York County This Week: News Roundup for September 18, 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
York County pastor held by ICE remains stateside pending deportation
Pastor Molis Augustave, a Haitian native who has served in York County for several years, is in federal ICE custody pending deportation. He was previously an organizer for the immigrant advocacy group We Are CASA. via abc27
Eugene "Gene" F. A. Smith Obituary (2026) - Dallastown, PA - Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc. - Dallastown - Legacy obituary
Obituary notice for Eugene 'Gene' F. A. Smith of Dallastown, PA, published through Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home. via Google News — Dallastown PA
William H. Waltmire Obituary (2026) - Dallastown, PA - Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc. - Dallastown - Legacy obituary
Obituary notice for William H. Waltmire of Dallastown, PA, published through Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home. via Google News — Dallastown PA
Today marks one year since York County ambush killed 3 officers - wgal.com
The day marks one year since an ambush in York County that killed three law enforcement officers. via Google News — York County PA
Business
York Water Company to acquire local wastewater system
The York Water Company announced an agreement to acquire the wastewater treatment and collection assets of the Paradise Township Sewer Authority in Lancaster County. The deal expands the utility's wastewater service footprint. via abc27
York County winery files for bankruptcy one year after shutting down - ABC27
A York County winery has filed for bankruptcy one year after ceasing operations. via Google News — York County PA
Schools
York County high school officer injured after being assaulted by student, district says
A district police officer at William Penn High School in York was injured after allegedly being assaulted by a student, the York City School District said. Officials said the situation was promptly addressed. via abc27
Public Safety
Pedestrian Strike Closes Route 74 Between Dallastown And Red Lion: Police - DailyVoice.com
Route 74 was closed between Dallastown and Red Lion after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, according to police. via Google News — Red Lion PA
12-year-old struck by vehicle in Dallastown - wgal.com
A 12-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Dallastown, according to authorities. via Google News — Dallastown PA
12-year-old boy struck by vehicle in York County remains in 'critical condition,' police say - wgal.com
Police say a 12-year-old boy struck by a vehicle in York County remains in critical condition. The incident is under investigation. via Google News — York County PA
PHOTOS | 4 people hospitalized after overnight 3-car crash in York County - local21news.com
Four people were hospitalized following an overnight three-vehicle crash in York County. via Google News — York County PA
Driver killed in multi-vehicle crash in York County, coroner says - wgal.com
A driver was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in York County, according to the coroner. via Google News — York County PA
Route 30 reopened in York County following multi-vehicle crash - ABC27
Route 30 in York County has reopened after being closed for a multi-vehicle crash. via Google News — York County PA
Four hospitalized after head-on collision in York County - wgal.com
Four people were hospitalized following a head-on collision in York County. via Google News — York County PA
Sports
Central York vs Red Lion - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/07/2027 | Watch Live & On Demand - NFHS Network
Central York and Red Lion boys varsity soccer teams are scheduled to meet on September 7, with the game available to watch on the NFHS Network. via Google News — Red Lion PA
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