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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Penn State celebrates 14 staff and faculty members for their exceptional contributions and positive impact on the university community. Penn State
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 22-year-old man was arrested at a Penn State Fraternity house for selling cocaine and possessing other illegal substances. ABC 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Parents Program is inviting applications from parent and family volunteers to enhance student success at University Park, with the application period from Jan. 2 to Jan. 28, 2025. Penn State
- ➤ The State College Area School Board approved a $21 million renovation and expansion of Mount Nittany Elementary School to address capacity issues and add new facilities, with construction starting as early as January. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State University Libraries announces the 14th annual Robert F. Guentter Jr. Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Award, offering up to $1,250 for the best research by a Penn State undergrad. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State University Libraries announces scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year for undergraduates with financial need, covering various fields of study. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State College Borough votes to join a 15-year solar power project to acquire renewable energy at reduced costs, expecting to save $254,405 over the duration. StateCollege.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cluck & Catch, a new restaurant offering fresh fried fish and chicken, opened on Dec. 16, 2024, in State College, adding a unique dining option to the local culinary scene. StateCollege.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men's gymnastics team is ranked sixth in the 2025 Preseason Coaches Poll by the College Gymnastics Association. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's Sophia Gladieux was named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association First Team All-America, marking her fourth such accolade and her fifth All-America honor overall. Daily Collegian
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Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance at Boal City Brewing
Singer-songwriter Anna Pearl will perform live at Boal City Brewing, providing a relaxing atmosphere just before the holidays.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Holiday Show at Happy Valley Brewing Company
Anna Pearl, a singer/songwriter from State College, will perform a holiday show at Happy Valley Brewing Company.
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Penn Quakers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
The Penn State Nittany Lions will compete against the Penn Quakers at the Bryce Jordan Center, showcasing an exciting basketball rivalry and a talented team.
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NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run
The annual Resolution Run 5k race invites runners and walkers to participate in this festive New Year's Eve event, encouraging costumes and offering incentives for early registration.
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Beautiful Historic Bellefonte Home For Sale
Discover the Victorian charm and beauty as yesteryear's nostalgia blends with some of today's modern kitchen and bath conveniences in this 3-story 1890 built, stately brick and stone Queen Anne Victorian. The home has currently been in the same family for 79 years but was originally built for Bank President C. F. Montgomery and architecturally designed by famous Architect Samuel Fox.
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I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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