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🌱 What York County’s latest development report reveals about future growth

York, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again York! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What York County’s latest development report reveals about future growth
  • York man sentenced after thousands in merchandise stolen from Wal-Mart
  • How York’s Dukes dominated Beatrice in a straight-set volleyball sweep

Also on today's calendar: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly Auditions and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
  • Monday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Looking back to build what's next — a monthly update from York County Development Corporation (justmelaniew.com) — York County Development Corporation is wrapping up its 2021–2026 strategic period and highlighting more than $390 million in private investment, major housing efforts, and the York Regional Workforce Development Center. Leaders stress that relationships and collaboration across business, housing, childcare, and workforce are positioning York County for more choices and stronger growth in the next five-year plan.
   

2. Defendant sentenced to jail for felony shoplifting (justmelaniew.com) — In York, a 37-year-old man with ties to Lincoln and Crete has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for felony shoplifting after stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from Wal-Mart. He’ll also serve a year of post-release supervision and must pay more than $4,700 in restitution, following a plea deal that consolidated multiple original charges.
   

3. York volleyball rolls Beatrice (yorknewstimes.com) — York High’s volleyball team swept Beatrice 3-0 at the Duke Dome, led by standout performances from several Dukes, including double-digit kills from both a freshman and junior hitter. Strong blocking, serving, and setting helped York dominate all three sets and continue building momentum for the rest of the season.
   

4. NDOT: Project Access York moves forward following bid opening (kgfw.com) — Bids are now opened for Project Access York, moving a major trail and pedestrian-safety initiative one step closer to reality for York residents. Backed by $15.63 million in federal RAISE funding, the project will add about nine miles of new trails and a pedestrian overpass across US-81, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
   

5. A Paws For Pets — What were their chances? (justmelaniew.com) — Two longtime residents of York Adopt A Pet, bonded heeler sisters Dee and Asia, finally found a forever home together after spending 993 nights between the shelter and foster care. Their journey included medical care, a failed out-of-state application, and growing stress in the kennel before a Stromsburg resident stepped up, giving them space, companionship, and the second chance staff had hoped for.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday October 4
  • Bonfire @ Bradshaw
    Heartland Community Schools Henderson, NE 68371
    6:30 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • Boys Football: Giltner/Harvard vs H&H (Junior High)
    Hampton High School Football Field
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Volleyball: H&H vs McCool Junction (Junior High)
    McCool Junction High School Main Gym
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Volleyball: H&H vs Nebraska Lutheran (Reserve)
    Nebraska Lutheran High School North Gym
    4:30 pm
  • Girls Volleyball: EMF vs Nebraska Lutheran (Reserve)
    Nebraska Lutheran High School North Gym
    4:30 pm
  • VB (JH) @ David City
    David City Public School, 750 D St, David City
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Collins Aerospace posted a job opening for 3rd Shift_ Machinist II_ Onsite in York. Apply here.
  • York General posted a job opening for Ultrasound Tech in York. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near York here.

Ok York! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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