Whilst I can see the logic in reporting news in the news section, if its just duplicating a blog post that is going to be pulled into the log pile its unnecessary duplication. After all comments of congratulations and wadness could easily be added to the sucked-in blog-post, non?
Sometimes a good idea. I bought a Deutsche Alpenverein teeshirt, I liked it and Frau M said it was "sexy" , so I went back and bought another one. Now I can look sexy at the wall for two consecutive training days.