🌱 Why five boys’ bomb note brought troopers to Shippensburg Sheetz

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In today's newsletter:

• Why five boys’ bomb note brought troopers to Shippensburg Sheetz
• How a Shippensburg teen’s death is challenging Instagram in court

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Areas of fog, freezing early, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Very windy; periods of sun, temps: high: 50, low: 23.
• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boys hand customer note threatening to blow up Shippensburg Sheetz, troopers say (local21news.com) — State police responded Sunday evening to a reported bomb threat note at the Sheetz on East King Street in Shippensburg, but troopers quickly determined there was no device and no danger to the public. Five boys allegedly handed a customer a note claiming they would blow up the store, and investigators are still determining what consequences the juveniles may face.
   

• Two families sue Meta over teens' deaths by suicide, citing ‘sextortion' scams (nbcnews.com) — A grieving Shippensburg family is suing Meta, alleging Instagram’s design and lax protections enabled a sextortion scam that led to their 13-year-old son Levi’s suicide. Joined by a Scottish family, they argue internal Meta records show the company prioritized growth over teen safety and implemented key privacy protections too late, especially for vulnerable young users.
   

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Saturday December 20

• Historical Christmas
  Shippensburg History Center, 52 W King St, Shippensburg
  11:00 am

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Friday December 19

• Comedy Night with Mark Riccadonna
  Parx Casino Shippensburg
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Bus Trip to NY!
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 53 W King St , Shippensburg
• Breakfast with Santa at Hickory Ridge Restaurant
  Hickory Ridge Restaurant Chambersburg
  8:00 am
• Shippensburg History Center Annual Christmas
  Shippensburg History Center
  11:00 am

Monday December 22

• The Thrift Shop and Rummage Sale at Katie’s Place
  Katie's Place , 130 S. Penn Street , Shippensburg
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• The Thrift Shop and Rummage Sale at Katie’s Place.
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 130 S. Penn Street , Shippensburg
  9:00 am
• Needle Arts Workshop
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 153 W. Orange Street , Shippensburg
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Red Neck Dogs at Cow Lick Clips and Cuts
  Cow Licks Clips and Cuts , 24 W. King St , Shippensburg
  10:00 am
• Needle Arts Workshop
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 153 W. Orange Street , Shippensburg
  10:30 am
• Cirque Dreams Holidaze
  H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center , 475 Lancaster Dr , Shippensburg
  7:00 pm
• Healing Together Support Group
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 946 Ashton Dr , Shippensburg
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Still have openings for our poop scoop and dog walking services !
  Holiday specials ends Jan 2nd, 20% off monthly service . (Nextdoor Wagner Drive)
• Did someone happen to get a package of mine ?
  Says delivered but pic is not my porch . TIA. (Nextdoor Lenwood Park)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Shippensburg. Apply here.
• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Cook I in Shippensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shippensburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shippensburg University

• SU Women's Basketball drops PSAC opener at California (Pa.) (fcfreepresspa.com)
• PHMC Appoints Bradley Smith Site Administrator at the Ephrata Cloister (pa.gov)

Newville

• Wreaths Across America at Prospect Hill Cemetery (shipnc.com)
• Mary Jane (Etter) Finkey 1925-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com)
• Doubling Gap's been known for R&R since 1840s (therecordherald.com)

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