York County This Week: News Roundup for July 31, 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.
Community
County, local officials dedicate latest America250 bell in Hanover
York County and Hanover Borough officials dedicated a new America250 bell commemorating the United States' Semiquincentennial in a ceremony across from the historic Hanover Train Station. It is the second of seven planned bells to be installed across the county. via abc27
Business
Wonder set to open another central Pennsylvania restaurant
Wonder, a mix-and-match food hall concept offering more than 20 restaurant menu options, will open a new location at 351 Loucks Road in York County early next month. The opening is set for Thursday according to company officials. via abc27
Local Government
Road closures, no parking for street paving in York
Street paving in the City of York will bring closures and parking restrictions through the end of next week. Work began on East Springettsbury Avenue and continues on East Poplar, Norway, and Edison streets. via abc27
Dauphin commissioners reform gaming grant program
Dauphin County commissioners are reforming the county's gaming grant program, which distributes revenue from Hollywood Casino at Penn National, following concerns earlier this year about how funds were spent. Grant recipients will now be required to certify appropriate use and submit progress reports. via abc27
Public Safety
Cafe owner gets probation, must repay $95K stolen from York County construction company
Kathryn Khuc, 45, of Red Lion, pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge for stealing $95,000 from York County-based Kinsley Construction to pay bills for her Lancaster County cafe. She was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to repay the funds. via abc27
Do you know this diminutive daredevil? If so, please contact York County Regional Police
York County Regional Police are seeking to identify a juvenile boy who fled from an officer after being clocked at 40 mph on an e-bike on Cape Horn Road in Red Lion. The incident happened Wednesday. via FOX43
Central Pennsylvania veterinarian warns community of rabid kitten
Paws Animal Hospital in Hanover issued a social media warning after a confirmed case of rabies was detected in a kitten near its Hoff Road location. The vet shared guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. via abc27
PSP: Man wanted after breaking into ex's Adams County home, standing over her as she slept
Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg have an arrest warrant for 27-year-old Kendil Wells, accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's Adams County home and standing over her while she slept. His last known addresses are in Orrtanna and elsewhere. via abc27
Asking for public assistance | York County Regional Police are investigating several car thefts
York County Regional Police are investigating a series of thefts from vehicles and have released an image of a person of interest. Officials are asking for public help identifying the suspect. via WGAL
27 pounds of marijuana delivered to a York County funeral home by mail
A funeral home in West Manchester Township received an unexpected mail delivery containing 27 pounds of marijuana last week. The incident is under investigation. via FOX43
York County police investigating thefts from vehicles
York County Regional Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect connected to vehicle thefts in Spring Garden Township. The investigation is ongoing. via FOX43
Crash backs up traffic on U.S. 22/322 westbound in Dauphin County
A crash on U.S. 22/322 westbound near the Dauphin borough exit backed up traffic north of Harrisburg. PennDOT cameras showed congestion stretching nearly to the Interstate 81 interchange. via abc27
More charges filed against Harrisburg man accused of sexually assaulting exotic dancers
Pennsylvania State Police filed additional felony sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault charges against 62-year-old Clements Onukwubiri of Harrisburg. Two more dancers who worked at Castaway's have come forward as alleged victims. via abc27
PSP: Drones used to find motorcyclist hiding in central Pennsylvania field after chase
State Troopers used drones to locate 36-year-old Gregory Carter hiding in a Lancaster County field after he fled a traffic stop on a motorcycle last week. He faces more than a dozen charges, including a felony count of fleeing or attempting to elude an officer. via abc27
Person struck by a vehicle in Harrisburg
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Harrisburg on Thursday night. Details on the victim's condition were not immediately available. via WGAL
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