Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State celebrates a year of notable achievements including fundraising success, advances in research, athletic accomplishments, and community engagement as it looks toward 2025. Penn State
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The article proposes 25 ways to support local craft beverage makers in Centre County, Pennsylvania, highlighting the growth and variety of the region's craft beverage industry. StateCollege.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State football advances to face the winner of the Sugar Bowl in the Orange Bowl for a chance at the national championship after defeating Boise State 31-17 in the Fiesta Bowl. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State's football team moves to the Final Four after defeating Boise State 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl, signaling their chance at the national championship for the first time since 1987. StateCollege.com
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First Annual FBLA Pickleball Tournament: Lobbing For Leadership
The State College Area High School's FBLA chapter is hosting a fundraising pickleball tournament featuring a silent auction and various awards at Nittany Valley Sports Centre.
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