James McClure
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York, PA, United States
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Where is Rehmeyer's Hollow, site of the Hex Murder of 1928? Near Potosi, someone said.
When I give a presentation about the Hex Murder of 1928, I love to ask audiences where the murder occurred? A trio beat and killed reclusive farmer Nelson Rehmeyer that year in Rehmeyer's Hollow as they sought to break the spell the suspected witch reportedly cast on at least two of them. So where's Rehmeyer's Hollow? If the idea of hexing and spells that led to the murder is hard to explain, so… → Read More
They call him 'Red Lion.' High schooler Tristan Mundis earns respect as student of history
Red Lion's Tristan Mundis got into local history 'a few years ago' when he discovered the region's rich history → Read More
How Lila Fourhman-Shaull ID'd the York girl who delivered a spy's note to an enemy general
It's easy to overlook Lila's own research, writing and compilations. She edited or wrote several books. → Read More
Can anyone suggest alternative routes to avoid gridlocked Interstate 83 in York County?
With seemingly daily tie-ups on I-83, it's time to find alternate routes → Read More
6 things you've asked about the York Daily Record. And our responses.
When you're in the journalism business, you receive questions. It's all good. If you listen, you can learn much → Read More
York County led Pennsylvania in canneries
Women CEOs in York County factories and industries have not been common over the decades → Read More
The study of York County history helps create and maintain a sense of place
Every book, speech and story from a panel at a recent York History Storytellers evening is another gift to York County residents. → Read More
Century-old Thanksgiving season lessons: Grace must come with victory in war
Thanksgiving 1918 came with laughter and tears. The Great War had ended but the Spanish flu raged. → Read More
Thanksgiving newspaper: The York Daily Record to be available Wednesday afternoon
Every year, the YDR looks for ways to better meet the needs of readers. Check out the YDR at single-copy outlets late Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
These people and events help explain York, Pa.'s new tagline 'Historically Edgy'
If he were alive today, Pennsylvania Furniture's William Henry Hubley's life and times would explain Downtown York's new branding campaign → Read More
Casper Glattfelder's widespread family observing 275th anniversary in America
Casper Glattfelder arrived in America in 1743. Thousands of Glatfelters, Gladfelters, Glotfeltys, Clodfelters and Clotfelters descended from Casper. → Read More
YDR wins top honors in Pennsylvania news media competition
The York Daily Record continued its success in statewide competition for four prestigious awards - winning or tying for first place in all four. → Read More
Downtown York photos: Scores of pictures show decades of comings, goings at Market & Beaver
The intersection of Market & Beaver has seen businesses come - some staying for years - and then go. Now a new brewery is coming to York. → Read More
What is the most walkable small town in York County? Shrewsbury might be it
Some boroughs in the region are experiencing blight, but Shrewsbury's Main Street, with all its antique shops, welcomes shoppers and walkers → Read More
Three more times when York County played big in a tough moment
These three examples, in the mold of JFK's "Profiles in Courage," showed how York County, Pa., displayed great heart when challenged → Read More
A Who's Who of York County residents holding key political posts in Harrisburg
Since 2000, York residents have landed positions of political influence in Harrisburg. Many started their careers at about the same time and place → Read More
York Charrette 1970: It was no charade, but a time of community character building
York, Pa., was rocked with rioting in the summers of 1968 and 1969. Did the York Charrette defuse another summer of rioting? Some people think so. → Read More
About running Transource power lines, preserving farm land and keeping the 'Tire-saurus' fit
In this corner are York County farmers. In the other, those looking to run a power line through rich farm land. But the fight has moved to the courts. → Read More
About Weaver organs, olive drab painted pianos and elephant tusks
Weaver Organ & Piano Co. craftsmen labored in York, Pa., for about 75 years to make 'a higher grade of instrument.' → Read More
Two York city firefighters killed brings in the line of duty deaths to 13
Before Thursday, 11 York City firefighters had died in the line of duty, according to the city's website. → Read More