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🌱 How an I-81 shootout through Dauphin ended with long sentences

Dauphin, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Dauphin! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an I-81 shootout through Dauphin ended with long sentences

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny, hot and less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cases closed against two teens who fired on state troopers in high-speed chase across central Pa. (pennlive.com) — Two teens have been sentenced in Dauphin County Court after a 2025 high-speed I-81 chase that ran through Dauphin and involved gunfire at state troopers. Prosecutors say the stolen-truck pursuit began in Cumberland County, passed through Dauphin, and ended in Schuylkill County. The teens received lengthy prison terms, while two other defendants still face pending cases.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Tricia Schultz: Technology work room
    Halifax Area SD Halifax Area High School - HS Conference Room
    7:00 am
  • Iron Bridge Music Festival 2026
    New Cumberland Borough Park, 517 Front St, New Cumberland
    5:00 pm
  • Real Estate Fundamentals (Weekend)
    Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS, 424 N Enola Dr #1, Enola
    5:30 pm
  • 6/12 Campfire Cinema
    Lower Paxton Township, PA Calendar, 5010 Commons Drive, Harrisburg
    6:00 pm
  • Cheyenne Pohl at West Shore Elks
    West Shore Elks #2257, 108 St Johns Church Rd, Camp Hill
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday June 13
  • HHS Graduation @ Severance Field at 10:00 am
    Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101
  • Sri Sudarshana Homam
    Hindu American Religious Institute 301 Steigerwalt Hollow Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
    9:00 am
  • Proudly PA 2026
    Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, 5300 N Front St, Harrisburg
    1:00 pm
  • Sunday June 14
  • June Paint and Sip | 6.14.26
    Armstrong Valley Winery, 212 Rutter Rd, Halifax
    1:00 pm
  • Forest Bathing — Amethyst Retreat Center
    Amethyst Retreat Center, 44 Buffalo Creek Rd, Duncannon
    2:00 pm
  • Monday June 15
  • ½ Day teacher clerical
    Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101
  • Halifax Wildcat Education Foundation: STARS Tumbling Camp
    Halifax Area SD Enders-Fisherville Elementary - EF Classroom(s)
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • GIANT Food Stores posted a job opening for PT Deli Associate - 6529 in Enola. Apply here.
  • Merck posted a job opening for Associate Director, Chemical Technical Operations, North America External Manufacturing in Harrisburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dauphin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Enola

  • Perry County drivers face the first of nine weekend detours on Route 233 (pennlive.com)
  • Midstate nonprofit talks trap, neuter and return efforts (abc27.com)

Halifax

  • Susquenita's Braelyn Prinz highlights Tri-Valley softball All-Stars (pennlive.com)
  • Woman charged after punching Cumberland County hospital security guard in genitals: police (local21news.com)

Harrisburg

  • Harrisburg volunteers keep watch as young peregrine falcons prepare for first flights (fox43.com)
  • Harrisburg man charged with attempted homicide after ‘ruthlessly beating' wife, police say (abc27.com)

Ok Dauphin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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