Some in York County may see refunds dip under new federal tax law

York residents may see cuts to their tax refunds — or in some cases owe money — when filing due to sweeping changes approved in 2017's federal tax overhaul.

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DISTRICT 3 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Spring Grove punches state playoff ticket

The Spring Grove girls' basketball team downed Cocalico on Tuesday night to clinch a state 5-A playoff berth

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UPDATED: York County’s most wanted

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PSU adds 3-star, dual-threat QB to 2020 class

Micah Bowens — a 2020 three-star dual-threat quarterback — announced his verbal commitment to Penn State on Tuesday night.

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Well-known area basketball coach dies at 61

Boiling Springs boys' basketball head coach Pat Dieter has died. A Cumberland County institution, Dieter coached the Bubblers for more than 35 years.

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Winter storm update: 4 to 7 inches of snow and sleet for York County Wednesday

York County is under a winter storm warning from 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, until 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, according to the National Weather Service.

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Gettysburg College trustee quits over Nazi uniform photo

A Pennsylvania college trustee is apologizing and resigning after a student found a 1980 yearbook photo in which he wore a Nazi uniform at a fraternity social event.

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Local obituaries for Wednesday, Feb. 20

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Wellsville child rapist’s long sentence means he’ll likely die in prison

James Albright also was deemed a sexually violent predator by presiding York County Judge Harry M. Ness.

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York County to host second statewide Latino Health Summit

The York Expo Center will be home to the second statewide Latino Health Summit, which this year will asses healthcare issues within the growing population and connect its thousands of local residents with medical professionals.

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Kindergartener found with handgun on school bus

PITTSBURGH – School officials in Pittsburgh say a kindergartener was found with a handgun on a school bus.

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EDITORIAL: New report harms PSU’s reputation

A new report by some Joe Paterno supporters only serves to harm Penn State, a university they claim to love.

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VIDEO: Wagman talks after Spring Grove victory

Spring Grove guard talks after her 20-point performance in the Rockets' 55-35 win over Cocalico in the District 3 Class 5-A playoffs.

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MUST SEE VIDEOS by The York Dispatch

See the most current videos by York Dispatch staff.

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Hot-shooting Panthers roll into quarterfinals

The hot-shooting Central York Panthers rolled past Warwick and into the District 3 Class 6-A boys' basketball quarterfinals.

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PHOTOS: York County’s 2018 homecoming dances

The York Dispatch is giving the "red carpet" treatment to all of York County's high schools for their 2018 homecoming dances. Have a look to see the fashion, fun and frills at the dances!

LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP, FEB. 19: York men roll

The York College men's basketball team cruised into the Capital Athletic Conference semifinals on Tuesday night.

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York-Adams scoreboard for Tuesday, Feb. 19

Following is the York-Adams high school and college sports schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 19. Scores will be posted as they become available.

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PHOTOS: Spring Grove tops Cocalico girls in District 3 play

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I owe how much? Americans shocked by impact of new tax law

Take Andy Kraft and Amy Elias of Portland, Oregon. The couple had grown comfortable getting a small refund each year, a few hundred dollars or more. Then they found out they owe $10,160 this year.

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HEISER: Wrestlers to make do with ‘Old Barn’

It may not be the venue they hoped for, but ultimately, that will matter little on Saturday if they have gold medals hanging around their necks.

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Walmart flexes in the fourth quarter, beats all expectations

The world’s largest retailer also enjoyed another quarter of surging e-commerce sales during the critical holiday period as it expanded its online assortment and services.

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Honda to shut plant in Brexit-shaken Britain

The company announced the decision, which will imperil 3,500 jobs and possibly many more, at a news conference in Tokyo.

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2018 York County Proms

York County 2018 Proms

Flynn pushed to share nuclear tech with Saudis, report says

Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns that Saudi Arabia could develop nuclear weapons if the U.S. technology were transferred without proper safeguards.

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Births for Wednesday, Feb. 20

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Jailed Americans in limbo amid Venezuela turmoil

A faint voice comes through the crackled phone line. On the other end, Tomeu Vadell, speaking from a military counterintelligence prison in Venezuela’s capital, asks his daughters in Louisiana whether they’ve gone to church and says he plans to spend his Sunday doing pushups to keep his body and spirit intact.

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Judge orders Roger Stone to court over Instagram post

On Monday, Roger Stone posted a photo of the judge with what appeared to be crosshairs near her head. Later in the day, Stone and his attorneys filed a notice with the court that they recognized the “photograph

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Machado gets $300 million deal with Padres

Former Baltimore Orioles star Manny Machado has agreed to a 10-year, $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres.

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Colts legend Tom Matte coming to Sports Night

Baltimore Colts legend Tom Matte is the latest celebrity to commit to the 2019 York Area Sports Night program.

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Bernie Sanders makes another run for president

“Our campaign is not only about defeating Donald Trump,” the 77-year-old self-described democratic socialist said in an email to supporters. “Our campaign is about transforming our country and creating a government based on the principles of economic, social, racial and environmental justice.”

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Brown meets Rooney, reconciliation unlikely

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown met with president Art Rooney II, though any shot at reconciliation appears out of the question.

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Sandra Thompson, another member of ‘Grandview Five,’ again running for judge

Sandra Thompson is once again running for judge on the York County Court of Common Pleas, making her the third woman from last year's infamous Grandview Golf Course incident to run for a county office.

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Hallam Mayor Glenn Wascovich withdraws from commissioner race, endorses Higgins

Hallam Borough Mayor Glenn Wascovich is withdrawing from the York County Commissioner race, instead endorsing candidate Judith Higgins.

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OP-ED: The little rover that could

Opportunity, NASA’s longest-living robotic Mars explorer, was declared dead last week. The tributes, poignant cartoons, emotional tweets and even love songs keep pouring in. I’m feeling surprisingly sad as well

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VIDEO: NASA says farewell to Mars Opportunity rover

According to a report by Reuters, on Wednesday, NASA's rover designed to traverse the surface of Mars stopped communicating with Earth after 15 long years of service.

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OP-ED: The shame of Dixie dress-up

I can’t cast any stones at Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. Like him, I committed the sin of making a shameful costume choice in my youth. My regrettable behavior occurred at UC Berkeley in 1982, when I attended th

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Former Philadelphia detective faces charges in sexual assault of witnesses

A former Philadelphia police officer was arrested Tuesday on allegations he sexually assaulted male witnesses and suspects over his decade-plus career as a detective.

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LETTER: Virginia governor, attorney general should not resign

The governor and attorney general who wore blackface decades ago, (it was racist, repugnant and stupid) should not resign, but apologize and — like the governor said — spend the rest of their terms working for racial equality, protecting the vote and protecting the rights of women.

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