Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pamela Hackenburg is accused of stealing nearly $533,000 from Gregg Township using its credit cards for personal expenses, including sports betting, ultimately exposing a lack of financial oversight. StateCollege.com
- ➤ State College police are conducting an investigation into the death of a 35-year-old woman from a gunshot wound in Boalsburg, noting no public threat. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 BTAA Love Data Week and Data Visualization Championship, offering monetary prizes, will run Feb. 10-14 in conjunction with the Penn State Data Summit. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State University Libraries announces closures and limited hours post-fall finals through spring 2025, advising visitors to check schedules online. Penn State
- ➤ Duanchen Zhang, with a 3.99 GPA in materials science and engineering, is chosen as Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences student marshal for fall 2024 commencement. Penn State
- ➤ The Global Teach Ag Network at Penn State has been honored with the K-16 Collaboration Award for pioneering global education initiatives in Pennsylvania. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State Extension is offering a Mental Health First Aid course to increase participants' ability to support adults experiencing mental health challenges, with various continuing education credits available upon completion. Penn State
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State announces parking, traffic, and transit adjustments for the College Football Playoff game against SMU at Beaver Stadium, including lot closures and specific parking instructions for permit holders. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State volleyball players Jess Mruzik and Izzy Starck earn AVCA All-American honors, with Mruzik on the first team and Starck on the second. Onward State
- ➤ Izzy Starck, Penn State women's volleyball setter, was named AVCA National Freshman of the Year, making her the first Nittany Lion to receive this honor since 2014. Onward State
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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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