York County This Week: News Roundup for August 7, 2026
Here's what happened around York County and the surrounding region this past week. Stories curated from local news sources by Down The Hall Studios. Want your event included next week? Drop us a line.
Events This Week
Experiencing all that Route 30 has to offer across Lancaster County
A travel feature highlights attractions along Route 30 as it crosses from York County into Lancaster County, including the Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia. The piece is part of abc27's 250PA series showcasing Pennsylvania destinations. via abc27
Brass era vehicles return to York County for Early American Automobile Day - fox43.com
Brass era vehicles are returning to York County for Early American Automobile Day, a showcase of historic early-1900s automobiles. via Google News — York County PA
Community
Claire Ann Nicholson Obituary (2026) - Dallastown, PA - Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc. - Dallastown - Legacy obituary
Obituary notice for Claire Ann Nicholson of Dallastown, published through Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home. via Google News — Dallastown PA
Business
Swollen cans, old food residue: York County restaurant inspection results - PennLive.com
PennLive reports on recent York County restaurant inspection findings, including violations such as swollen cans and old food residue at area establishments. via Google News — York County PA
Schools
Is your York County school at the top or bottom for MMR vaccinations? - York Daily Record
The York Daily Record reports on MMR vaccination rates across York County schools, ranking which schools have the highest and lowest coverage. via Google News — York County PA
Local Government
Mosquito spraying scheduled for Wednesday in York County - WGAL
Aerial mosquito spraying is scheduled for Wednesday in parts of York County, WGAL reports. via Google News — York County PA
ICE begins detaining Haitians in York County following TPS removal - fox43.com
ICE has begun detaining Haitian nationals in York County following the federal removal of Temporary Protected Status, according to Fox43. via Google News — York County PA
Legal challenge claims Pennsylvania fortune-telling ban violates First Amendment
A York County lawsuit is challenging Pennsylvania's 165-year-old law banning fortune-telling for profit, arguing it violates the First Amendment. The case is moving forward in court. via WGAL
Public Safety
Man faces homicide charge after apparent motel stabbing in York County
William Wright, 45, was arraigned on felony homicide and aggravated assault charges after a man was found dead in a Days Inn motel room in North York. Northern York Regional Police took Wright into custody following the apparent stabbing. via abc27
York County man charged with defrauding elderly victim of more than $1 million - fox43.com
A York County man has been charged with defrauding an elderly victim of more than $1 million, according to authorities. via Google News — York County PA
York County man attacked wife after setting home on fire, dragged her toward the flames, police say - WGAL
Police say a York County man set his home on fire and attacked his wife, dragging her toward the flames. He faces multiple charges in connection with the incident. via Google News — York County PA
York County man charged with attempted homicide after allegedly setting house on fire with victim inside - fox43.com
A York County man has been charged with attempted homicide after allegedly setting a house on fire with a victim inside, according to Fox43. via Google News — York County PA
Garage catches fire after lightning strike in Peach Bottom Township, York County
A garage caught fire Thursday night in Peach Bottom Township after being struck by lightning, WGAL reports. via WGAL
Lightning strike causes garage fire in York County
Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company responded to a garage fire caused by a lightning strike on the 2100 block of Atom Road at 8:40 p.m. Thursday. via FOX43
More From Around the County
Chanceford township, York County, Pennsylvania - Census.gov
A Census.gov profile page listing demographic and statistical data for Chanceford Township in York County. via Google News — York County PA
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