Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Swatara Township police reported that 12-year-old Alaysha Jackson was last seen leaving her home on the 300 block of Chambers Street Saturday night and is missing—officials ask anyone with information to call 911. PennLive
- ➤ State Police are searching for 83-year-old William Hatten who was last seen on April 19 at 7:30 a.m. near North Hanover Street in North Middleton Township and is 5’11” with gray hair, green eyes, and a scruffy beard (if you have information, call 911 or North Middleton PD at 717-243-4121). ABC27
- ➤ One week after Governor Shapiro's residence caught fire, suspect Cody Balmer confessed to starting the blaze and is set to appear in court Wednesday at 11 a.m. Restoration crews are repairing the home while an independent review—led by former state police commissioner Jeffrey Miller—examines security lapses at the 1968 property. WGAL
- ➤ North Middleton Police are searching for William Hatten (83), who was last seen near North Hanover Street in North Middleton Township on April 19 at about 7:30 p.m.; police say he may be confused or at risk of harm and ask anyone with information to call 911 or the department. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Employers are facing rising drug costs from biologics like Humira and Stelara, and expiring patents now let biosimilars—similar but not identical drugs—offer 10% to 37% savings. Capital Blue Cross will include both biologics and biosimilars in its 2025 formularies to give employees more treatment options. Central Penn Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is now open for the Mid-Penn baseball player of the week for games played April 14 to 19 and will close at noon Tuesday—voters can choose from nominees who posted strong game statistics during several key matchups. PennLive
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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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Splintered Sunlight Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Buy Tickets — Experience the vibe of Splintered Sunlight, a tribute to the Grateful Dead.
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