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York County SPCA seeks public's help to foster dogs amid power outage
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The York County SPCA is reaching out to the public for assistance after a recent storm caused damage to power lines near the shelter, resulting in the loss of air conditioning and fans. The organization said it is urgently seeking individuals who can foster dogs...
Nearly $1 million awarded to early childhood education centers in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Grants awarded through the Every Child Has Opportunities (ECHO) Initiative are expected to help educate hundreds more York County children and hire more early childhood educators, the York County Economic Alliance and Community Connections for Children announced today. The Initiative was launched in early 2024...
Flood advisory affecting York County on Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 6:13 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 8:15 p.m. for York County. The weather service adds, “Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.”. “Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas,” explains the weather service. “Turn...
Alert: Strong To Severe Storms Possible Wednesday Evening
Alert Day: Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, roughly between 2pm-8pm. Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 pm for Adams, York, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster counties. Ahead of a cold front, scattered thunderstorms are possible from early afternoon through sunset. Storms may produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and hail, just like yesterday, so please stay weather aware and download the WGAL app!
Neighbors dealing with impact of York County bridge closure could see a solution sooner than expected
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — On the north branch of the Muddy Creek in East Hopewell Township, York County, you’ll find Tim Diehl. Right next to his house, you’ll also find the Muddy Creek Forks Road Bridge, which has been off-limits for nearly a year. “[PennDOT] put up...
York’s surrender of 1863: If not owned, a community mistake can be compounded
(This is the second of two columns focusing on the surrender of York to the Confederates in late-June 1863 – a pivotal moment in York County’s story. Civil War historian Scott Mingus served as a resource for this piece, which explores why we’re talking about this moment of capitulation 161 years later - why it matters.) ...
York County judge sentences former youth center volunteer to prison in sexual abuse case
A York County judge has sentenced a former volunteer at a Red Lion youth center to prison in a sexual abuse case. Ian M. Ryan, 30, of the 500 block of South Main Street in Red Lion pleaded guilty in April to sexual assault by volunteer of a nonprofit, unlawful contact with a minor,...
Mississippi teen killed in tragic accident while visiting Pennsylvania with his basketball team
A tragic accident in Pennsylvania has claimed the life of a Mississippi teenager. Quinterrion Smith, 17, who was visiting Pennsylvania with his basketball team, was struck by a vehicle while crossing North Hills Road in Springettsbury Township on July 11 around 10 p.m., according to the York County Coroner’s Office.
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