardinals, Eugene DePasquale’s swearing in as state auditor general and a York countian’s quest for info on his sister.

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John C. Schmidt Mansion home of Preservation and the Arts fundraiser: Linked in to York County history, Oct. 20, 2012

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Jim McClure

The growth of Pennsylvania Arts Experience is further evidence that the arts scene is growing in and around York County.

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Broad Street’s back-in angle parking in York. Why? Linked in to York County history, Oct. 3, 2012

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers video bios of Bobby Simpson and Susan Byrnes, a historical marker in Adams County’s Fairfield, and York High’s appointment as interim coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

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Adding to the long list of York County’s greatest athletes

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Jim McClure

Add Donna McLain Vitacco, Connie Shorb and Bill Schmidt to the list of best athletes coming from York County.

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Linden Avenue interesting mix of residential, industrial – Linked in with neat York County history stuff, Aug. 3, 2012

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Jim McClure

More neat stuff below: Jeff Koons/Shrewsbury camp meeting site/Bad weather Linden Avenue in Northwest York was an interesting blend of residential and industrial. That wasn’t a coincidence. Linden, in the Avenues, provided homes for workers and execs of nearby industries. … Continue reading →

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