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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marshall Mixell was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing two young girls over several years, after pleading guilty to multiple charges. WGAL
- ➤ Lateef Phoenix is accused of fatally shooting Darius Stukes in Harrisburg and faces charges including first-degree homicide and illegal firearm possession. FOX43
- ➤ In Harrisburg, a 23-year-old man was charged with kidnapping and assaulting a 12-year-old girl who was walking home from school in late November. Local 21 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg University collaborates with Environmental Defense Fund and Indiana University of Pennsylvania on a project to identify orphaned oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania using machine learning and GIS. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After her mother was abused at a memory care center, Lynn Fiedler campaigned for new laws protecting older adults in Pennsylvania, including the creation of an abuse registry. Spotlight PA
- ➤ Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to reintroduce legislation aimed at updating 'safe harbor' laws to better protect and support sexually exploited children. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Top health headlines include the risk of 'Christmas Tree Syndrome' due to allergens, a study showing dark chocolate may reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes, and the upcoming opening of a 24-7 behavioral health crisis center in Dauphin County. FOX43
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Messiah Mickens, a standout football player from Harrisburg, was named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year, joining the ranks of other notable players. 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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