🌱 How one wounded York detective is driving new police wellness support

Good morning West York! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How one wounded York detective is driving new police wellness support
• How West York’s new art gallery will honor Officer Duarte

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 36, low: 25.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shot on the job, a York cop had to make sure he was fit for duty, physically and mentally (eveningsun.com) — West York readers learn how York City Detective Kyle Pitts fought back from a devastating on-duty shooting to return to fugitive task force work, emphasizing mental and physical recovery. The story also recalls West York Officer Andrew Duarte’s death and other recent York County losses, tying them to a Christmas Emergency Fund supporting police mental health services countywide.
   

• Memorial gallery to be dedicated to fallen Officer Andrew Duarte (wgal.com) — West York Borough is creating a memorial art gallery in its municipal building to honor fallen Officer Andrew Duarte and support programs he cared about, including traffic safety and youth outreach. Residents are invited to submit artwork by Jan. 15 through Creative York, with the exhibit on display through April as a space for community healing and reflection, especially for first responders.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West York

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• 🎄 Sugar Rush 2025: A Holiday Market & Dessert Wonderland 🍪✨
  York State Fair, 334 Carlisle Ave, York
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Elementary PTO Meeting
  Wallace Elementary School , 2065 High St , West Manchester Township
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Civil Motions Court (In Person)
  York County, PA Calendar
  9:00 am
• Preschool Story Time
  Dover Area Community Library , 3700-3 Davidsburg Rd , Dover
  10:00 am
• York, PA In-Person Networking Luncheon
  Two Brothers Family Restaurant , 2935 E Prospect Rd , York
  11:30 am
• Speed Networking at Providence Place in Dover
  Providence Place Senior Living of Dover , 3377 Fox Run Rd , Dover
  3:00 pm
• Changemaker Celebration 2025
  York College of Pennsylvania , 441 Country Club Rd , York
  4:30 pm
• Nutcracker Load In at Appell Theatre (volunteers needed, sign up online)
  Greater York Dance - Midstate Ballet , 3524 E Market St , York
  5:00 pm
• NUT REH - Versailles, Coraline, Snow King at DIF Studios w/Lori
  Greater York Dance - Midstate Ballet 3524 E Market St, York, PA 17402
  5:30 pm
• WPSHS Holiday Concert
  York City SD , 101 W College Ave , York
  7:00 pm
• Acoustic Solo John
  Westgate Unlimited , 1550 Kenneth Rd , York
  7:00 pm
• Mother Ginger Fitting in Hoop at Appell Ctr (times approx)
  Greater York Dance - Midstate Ballet 3524 E Market St, York, PA 17402
  7:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• So many people look at feral and free-roaming cats and see a “problem,” a nuisance, or a burden.
  But anyone who has taken the time to help them knows a very different truth. Even the ones born wild ~ the ones who vanish like shadows the moment… (Nextdoor West York)
• Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
  If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

York

• State offering grants for watershed improvement in Lancaster, York counties (abc27.com)
• York Cosplay! Con on Saturday at Martin Library features fashion show (yorkdispatch.com)
• Greater York Youth Ballet presents 'The Nutcracker' at Appell Center (yorkdispatch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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