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5 memorable photographs from Sandy’s trip through York County

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jim McClure

York Daily Record/Sunday News photographers produced dozens of photos and videos documenting Sandy’s trip through York County. Here are 4 of the most memorable.

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How Downtown Jacobus changed in the 1980s: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, July 17, 2012

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jim McClure

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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Fill ‘er up at Naugle’s in Springetts and receive a free plane ride: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, June 17, 2012

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jim McClure

 Neat stuff, below: Red Lion’s Red Zone/Stewartstown Railroad/Brookside Park The Stony Brook area of Springettsbury Township was home to one of the earliest airstrips in York County, according to John F.M. Wolfe in his ‘Profile of Aviation.’ It was built … Continue reading →

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Can you locate this beautiful, bucolic York County scene? Linked in with neat history stuff, Feb.22, 2012

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jim McClure

The hills in York County, Pa., offer many scenic views but here’s one that might not be as well known as say, from Roundtop Mountain Resort in northern York County or Reservoir Hill, south of York. Can you place this … Continue reading →

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Residents did not ‘admire’ York County village named after critic Voltaire

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Jim McClure

The Big Mount house in Paradise Township where Confederate Gen. Jubal Early stayed on June 27, 1863, was up for sale when this photo was taken in 2004. The next day, the three rebel brigades accompanying Early tramped through along … Continue reading →

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How about a little hog maw with your oyster stew?

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Jim McClure

Oysters are a York County delicacy, but some people think you have more of a good thing when served in combination with hog maw? Two iconic county delicacies served side by side. And add to that meat loaf. That’s what’s … Continue reading →

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