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Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charles Hutton, 24, allegedly waved a large machete-style knife at a Sheetz on Cedar Cliff Drive on March 3—he stabbed the ground, took off his clothes, and damaged a work van for over $2,000 before fleeing in a Subaru—and police charged him with simple assault by physical menace, disorderly conduct, harassment, and criminal mischief. FOX43
- ➤ A Lancaster County mother faces charges after her toddler overdosed on fentanyl, with state police noting she was previously arrested after being seen slumped over her steering wheel at a traffic light. WGAL
- ➤ Police charged a Lancaster mother with three felony counts of aggravated assault and child endangerment after her 19-month-old daughter overdosed on fentanyl during a nap—emergency responders gave naloxone and flew the child to Hershey Medical Center for treatment. PennLive
- ➤ Jury selection begins for the death sentence retrial of Seifullah Adbul-Salaam—who spent 30 years in prison after being convicted of killing New Cumberland Police Officer Willis Cole in 1994. FOX43
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Robert J. Gildea, the Lower Dauphin School District superintendent, announced his resignation and will step down in August after two years in the role — the district posted his full statement on X. WGAL
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan would give extra money—$494 million for underfunded schools and $32 million for districts with high property taxes—to help close funding gaps, while top GOP lawmakers say the formula may treat 348 of 500 districts unfairly. Lawmakers must agree on the proposal before the June 30 deadline as legal challenges over school funding continue. WITF
- ➤ Lower Dauphin School District superintendent Dr. Robert Gildea announced his resignation effective Aug. 31 to pursue a new opportunity outside public education. The school board said it will soon begin the search for a new leader—someone focused on supporting students. Local 21 News
- ➤ At Monday’s meeting the South Western School District board discussed removing plywood from the Emory H. Markle Middle School gender-neutral bathroom windows amid community concerns. The Buildings, Ground and Equipment Committee replaced old 'gender inclusive' signs with temporary ADA compliant ones and ordered a red 'restrooms' sign for each unit—aiming to increase teacher oversight and create uniformity across bathrooms. Local 21 News
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Kilmaine Saints Live Performance
Experience the explosive Celtic rock sound of Kilmaine Saints, a high-energy band blending Irish and Scottish influences, live at XL Live.
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Quarterly Cake Tasting at Sweet Confections
Attendees can enjoy sampling a variety of delicious cakes at the quarterly tasting event hosted by Sweet Confections Cakes.
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Cirque du Soleil - OVO: A Colorful Insect Adventure
OVO is a vibrant performance by Cirque du Soleil that explores the lively interactions of insects in a dynamic ecosystem filled with energy and movement.
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Passion Into Profit Workshop
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — East Shore Area Library — Free entry — Explore ways to transform your passions into profitable ventures in a community-friendly setting.
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Live Dead & Brothers Concert
7:30-10:00 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating blend of psychedelic blues and jam band roots with Live Dead and Brothers.
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All Breed Dog Shows
All day — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Admission varies — Watch 201 AKC breeds compete in conformation shows over five days of dog shows.
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The Record Company Live
7-9 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not provided — Experience the energetic live performance by The Record Company featuring a unique blend of rock and blues.
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Blue October Live Concert
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the alt-rock sounds of platinum-selling band Blue October as they perform live.
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