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Monday, March 31st, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of families will join Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission released over 3.2 million trout in anticipation of the season's opening day — local youth will be mentored in fishing skills during this hands-on event. FOX43
- ➤ A missing non-verbal 11-year-old autistic child was found safe nearly two hours after being reported missing near Cameron Street and the Greenbelt on Sunday night. Community teams deployed drones (with thermal imaging) and a helicopter aided the search before reuniting the child with his mother. WGAL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are working at a house fire on the 6000 block of Fairfax Drive near Conway Road in Lower Paxton Township—no injuries have been reported. WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mark A. Frederick was named Museum Educator at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg today—he will manage outreach, interpretive programs and visitor services. Frederick, who served as director of content at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, will introduce innovative education methods when the museum reopens after its capital project—ushering in a new era in local history education. PennLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Motorists on northbound I-83 between Union-Deposit Road and Jonestown Road experienced closures of the two right lanes and ramp lane from 7 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. today while maintenance crews replaced old sign structures with digital message boards—intermittent rolling stops after 9 p.m. may have caused delays. WGAL
- ➤ Forty-six years after the partial meltdown that forced a mass evacuation and raised health concerns, Constellation Energy said it will restart reactor one—part of a clean energy initiative that will invest $1.6 billion and restore 600 jobs. Some local residents protested the plan at the State Capitol while others expect it to boost the local economy. FOX43
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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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Community Night at FNB Field
4-8 p.m. — FNB Field — Free entry — Celebrate local baseball and school spirit at this annual community event.
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Octave Cat Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — $ — Experience a fusion of modular synths and electric piano influenced by late 70s vibes.
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Buckethead Live Concert
8:30-10 p.m. — XL Live — Tickets required — Experience the unique sounds of acclaimed guitarist Buckethead in an unforgettable performance.
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Bumpin Uglies Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Check online for ticket prices — Experience the reggae-punk-ska vibes from Bumpin Uglies' new album, Lyrics Over Everything.
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An Evening with Clive Carroll - Acoustic Guitar Master
10 PM - 2 AM — The Manor on Front — Ticketed — Experience an enchanting night of acoustic guitar mastery by Clive Carroll.
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Seventh Annual Taste of Jazz Concert
5-8 p.m. — Susquehanna Art Museum — $85 per ticket — Celebrate diverse cultures with jazz sounds, food, and community spirit at this fundraising event.
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