York County This Week: News Roundup for June 5, 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
Your complete guide to America’s 250th birthday in York County PA - York Daily Record
The York Daily Record has published a comprehensive guide to events and activities planned in York County to mark America's 250th birthday celebration. via Google News — York County PA
York firefighters won't serve chopped steaks at this year's York State Fair
The York Professional Fire Fighters will not renew their contract to operate their longtime chopped steak food stand at the York State Fair, ending a tradition that began in 1957. via abc27
Community
Donna M. Barshinger Obituary (2026) - Red Lion, PA - Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc. - Dallastown - Legacy obituary
Donna M. Barshinger of Red Lion, PA has passed away, with arrangements handled by Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home in Dallastown. via Google News — Red Lion PA
Mission Matters: Garden Club of York helps keep York County blooming through beautification, education and service
The Garden Club of York continues its longstanding mission of beautification, conservation, and education by planting and maintaining community gardens throughout York County. via FOX43
York Water Company announces new bill discount program for low-income customers
The York Water Company has launched a new program, administered by United Way of York County, offering monthly bill discounts to qualifying low-income customers. via FOX43
New this summer: Paddle boat rentals at Lake Redman
The York County Parks Department has added paddle boats to the watercraft rental options available at Lake Redman this summer. via FOX43
Local wildlife center rescues snake with ring wrapped around it
Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in York County rescued an Eastern Rat Snake found in the wild with a ring tightly wrapped around its body. via abc27
Local Government
Two busy York County intersections are about to get a major traffic change - PennLive.com
Two busy intersections in York County are slated for major traffic pattern changes aimed at improving safety and flow. via Google News — York County PA
This York County four-way stop is getting replaced with a roundabout - PennLive.com
A four-way stop in York County will be replaced with a new roundabout as part of a traffic redesign. via Google News — York County PA
Public Safety
York County Coroner's Office identifies husband and wife killed in I-83 crash - fox43.com
The York County Coroner's Office has identified a husband and wife killed in a crash on Interstate 83. via Google News — York County PA
Husband, wife from Maryland both killed in wrong-way crash on I-83 in York County - WBFF
A Maryland husband and wife were both killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 83 in York County. via Google News — York County PA
Husband, wife identified after fatal York County crash - ABC27
Authorities have released the names of the husband and wife killed in a fatal crash in York County. via Google News — York County PA
Police: York County couple allowed child to attend daycare center with cocaine in their lunch bag - fox43.com
Police say a York County couple sent their child to daycare with cocaine in the child's lunch bag, leading to charges. via Google News — York County PA
Traffic stalled on U.S. Route 30 in York County after multi-car crash - local21news.com
Traffic was stalled along U.S. Route 30 in York County following a multi-vehicle crash. via Google News — York County PA
'Jane Doe' remains found in a Pennsylvania field in '92 identified
The Berks County Coroner's Office has identified human remains discovered in a Windsor Township field in 1992, nearly 34 years after a farmer found the skull. via abc27
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