Zachary Witman released, murdered 13-year-old brother in 1998

Zachary Witman was released the morning of Tuesday, May 21, from SCI Smithfield, according to the state Department of Corrections.

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UPDATED: York County’s most wanted

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PHOTOS: York County’s 2019 proms

The York Dispatch is giving the "red carpet" treatment to all of the York County 2019 proms. Have a look to see the fashion, fun and frills at all the proms!

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Fisherman dies as he tries to save friend who fell in creek

The Monroe County coroner’s office says the men were fishing in McMichael Creek in Stroudsburg when one of them lost his footing and fell into the water late Thursday afternoon.

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York City district aims to recover 75 students with ‘aggressive outreach’ campaign

The goal is to bringing back 75 students to the high school by the end of next year to reduce the impact to the district's dwindling fund balance.

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UPDATED: York County’s most wanted

York County Gold Star families prep for Memorial Day, reflect on fallen children

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York City residents blast Nace’s post in Helfrich administration

Members of the public say York City's hushed hiring of an economic development officer is a cynical work around to restrain public input.

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Drug Task Force auction scheduled for Monday

More than 30 vehicles will be auctioned off on Memorial Day as part of the York County Drug Task Force's biannual public auction.

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Dentsply Sirona headquarters moving out of York

The company, first getting their start in 1899, is one of the largest American dental equipment makers and producers.

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Seeking affirmation: Trump has aides vouch he’s ‘very calm’

Sometimes even the president of the United States needs somebody to vouch for him. No, Trump insisted Thursday, he did not have a temper tantrum a day earlier when he cut off a White House meeting with congress

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VIDEO: Nancy Pelosi responds to President Trump

On Thursday House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that she would be happy to start working with President Donald Trump, but only once he starts acting more presidential.

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Police identify body found in Susquehanna River Sunday

Padam Rizal, of Harrisburg, was identified as the man found Sunday.

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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!

North Codorus challenger: Landslide win was a referendum on police service

Shearer, who serves on the Southwestern Regional Police board, the governing entity of the department, received about 200 votes in the Republican primary Tuesday, May 21. Ilyes received 784.

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Who’s in, who’s out: Primary election results from York County

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PHOTOS: U.S. Attorney joins York community in neighborhood walk

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York-Adams weekend sports scoreboard

The latest weekend high school sports scores from York and Adams counties.

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4 ways York Dispatch subscribers stay connected

You get more than a subscription when you sign up with The York Dispatch — you become part of our community.

Local obituaries for Friday, May 24

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VIDEO: Hannah Penn students excel during mock job interviews

Students excel during mock job interviews at Hannah Penn K-8 in York City, Thursday, May 23, 2019.

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VIDEO: Pennsylvania’s First Lady celebrates 1-4-3 Day in York

Pennsylvania's First Lady Frances Wolf celebrates 1-4-3 Day by visiting Alexander Goode Elementary School in York City, Thursday, May 23, 2019.

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LOCAL BASEBALL, MAY 23: Windsor earns win

Two Windsor pitchers combined for 15 strikeouts on Thursday evening in a 3-2 Susquehanna League victory over visiting York Township.

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York-Adams scoreboard, postponements for May 23

Following is the schedule of York-Adams sports events for Thursday, May 23. Scores will be posted as they become available:

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House passes bill to help workers with retirement savings

The bipartisan bill, approved 417-3, also makes it easier for workers to transfer retirement plans when they change jobs and allows part-time workers to save for retirement. The measures also fixes a provision of the 2017 tax cut law that inadvertently raised taxes on benefits received by family members of deceased military veterans.

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Facebook: Fake account removal doubles in 6 months to 3B

In a new report, Facebook said it saw a “steep increase” in the creation of abusive, fake accounts. While most of these fake accounts were blocked “within minutes” of their creation, the use of computers to generate millions of accounts at a time meant not only that Facebook caught more of the fake accounts but that more of them slipped through.

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Revs sweep Southern Maryland, move into second

Things have taken a turn for the better for the York Revolution. The team that started the season at 6-16 has suddenly won four straight.

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DISTRICT 3 PLAYOFFS, MAY 23: Knights in semis

After a 7-3 win vs. Bishop McDevitt, the Eastern York softball team is two wins away from the program's first-ever District 3 championship.

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West Point to graduate record number of black female cadets

“I just showed myself and those who thought I couldn’t do it initially that yes, I can,” said senior cadet Stephanie Riley, of Jacksonville, Florida. “And not just, ‘yes, I can.’ I can show other little girls that yes, you can come to West Point. Yes, you can do something that maybe the rest of your peers aren’t actually doing. And yes, you can be different from the rest of the group.”

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PHOTOS: Hannah Penn students impress during interview for dream jobs

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Births for Friday, May 24

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York County man facing Bucks County trial, accused of killing wife in ‘81

Police in Bucks County said the investigation into the disappearance of Gloria Korzon has been ongoing since 1981. She was declared dead in 1997.

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Police: Would-be West York robber caught in the act

West York Police said Tevin Smith was "casing" local businesses while wearing a bandanna over his mouth and carrying a 13-inch knife.

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Court sides with York County over Dispatch in open record dispute

The York Dispatch has been trying since September to access a report concerning York County Prison.

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PHOTOS: First Lady Frances Wolf visits Alexander Goode Elementary

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Door-to-door checks after tornado damage in Missouri capital

“Across the state, Missouri’s first responders once again responded quickly and with strong coordination as much of the state dealt with extremely dangerous conditions that left people injured, trapped in homes, and tragically led to the death of three people,” Gov. Mike Parson said.

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OP-ED: Justin Amash could be Trump’s nemesis

Who is this guy? Democrats want to know this week. Are there more like him in the Republican Party? Could he help us win back Michigan?

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OP-ED: Don McGahn has already told on Trump. But Democrats want him to do it in person

The demand of Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee for live testimony by former White House Counsel Donald McGahn reminds me of the questions from college students that drive professors nuts — such as, “H

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