UPDATED: York County’s most wanted

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2 more Pennsylvania casinos open up for sports betting

Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh and SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia began test periods Thursday.

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In plea deal, Russian woman admits to being a secret agent

Court documents detail how Maria Butina saw the Republican Party as prime for Russian influence and courted conservatives through networking and contacts with the NRA.

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Bankruptcy floated as option for Boy Scouts

“I want to assure you that our daily mission will continue and that there are no imminent actions or immediate decisions expected,” Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh said in a statement issued Wednesday evening.

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Hemp market poised to grow

A provision of the farm bill that received final approval in Congress on Wednesday removes hemp from the list of federally controlled substances and treats the low-THC version of the cannabis plant like any other agricultural crop.

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Virgin Galactic tourism rocket ship reaches space in test

Thursday’s supersonic flight takes Virgin Galactic closer to turning the long-delayed dream of commercial space tourism into reality.

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York County, nation getting hoax bomb threats demanding money

More than a dozen York-area businesses and organizations have received bomb-threat emails that also were sent across the country, police said.

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A heart attack for Christmas Eve? Not unlikely

On Dec. 24, the risk of a heart attack is 37 percent higher than normal, the researchers found. On Christmas itself, the increase in risk dips to 29 percent.

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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 Friday, Dec. 14

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Couples test birth control for men

If the trials are successful, the substance may soon be available to people seeking to avoid unplanned pregnancies whose options traditionally have relied on more than a dozen options for women.

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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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Pentagon: North Korea slow to negotiate over U.S. war remains

Trump has said he likely will have a second summit with Kim in January or February, and while the nuclear issue would be the central focus, some believe a second meeting is the best chance to restore momentum to the remains recovery effort.

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Appeals court orders new trial in I-83 body-dumping case

The Pa. Superior Court ruled Luis Quinones was prejudiced in the eyes of jurors who improperly learned he was a heroin dealer, court documents state.

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VIDEO: Expo offers a look at the future of PA voting

A New Voting Systems Expo hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of State took place at Dickinson College.

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

Random man elects himself tax collector in Lancaster County township, chaos ensues

Jeffrey Cutler was elected tax collector in 2013 in East Lampeter Township in Lancaster County by one vote – his own write-in vote. Though East Lampeter had not had a tax collector in decades – the county did the job – Cutler insisted he was now an elected official under the law, and began to work as township tax collector.

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OPED: The president’s voter fraud commission should have gone hunting in Trump country

President Donald Trump’s voter fraud commission was launched in 2017 on the false premise that massive voter fraud by non-citizens prevented Trump from winning the popular vote in 2016.

by Mariel Garza  | 13 hours ago

OPED: The hidden cost of jewelry gifts

It is the holiday season, and people are out buying gifts for loved ones. Jewelry is always a favorite gift — last December, U.S. consumers spent $6.57 billion on jewelry. This year in the U.S., overall holiday

by Juliane Kippenberg  | 13 hours ago

York City man indicted on federal robbery charges

A York City man charged locally with robbing a Turkey Hill last summer now faces federal charges in the incident, according to officials.

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District judge: Warrant sweep nabs 22 for outstanding fines

District Judges Robert Eckenrode and Jeffrey Oberdorf's offices conducted the sweep with local and state police, and state constables.

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PHOTOS: Expo offers insight into the future of voting in PA

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Competing in both fall, winter sports rewarding

York-Adams League coaches and athletes say finding the right balance between competing in both a fall and winter sport is challenging, but rewarding.

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2018 York County Proms

York County 2018 Proms

Coroner ID’s woman killed in North Codorus Twp. crash

A woman was killed when her car struck a tree in North Codorus Township Wednesday night.

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Eastern York Middle School deemed safe after bomb threat

Eastern York Middle School has been evacuated because of a bomb threat, according to a statement on the district's website.

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Undeclared student found passion in York, hopes to give back

"I want to make sure that the change happening here is for the right people and the right reasons," said York College student Bryce Kruger.

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VIDEO: Undeclared student finds purpose

Bryce Kruger of York City hopes to give back to the community after graduating from York College this month

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Memorial Health Fund grants $228K to 13 York organizations

The largest grant, $50,000, was awarded to the York City Bureau of Health.

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Police: Six officers needed to stop drunk West York man

Six officers were needed to subdue a drunk, combative West York man on Thursday, Dec. 6, according to police.

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Teacher hospitalized after being pushed by student

Schools officials in Pittsburgh say a teacher has been hospitalized after a student pushed her and caused her to hit her head.

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York County Parks hosts Christmas hiking, bird watching with side of hot chocolate

All activities are free, but registration is required.

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As protectors abandon Trump, investigation draws closer

President Donald Trump has now been abandoned by two of his most powerful protectors, his longtime lawyer and the company that owns the National Enquirer tabloid, bringing a perilous investigation into his camp

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Trump’s 10 ‘Terrorists’: The evolution of a statistic

For some time now, President Donald Trump has been encouraging people to think of Mexico as a portal for international terrorists who “pour” into the U.S. Except, he says, for 10 who were recently caught by the

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VIDEO: Trump announces new staff changes

In another senior staff shake-up inside his often turbulent administration, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he has picked the two people he wants to be the next U.S. attorney general and the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

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Local obituaries for Thursday, Dec. 13

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OPED: Bipartisan group of 44 former senators warn of threat to rule of law

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

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EDITORIAL: District’s star teachers shine

The York City School District recently honored 35 educators whose students exceeded the state's growth expectation in the 2017-18 Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment results.

by York Dispatch Editorial Board  | 21 hours ago

OPED: Trump just owned the looming government shutdown

When Washington braces for a potential government shutdown, the usual ritual is that Republicans and Democrats will posture over who will get blamed.

by Jon Healey  | 1 day ago

LOCAL ROUNDUP, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12: Eastern wins

LOCAL ROUNDUP, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12: Trevor Seitz scored 21 points to lead Eastern York to a 74-38 boys' basketball win over Donegal on Wednesday night.

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