The York Dispatch

11/24/2025

Cellist Lydia Paulos, a York Suburban High School graduate, is returning to her hometown to perform with the national touring company of "Hadestown."

Read more: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/11/21/york-suburban-grad-coming-home-as-part-of-hadestown-national-tour/87397086007/

11/24/2025

“Thanksgiving dinner is at my house on Nov. 24 at 3:00pm. Let me know if you’re coming,” wrote the sender to her grandson – or so she thought.

11/23/2025

Look at those eyes! Cat Burglar, a 3-year-old male domestic shorthair, is available for adoption at York County SPCA in Manchester Township.

See more adoptable pets: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2020/01/21/photos-available-adoption-spca/4533930002/

11/23/2025

York County's elected commissioners remain conspicuously silent after unveiling a spending plan that asks property owners to pay 14% more on their 2026 tax bill: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/11/21/york-county-commissioners-budget-york-dispatch-pennsylvania-human-services/87382986007/

11/23/2025

The William H. Simpson No. 17, a historic steam engine, returned to Northern Central Railway of York in New Freedom this week. The rare 1860’s-replica steam engine has been out of service for two years.

See more photos: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/11/19/historic-steam-engine-returns/87365432007/

11/23/2025

Bright Nights is back, bringing 3 million lights to WellSpan Park in York City, check it out: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/11/20/york-revolutions-bright-nights-is-back/87365750007/

11/23/2025

“As an organization, as a congregation that truly believes our mission is to love God and love our neighbor, this to us is the best option,” the Rev. Joel Folkemer said of plans to demolish the historic Union Lutheran Church.

Read more: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/11/21/union-lutheran-church-congregation-looks-to-replace-buildings-with-affordable-housing/87397274007/

11/23/2025

Northern Central Railway of York welcomed back the historic William H. Simpson No. 17 steam engine last week after two years of repairs. See more photos at https://www.yorkdispatch.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/11/19/historic-steam-engine-returns/87365432007 and watch a video at https://www.yorkdispatch.com/videos/news/local/2025/11/19/historic-steam-engine-returns-to-northern-central-railway/87365461007/

11/23/2025

Looking for a new best friend? Ask Jeeves, a 3-year-old male labrador retriever, is available for adoption at York County SPCA in Manchester Township.

See more adoptable pets: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2020/01/21/photos-available-adoption-spca/4533930002/

11/23/2025

Starting Nov. 24, the West Shore School District will be represented by two law firms.

The two new firms, Saxton & Stump and Sweets, Katz & Williams will replace the district's current solicitor Kevin Hall of Tucker Arensberg.

11/23/2025

Alison Steinheimer, a WellSpan food services assistant, noticed a lot of empty space on the bags handed out to patients at the York Hospital. She decided to fill in the bank spaces.

Read more: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/11/20/meals-come-with-side-of-creative-kindness-at-wellspan-york-hospital-food-services-alison-steinheimer/87335805007/

11/23/2025

“It is very reasonable for all of us to be very skeptical and to want to know what all’s going on,” state Rep. Mike Jones said as he expressed support for beginning impeachment proceedings against suspended York County Judge Steven Stambaugh.

Read more: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/11/20/york-county-lawmakers-say-its-time-to-impeach-judge-steven-stambaugh/87377353007/