The York Dispatch

01/30/2026

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01/30/2026

So much cuteness! Oreo McFlurry, Ginger, Tara, Daren, Eggnog and more pets are available for adoption at the York County SPCA. Find a new family member at https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2022/01/26/available-adoption-york-county-spca/9230558002/

01/30/2026

A 22-year-old man faces charges that he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman more than a year ago in Springettsbury Township.

A 22-year-old man faces charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman more than a year ago in Springettsbury Township.

01/30/2026

The Susquehanna National Heritage Area invites the public to slow down, reflect and create during Winter Watercolor by the Water, a monthlong art program at the Zimmerman Center for Heritage this February.

01/30/2026

The investigation started after a man reported to Hanover Borough Police that his Mastercard had unauthorized purchases on it.

A Lebanon man is facing felony identity theft charges after he allegedly used a Hanover man's lost credit card to make purchases.

01/30/2026

Police say a Hanover man had more than 500 images and 20 videos of child po*******hy on his phone: https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/29/hanover-man-faces-child-po*******hy-charges-following-investigation/88412131007/

01/30/2026

The Dover girls' swimming team breezed past Susquehannock on Thursday evening to claim its first outright division championship since 2014.

The Eagles beat Susquehannock 114-56 on Thursday to claim their first outright division crown since 2014.

01/30/2026

After 43 years, longtime York Dispatch racing columnist Bryan Householder is saying goodbye — and see you at the races.

It appears that after 43 years and one week, the Dirt Trackin' column has run its course.

01/29/2026

Twice the fun! Meet Sugar Plum Fairy and Holly Jolly Christmas, a bonded pair of 3-year-old female cats available for adoption at the York County SPCA! See more pets who need homes at https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2022/01/26/available-adoption-york-county-spca/9230558002/

01/29/2026

This weekend will be York Dispatch sports editor Thomas Kendziora's last covering sports in the area. In his farewell, he offers a final preview of the York-Adams League winter postseason.

Before the calendar flips to February, here’s one more big-picture glance at the local winter landscape.

01/29/2026

"If eating more veggies is a new year’s goal, I succeeded brilliantly with this dish — and you can, too!"

Even in winter, when selections can be slim if you’re not a fan of root veggies and brassicas like cabbage, broccoli and kale.