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Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Middle Paxton Elementary School went on lockdown around 3:30pm Friday when state police chased a suspect who reportedly ran after a victim with a baseball bat — officials say the lockdown was precautionary and the suspect was arrested with no public danger. Local 21 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Josh Shapiro was a guest on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday and was asked if he would run for president in 2028; he said he is focused on balancing Pennsylvania’s budget and serving its people—he did not commit to a run. PennLive
- ➤ Senator John Fetterman introduced the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act on March 12th to have the USDA pay off unpaid school meal debt and let the agency purchase food for banks (other senators joined him). FOX43
- ➤ North Middleton Township in Cumberland County declared a 30-day burn ban effective March 12 after the fire chief and emergency management coordinator met over drought conditions and wildfire risks. The ban restricts all open burning — including burn barrels, fire rings, and on-ground fires — but does not affect propane stoves or charcoal grills when charcoal is fully extinguished. FOX43
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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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