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A look back at 2023 in photos

Dawn J. Sagert
From right, friend Miranda Robertson, of New Salem Borough, lends support to Tyree Bowie as he visits the grave of Dante Mullinix, 2, while Bowie’s attorney Farley Holt and Holt’s daughter Sophia Holt, 14, look on at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Township, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Bowie was acquitted of murder charges in the death of Mullinix Friday after spending four years in York County Prison awaiting trial. Dawn J. Sagert photo
From right, friend Miranda Robertson, of New Salem Borough, lends support to Tyree Bowie as he visits the grave of Dante Mullinix, 2, while Bowie’s attorney Farley Holt and Holt’s daughter Sophia Holt, 14, look on at Mount Rose Cemetery in Spring Garden Township, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Bowie was acquitted of murder charges in the death of Mullinix Friday after spending four years in York County Prison awaiting trial. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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The sun sets as traffic moves along Mount Rose Avenue in Springettsbury Township, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
The sun sets as traffic moves along Mount Rose Avenue in Springettsbury Township, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Tyree Bowie joins jurors and alternate jurors in a discussion of the trial with reporter Aimee Ambrose, front left, at The York Dispatch in West Manchester Township, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Tyree Bowie joins jurors and alternate jurors in a discussion of the trial with reporter Aimee Ambrose, front left, at The York Dispatch in West Manchester Township, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Firefighters work the scene of a multiple alarm structure fire at the intersection of East Lancaster Street and Maple Lane in Red Lion, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Firefighters work the scene of a multiple alarm structure fire at the intersection of East Lancaster Street and Maple Lane in Red Lion, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Isaac Pruitt, 9, of Harrisburg, meets a variety of York County law enforcement and support staff at John C. Rudy County Park in East Manchester Township, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Isaac Pruitt, 9, of Harrisburg, meets a variety of York County law enforcement and support staff at John C. Rudy County Park in East Manchester Township, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Hayden Zile, 13, left, embraces her mother Deidre Carter, both of Manchester Township, during Northeastern School District’s Board of School Directors work session at the Northeastern School District Administrative Center in Manchester, Monday, March 6, 2023. During the public comment session of the meeting, Hayden and her grandmother, Michelle Long, at immediate left, spoke about the bullying that Hayden experiences at Northeastern Middle School. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Hayden Zile, 13, left, embraces her mother Deidre Carter, both of Manchester Township, during Northeastern School District’s Board of School Directors work session at the Northeastern School District Administrative Center in Manchester, Monday, March 6, 2023. During the public comment session of the meeting, Hayden and her grandmother, Michelle Long, at immediate left, spoke about the bullying that Hayden experiences at Northeastern Middle School. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Krystian McFadden, 4, of York City, works to get the football past, clockwise from left, pocket bully Tank, 2, pit bull Kita, 2, and Yorkie Kobe, 2, as temperatures reach 60 degrees at Pal’s Park in York City, Thursday, March 16, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Krystian McFadden, 4, of York City, works to get the football past, clockwise from left, pocket bully Tank, 2, pit bull Kita, 2, and Yorkie Kobe, 2, as temperatures reach 60 degrees at Pal’s Park in York City, Thursday, March 16, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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From left, Karen Anthony (mother of Zach Anthony), of Kunkletown in Monroe County, Judith Luckow (mother of Ivan Flanscha), of New Freedom, and Bill Flanscha (brother of Ivan Flanscha), of Codorus Township, unveil the stone memorial during the dedication ceremony for Ivan and Zach Firefighters Memorial Gardens on North Broad Street in York City, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The York City firefighters Ivan Flanscha and Zach Anthony died March 22, 2018, when a structure near the Broad Street garden collapsed while crews were looking for hotspots following a blaze at the Weaver Piano building the day before. Dawn J. Sagert photo
From left, Karen Anthony (mother of Zach Anthony), of Kunkletown in Monroe County, Judith Luckow (mother of Ivan Flanscha), of New Freedom, and Bill Flanscha (brother of Ivan Flanscha), of Codorus Township, unveil the stone memorial during the dedication ceremony for Ivan and Zach Firefighters Memorial Gardens on North Broad Street in York City, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The York City firefighters Ivan Flanscha and Zach Anthony died March 22, 2018, when a structure near the Broad Street garden collapsed while crews were looking for hotspots following a blaze at the Weaver Piano building the day before. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Community members speak during Central York School District’s regular board meeting at Central York School District Educational Service Center in Springettsbury Township, Monday, March 27, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Community members speak during Central York School District’s regular board meeting at Central York School District Educational Service Center in Springettsbury Township, Monday, March 27, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Community members gather to remember Kain Heiland, 12, during a candlelight vigil near a memorial built in his honor on 1st Avenue in Red Lion, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Heiland died of a gunshot wound Saturday, April 1. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Community members gather to remember Kain Heiland, 12, during a candlelight vigil near a memorial built in his honor on 1st Avenue in Red Lion, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Heiland died of a gunshot wound Saturday, April 1. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Orchestra Director Larry Kuntz, left, offers a hug of encouragement after Hallie Doll, 12, introduces the commissioned song, “Compassion,” which would debut during the school’s spring orchestra concert at Emory H. Markle Middle School in Penn Township, Thursday, April 13, 2023. During his final career concert, Kuntz would present the song, composed by Rossano Galante in memory of Hallie’s late brother, former student Bryan Doll Jr., 14, who died by suicide in 2018 as a result of being bullied. The song, commissioned by the school, was funded by a memorial fund in Doll’s name and donated to the orchestra program by Bryan’s family. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Orchestra Director Larry Kuntz, left, offers a hug of encouragement after Hallie Doll, 12, introduces the commissioned song, “Compassion,” which would debut during the school’s spring orchestra concert at Emory H. Markle Middle School in Penn Township, Thursday, April 13, 2023. During his final career concert, Kuntz would present the song, composed by Rossano Galante in memory of Hallie’s late brother, former student Bryan Doll Jr., 14, who died by suicide in 2018 as a result of being bullied. The song, commissioned by the school, was funded by a memorial fund in Doll’s name and donated to the orchestra program by Bryan’s family. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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A fly rests on a blossom following rains showers in Springettsbury Township, Thursday, April 27, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
A fly rests on a blossom following rains showers in Springettsbury Township, Thursday, April 27, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Sr. Engineering Project Manager Steven Metzler, of The York Water Company, talks about construction progress on the Lake Williams dam, Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Sr. Engineering Project Manager Steven Metzler, of The York Water Company, talks about construction progress on the Lake Williams dam, Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Pedestrians cross North Beaver Street at West Market Street in downtown York City, Thursday, June 8, 2023. A haze rests on the city as the air quality index sits at 413 due to downdrafts from Canadian wildfires and residents are advised to remain indoors. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Pedestrians cross North Beaver Street at West Market Street in downtown York City, Thursday, June 8, 2023. A haze rests on the city as the air quality index sits at 413 due to downdrafts from Canadian wildfires and residents are advised to remain indoors. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Fireworks burst in the distance during the Independence Day celebration at Springettsbury Park in Springettsbury Township, Sunday, July 2, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Fireworks burst in the distance during the Independence Day celebration at Springettsbury Park in Springettsbury Township, Sunday, July 2, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Nelly performs during York State Fair in West Manchester Township, Saturday, July 22, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Nelly performs during York State Fair in West Manchester Township, Saturday, July 22, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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York State Fair in West Manchester Township, Saturday, July 22, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
York State Fair in West Manchester Township, Saturday, July 22, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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From left, Central York High School teacher Ben Hodge, of New Cumberland, organizer Olivia Pitch, of Manchester Township, Central York School Board candidate Mike Stewart, of Manchester Township, Central York High School teacher Patty Jackson, of Springettsbury Township, and Delma Rivera, of Springfield Township, silently read during the Banned Book Read-A-Thon event at Skid Row Garage in York City, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
From left, Central York High School teacher Ben Hodge, of New Cumberland, organizer Olivia Pitch, of Manchester Township, Central York School Board candidate Mike Stewart, of Manchester Township, Central York High School teacher Patty Jackson, of Springettsbury Township, and Delma Rivera, of Springfield Township, silently read during the Banned Book Read-A-Thon event at Skid Row Garage in York City, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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From left, animal care technician Jennifer James provides a distraction of dog food, while veterinary technicians Stacey Lute and Karrah Devlin help to secure Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, as shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes changes the cast on his leg at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
From left, animal care technician Jennifer James provides a distraction of dog food, while veterinary technicians Stacey Lute and Karrah Devlin help to secure Chance, a 6 to 7-month-old German shepherd, as shelter medical director Dr. Natalie Weekes changes the cast on his leg at York County SPCA in Manchester Township, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Chance was found beaten in York City in August. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Cpl. Cole Zimmerman and K-9 Sgt. Miki find a GoPro during and article search on certification day at the York County Prison Work Release Center in Springettsbury Township, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Cpl. Cole Zimmerman and K-9 Sgt. Miki find a GoPro during and article search on certification day at the York County Prison Work Release Center in Springettsbury Township, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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Colleen May, with Kaleidoscope Amusements, gets a reaction from Bruno Dundr, 4, of Springettsbury Township, as he gets a peek at his face paint design done by May during The Goddard School of York’s 10th anniversary celebration at the school in Springettsbury Township, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
Colleen May, with Kaleidoscope Amusements, gets a reaction from Bruno Dundr, 4, of Springettsbury Township, as he gets a peek at his face paint design done by May during The Goddard School of York’s 10th anniversary celebration at the school in Springettsbury Township, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Dawn J. Sagert photo
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New Oxford celebrates their YAIAA boys’ soccer championship title win over Kennard-Dale at Northeastern High School in Manchester, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The game would end in a tie of 1-1 in double overtime, and New Oxford would win 4-3 in penalty kicks. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
New Oxford celebrates their YAIAA boys’ soccer championship title win over Kennard-Dale at Northeastern High School in Manchester, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The game would end in a tie of 1-1 in double overtime, and New Oxford would win 4-3 in penalty kicks. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Lt. David Godfrey and Dargo celebrate the K-9’s retirement at Mission BBQ in York City, on his 12th birthday, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Dargo would be treated to lean brisket, courtesy of the restaurant, in celebration of his accomplishments. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Lt. David Godfrey and Dargo celebrate the K-9’s retirement at Mission BBQ in York City, on his 12th birthday, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Dargo would be treated to lean brisket, courtesy of the restaurant, in celebration of his accomplishments. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Former “CA Kid,” Sherry Roland-Washington, of York City, helps Crispus Attucks Pre-K Counts students Rhylee Simpson, 4, left, and Scarlett Seiple, dig into the dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Crispus Attucks History & Culture Center, that will be built at 45 Boundary Ave. in York City, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. The project is expected to be completed and open to the public by March 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Former “CA Kid,” Sherry Roland-Washington, of York City, helps Crispus Attucks Pre-K Counts students Rhylee Simpson, 4, left, and Scarlett Seiple, dig into the dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Crispus Attucks History & Culture Center, that will be built at 45 Boundary Ave. in York City, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. The project is expected to be completed and open to the public by March 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Light pours into Central Market House during Small Business Saturday in York City, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Light pours into Central Market House during Small Business Saturday in York City, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central Dauphin’s Caitlin Mahady, top, wrestles Dallastown’s Noelani Knott in the 190-pound weight class during Dallastown Invitational Girls’ Wrestling Tournament action at Dallastown Area High School in York Township, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central Dauphin’s Caitlin Mahady, top, wrestles Dallastown’s Noelani Knott in the 190-pound weight class during Dallastown Invitational Girls’ Wrestling Tournament action at Dallastown Area High School in York Township, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Frank Law, left, of Springettsbury Township, looks at the train display with his grandson Azayah Thomas, 4, during the Holiday Open House at the Miniature Railroad Club of York on Wheatfield Street in York City, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Frank Law, left, of Springettsbury Township, looks at the train display with his grandson Azayah Thomas, 4, during the Holiday Open House at the Miniature Railroad Club of York on Wheatfield Street in York City, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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