Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Livvy Robison, a six-year-old, has raised around $4,000 to donate toys and goodies to children in south-central Pennsylvania for Christmas.
The 7th annual Christmas Tree Lane event at Clipper Magazine Stadium will support local non-profits.
🚨 Crime
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.
Lateef Phoenix is accused of fatally shooting Darius Stukes in Harrisburg and faces charges including first-degree homicide and illegal firearm possession.
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.
🌲 Environment
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to reintroduce legislation aimed at updating 'safe harbor' laws to better protect and support sexually exploited children.
🏥 Health
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.
🏈 Sports
Messiah Mickens, a standout football player from Harrisburg, was named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year, joining the ranks of other notable players.
🎉 Harrisburg Events
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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.
Everything Yes - Jazz Fusion Concert
Everything Yes is an American jazz fusion band featuring renowned drummer Zack Graybeal and composer Sean Reeser performing live.
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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