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By Tammy Wells/York County Government Media March 4, 2026, York County Jail has earned a 100 percent score on their recent biennial state inspection. That means the 294-bed facility aced all 145 mandatory standards, and all 95 essential standards for 2024 and 2025. The 100 percent rating is a first for York County Jail. “We’ve been close, gotten scores into the 90s, but never 100 percent,” said York County Jail Administrator Major Lori Marks. York County Jail Administrator Ma

March 2, 2026, According to officials, on February 13th, Old Orchard Police were called to a residence of reports of a physical altercation between two males. Upon arrival, officers found a male who had sustained severe trauma to his face; the individual was bleeding from their mouth and was missing several of their teeth. Following a brief “investigation”, Old Orchard Police arrested 51 year old Adam Goodwin. Goodwin was brought to the York County Jail at approximately 3:45

Offering hope: ‘What they’ve done is not who they are’ By Tammy Wells, York County Government media February 25, 2026, On a recent Saturday as the Mass at York County Jail neared its end, those eligible for Holy Communion moved to partake. Others were asked by Bishop Robert Deeley if they would like a blessing, and several residents stepped forward with their arms crossed on their chests, as instructed. He smiled at each one as he made the sign of the cross. It was a special