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Friday, December 27th, 2024
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Night State College will celebrate New Year's Eve with an alcohol-free event featuring ice sculptures, live performances, and workshops. StateCollege.com
- ➤ A 74-year-old woman, Frances Mottorn, has been reported missing and possibly disoriented after last being seen at Mount Nittany Medical Center. StateCollege.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old noncitizen was arrested and denied bail for shoplifting $249.19 worth of items from a Target in State College. WTAJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The founders of the Penn State Threads Instagram account, with 18,000 followers, have shifted their focus from selling vintage Penn State clothing to preserving and showcasing the university's history through archival photos and videos. Onward State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Centre County's 2025 budget maintains current tax levels, but State College and three other municipalities are raising property taxes to balance their budgets. WTAJ
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, reaching peak performance and health, claim to be the nation's top backfield duo after impressive performances against SMU and in the Big Ten championship. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen of Penn State football are hitting peak performance, showcasing their rushing abilities against top defenses as the season approaches its climax. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State's football team reached a historic 15-game season, highlighted by numerous achievements and challenges, as they prepare for the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State men's hockey team introduces a new alternate jersey for the Frozen Confines game at Wrigley Field, featuring design elements from the Penn State baseball team. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Ex-Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles, having rotated among NFL teams since his 2021 draft. 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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