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Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Susquehanna Township community is showing strong support for football coach Joe Headen after his contract was not renewed, questioning the school board's decision and seeking accountability. Local 21 News
- ➤ Linglestown and CASA light up the holiday tree, launching a fundraising campaign to support foster children. TheBurg
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Nikki Shumaker heroically rescued her daughter and then re-entered her burning home to save their pets, all surviving despite the home's damage and the suspected electrical cause of the fire. WGAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Dauphin County Coroner's Office and Harrisburg Police investigated an undisclosed incident at row homes on North 6th Street. PennLive
- ➤ Lateef Phoenix is charged with first-degree murder and evidence tampering in the shooting death of Darius Stukes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Local 21 News
- ➤ In 1985, a state police fingerprint expert's testimony linked Ron Sperry Jr. to a 1980 cold case double murder, countering his alibi and leading to his conviction. PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The PA Christmas and Gift Show, taking place December 4-8 at the PA Farm Show Complex, offers a diverse range of gifts and holiday activities, with an expected attendance of 30,000. ABC27
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SunFed Produce LLC has initiated a recall of all sizes of fresh American cucumbers across 26 U.S. states and several Canadian provinces due to potential salmonella contamination. PennLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg's former all-state quarterback Shawn Lee Jr. commits to playing football at the University of Pittsburgh, following in the footsteps of his father. PennLive
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SVAACN Monthly Chapter Meeting and Holiday Celebration
The event features an evening of holiday celebration with educational sessions on non-invasive cardiac output monitoring and a cookie exchange, alongside a charity drive for Caitlin's Smiles.
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Everything Yes - Jazz Fusion Concert
Everything Yes is an American jazz fusion band featuring renowned drummer Zack Graybeal and composer Sean Reeser performing live.
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Christmas Celebration at Italian Lake
The event features family-friendly activities including a carriage ride, petting zoo, and tree lighting ceremony, along with live performances and local artisan market.
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