Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
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🏘️ Community
Lower Paxton Township celebrated 40 years of its free van service that offers seniors rides to any location within the township + to medical appointments on the east or west shores, and seniors along with elected officials gathered at George Park on Saturday for a picnic.
🚧 Accidents
Seven months ago on Cameron Street, a hit-and-run left flagger April Hoyrup with severe injuries including a fractured leg and broken pelvis—she is now out of the hospital but faces a long recovery as she urges drivers to stay alert in work zones.
State police said that just before 6 p.m. Friday in Londonderry Township a 47-year-old driver ran a stop sign and crashed his Pontiac G6 into a truck—killing him and hospitalizing his 43-year-old passenger along with two teenagers.
🎓 Education
The Central Dauphin School District said it has not cut paraprofessional jobs and will create a dedicated resource room to support students with IEPs, yet reports show that 30 paraprofessionals were told in a Thursday meeting that their positions were eliminated—staff can choose from 35 available roles. A parent and a teacher expressed concern that moving trusted staff out of classrooms in six middle and high school buildings may hurt student learning.
🎉 Harrisburg Events
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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.
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!
Disco Biscuits Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Tickets from $73 — Groovy vibes and electronic music await at this live Disco Biscuits concert.
An Evening with Max Monroe
6-8:30 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of laughter, swoons, and book signing with bestselling authors Max Monroe and Lucy Score.
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