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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.
Tag Archives: Charles H. Glatfelter
What is the story of the Midway Motel in Loganville? Linked in with neat York County history stuff, April 24, 2012
Topics below: Pinterest interest/Local histories/Gettysburg hunting? Twenty people were evacuated from this Loganville motel, the Midway, on Monday after a fire at this North Main Street lodging place. This view helps place the motel because it captures its distinctive sign. … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Books & reading, Civil War, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Local landmarks, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, War, Wheels of York, York celebrities, York sports
Tagged Blake Stough, Charles H. Glatfelter, Eugene Segro, Gettysburg, Gettysburgh National Military Park, Loganville, Preserving York, Red Lion, Susquehanna Trail, YAIAA, York County Library System
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Greathouse family researcher seeks Herman Grothaus descendants with York County ties
Dr. Charles H. Glatfelter was rewarded with a standing ovation in June 2010 after his presentation on Glen Rock’s religious histories at Zion Lutheran Church in that southern York County borough. His speech was part of Glen Rock’s 150th anniversary … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, all posts, Books & reading, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Genealogy/research, Longtime York families, Mail bag, People, Small-town life, The Pennsylvania Dutch
Tagged Charles H. Glatfelter, Glen Rock, Glen Rock's Zion Lutheran Church, Hanover Junction
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A leading York County name: ‘Keeping it in family is the Glatfelter way’
In this 2000 photo, Spring Grove players workout in their former football stadium, with the Glatfelter paper plant looming large. The team now plays in new digs – Papermakers Stadium – located near the new high school. (See related photo … Continue reading
The day York countians looked forward to tax time
Q. Was there ever a time that York County residents supported a tax? A. Yes. Can you believe it? But you have to go back a few years… .
