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Welcome to York Town Square, 8 years of daily posts about journalism and history, topics that can easily become plodding and self important. My goal is to keep this blog fun and accessible. And I try to say something in each post. I welcome your comments and respond to every one you write. Please contact me at jem@ydr.com.
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Amish and Mennonites: Don’t know much about Pennsylvania Dutch history? Linked in with neat history stuff, May 14, 2012
The Amish and Mennonites fascinate folks but how often do you have an opportunity to increase your understanding of these Pennsylvania Dutch denominations? Old Order Amish and Mennonite historians who will discuss the topic of “Amish and Mennonite: History of Growing Faith Communities” on Monday, June 10, 7:00 PM at Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, in Ephrata, Lancaster County.
Posted in Archives, all posts, Civil War, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Made in York, Mail bag, Music and musicians, Nostalgia & memories, The Pennsylvania Dutch, War, York celebrities, York Revs/pros, York sports
Tagged Amish, Cornwall Inn, East Berlin, Frankie Muniz, Gettysburg, Josh Gibson, Mennonites, Utz
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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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Vic Wertz, York, Pa.’s, famous Major Leaguer, to be honored in Reading: Linked in to York County, Pa., history, 4/1/13
Vic Wertz was born in York, Pa., and spent his first 11 years here. He still has family here. And his name lives on, most famously as the Cleveland Indian who hit the massive long out that Willie Mays pulled down in the 1954 World Series. But his most spectacularly achievement was that he returned to a productive Major League Baseball career after contracting polio. His name is back in the news because of efforts to name a field after him at a Berks County youth sports facility.
Posted in Archives, all posts, Books & reading, Civil War, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Nostalgia & memories, People, Uncategorized, Women's history, York Revs/pros, York sports
Tagged Battle of Hanover, Central Market, Creativity Unleashed, Maxine Swann, Vic Wertz
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There’s gold in them thar York County streams
York County’s streams have deposits of gold but you don’t have to worry about getting rich when you pan in those waters.
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.
Posted in Archives, all posts, For photo fans, Genealogy/research, Heroes, Local journalism & Web, Nostalgia & memories, People, School days, Uncategorized, York celebrities, York High achievers, York Revs/pros, York sports
Tagged Bill Schmidt, Chris Doleman, Connie Shorb, Donna McLain Vitacco, Eastern York High School, William Penn High School
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Did you know? Turnpike crosses tip of York County. Linked in with neat history stuff, July 31, 2012
Yorktownsquare.com blog cover’s Chris Doleman’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction, Susquehanna Indian lands endangered and the closing of a regional bookstore
Posted in Archives, all posts, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Mail bag, People, Uncategorized, Wheels of York, York High achievers, York Revs/pros, York sports
Tagged Chris Doleman, Franklin County, Indian lands, Media Center, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area, Washington Boro, Waynesboro
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How Downtown Jacobus changed in the 1980s: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, July 17, 2012
Yorktownsquare.com blog covers change in downtown Jacobus, ‘Enlisting Time’ exhibit, how Dover Township’s Admire got its name and /West York’s baseball champs.
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Tagged Admire, Columbia, Dover Township, Jacobus, National Clock and Watch Museum, Randy Parker, West York
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Once the biggest and most beautiful tree in York County: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, May 2, 2012
This big oak – the Seidel Oak - stands as part of a tranquil scene in southeastern York County, captured in this Gazette and Daily calendar page for July 1969. This carefree scene contrasts with events elsewhere in York County. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ann Roth, big trees, Chambersburg, Gettysburg, Route 30, row homes, Spring Garden Township, Stephen H. Smith, Susquehanna River, York County Archives
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