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October 2021

On the Right Trail: Central PA has become a mountain bike mecca, thanks to area activists

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Like many pursuits, mountain biking is sort of an all-or-nothing venture.

If you’re not into it, you may not know a whole lot about the activity. But if you are into it—it’s a sport, it’s a passion, it’s a way of life.

Fortunately, central Pennsylvania is home to a thriving mountain bike subculture.

There are plenty of great biking trails in and around Harrisburg, and the local mountain biking community is supported by the efforts of SAMBA.

SAMBA stands for Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association, the local chapter of the global International Mountain Biking Association. SAMBA’s stated mission is to “provide information, education and support to the central Pennsylvania mountain bike riders.”

With some 320 members, SAMBA is very active in Dauphin and surrounding counties, maintaining and designing area bike trails and creating positive working relationships with area land management agencies. But SAMBA supports all area mountain biking activities, not just the ones engaged in by its members.

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All-day rain could cause flooding in parts of central Pa. on Friday: hazardous weather outlook

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A soaking, steady rain Friday could lead to flooding in parts of the midstate, forecasters said in a hazardous weather outlook.

One to two inches of rain will fall Friday afternoon into the evening, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather outlook was issued Friday morning for the entire midstate. The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low, forecasters said.

Although the heaviest rain may not fall until the afternoon, showers could start any time after 9 a.m., forecasters said. More than 30 mph winds are possible during the day and could remain gusty in the evening.

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Few round barns are left in Pa.: You can shop and sightsee at this one

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A short drive from the city of Harrisburg stands one of a handful of remaining round barns left in the state of Pennsylvania.

The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market at 298 Cashtown Road in Biglerville is just a few miles west of Gettysburg and the only round barn in the commonwealth that is open to the public.

The barn originally was built in 1914 by the Noah Sheely family, and it started out as a traditional rectangular barn that took more than seven total months to finish. But later that year, the barn burned down and the family decided they wanted to rebuild something special.

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10 things to do in Central Pa. this weekend

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(WTAJ) — Grab your costumes, get your bags ready for some candy and check out these events happening in Central Pa. for Halloween weekend!

1. FearFest 2021 (Blair County)

Head to Tyrone’s Camp Anderson this Halloween weekend for FearFest 2021.

This event will be full of screams and fun as you navigate through a haunted house, take a trip on a hayride and traverse the Extreme Trail. Attendees can also compete in an Alien themed paintball competition.

FearFest is comprised of volunteer crews that scare and entertain guests while helping raise funds for the Non-Profit Camp Anderson Corporation.

The event runs from Friday, Oct. 29 to Saturday, Oct. 30. Admission will be $8 per person per attraction.

For more information, visit Camp Anderson’s FearFest’s Facebook page.

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Boomer’s Drive-Thru Trick or Treat returns this Friday

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Williamsport — Boomer’s Drive-Thru Trick or Treat, a free trick or treating experience for children and their families, will return this year — organized by The Williamsport Crosscutters in association with the City of Williamsport. 

The event will take place in the Muncy Bank Ballpark parking lot on Friday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is sponsored by UPMC and Backyard Broadcasting.

Hosted by Boomer, the Cutters’ popular mascot, the event welcomes costumed children age 14 to join a fun, safe, trick or treating experience. Over twenty area businesses, along with some of Boomer’s mascot buddies, will be handing out treats at the event, according to the event press release.

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Central Pennsylvania youth ballet light up the holiday, The Nutcracker at Hershey Theater

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Hershey, PA — Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet will be performing George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at Hershey on December 18 and 19 at 2 pm.

Tickets are on sale Friday, October 29 at 10 am online, through Hershey Entertainment and Ticketmaster.

Let your holiday spirit soar with the family-friendly ballet.

As the clock chimes midnight, a brave young girl turns the tide into a battle between toys soldiers and mischievous mice.

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Fundraisers support legacy of young girl; honor charities in her name

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It is over a year and a half since the passing of Adriana Grace, age 14, of South Williamsport, but her family and friends continue to spread gratitude in honor of their “kind and giving” daughter. 

“[Adriana] was such a kind and giving person that it has been instrumental in our grief process to keep that legacy alive by continuing to raise money in order to give to others in need, as well as charities that impacted her life,” said Adriana’s aunt, Jamie Pike.

In the past, Adriana’s family has raised funds for the following organizations that represent Adriana and her legacy: The Lycoming County SPCA, a place Adriana enjoyed to visit; The Ronald McDonald House, an organization that provided items and support to her family when Adriana, at only 2 lbs, lived in an incubator at the Danville Hospital; The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, an organization for the cause which cost Adriana her life, but can support someone else’s choice to live; South Williamsport High School, which will honor one senior each year with a scholarship in Adriana’s honor.

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Trick or treat the businesses of downtown Williamsport

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Williamsport, Pa. — Easy, walkable streets, lights on, friendly businesses who welcome trick or treaters young and old! Come to the Williamsport Business Association’s Annual Downtown Trick or Treat night this Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m.

Visit NorthcentralPa.com and 23 other participating businesses for some Halloween fun. We’ll be handing out candy on Pine Street next to Boom City Brewing, and we want to see your scary, funny, and quirky Halloween costumes!

As an added bonus for anyone still in need of a last-minute Halloween costume, take a look at this how-to video to learn to make two easy, DIY costumes! Wear one on trick-or-treat night and you’ll get a prize!

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Vote for Pennsylvania’s high school football player of the week for games played Oct. 22-23

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Another week brought more eye-catching performances from high school football players across Pennsylvania.

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But, who had the best performance? Check out the list below and then vote in the poll at the bottom to let us know who you think Pennsylvania’s top player was for games played Oct. 22-23, sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Central PA.

The poll will be closed at 11 a.m. Wednesday, and the winner will be announced on PennLive.com that day. Coaches, fans, players be sure to follow @SportsByBlinder on Twitter to let us know when you believe someone should be included in this weekly poll.

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‘Family of choice’: Pa. program matches seniors with those who need housing

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Michael Wyatt felt lost after his wife died from COVID-19 last year.

Not only had she been his life partner for 48 years, she also was the one who helped the 70-year-old Adams County resident with daily tasks that were becoming increasingly difficult.

Lori Chapman, 64, was in search of a place to live. The California transplant moved to southcentral Pennsylvania to be closer to her daughter but couldn’t manage the 13 steps inside her daughter’s home due to the ankle pain that caused her.

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Proudly PA | Ward of Health offers tasty Vegan cuisine by owner with passion for health

Published on in Food & Dining/Pennsylvania/Uncategorized

Dauphin County, PA — The Broad Street Market is a staple in the city of Harrisburg. Lined with more than forty vendors offering locally grown food. And one man, has made it his career to be the vegan hot spot of the farmer’s market.

“From a young age, my mom, she had us cooking when we were like seven or six years old. Ever since I started to be affluent with cooking with her as it progressed through my life I started to cook everywhere I went.” says Craig Ward.

Craig is owner of Ward of Health, located at the Broad Street Market in downtown Harrisburg.

Prior to opening, he worked pretty much every job in the food industry. A server, a manager, a chef, you name it.

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The American Red Cross urges you to donate blood to help address local shortages

Published on in Health/Pennsylvania/Uncategorized

Every two seconds, someone in the US needs a blood transfusion. 

But during an ongoing pandemic, the need becomes even greater for blood and platelet donors, according to the American Red Cross.

Blood drives are essential in helping to fill the missing A’s, B’s and O’s throughout the year.

You may not think of one donation as a large contribution, but it only takes one pint of blood to save up to three lives.

Bonnie Wolf, an account manager with the American Red Cross, says while O blood types are in high demand, the need for all blood types is constant and ongoing.

“ We need all of the blood types, but the one’s that are extremely short are, O negative, O positive and B negative,” she says.

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