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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Raymond D. Nattress, 46, a Lower Allen Township man, was sentenced Tuesday to a minimum of 23 years in state prison after prosecutors said he groomed and sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl he knew for over a year. PennLive
- ➤ A 13-year-old boy was reported missing Tuesday from Lower Paxton Township, and he is described as wearing a purple Baltimore Ravens hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black sneakers—police ask anyone with information to call 911 or Dauphin County dispatch. PennLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro announced 81 Main Street Matters investments that will boost economic opportunities for small businesses statewide—projects in central Pennsylvania include repairing sidewalks, upgrading lighting and improving building fronts. The investments are part of a plan that adds $20 million to the 2025-26 budget after DCED received over 200 applications. Central Penn Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Legislators have proposed a bill that would limit student use of mobile devices in K-12 classrooms and require school governing bodies to adopt written policies that restrict in-class usage—except for students with medical, educational, or emergency service needs. The bill has not yet been introduced and will be reviewed at an open meeting to allow public input. ABC27
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Shapiro Administration announced special REAL ID Days will be held at 57 driver’s license centers on April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. — additional events are scheduled for April 28 and May 5 as PennDOT prepares for federal enforcement on May 7. ABC27
- ➤ Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglass called on colleague George Hartwick to resign after Hartwick admitted drinking half a bottle of vodka before crashing a county vehicle last week—he now faces DUI charges that raise concerns about his leadership. WGAL
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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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Garden Faire
10 AM – 4 PM — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Free admission — Celebrate the start of the festival season with family-friendly activities and live demonstrations.
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Truist Women in Business Mixer
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Madlyn L. Hanes Library — Free entry — Network with local resources to elevate your business at this engaging mixer.
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