The Centre County Gazette

10/18/2024

Fall Festival and Autumn Fun In Centre County🍂💚🎃

Pumpkin Fest 2024 — Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 The Penn State Arboretum is hosting its annual Pumpkin Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18,

10/18/2024

A powerful geomagnetic storm gave skywatchers across Pennsylvania, including in Centre County, a dazzling light show on Thursday.

A powerful geomagnetic storm gave skywatchers across Pennsylvania, including in Centre County, a dazzling light show on Thursday. The northern lights were

10/18/2024

At a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County unveiled the new Centre County Economic Development Strategic Plan.

CENTRE COUNTY — At a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Chamber of Business and Industry Centre County unveiled the new Centre County Economic Development

10/17/2024

Cavity Free Kids Event — Friday, Oct. 18 There will be a Cavity Free Kids Event at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at the Bellefonte Centre County Library.

10/17/2024

State College’s own Tropical Smoothie Cafe location is set to open its doors on Thursday, Oct 17, at 132 S. Garner St., an employee confirmed Wednesday. The cafe is located underneath the first floor of the Maxxen.

State College's own Tropical Smoothie Cafe location is set to open its doors on Thursday, Oct 17, at 132 S. Garner St., an employee confirmed Wednesday.

10/17/2024

⚽ Hey Centre County sports fans! The latest edition of the is out!

Be sure to pick up a copy to read about Centre County and Penn State sports or check us out online at: https://www.flipsnack.com/AEC6DD99E8C/10-17-24-centre-county-gazette/full-view.html

10/17/2024

📰 Good morning Centre County! The latest edition of just hit the stands! Make sure to grab your copy today or check out our digital copy here: https://www.flipsnack.com/AEC6DD99E8C/10-17-24-centre-county-gazette/full-view.html

10/17/2024

In the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, but when caught in its earliest stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Thanks to advances in early detection and treatment methods, breast cancer survival rates have significantly increased in recent years.

CENTRE COUNTY — In the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, but when caught in its earliest stages, the 5-year relative

10/16/2024

The date of the annual Farm City Dinner, an event put on to celebrate sustainable agriculture, was announced in a statement by the Centre County Conservation District.

SPRING MILLS — The date of the annual Farm City Dinner, an event put on to celebrate sustainable agriculture, was announced in a statement by the Centre

10/16/2024

If there was an award for the most talented athlete in Centre County, Madison Koshko of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy would be in the running.

BOALSBURG — If there was an award for the most talented athlete in Centre County, Madison Koshko of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy would be in the

10/16/2024

To show its appreciation for local military veterans and their service, Geisinger will host a veteran appreciation dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Geisinger Healthplex State College location, 132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda.

STATE COLLEGE — To show its appreciation for local military veterans and their service, Geisinger will host a veteran appreciation dinner on Thursday,

10/15/2024

BELLEFONTE BOROUGH Michael W. Heath to Brittany Smith, 532 E. Logan St., $300,000. Dana M. Nelson Roesch, Matthew O. Roesch and Dana M. Nelson to Leida

10/15/2024

The American Association of University Women, a nationwide women’s advocacy network that promotes gender equity and education for women and girls, sponsored a public program on the impact of vouchers on public education on Thursday, Sept. 26.

STATE COLLEGE — The American Association of University Women, a nationwide women’s advocacy network that promotes gender equity and education for women

10/15/2024

The Centre County Sports Hall of Fame is set to host the 2024 Centre County Hall of Fame Day Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 20, from noon to 4 p.m.

STATE COLLEGE —- The Centre County Sports Hall of Fame is set to host the 2024 Centre County Hall of Fame Day Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 20, from noon to

10/15/2024

Penn State University and the Borough of State College is connecting the community at the PA Dignity Day event on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State University and the Borough of State College is connecting the community at the PA Dignity Day event on Wednesday, Oct. 16. PA

10/14/2024

Some long-lost relatives are coming to see you, and they’d also like to visit some special places in Happy Valley. Where should you take them?

Some long-lost relatives are coming to see you, and they’d also like to visit some special places in Happy Valley. Where should you take them? Of course,

10/14/2024

The Bald Eagle Area and Bellefonte boys soccer teams battled to a 1-1 double overtime tie on Monday, Oct. 7, at BEA’s Alumni Stadium

WINGATE — The Bald Eagle Area and Bellefonte boys soccer teams battled to a 1-1 double overtime tie on Monday, Oct. 7, at BEA’s Alumni Stadium. BEA’s

10/14/2024

If No. 4 Penn State wants to make a run in the new college football 12-team playoff, or just make it through the next three weeks, the Nittany Lions cannot afford to leave points on the table or give up advantageous field positions to opposing teams.

STATE COLLEGE — If No. 4 Penn State wants to make a run in the new college football 12-team playoff, or just make it through the next three weeks, the

10/14/2024

Police initiated a traffic stop around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug.12, along North 4th Street in the Philipsburg Borough. According to police, an

10/13/2024

The State College girls tennis team continued its winning ways on Monday, Oct. 7, with a 5-0 victory over Central Mountain in the District 6, 3A team dual match semifinals at the State College Community Field.

STATE COLLEGE — The State College girls tennis team continued its winning ways on Monday, Oct. 7, with a 5-0 victory over Central Mountain in the District

10/13/2024

Ferguson Township is scrapping a controversial fee enacted more than three years ago to pay for stormwater management requirements.

Ferguson Township is scrapping a controversial fee enacted more than three years ago to pay for stormwater management requirements. Township supervisors

10/13/2024

The Penn State Blue Band Official turned 125 this year, but the Blue Band is made up of more than just musicians. There is the auxiliary, which includes the Silks, majorettes, feature twirler and drum major.

By TOM RANGE UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State Blue Band turned 125 this year, but the Blue Band is made up of more than just musicians. There is the

10/13/2024

A State College disability advocate whose fundraising efforts have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars has received an international honor.

A State College disability advocate whose fundraising efforts have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars has received an international honor. Emily

10/13/2024

State College borough council approved a $1.5 million loan to the State College Redevelopment Authority during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 7. The loan will be put toward the renovation of the former Alpha Chi Sigma house at 406 S. Pugh St., which will become the new home of the local nonprofit organization Centre Helps .

STATE COLLEGE — State College borough council approved a $1.5 million loan to the State College Redevelopment Authority during its meeting on Monday,

10/13/2024

There are 6,702 unserved meals from dining halls at Penn State’s University Park campus that have been donated to local shelters, food pantries and other organizations by the Food Recovery Network at Penn State since its inception in spring 2023.

UNIVERSITY PARK —There are 6,702 unserved meals from dining halls at Penn State’s University Park campus that have been donated to local shelters, food