York County This Week: News Roundup for October 23, 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
Stewart Wilhelm Obituary (03/13/1943 - 10/20/2026) - Red Lion, PA - Baltimore Sun - Legacy | Obituary
Obituary notice for Stewart Wilhelm of Red Lion, PA, born March 13, 1943 and died October 20, 2026, published via Legacy and the Baltimore Sun. via Google News — Red Lion PA
Ralph E. Daugherty Obituary (2026) - Dallastown, PA - Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc. - Dallastown - Legacy | Obituary
Obituary notice for Ralph E. Daugherty of Dallastown, PA, published through Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home. via Google News — Dallastown PA
Shirley “Shirl” Roberta Crowl Obituary (2026) - Dallastown, PA - Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc. - Dallastown - Legacy | Obituary
Obituary notice for Shirley 'Shirl' Roberta Crowl of Dallastown, PA, published through Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home. via Google News — Dallastown PA
Joanne Frame Keech Obituary (2026) - Dallastown, PA - Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A. - Legacy | Obituary
Obituary notice for Joanne Frame Keech of Dallastown, PA, published through Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home. via Google News — Dallastown PA
York County SPCA was created 100 years ago after a shocking act - York Daily Record
The York Daily Record looks back at the founding of the York County SPCA 100 years ago, which was prompted by a shocking act of animal cruelty. via Google News — York County PA
Local Government
Former Pa. governor joins York County leaders for the 'Trust in Our Elections' roundtable - fox43.com
A former Pennsylvania governor joined York County leaders at a 'Trust in Our Elections' roundtable to discuss election integrity ahead of upcoming voting. via Google News — York County PA
York County Senate candidate suspends campaign but remains on ballot - WGAL
A York County state Senate candidate has suspended their campaign but will remain on the ballot for the upcoming election. via Google News — York County PA
Voters weigh election integrity concerns ahead of Pennsylvania midterms
York County voters shared differing views on election integrity as Pennsylvania heads toward the midterms. A new AP-NORC poll finds confidence in accurate vote counts remains low. via FOX43
Public Safety
Victim identified after deadly York County house fire - ABC27
Authorities identified the victim of a deadly house fire in York County. Investigators continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the blaze. via Google News — York County PA
York County, Pa. crash | Tractor-trailer rolls over on Route 30 - WGAL
A tractor-trailer rolled over on Route 30 in York County, prompting emergency response and traffic disruption. via Google News — York County PA
Propane space heater sparks York County house fire, police say | Coroner IDs 73-year-old woman - WGAL
Police say a propane space heater sparked a fatal York County house fire. The coroner identified the victim as a 73-year-old woman. via Google News — York County PA
Coroner’s office responds to York County fire - ABC27
The York County coroner's office responded to a house fire, indicating at least one fatality at the scene. via Google News — York County PA
Coroner releases initial report for 1-alarm fire at York County home - fox43.com
The York County coroner released an initial report on a one-alarm house fire that resulted in a fatality. via Google News — York County PA
York County coroner says house fire was intentionally set, victim found dead - WGAL
The York County coroner stated that a fatal house fire was intentionally set, with one victim found dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. via Google News — York County PA
Have you seen it? Police release photo of unique gun linked to York County armed robbery - WGAL
Police released a photo of a distinctive firearm connected to an armed robbery in York County and are asking the public for help identifying it. via Google News — York County PA
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