York County This Week: News Roundup for May 27, 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
Great Goat Parade takes place in York County
White Clover Family Farm in York County hosted its Great Goat Parade on Tuesday, drawing families out to meet the farm's baby goats in the spring weather. via FOX43
Community
Four Chaplains' Memorial Unveiled at Gold Star Garden in York
A Four Chaplains' Memorial was unveiled at the Gold Star Garden in York over Memorial Day weekend. Officials honored five individuals recognized for selfless service beyond the call of duty. via FOX43
‘People are really desperate’: Public housing waiting list tops 12,000 in Dauphin County
The public housing waiting list in Dauphin County has surpassed 12,000 people amid soaring demand, limited affordable units, and reduced federal aid in central Pennsylvania. via PennLive
Local Government
PennDOT considering new roundabout in York County
PennDOT is considering replacing the four-way stop at East Canal Road and Bull Road, on the Dover and Conewago township line in Weigelstown, with a roundabout. The agency has scheduled an open house to discuss the proposed plans. via abc27
Public Safety
7 people charged for alleged altercation at York County basketball court, community reacts to violence
Two adults and five juveniles face charges after a fight at a York County basketball court in which one adult allegedly pulled a knife. The incident has prompted concerns about safety from area residents. via FOX43
Stretch of I-83 closed after vehicle crash in York County
A vehicle crash closed a stretch of I-83 southbound in York County just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to York County Emergency Dispatch. via FOX43
Woman taken into custody after reportedly being armed with knife during fight in York County
Newberry Township Police charged a woman after responding to a fight involving juveniles and adults Sunday evening in the Valley Green Village community of York County. The woman was reportedly armed with a knife during the altercation. via FOX43
Dispute over property lines leads to shots-fired incident in York County
Paul Inman, 44, was arrested in York County after allegedly firing shots at his neighbor during a dispute over property lines, according to police. via FOX43
York County residents could hear sirens next week; here's why
Constellation Energy will conduct semi-annual full-volume tests of emergency warning sirens around the Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center on June 3 at 1 p.m. and at various times on June 4. Residents in the surrounding area may hear the sirens during testing. via abc27
Multi-vehicle crash in York County partially closed I-83, created backlog
A multi-vehicle crash with entrapment on I-83 South in York County partially closed the highway for several hours Tuesday evening, creating major backups. Strinestown Community Fire Company crews were dispatched at 4:50 p.m. via abc27
Charges filed against alleged knife-wielding woman after York County basketball court fight
Nicole Rodriguez, 44, was charged with simple assault, possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct after allegedly brandishing a knife during a fight at a York County basketball court, according to court documents. via abc27
Knife-wielding woman arrested after second fight occurs at local park
Newberry Township Police responded to a second large altercation near the basketball courts on North Conley Lane in the Valley Green Village community, resulting in the arrest of a knife-wielding woman. Police issued a statement following the repeated incidents at the park. via abc27
Court docs: Trucker flew to Florida after co-worker's body dumped along central Pennsylvania road
Ilia Romanchenko, 25, of California, was taken into custody in Florida by Miami-Dade Sheriff deputies after allegedly killing a co-worker and dumping the body along a Dauphin County road over Memorial Day weekend, according to court documents. via abc27
DA: Homicide, other charges filed after body found along central Pennsylvania road
The Dauphin County District Attorney filed homicide, abuse of a corpse, and other charges against Ilia Romanchenko, 25, of California, after state police found a body along a county roadway over Memorial Day weekend. via abc27
Sports
Dallastown boys volleyball clinches a spot in the D3-3A title game after win over Central Dauphin
Dallastown boys volleyball rallied past Central Dauphin in a five-set match to reach the District 3 Class 3A title game. It marks the program's first appearance in the final since 1992. via PennLive
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