Who says things never change in Pa.?

And sometimes in the wrong direction.

York County was founded in 1749, in part, because settlers living on the west bank of the Susquehanna River sought sheriff's protection.

Indeed, the remote parts of future York County -- and that was most of it in those days -- were known to be places of refuge for "idle and dissolute Persons" who stole stuff and committed other crimes.

Fast forward to today."  For the complete York Daily Record editorial, please click here.