Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Penn State invites students to a Day of Service on Jan. 20 to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through community service projects. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State honors 21 individuals for exceptional contributions and dedication to their roles across various departments, celebrating their positive impact on the university community. Penn State
- ➤ Laura Tobias, principal of State College Area High School, was awarded the 2025 Pennsylvania Principal of the Year, highlighting her leadership and contributions to the school community. StateCollege.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Penn State researchers, in collaboration with Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Inc., received a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Energy to create a ceramic heat exchanger aimed at reducing industrial emissions and increasing efficiency. Penn State
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Industrial engineering Ph.D. candidate, Kevin Mekulu, developed AI technology for dementia detection, earning a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 healthcare list. Penn State
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Penn State women's volleyball champion Taylor Trammell signs with Las Changas de Naranjito in Puerto Rico. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State football's special teams quartet, including punter Riley Thompson, place kicker Ryan Barker, kickoff specialist Gabe Nwosu, and long snapper Tyler Duzansky, will return for the 2025 season. Onward State
- ➤ Dom DeLuca, a standout linebacker with a significant contribution to Penn State football, will return for the 2025 season, maintaining his role as a team captain. Onward State
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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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CatVideoFest – Encore Screening in State College
Experience a unique cat video festival featuring a compilation of beloved cat videos while supporting local animal rescue efforts.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Performance at Boal City Brewing
Local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl will perform live at Boal City Brewing, offering an evening of music and celebration.
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