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Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A lottery ticket worth $1 million from the Match 6 Lotto was sold at Uni-Mart in State College, Centre County. StateCollege.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's holiday celebrations have significantly evolved over nearly two centuries, reflecting cultural, community, and sporting traditions through events and charitable activities. Daily Collegian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State researchers receive a $480,000 NASA grant to explore for signs of alien civilizations using radio and laser signals. Onward State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ James Franklin is a finalist for the George Munger Award after leading Penn State to an 11-1 season and a Big Ten Championship appearance. Onward State
- ➤ Former Penn State DT Aeneas Hawkins, now an agent, guides college players through the evolving NIL landscape, emphasizing the best fit for their futures academically and athletically. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State faces a challenging schedule with seven AP Top 25 ranked Big Ten teams in the next two months, highlighting both the strengths and areas for improvement among the contenders. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Redshirt junior safety Zakee Wheatley will return to Penn State for his final season in 2025, after a standout year. PennLive
- ➤ Three-star wide receiver Devonte Ross transfers to Penn State Football from Troy, aiming to bolster the Nittany Lions' receiving corps. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State defeated Louisville in four sets to win their eighth NCAA National Championship in women's volleyball, their first title since 2014. Daily Collegian
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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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