Local Barack Obama supporters are still hoping the senator himself will make an appearance in York or the vicinity. In the meantime, they can hear from a prominent local Obama supporter, York Mayor John Brenner, at a rally on Thursday. Here's the press release from the local Obama campaign:

York Mayor John Brenner will speak at the Obama Rally at Penn State York; 7pm, Thursday, March 20th at the Ruhl Community Center. Brenner, among others, will share their appreciation for the Senator from Illinois, during an event that will allow attendees to sign-up to volunteer, register to vote, and help organize the local Obama effort.

Attendees will receive a complementary button. Campaign signs, buttons and bumper stickers will also be available. So join us to support the Senator from Illinois and hear Mayor Brenner's take on why he supports Barack Obama!

Seating is limited to 125 - Please RSVP at yorkcountyforobama.com, or call (717) 487-0432. See you at Penn State York - Ruhl Community Center - Irving Ave York, PA 17403. Signs to the Ruhl Center will be posted Thursday.