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A timeline of events that help tell York County’s story
(This is Part 2 of a timeline of York County history. Part 1 providing glimpses of the 18th and 19th centuries, “A brief historical sketch helps make sense of a complex York County,” was published on June 30.) In its 275 years, stories, big and small, connect to shape York County’s larger story. ...
Route 30 construction in York will run until late 2025. The work starts Monday
Crews will start a project along Route 30 and a section of Roosevelt Avenue in the York area this month to repair a sinkhole and patch the pavement, according to the state Department of Transportation. The work, which is expected to start on Monday, July 8, will be done between...
Officials warn drivers of upcoming detour planned for Fairview Township
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Fairview Township officials are warning motorists of a detour that will take effect later this month and impact traffic in the north end of the township. The Interstate 83 northbound exit ramp at Lewisberry Road (Exit 39A) will be closed for about a month. Traffic will be detoured to the Limekiln Road exit (Exit 40A) to get around this closure, the Fairview Township Police Department said.
Met-Ed will use aerial saw to trim trees in York County this week
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Met-Ed will conduct aerial tree-trimming operations across York County this week, officials in Shrewsbury Township said Monday on Facebook. The trimming will be conducted by Aerial Solutions Inc., a North Carolina-based company that has contracted with Met-Ed for several years. The aerial saw is attached to an MD 500 helicopter to trim back trees for power lines, pipelines, railroads, and governmental agencies.
York secures $75K grant for virtual reality goggles to help train prisoners for jobs
York Mayor Michael Helfrich attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Kansas City, Missouri last month, and the city received a $75,000 grant to help incarcerated individuals train for a career using virtual reality. The city also received an honorable mention for its Group Violence Intervention initiative. It has resulted...
Amish transportation in Lancaster (video)
(Editor’s Note: In cooperation with the City of Lancaster, One United Lancaster is co-publishing Bloomberg Fellow Bryant Heng’s ongoing series on local transportation, “Lancaster on the Move.” Entries will be cross posted here and on the city’s Vision Zero website.) Lancaster is rich in traditional...
After recent Central Pennsylvania drownings, expert gives tips for water safety
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — After a week where two people drowned at different locations in Central Pennsylvania, one local expert is offering advice on how to enjoy the water safely during the summer, especially during the upcoming July 4 weekend. Mark Heller is the secretary of the Conestoga River Club,...
York County Community Foundation Welcomes New Vice President of Grants & Community Engagement
(York, PA, July 2, 2024) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to welcome Michele Mummert as the Vice President of Grants and Community Engagement. In this role, Michele will lead the Grants Department and set the strategic direction of YCCF’s grantmaking. Michele’s experience with program development and collaboration will encourage and fuel community transformation in York County.
About Town – June 30, 2024
This week’s photos of Columbia (and elsewhere) (Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.) The Clydesdales were at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market in Hellam for the past few days. This one, however, isn’t real. The real ones are shown a little further down. *****************. Also...
Dover Twp. 1.9M-square-foot warehouse: Developer asks for extension on development plans
Plans for a proposed controversial warehouse complex in Dover Township will not come before the board of supervisors for review in July, according to the municipality. "We were recently informed that the Hines/Bull Canal Dover Owner LLC Preliminary Land Development Plan for the York Industrial Development Warehouses will not be ready for review by the Board of Supervisors Meeting on July 8th, 2024," according to a notification on the township's website. "We are therefore cancelling that first meeting of July, as is our practice over the summer months."
Lancaster firefighters protest scheduling changes; mayor says they're financially necessary
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lancaster firefighters are calling out city leaders after a decision to alter staffing schedules. However, Mayor Danene Sorace argued that the changes were financially necessary and in the best interests of the taxpayers. "There have been no layoffs. This is a scheduling and really driven by...
Lancaster to host intergenerational summit
Lancaster will host a major regional summit next week bringing together a wide range of experts on creating connections across the generations. The Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference will take place over two and a half days from Wednesday, July 10, through Friday, July 12, at the Holiday Inn Lancaster. It will...
Subcommittee to propose 4 City Council districts with 2 members each
Lancaster city would be divided into four electoral districts, each with two City Council representatives, under draft home rule charter language being developed for the Home Rule Study Commission’s consideration by its City Council Subcommittee. A ninth representative would be elected at large, and would serve as City Council...
Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company sued by state attorney general
We have a follow to a News 8 On Your Side investigation we first brought you last week. A Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company is now being sued by the state attorney general for not honoring its warranties. Concord Auto Protect, based in King of Prussia, is at the center of...
Sinkhole reported on West Philadelphia Street in West York
WEST YORK, Pa. — Video above: Weather from WGAL News 8 Today. A sinkhole was reported in the area of West Philadelphia Street and North Clinton Street in West York. The sinkhole is reportedly five feet in diameter. There are no reports of injuries or trapped people have been made.
Downed wires reported on sidewalk in York City
YORK, Pa. — Wires were reported down on a sidewalk in York County Monday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. They are in the 600 block of East King Street near South Local Way in York city. Crews responded to the scene around 7:30 a.m. The...
Community blood drives this July
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is hosting a series of blood drives throughout Lancaster County this July, as it continues to try and stave off a blood supply shortage that has been happening across the U.S. The full list is down below. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged. You...
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