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Saturday, August 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • Cody Balmer waived his right to a preliminary hearing for charges of attempted arson at Governor Shapiro's mansion on April 14 and now faces 44 counts including arson, reckless endangerment, attempted homicide, burglary, and terrorism—he is held at SCI-Camp Hill while awaiting future court dates.  FOX43

ECONOMY NEWS

  • After a transformer failure in Littlestown left about 4,000 customers without power in June, FirstEnergy announced it will build a new substation to improve service reliability. The East Germantown-Germantown Reliability Project will be energized by late March 2026 — part of a $28 billion effort to modernize the grid.  Local 21 News

HEALTH NEWS

  • On Friday, families and advocates gathered at the State Capitol for Overdose Awareness Day to honor loved ones lost and stress the need to carry Narcan and learn overdose signs. At Pennsylvania State Police headquarters, forensic experts tracked dangerous drugs such as fentanyl—evidence that supports ongoing efforts to fight addiction.  FOX43

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Nicks in Time: Tribute to Stevie Nicks

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Tickets start at $53 — Experience a tribute to the iconic Stevie Nicks.

    Fri, 9/5/25

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  • Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival 2025

    3-9 p.m. — The Centennial Barn — Admission details pending — Celebrate with national jazz acts, local wines, and a vibrant atmosphere.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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  • All American Dairy Show

    Various times — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Admission fees vary — Experience nearly 2,000 top dairy cattle from across the U.S. and Canada during this premier showcase.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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  • Crash and Cross Live at The Doghouse

    7 PM – 1 AM — The DogHouse — Free entry — Experience an evening of acoustic tunes with Central PA's favorite duo.

    Fri, 9/19/25

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  • Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life

    7:00-11:30 a.m. — City Island Carousel — Registration fee applies — Participate in a vibrant community run and walk event for a worthy cause.

    Sat, 9/20/25

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  • Fort Hunter Day Festival

    10 AM – 4 PM — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Admission details not provided — Celebrate autumn with arts, crafts, games, and historic demonstrations.

    Sun, 9/21/25

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  • Starting and Improving Farms Conference

    10 AM-8 PM — Capital Union Building (CUB) — Register by September 15th — Explore innovative farming practices and network with industry experts.

    Tue, 9/23/25

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  • Finger Eleven Concert

    8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of rock with Finger Eleven's unique sound and powerful hits.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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