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🌱 What police say happened on East Simpson Street that worries parents

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What police say happened on East Simpson Street that worries parents
  • Which PIAA lacrosse powers are coming to Mechanicsburg this Saturday?

Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man attempted to lure 12-year-old girl into vehicle in Mechanicsburg: police (local21news.com) — Police say a 25-year-old man is accused of trying to lure a 12-year-old girl into his vehicle on East Simpson Street in Mechanicsburg, and that phone records place him in town that day. The girl refused the ride and was not harmed, and investigators note the charge could be a second-degree felony under state law. Residents may see continued police activity as the case proceeds.
   

• PIAA girls lacrosse tournament: Quarterfinal matchups, times and venues (pennlive.com) — Mechanicsburg’s Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park will host two PIAA girls lacrosse quarterfinals this Saturday, bringing top Class 3A and 2A teams to town. Fans can catch Conestoga vs. Mt. Lebanon at 11 a.m., with another matchup featuring Mars later at the same venue. It’s a chance for local spectators to see high-level playoff action close to home.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday June 4
  • MDS/LSS Graduation
    Central Dauphin SD East High School
    7:00 pm
  • Northern High School Graduation
    Northern York County SD CLA, 2645 Lisburn Road in Camp Hill at 7:30 PM
    7:30 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • All Offices & Schools Closed for Energy Efficiency
    East Pennsboro Area SD Enola, PA 17025
  • In Service (FLEX): No Students
    Northern York County SD Dillsburg, PA 17019
  • Curriculum Committee Meeting
    Cumberland Valley SD Cumberland Valley School District Administration Building, 6746 C
    8:00 am
  • Colin Solo- Music in the Park
    Adams-Ricci Park, 100 E Penn Dr, Enola
    6:00 pm
  • Commencement/Rain Date
    Susquehanna Township SD HS Stadium
    7:00 pm
  • Revolutionary Comedy
    Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub, 30 S Market St, Mechanicsburg
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday June 6
  • SAT Testing @ CV9
    Cumberland Valley SD CV9 Academy, 451 Skyport Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, USA
    7:00 am
  • SAT Testing (CV9)
    Cumberland Valley SD CV9 Academy, 451 Skyport Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, USA
    7:00 am
  • Foundry Day Arts & Crafts Festival
    Childrens Lake, 400 Front St, Boiling Springs
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: She has been found!!
    hello!! Just today I can back home and my cat had gotten out. She may be injured as we think she fell through the second story screen. I live in the… (Nextdoor Oxfordmanor)
  • BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Overnight Stock Part Time in Mechanicsburg. Apply here.
  • Giant Food Stores, LLC posted a job opening for PT Produce Associate - 6269 in Camp Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Camp Hill

  • 17 N 18th St (zillow.com)
  • Patient Data Exposed in Cyberattacks on Dental Practices (hipaajournal.com)
  • Camp Hill football coach Tim Bigelow resigns after nine seasons: ‘I can't miss the bleacher years' (pennlive.com)

Lemoyne

  • Split of Authority Continues on Consolidation vs. Severance/Bifurcation of Post-Koken Claims (torttalk.com)

New Cumberland

  • Penn State football coach and players celebrate new Cumberland County rehab hospital (pennlive.com)
  • Central Pa. celebrates Pride with parades, drag shows, picnics and pool parties (pennlive.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mechanicsburg

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