York County This Week: News Roundup for June 19, 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
Volunteers prepare for Penn-Mar Irish Festival in York County
Volunteers set up tents and tables at Pheasant Run Greenhouse in Glen Rock on Thursday in preparation for Saturday's Penn-Mar Irish Festival in York County. via FOX43
2026 Fireworks Guide | Here's where you can celebrate America's 250th birthday in central Pennsylvania
Communities across central Pennsylvania, from Adams County to York County, are planning fireworks displays and celebrations marking America's 250th birthday in 2026. via FOX43
Community
How many people live in subsidized housing in York County, PA? - USAFacts
USAFacts published data on how many residents of York County, PA live in subsidized housing. via Google News — York County PA
Public Safety
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus identified in York County; none in Lancaster County yet - LancasterOnline
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been identified in York County, while none have yet been detected in neighboring Lancaster County. via Google News — York County PA
NWS | Microburst with 100 mph winds confirmed in Dauphin County on Sunday
The National Weather Service confirmed a microburst with winds up to 100 mph hit Dauphin County on Sunday, with winds stronger than a recent storm in southern York County. via WGAL
Damage in York County during Sunday's storms was from microburst, NWS says
The National Weather Service determined that damage in York County from Sunday's storms was caused by a microburst, according to the York County Office of Emergency Management. Survey teams continued assessing damage across central Pennsylvania, where multiple tornadoes also occurred. via abc27
Red Lion man killed in two-vehicle crash: coroner - local21news.com
A Red Lion man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in York County, according to the coroner. via Google News — Red Lion PA
Coroner IDs victim killed in York County crash on road residents call dangerous - WGAL
The coroner identified the victim killed in a York County crash on a stretch of road that nearby residents describe as dangerous. via Google News — Red Lion PA
Water rescue reported near the Susquehanna River in York County - WGAL
Emergency crews responded to a reported water rescue near the Susquehanna River in York County. via Google News — York County PA
Dog killed, one person injured in York County officer-involved shooting - ABC27
A dog was killed and one person was injured in an officer-involved shooting in York County. via Google News — York County PA
West Nile Virus detected in York County, 8 other counties in Pennsylvania - local21news.com
West Nile Virus has been detected in York County and eight other Pennsylvania counties, officials said. via Google News — York County PA
Did a tornado hit York County Sunday night? Officials investigate - York Daily Record
Officials are investigating whether a tornado touched down in York County during Sunday night's storms. via Google News — York County PA
West Nile Virus-positive mosquito found in York County, officials confirm - FOX43
Officials have confirmed that a mosquito testing positive for West Nile Virus was found in York County. via Google News — York County PA
Body of missing York County man found after yearlong search - PennLive.com
The body of a York County man who had been missing for a year was found, ending a long search. via Google News — York County PA
Sports
Red Lion Lions Baseball (Red Lion, PA) Schedule - Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated has posted the schedule for the Red Lion Lions baseball team in Red Lion, PA. via Google News — Red Lion PA
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