EDITORIAL: Make 18 the minimum age for marriage in Pa.

When Republican state Rep. Jesse Topper of Bedford County and Democratic counterpart Warren Perry of Bucks County recently offered up a bill that would create a minimum age for marrying in Pennsylvania, the first question might understandably be: “Don’t we already have one?”

by York Dispatch Editorial Board  | 3 hours ago

PSU men’s lacrosse team now in NCAA semifinals

The No. 1 Penn State men’s lacrosse team took down No. 8 Loyola Maryland, 21-14, in the NCAA Division I quarterfinals on Sunday.

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Saudis say they don’t want war, but will defend themselves

Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday after the kingdom’s energy sector was targeted this past week amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf.

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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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York County under tornado warning until 7:30 p.m.

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York Revolution’s 2019 record drops to 6-16

The York Revolution's struggling start to the 2019 season continued during its recent road trip to Texas. York is now 6-16 on the season.

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UPDATED: York County’s most wanted

COLLEGE NOTES: York suffers Elite Eight setback

York College's hopes of capturing the school's first-ever NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship were dashed on Sunday afternoon.

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Speaker stuns Morehouse grads, to pay off $40M student debt

A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans — estimated at $40 million.

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Trump’s ‘great patriot’ farmers follow him into a trade war

While the prolonged trade war with China has been devastating to an already-struggling agriculture industry, there’s little indication that President Donald Trump is paying a political price.

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New York man, Baltimore woman win York Marathon

A New York man and a Baltimore woman earned victories on Sunday morning in the York Marathon sponsored by the YMCA of York and York County.

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Female lawmakers speak about rapes as abortion bills advance

For more than two decades, Nancy Mace did not speak publicly about her rape. In April, when she finally broke her silence, she chose the most public of forums – before her colleagues in South Carolina’s legisla

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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!

Births for Monday, May 20

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NYPD used Woody Harrelson photo to find lookalike beer thief

The New York Police Department used a photo of Woody Harrelson in its facial recognition program in an attempt to identify a beer thief who looked like the actor, according to a report published Thursday.

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Defunct steelmaker’s 21-story headquarters imploded

Sixteen thousand tons of Bethlehem Steel collapsed in a matter of seconds Sunday as a demolition crew imploded Martin Tower, the defunct steelmaker’s former world headquarters.

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PHOTOS: York Marathon

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PHOTOS: Body found in Susquehanna River

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PREP NOTES: Thomas wins 2 district gold medals

West York junior Tesia Thomas led the York County athletes from the York-Adams League at the District 3 Track and Field Championships.

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

York-Adams sports standings through May 19

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DIRT-TRACK RACING: Dewease beats Outlaws again

Lance Dewease won the Morgan Cup World of Outlaws feature at Williams Grove Speedway on Saturday evening, earning the $17,000 top prize.

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VIDEO: ‘Game Of Thrones’ series finale has leaked

Comicbook.com reports the series finale of 'Game of Thrones' has leaked online.

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Michigan GOP congressman says Trump conduct is ‘impeachable’

A Republican congressman from Michigan on Saturday became the first member of President Donald Trump’s party on Capitol Hill to accuse him of engaging in “impeachable conduct” stemming from special counsel Robe

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Local obituaries for Sunday, May 19

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PHOTOS: York High Prom takes over Box Hill Mansion

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PHOTOS: Red Lion Area High students celebrate prom at The Bond

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PHOTOS: Northern High celebrates 2019 at Red Lion Hotel

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PHOTOS: South Western students celebrate 2019 prom

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PHOTOS: South Western students celebrate 2019 prom

South Western High’s Mustangs arrive for their 2019 prom Saturday, May 18.

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PHOTOS: York High Prom takes over Box Hill Mansion

Students and their guests arrive as York High Prom takes over Box Hill Mansion in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, May 18, 2019.

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PHOTOS: Central York Panthers celebrate 2019 prom

Central High’s Panthers arrive for their 2019 prom Saturday, May. 18.

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PHOTOS: Central York Panthers party at the prom

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OP-ED: Pennsylvania’s climate goals a good start, but where’s Congress?

Thank you for your May 7 editorial “Rally around Pa.’s new climate goals,” and thank you to Gov. Wolf for pledging to join the U.S. Climate Alliance.

by Jon Clark  | 4 days ago

PHOTOS: York College of Pennsylvania Commencement

York College of Pennsylvania Spring Commencement at the school in Spring Garden Township, Saturday, May 18, 2019.

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OP-ED: The FDA is on a collision course with the courts

The Justice Department has added another level of confusion to the nation’s already muddled capital punishment system, advising the Food and Drug Administration that it lacks the authority to regulate the impor

by Scott Martelle  | 16 hours ago

PHOTOS: York College of Pennsylvania Spring Commencement

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OP-ED: Julian Assange is no hero

Some have suggested that the founder of WikiLeaks, who recently was sentenced in Britain to 50 weeks in jail for jumping bail seven years ago, should be viewed as a heroic defender of press freedom and the publ

by Steven P. Grossman  | 16 hours ago