Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
A mom, daughter and granddaughter swept the whoopie pie contest at the annual PA Farm Show — a judge explained that the winning pies needed a perfect balance of flavor and texture.
The contest highlighted a family’s creative recipe in a community favorite event.
The annual Make-A-Wish truck convoy will leave Manheim PA Auto Auction at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, traveling a new route along Route 283 through parts of Lancaster and Dauphin counties to ease traffic while a family festival offers prime viewing at the auction and LCBC Church.
M&T Bank celebrated the grand re-opening of its flagship Downtown branch at 213 Market Street (located in its regional headquarters) on Monday, Jan.
12. Local officials and vendors joined the event, underscoring the bank's commitment to downtown community growth.
Microsoft has pledged to cover electricity costs and replenish water in areas where it builds data centers to ease rising bills for residents.
It is set to offer training programs and has signed a 20-year deal with Constellation Energy to reopen a nuclear facility in Londonderry Township.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced three separate lotteries offering rare whiskey bottles, including the Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, and E.H.
Taylor sets. Entries are accepted online until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 and winners will pick up their prizes at a Fine Wine & Good Spirits store.
The PA Farm Show held its 109th Sheep-to-Shawl contest on Wednesday, Jan.
14, where teams had 2.5 hours to create shawls judged on criteria (shearing, team identification, spinning, weaving, design). Winners received multiple awards and the winning shawls will be auctioned off.
At the PA Farm Show, ten teams competed in a timed contest to shear and weave sheep's fleece into a completed shawl within two-and-a-half hours.
The event marked the contest’s return, bringing a creative challenge to the show.
Officials with Pennsylvania Co-operative Potato Growers prepare fresh potato donuts daily at the Farm Show starting at 5 a.m. until 7 p.m. The treats, available plain+powdered or cinnamon sugared, sell out quickly and will only be sold again next year.
At the PA Farm Show on Wednesday, lawmakers, farmers + health experts discussed mental health challenges in agriculture and the need for support through resources like the AgriStress helpline amid rising financial and workload pressures.
Eaglemania - A Tribute to The Eagles
8-11 p.m. — Carlisle Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience the world’s greatest Eagles tribute performance featuring remarkable harmonies and hits.
Megan and Dave's Sing-Along Night
6-9 p.m. — Copper Pub and Grille — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy night of your favorite sing-along covers with Megan and Dave.
Great American Outdoor Show
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Horse World Expo — No pre-registration required — Explore the latest in outdoor recreation and sports at this expansive show.
Great American Outdoor Show
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Horse World Expo — Admission fees apply — Explore the world of outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and camping.
Shane Smith and The Saints Concert
7-10 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of soulful music with Shane Smith and the Saints performing live.
The Breakers: Tom Petty Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Cost info not provided — Experience the emotional sound of Tom Petty's hits with the country's premier tribute band.
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