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Trial ahead for driver in Dover Twp. crash that killed young firefighter

Michael Mendez II faces trial in two cases - the fatal crash and an unrelated incident in which police say he trespassed on water-company property.

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Police search for man accused of shooting York City teen

A York City man faces charges after police said he shot a 16-year-old late last month.

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Third dog-related charge this year for Hopewell Twp. man

A man with a history of animal neglect and two dog-related criminal cases pending in York County Court has been charged for a third time this year.

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Fairview Twp. hunter nabs 340-pound black bear

It's the second bear Michael Nutter has killed since he started bear hunting about six years ago.

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Trump threatens shutdown in wild encounter with Democrats

President Donald Trump and House and Senate Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer squabbled for more than 15 minutes in the stunning, televised encounter.

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2 dead, several wounded in French attack

French prosecutors said a terrorism investigation was opened into the shooting, though authorities haven’t announced a motive.

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Gunman kills 4, then himself, after Mass at Brazil cathedral

The mass shooting, a rarity in Latin America’s largest nation, happened right after the midday service had ended at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Campinas, a city about 60 miles north of Sao Paulo.

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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!

Here’s what your online shopping habit means for the people delivering your packages

Both UPS and FedEx say they expect to handle a record number of packages this holiday season.

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Brands born on the internet embrace physical stores

But they’re taking it even further by doubling-down on the tactile experience. Online mattress retailer Casper, for instance, is opening stores that allow customers to book naps and test out mattresses before buying. Indochino – the online tailor – decided to borrow from the old Savile Row model where customers can be measured face-to-face for custom suits.

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12 reasons to subscribe to The York Dispatch

You can play a vital role in supporting trusted, local journalism. By subscribing to The York Dispatch, you help our journalists hold those in power accountable for making changes in our community.

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Suburban boys hope height can carry team

Coming off a 1-21 season, the York Suburban boys' basketball team hopes a tall starting lineup can lift the team to relevance in Division II.

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Christmas tree farmers’ campaign: Buy real, not artificial

Artificial trees, once crude imitations of an evergreen, are now so realistic that it’s hard to tell they are fakes even though many are conveniently pre-strung with lights and can fold up for storage at the push of a button.

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HEISER: D-I wrestling race looks suspenseful

HEISER: The York-Adams Division I wrestling race looks like it will be a lot more suspenseful than in past seasons.

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

Trump administration proposes major rollback of water rules

Environmental groups called the proposed overhaul a grave assault on the aims of the 1972 Clean Water Act, the foundational U.S. water protection law. Administration supporters praised President Donald Trump for knocking back what they said was federal overreach.

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Jury recommends life in prison for man who rammed crowd

James Alex Fields Jr., 21, stood stoically with his hands folded in front of him as he heard the jury’s recommendation. It will be up to Judge Richard Moore to decide on the punishment at Fields’ sentencing, set for March 29.

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Police: West Manchester man touched 1 girl, exposed self to 2nd girl

Randy Sackett, 42, currently of the 2400 block of Middle Street in West Manchester Twp., remains free on a total of $45,000 bail.

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Police: York City shooting victim tried pushing gun away

A York City man shot in the forehead early Saturday morning attempted to push the gun away from himself, according to police.

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PHOTOS: Santa D living on bridge for fourth year to collect Toys for Tots

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Regardless of DeVos’ plan, York College won’t budge on sexual assault policies

"They’re understandably alarming for people who are victim advocates," Whitmoyer said of the regulations, but they're under a 60-day review period.

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Plan for new warehouse in Conewago Twp. would require rerouting Exit 28

Conewago Township is in the process of vetting a proposal to build a new warehouse in the Cloverleaf Road area that would require Strinestown Exit 28 to be rerouted.

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2018 York County Proms

York County 2018 Proms

Trump bickers with Dem leaders, threatens gov’t shutdown

Arguing heatedly in public with Democratic leaders, President Donald Trump threatened repeatedly on Tuesday to shut down the government if Congress doesn’t provide the money he says is needed to build a wall at

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AP FACT CHECK: Trump sees a border wall where none exists

As if spotting a mirage in the southwestern desert, President Donald Trump and his aides are seeing a wall standing along the Mexico border where none exists.

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VIDEO: Trump spars with top Democrats in Oval Office over border wall

According to Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump openly fought with the top two Democratic lawmakers at an Oval Office meeting on Tuesday about government funding.

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Phils given McCutchen 3-year, $50 million deal

All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $50 million, three-year contract.

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Free naloxone available at two sites in York City Thursday

Two York locations will be distributing free naloxone on Thursday, Dec. 13 as part of a statewide initiative.

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Scholarship to honor ex-PSU player Adam Gress

A GoFundMe page is raising money for a scholarship in memory of Adam Gress, a former Penn State offensive lineman who died from a heart condition.

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VIDEO: York City district honors ‘shining star’ teachers

York City School District honored 35 teachers whose students exceeded academic growth expectations in 2017-18 at a special luncheon Thursday, Dec. 6.

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Big Ben appears OK, but kicker may lose job

Ben Roethlisberger’s ribs are bruised but not broken. The Pittsburgh QB expects to play Sunday. The Steelers' kicker, however, may soon be out of job.

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OPED: The Senate has long stood in defense of democracy — and must again

We are former senators. The Senate has long stood in defense of democracy — and must again.

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Dick Naylor, owner of Naylor Wine Cellars, dies at 90

Dick Naylor, a beloved York County wine connoisseur and owner or Naylor Wine Cellars in Stewartstown, died in his sleep while surrounded by family Monday, Dec. 10, at the age of 90.

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Hertz, Clear partner to speed rentals with biometric scans

It’s the latest place consumers will find biometric technology, which has migrated over the last 50 years from secure government facilities and banks to airports, stadiums and even smartphones that unlock with the touch of a finger.

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‘Napping pods’ aim to cure exhaustion on the go

Each room is soundproof and private. Inside, the rooms are furnished with a twin bed, a charging station for phones and other devices, and a mirror.

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VIDEO: Time honors Khashoggi, journalists as ‘Person of the Year’

This year's honorees are journalists, including a murdered Saudi Arabian writer and two Reuters reporters imprisoned by Myanmar.

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Community advocate Clair Sexton, aka Ahmad Seifullah, dies at 79

Those who knew Clair Sexton described him as a soft-spoken voice of reason for at-risk youth in York County.

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Take a break from gut-busting holiday decadence with easy veggie dishes

How to counteract the gravy, buttered rolls, rich stuffings, scalloped potatoes, creamed spinach and candied yams? I arm myself with an arsenal of lighter, delicious and beautiful vegetable preparations that shake up the buffet.

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Browned butter, brown sugar and brownie chunks

Ice cream that’s fine art.

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