Southern York County Life Stories

Southern York County Podcast

2007-09-30T00:04:00-05:00

There will be a new local podcast called the Southern York County Podcast. Though no pragrams have been scheduled yet, programs will explore issues pertaining to southern and southeastern York county, PA.

York County Dairy Princess vies for state title

2007-07-30T17:00:00-05:00

A cow might seem to be the obvious spokesperson for the dairy industry. Unfortunately, cows can’t talk. That’s why York County names a Dairy Princess to help promote the industry and its products.

Bigger bins boost recycling rate in New Freedom

2007-06-22T14:47:00-05:00

Bigger is better. Preliminary results from a pilot program in New Freedom have found that giving residents larger recycling bins significantly increases the amount of material that is recycled. Borough residents have increased the amount recycled by 72 percent in the eight months since 22-gallon bins were distributed to replace 14-gallon bins. Residents also received educational materials as a reminder as to what can and cannot be recycled.

‘On the Lot’ contestant keeps York County in suspense

2007-06-11T16:14:00-05:00

She always loved filmmaking, but Jessica Brillhart was 15 or 16, back at Dallastown Area Senior High School, when she realized it could be a career.

Blind teacher an inspiration for religious class

2007-04-06T17:12:00-05:00

Zach Galante quickly raised his hand and said his name several times. Though several other students were doing the same, Zach wanted to be the one to give the answer. His teacher had asked, “What is an epistle?” When the teacher nodded her head in his direction, he blurted out his answer.

“Zach 1—letter.” And Zach 1—there are two Zacharys in the class—was right.