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“Brain injury is a stigmatizing thing”

In the darkest days, when ABC's Bob Woodruff was just beginning to recover from the Iraq roadside bombing that tore off part of his skull, drove shrapnel into his head and almost killed him, his wife says they ... via York News-Times

“Home For the Holidays", which will be held at the Yorkshire Playhouse starting Nov. 29. The Playhouse will be offering several performances of music by former cast members of "G.I. Jukebox”

Many have expressed a curious interest over the fate of my Friday night "advisory board". I guess the fact that I haven't mentioned much about them in the last month or so has raised concerns about their ... via York News-Times

“She's certainly acutely alcohol intoxicated”

A woman who died in police custody during an airport layover was intoxicated on a potent mix of alcohol and antidepressants and accidentally strangled herself on her shackles, an autopsy released Friday ... via York News-Times

“It's not only harder to defend yourself, but think of the very strenuous nature of, for example, a foot chase”

Was 76-year-old Deputy Paul Rein too old for duty? It's an unavoidable question in the wake of his death Wednesday. via York News-Times

“We are very grateful for the quick thinking and fast actions of these two heroes”

An off-duty police officer and her husband, a volunteer fire chief, rescued a woman from her stalled car seconds before a train smashed into it, police said. via York News-Times

A dollar makes a difference according to York County Food Pantry coordinator Jean Gaver. via York News-Times

Local students continue to improve in meeting state education standards, according to the state report card released this week. via York News-Times

EJail time, fines and license revocation were the result of a downtown driving rampage last summer that left a number of damaged vehicles and plenty of damaged property, including the York State Bank building. via York News-Times

A grand jury has indicted 17 people and a corporation on charges of identity theft, worldwide trafficking in stolen credit card numbers and other crimes committed using the Internet, prosecutors said Wednesday. via York News-Times

“I would like you to know that Myanmar is a small nation and if a big power bullies her. ... We will have no other way but to face this and endure”

A U.N. special envoy will meet Myanmar's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday, the last day of his frustrating mission to try to ease the country's political crisis, diplomats said. via York News-Times

“Current economics, that are impacting the entire transportation industry, prompted Shaffer to look at opportunities to drive efficiencies in its national operations”

Shaffer Trucking has announced that it will be moving its York operations to Lincoln, resulting in the loss of approximately 60 local jobs. via York News-Times

“If you can perform to the satisfaction of the probation officer with no screw-ups, and even do well, the probation office can ask me to set aside the conviction (upon completion of probation)”

Christopher Marsh, 19, of Utica, was sentenced to five years of probation for his role in a burglary at Charlie's U-Save Pharmacy in York. via York News-Times

“It's hard on all of us when something like this happens to a person who is doing all the right things as far as we can tell”

Having an enlarged heart is the biggest cause of sudden death among young athletes, and some experts say more and better screening is needed. via York News-Times

Jeremiah Wolfe, 25, of York, pleaded not guilty to three counts of first degree sexual assault in York County District Court yesterday afternoon. via York News-Times

Terry J. Edmunds, Jr., 19, of York pleaded not guilty to nine different charges yesterday in York County District Court. via York News-Times

“They knew I had already gone through hell”

Adam Pearl wandered through his mother's Manhattan book-launch party last week, looking spiffy in a sweater vest and button-down shirt. via York News-Times

Just in time for the holidays, the York General Health Care Services Auxiliary members are sharing some of their favorite recipes on the pages of a new cookbook titled, "Dine With Us." Barb Woodruff, Jenna ... via York News-Times

When an Amber Alert was issued last January, law enforcement officials in several states were on the lookout for 30-year-old Jamie Davis who had kidnapped an 11-year-old West Point girl from her home. via York News-Times

U.N. envoy Ibrahim Gambari arrived in Myanmar on Saturday for his second effort to reconcile the ruling military and its pro-democracy opponents. via York News-Times

“Somebody's got to support the tourists”

Manuel Suarez's job hasn't earned him many fans. He keeps moving, to avoid catching the eye of the police. via York News-Times