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Hey there, Harrisburg! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Harrisburg's offense exploded in a 48-6 rout of Central Dauphin
  • Thinking about nursing school? Harrisburg's new part-time option opens up
  • Harrisburg church burglary suspect now tied to major Steelton metal theft

Also on today's calendar: SilverSneakers® Classes at Juniper Village at Mount Joy and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain, a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jaiyon Lewis' 3-touchdown afternoon leads Harrisburg blowout of Central Dauphin (pennlive.com) — Harrisburg High's football team rolled to a 48-6 home win over Central Dauphin, staying unbeaten behind three touchdown catches from Jaiyon Lewis and a dominant first half. The Cougars, now 4-0, piled up over 300 passing yards and triggered the mercy rule before halftime. They'll look to keep their streak alive at Altoona next Friday night.
   

2. Dauphin County nursing school to launch part-time program (pennlive.com) — Prospective nurses in Harrisburg now have a new part-time diploma option through UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg, with applications open through Oct. 1. The 32‑month, evening-only program starts in January, includes pre-nursing courses at Harrisburg University, and offers over 900 clinical hours locally. Scholarships, work-study options, and some faculty positions are also available.
   

3. Man charged in Harrisburg church burglary now faces charges following incident in Steelton (pennlive.com) — A Harrisburg man already accused in a costly burglary at Bethel AME Church on North Fifth Street is now charged in a metal theft at Cliffs Steel Mill in Steelton. Police say workers chased him from a fenced power substation area before a K-9 helped make the arrest. He remains in Dauphin County Prison on multiple felony counts while his Harrisburg church case continues.
   

4. Pa.'s Treasury vault a 'fun house' safeguarding unclaimed property worth millions (triblive.com) — Pennsylvania's massive state Treasury vault sits right in downtown Harrisburg, quietly holding millions of dollars' worth of unclaimed valuables from across the state. From military medals to rock memorabilia, staff catalog items and try to reunite them with owners, sometimes auctioning goods and holding proceeds so residents, including those in Harrisburg, can claim what's theirs anytime online.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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