Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ClearWater Conservancy's new Community Conservation Center in Houserville received conditional approval to proceed on a 10-acre site, aiming to create a hub for conservation, education, and community collaboration, with construction expected to start this year and complete by 2026. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's online degree programs are highly ranked on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 'Best Online Programs', including top 10 placements in engineering and IT. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State achieved its first top-5 finish in the AP Top 25 Poll under James Franklin's leadership, concluding the 2024-25 college football season ranked No. 5. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Following a victory over Nebraska, multiple Penn State wrestlers experienced significant changes in their InterMat rankings, with movements in various weight classes. Daily Collegian
- ➤ The Lady Lions defeated No. 9 Ohio State, securing their first top-10 win since 2012 and ending a seven-game losing streak, with a challenging game ahead against No. 21 Michigan State. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Ace Baldwin Jr. returned from a back injury to lead Penn State to a win over Rutgers, snapping their four-game losing streak with a 22-point, 8-assist performance. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State Men's Volleyball team announces its 2025 promotional schedule, including a 'White Out' match against Charleston on March 28. Daily Collegian
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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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