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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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Easter forgiveness, reconciliation and Amish grace
In these days of the ridiculous “Amish Mafia” reality show, the grace of the Amish should be placed more squarely under a strong spotlight – a spotlight appropriate for Easter Day
Posted in Archives, all posts, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Local journalism & Web, Pain & trauma, People, Uncategorized
Tagged Amish, Amish Grace, Amish Mafia, Easter, Eugene Segro, Jimmy Sheets, machete attack, Newtown, Nickel Mines, Norina Bentzel, North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary School, Red Lion School District, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
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Amish, Mennonite faiths explored, explained in new Lancaster exhibit: Linked into history, 3/2/13
Yorktownsquare.com explores York County towns, what’s off Interstate 83′s exists, an exhibit opening on Lancaster County Amish and Mennonites and a recent black history fair.
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Tagged 'Exit Interviews', African American History Fair, Amish, Black history, Brogue, Chanceford Township, Crispus Attucks Community Center, Landis Valley Museum, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Mennonites, The Brogue, William C. Davis
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Amish community is the most recent group to settle in remote southeastern York County
The Amish community is the recent group to settle in remote southeastern York County
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Tagged Amish, Amish Mafia, Delta, Lower Chanceford, Norman Wood Bridge, Peachbottom
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What is this mystery find in the Hanover Evening Sun’s closet? Linked in to history, 12/12/12
Yorktownsquare.com covers links to a Pearl Harbor anniversary observance, a West York whose 12th birthday is 12/12/12 and the Glen Rock Carolers annual performance
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Tagged Amish, Glen Rock, Glen Rock Carol Singers, Glen Rock Caroler, Hanover, Hanover Evening Sun, New Year's Eve, New York Wire, New York Wire factory whistle, Nickel Mines, Pearl Harbor, York Centre Square
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Dealing with York County’s identity crisis
Scull’s map of York County shows York as a busy crossroad community in 1770. The roads led to nearby towns and cities – just like today. Some people believe this proximity can be developed into a brand or theme for … Continue reading
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Tagged Amish, Factory Tour Capital of the World, First Capital, Gold Capital of the, Grace Manor Bed and Breakfast, H.K. Welsh, Hershey Foods, Joanne Ekeledo, Logos Academy, Muscletown U.S.A., Revolutionary York, York Peppermint Patties
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Amish population in York County, Pa., continues growth spurt
An Amish farmer makes his way through a Lower Chanceford township field while plowing with a team of horses along Rt. 24 in a York (Pa.) Daily Record/Sunday News file photo). The Amish population in York County’s southeastern sector has … Continue reading
Widely circulated Amish newspaper: ‘Awhile ago Steve was up at Sam Peachey’s for some lumber’
Widely circulated Amish newspaper: ‘Awhile ago Steve was up at Sam Peachey’s for some lumber’
