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Harrisburg
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sonya McKnight, the former Dauphin County judge convicted of shooting her sleeping ex-boyfriend in the face, is set to be sentenced today at 9 a.m.—she was found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated assault in a February shooting that left her ex-boyfriend partially blind. Local 21 News
- ➤ On May 26, police said a 22-year-old man admitted he fatally struck Joshua Schneider with a brick and a cinder block near 221 N. Front Street after Schneider allegedly stole his phone charger and joked about his mother, and he now faces charges for murder and possessing an instrument of crime—authorities noted Schneider was likely asleep when struck. Local 21 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin died Tuesday at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at age 76—he served as Cumberland County District Attorney and later as a judge on the Superior Court and state Supreme Court before he quit in 2016 after he got in trouble over emails with offensive jokes. PennLive
- ➤ Effective June 5, Pennsylvania will ban handheld phone use while driving under Paul Miller’s Law — drivers must now use only hands-free devices even at red lights. The law, named after a mother’s 14-year fight following her son’s death by distracted driving, aims to reduce crashes caused by phone use. FOX43
- ➤ Mechanicsburg fire stations will soon share a new $8 million roof as the Citizens Firehouse on South York Street is demolished next month, and a facility that houses both forces is set to open next summer; the new station will offer safer conditions—such as decontamination areas and better sleeping rooms—for firefighters who merged in 2019. The project is funded by fundraisers, grants, and the fire tax. ABC27
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Back In Black: AC/DC Tribute Band
8-10 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not provided — Experience the high-voltage rock of AC/DC performed by the renowned tribute band BACK IN BLACK.
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Walk for Paws: 5K and 1 Mile Walk
9 AM – 1 PM — HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College — Registration required — Participate in a fun walk to support local animal welfare!
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Megan and Dave's Sing-Along Night
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Copper Pub and Grille — Free entry — Show off your talents and enjoy sing-along covers with Megan and Dave.
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Carlisle Ford Nationals
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. — Carlisle Fairgrounds — Children 12 and under are free — Explore the world's largest all-Ford-themed car show with over 3,200 show cars and exciting automotive activities.
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Almost Queen Tribute Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket pricing varies — Rock out to a thrilling tribute to the legendary band Queen with Almost Queen.
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Sunset Music & Movie Series
8:30-10 p.m. — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Concessions available — Enjoy a movie night under the stars featuring Wicked!
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