🌱 York County investigators probe deadly forklift accident at Mid-Atlantic Precast

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In today's newsletter:

• York County investigators probe deadly forklift accident at Mid-Atlantic Precast
• York reflects on councilwoman Toni Smith’s decades of service and activism
• How a West York skater is turning his cross-country trip into hope

Also on today's calendar: Open House! Swim Lesson Event and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Rain in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

1. York County coroner IDs man killed in forklift incident; OSHA investigating (wgal.com) — York County officials have identified 50‑year‑old James Robinson of Dallastown as the worker killed when a forklift tipped at Mid‑Atlantic Precast in Heidelberg Township on June 10. He was pinned by a concrete counterweight and pronounced dead at the scene. Northern York County Regional Police and OSHA are investigating while the coroner awaits final autopsy results.
   

2. Toni Smith dedicated her life to York. Take a look back. (ydr.com) — York residents are invited to remember longtime City Councilwoman Toni Smith, whose decades of public service, campaigning, and community activism shaped neighborhoods from South Queen Street to Kelly Drive. Archival photos trace her work on elections, anti-violence efforts, and everyday conversations that defined her deep commitment to the city.
   

3. West York man to skateboard across US, raise mental health awareness (ydr.com) — A West York Borough native is about to skateboard from New Jersey to California to raise awareness and funds for York County mental health nonprofit Building Bridges For Brianna. Matt Snow, 32, is channeling his own recovery from serious injury and depression into a solo 75‑day trek, hoping conversations at each stop encourage others to seek help. Locals can follow his progress online and through the group’s Facebook page.
   

4. Ninja Ramen Responds After Twitch Streamer CrashOutKent Says He Felt Unwelcome (complex.com) — A Pennsylvania Twitch streamer says he felt ignored and unwelcome while dining at Ninja Ramen in York prompting a wider online discussion about race, customer service, and boycotts of Asian‑owned businesses. The restaurant’s owner publicly disputed his account, saying staff believed he was only there to take photos and denying any racial motive. The exchange has drawn national attention as it intersects with broader Black‑Asian consumer debates.
   

5. Local titleholders shine at Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant (lewistownsentinel.com) — York’s Apollo Theatre hosted the Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant, where several Central Pennsylvania titleholders earned top placements and special awards. With finalists and teen contestants returning home from York carrying new honors, the weekend showcased the region’s talent and the scholarship opportunities tied to the Miss America program.
   

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📸 Around York

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🗓 Upcoming Events in York

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Wednesday June 24

• Road to Independence Art Exhibition
  York College of Pennsylvania-Featured Events CCE 105 - Center for Community Engagement - Campisi Room, CCE
  9:00 am
• Family Motions Court (Custody) →
  York County, PA Calendar
  9:00 am
• Family Motions Court (Divorce) →
  York County, PA Calendar
  9:00 am
• Gabriel Sanchez Carpio: Cuero
  York College of Pennsylvania-Featured Events Marketview Arts - Gallery Hall
  4:00 pm
• Marcos Repollé: MixedMedia Exhibition
  York College of Pennsylvania-Featured Events Marketview Arts - Anteroom, Marketview Arts - Brick Room
  4:00 pm
• YCEA Mixer at South County Brewing
  York County Economic Alliance 170 Crossway Drive York, PA 17402
  5:00 pm
• Downtown York Figure Drawing Group
  York College of Pennsylvania-Featured Events MVA - Classroom Lab
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• Road to Independence Art Exhibition
  York College of Pennsylvania-Featured Events CCE 105 - Center for Community Engagement - Campisi Room, CCE
  9:00 am

Saturday June 27

• Open House! Swim Lesson Event →
  Kids First York, 2559 E Market St, East York
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 23

• 4159832 - DAMS - Spring Summer Swim Club →
  Dallastown Area SD Pool and Pool Lobby (DALLASTOWN AREA MS)
  7:00 am
• 3946918 - DAIS - confiDANCE STEAM Camp →
  Dallastown Area SHS Auditorium and Room 418 (INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL)
  8:00 am
• 4033003 - DAHS - 2026 Wildcat Youth Wrestling Camp →
  Dallastown Area SHS Wrestling Room (DALLASTOWN AREA HS)
  8:00 am
• 3946910 - DAIS - Flight Schoot STEAM Camp →
  Dallastown Area SHS Gym and Room 722 (INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL)
  8:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for input...
  As you all know, I am a p/t service coordinator at Lombard Commons. I help independent living seniors find resources, services, etc. to help them… (Nextdoor Old Leader Farm)
• Has anyone had a structural engineer come out and look at their foundation?
  I’ve noticed some pretty serious looking cracks inside and out of my home I just purchased. Any recommendations on an engineer that would do a good… (Nextdoor Rainbow Circle)

• Yorkview Nursing and Rehabilitation posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in York. Apply here.
• YMCA of Upper Palmetto posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor in York. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near York here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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