​YORK – This week, Ernie Price, York County’s weed superintendent, presented his annual report – which is done each year at this time.
Price said how, at this point of the fiscal year, the department has used 43% of the budget and 29% of the chemical budget, “with a lot of leftover product so we are in really good shape, we are standing good.”
He said, in the past year, how of the noxious weeds found in the county, about the same amount of musk thistle was discovered but incidents of leafy spurge were up.
“Phragmites is way up, we are working to do public awareness,” Price said.
He also noted how phragmites is being found in strange locations, in places where it wouldn’t be expected. He said these particular noxious weeds can be seen now but they will need to be green to treat it. He said it is beneficial to treat them in the fall.
The commissioners approved the weed report and thanked him for his efforts.

​YORK – York County Veterans Service Officer Nick Wollenburg is asking all local veterans to contact his office to see if they qualify for more benefits than they realize.

​YORK – The York County Courthouse is lighted in green this week, as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans.

​YORK – With the assistance of the Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant, the York Elks Lodge #1024 donated $1,000 worth of medical supplies to the York County Veterans office.
Included among the items were knee scooters, wheelchair seat pads, shower chairs and more.
Elks members said, “This contribution helps ensure our local veterans receive the care and support they deserve. Thank you to our volunteers for making this possible and to our veterans for their service to our great nation.”
Members delivered the items to the office, which is located at the courthouse. Accepting the items was York County Veterans Services Officer Nick Wollenburg.

​YORK -- The decision has been made to move today's Memorial Day service, otherwise planned for Greenwood Cemetery, to the National Guard Armory in York. York Veterans Service Officer Nick Wollenburg said due to the threat of rain, the services will be held inside.
Wollenburg also noted the large flags will stay out at the cemetery until Wednesday (rather than be picked up tonight). The time for picking them up has not yet been decided -- that will be announced later.

YORK COUNTY – Arthur Fredrickson, 100, of York, was honored this past week by Governor Jim Pillen and York County Veterans Service Officer Nick Wollenburg for his service in World War II.

YORK COUNTY – Wilfred Medinger of Henderson, who will soon be turning 99 years old, was honored this past week by Governor Jim Pillen and York County Veterans Service Officer Nick Wollenburg for his service in World War II.