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🌱 Why Dallastown students watch true crime—and question its storytelling

Dallastown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Dallastown! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Dallastown students watch true crime—and question its storytelling
  • Cumberland Valley ends its district soccer title drought

Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 55, low: 42.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower; windy, with a high of 45 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why We Can't Look Away (dtbeacon.net) — Two Dallastown students explain what draws them to true crime, from learning how detectives work to debating justice in controversial cases. Both also question how those stories reach viewers, while a York College criminology professor explains how crime coverage can heighten fear even in relatively safe communities.
   

• Eagles clinch first district title since 2020 (dailyitem.com) — Cumberland Valley won its first District 3 girls soccer title since 2020, beating Lower Dauphin 1–0 after a tournament run that included a victory over Dallastown. Ady Kelly scored early in the second half, and goalkeeper Elliot Tighe stopped all six shots she faced to secure the Class 4A championship.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday November 11
  • Modified Instructional Day - Early Dismissal for Students
    York City SD York, PA 17403
    12:00 pm
  • Biology Lecture
    Willman Business Center 118 - Weinstock Lecture Hall
    5:00 pm
  • Downtown York Figure Drawing Group
    MVA - Classroom Lab
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday November 12
  • Civil Motions Court (In Person) →
    York County, PA Calendar
    9:00 am
  • Budget Listen and Learn (In-Person)
    York City SD, 415 E Boundary Ave, York
    5:00 pm
  • Y Impact Experience
    Outdoor Country Club, 1157 Detwiler Drive, York
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our new investment partner is turning our business upside down.
    Bottle breaks every 3 hours, mandatory nap time, unlimited screen time?!? We're not going to get anything done! (Nextdoor Dallastown)
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker Lead - Cumberland County Jail in Red Lion. Apply here.
  • Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Senior Reactor Operator in Red Lion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dallastown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Red Lion

  • Derick Kober Acquires Postal Connections Franchise in Red Lion, Pennsylvania (citybiz.co)
  • Scenes from the 2026 SCAC Competitive Spirit Championships (ydr.com)
  • D.E. Gemmill Deploys Robotic Tracking for Pavement Marking (theasphaltpro.com)

York

  • York County SPCA fundraises for renovations (fox43.com)
  • Local ministry soon breaking ground on new York County campus (abc27.com)
  • York City Police, Health Department host diaper giveaway to help mothers care for their children (fox43.com)

Ok Dallastown! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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