🌱 How a Bowmansville judge helped shape this year’s national dog show

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Bowmansville judge helped shape this year’s national dog show

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds yielding to some sun, with a high of 46 and low of 23 degrees.
• Friday: An icy mix, up to 1", temps: high: 31, low: 26.
• Saturday: Morning snow showers; cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Some dog handlers from Central Pa. embrace sparkle in showing canines at national championship (lancasteronline.com) — A Bowmansville resident, former handler-turned-judge Beth Sweigart, helped evaluate top dogs at the American Kennel Club’s national championship in Orlando, bringing a bit of local flair to the terrier group. Central Pennsylvania handlers described why they favor sharp suits, subtle sparkle, and professional presentation to show respect for judges and give their dogs the best possible first impression in the ring.
   

📸 Around Bowmansville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bowmansville

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Friday December 26

• Records Improvement Committee
  Lancaster County, PA Calendar , 50 North Duke Street , Lancaster
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• County Commissioners' Work Session
  Lancaster County, PA Calendar , 150 North Queen Street , Lancaster
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• Commissioner Board Meeting
  Lancaster County, PA Calendar , 150 North Queen Street , Lancaster
  9:15 am

Thursday January 1

• New Year's Day
  Lancaster County, PA Calendar Lancaster, PA 17603

Monday January 5

• Office of Aging Advisory Council
  Lancaster County, PA Calendar , 150 North Queen Street , Lancaster
  12:00 pm
• Salary Board
  Lancaster County, PA Calendar , 150 North Queen Street , Lancaster
  1:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• County Commissioners' Work Session
  Lancaster County, PA Calendar , 150 North Queen Street , Lancaster
  10:00 am

Wednesday January 7

• Commissioners' Board Meeting
  Lancaster County, PA Calendar , 150 North Queen Street , Lancaster
  9:15 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Vacation Day- No School
  Blue Ball El Sch East Earl, PA 17519

Saturday December 27

• Cunningham Acoustic: Fork & Ale in Douglassville 6-9
  Fork & Ale , 1281 E Main St , Douglassville
  6:00 pm
• The Joshes @ Doc & Bubba's
  Doc & Bubba's , 4312 New Holland Rd , Mohnton
  6:00 pm
• Josh Sq Duo
  Doc & Bubba's , 4312 New Holland Rd , Mohnton
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Mohnton

• Swartz Farm offers up the cuddles! (abc7ny.com)
• September 2026 Sports Calendar (bakersfield.com)

Denver

• Inside the Hottest New Restaurant Openings of 2025 (diningout.com)
• In Time For The Holidays, Glass & Gold Glisten At Morphy's (antiquesandthearts.com)

New Holland

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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