HEISER: Time for district football speculation

HEISER: The season isn't even halfway over. That doesn't mean we can't speculate about which Y-A teams may make the District 3 football playoffs.

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UPDATED: York County’s most wanted

Attendance at rainy York Fair down more than 100,000

A total of 450,173 people attended this year, compared to 565,483 last year, according to a news release.

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Central York at Dallastown boys soccer

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Trump says he feels ‘so badly’ for Kavanaugh

The president said he was “totally supporting” Kavanaugh and rejected calls for the FBI to investigate the accusation.

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‘Nightmare that won’t end’: Storm evacuees can’t return yet

In Wilmington, population 120,000, workers began handing out supplies using a system that resembled a giant fast-food drive-thru: Drivers pulled up to a line of pallets, placed an order and left without having to get out.

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Births for Wednesday, Sept. 19

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‘Huge surprise’ in how Americans view race

The survey, conducted in collaboration with DNA testing company 23andMe, looked at people’s perceptions and attitudes regarding race and genetics.

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Putin seeks to defuse downing of Russian plane off Syria

The downing of the Il-20 highlighted the dangers posed by the conflicting interests of various powers in the crowded skies over Syria and threatened the close security ties between Russia and Israel.

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Champion female golfer killed, man charged

A man has been charged in the killing of a champion golfer after the Iowa State University student’s body was found at a golf course in central Iowa.

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Man accused of injuring ailing wife while leading her on leash at York Fair

A Maryland man is accused of injuring his wife, who has dementia, while leading her on a leash through the York Fair over the weekend, according to police.

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Search public notices in York County, across Pa.

Use this link to search government, business and individual legal notices published in York County and across Pennsylvania.

Fight the flu before it starts

The CDC is urging people to act now, just before the October start of the 2018-19 flu season, and get vaccinated.

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New era in virtual reality therapy for common phobias

The technology is just now reaching the mainstream after 20 years of research.

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Pecans, mascarpone elevate butterscotch pudding

A light, slightly tangy mascarpone cream and toasted candied pecans take basic butterscotch pudding to the next level..

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Welcome autumn with a pot of beans

I never want summer to end, so I look on the bright side: Autumn weather practically begs for slow-simmered foods. Beans, for example.

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Police: Astronomy equipment stolen from John Rudy observatory

Northeastern Regional Police are searching for those responsible with stealing equipment and telescopes from the York County Astronomical Society/

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More pricey pads: York’s most expensive homes for sale

Tomlin to talk with Brown about social media

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin plans to talk "directly" with Antonio Brown about his social media use.

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1st private moon flight passenger to invite creative guests

The Japanese billionaire said he plans to invite six to eight artists, architects, designers and other creative people to join him on board the SpaceX rocket “to inspire the dreamer in all of us.”

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2018 York County Proms

York County 2018 Proms

Trade war escalates as China announces tariffs on U.S. imports

The increases are in response to the U.S. announcing it will impose tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese-made goods starting next week.

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Too much screen time? New phone controls for you and kids

Apple’s tools also let you control how long your kids spend on their devices, if you’re concerned that screens are taking time away from sleep, homework or exercise.

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Papa John’s new ads: John is out, diverse franchisees are in

At the end, the company’s logo substitutes “John’s” with the first names of each of the franchisees until it settles on the logo again.

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Will flying cars take off? Japan’s government hopes so

Nobody believes people are going to be zipping around in flying cars any time soon. Many hurdles remain, such as battery life, the need for regulations and, of course, safety concerns. But dozens of projects are popping up around the world.

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OPED: The bailout didn’t save us

This week marked 10 years since the harrowing descent into the financial crisis – when the huge investment bank Lehman Bros. went into bankruptcy, with the country’s largest insurer, AIG, about to follow. No on

by Dean Baker  | 2 days ago

Lacking quality marijuana extract, U.S. researchers turn to Canada

In a rare move, the U.S. government has approved the importation of marijuana extracts from Canada for a clinical trial, highlighting a new avenue for American researchers who have long had trouble obtaining the drug for medical studies.

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OPED: I drove through the hurricane. Don’t be like me.

Driving into Rockingham, N.C., with rain flying sideways, traffic stopped dead and my phone beeping flash-flood warnings, I knew I’d made a terrible mistake.

by Josh Shaffer  | 1 day ago

Pipe pressure before gas explosions was 12 times too high

The pressure spike registered in a Columbia Gas control room in Ohio, the senators said in the letter, which requests a reply by Wednesday.

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OPED: It could be worse: Why we’re lucky to have Trump

Despite Donald Trump’s instinctual grasp of today’s political zeitgeist and penchant for authoritarianism, Americans are at least lucky that he lacks discipline, strategy and a sincere belief in what he preache

by Jordan Gans-Morse  | 10 hours ago

Furniture with ports, plugs keeps your devices charged

Furniture makers are responding to our multi-tasking lifestyle with seating and surfaces featuring integrated sockets and USB ports.

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Introverts share travel survival secrets

Quiet time alone can help these travelers recharge, as long as they make room for it in their itineraries. Here’s how self-described introverts get time to themselves when they travel.

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Retailers in ‘real battle’ to hire seasonal staff

A strong economy has retailers expecting a busy holiday shopping season, but with unemployment near historic lows, staffing up to handle extra demand could be a challenge.

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Ex-PSU kicker Sam Ficken signs with L.A. Rams

With Pro Bowl kicker Greg Zuerlein sidelined because of a groin injury, the Los Angeles Rams re-signed former Penn State kicker Sam Ficken.

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Review underway for Russia probe documents ordered released

President Donald Trump declassified a trove of documents related to the early days of the FBI’s Russia investigation, including a portion of a secret surveillance warrant application and former FBI Director Jam

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Authorities: Man bludgeoned, stabbed dad, left body on road

Authorities say a Pennsylvania man fatally bludgeoned and stabbed his father, then tried to dismember him before leaving his body on a rural road.

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BENZ: Steelers keep creating social media drama

BENZ: The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to create social media drama with alarming regularity. It's making them a hard team to root for.

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GOP hopes testimony showdown can save Kavanaugh’s nomination

Republicans are forging ahead with plans for a Senate hearing they had hoped to avoid on a woman’s claims that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were high schoolers, hoping to salvage the judge’s

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PSU’s redshirt strategy develops in blowout win

Penn State's redshirt strategy became apparent in Saturday's blowout triumph over Kent State. Seven true freshmen made their first game appearances.

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Local obituaries for Tuesday, Sept. 18

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