Centre County Gazette
The Centre County Gazette is Centre County’s only weekly, independent newspaper covering the news, sports, entertainment and events throughout the area.
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CATA announces Fall 2026 service changes
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STATE COLLEGE — Centre Area Transportation Authority’s Fall service changes went into effect on Monday, Aug. 17 in conjunction with the commencement of full service. CATA makes annual service changes to better align resources with community needs, based on feedback from our riders. Campus Service EnhancementsAdditional White Loop service will be available Monday through Thursday…
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Penn State awards one millionth degree
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State crossed a historic threshold over the weekend when it awarded its one millionth degree at summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 15 at the University Park campus. The rare milestone comes more than 170 years after the University — Pennsylvania’s first and only land-grant institution — was founded as the Farmers’…
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CAYDEN MIX WINS GOLF CHALLENGE
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Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 recently announced that Cayden Mix won the Boys Golf Challenge in the 10-12 age group. The Golf Challenge include putting, chipping and target. Mix represented the Bellefonte Elks at the tournament held at the Philipsburg Elks Lodge and Country Club in Philipsburg. Mix won all three challenges in his age group,…
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Happy Valley Junior Open starts Sept. 12
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CENTRE COUNTY — The Centre Region Community Tennis Association is hosting the Happy Valley Junior Open will be held Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept.13, at the State College Area School District tennis courts. The CRCTA is a nonprofit organization that focuses on growing and supporting tennis throughout the local region. “One of the goals…
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Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced
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STATE COLLEGE — The Centre County Sports Hall has announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The 2026 Hall of Fame Day Celebration will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Penn Stater Hotel starting at 11:30 a.m. Anyone interested in attending and purchasing tickets may contact Bethany Irwin at Bethanyirwin@gmail.com by Sept. 1.…
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Golf tourneys round up week of competition
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CENTRE COUNTY — The Skytop Mountain Golf Club hosted the annual Pets Come First Charity Golf Tournament over the past weekend at the mountainside course. The tournament, which benefits the non-euthanizing pet sanctuary located in Centre Hall, was played in the two-man scramble format and had 23 teams participate. The first place winners with a…
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Deaths
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KOCH www.kochfuneralhome.com GARY L. SHERBURNE Gary Lee Sherburne, 87, of Stat College passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Koch Funeral Home of State College is in charge of arrangements.
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BELLEFONTE ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE
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Bellefonte Elementary held a Grand Opening ceremony on Aug. 12 at the new school building that is ready to accept students on the first day of the 2026/27 school year. The Bellefonte Area High School marching band, colorguard, majorettes and cheerleaders were one of many in attendance to open the doors of the new school…
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DEP highlights investment helping FaithCentre Food Bank
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BELLEFONTE — The state Dept. of Environmental Protection on Thursday, Aug. 13 highlighted more than $112,000 in Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program funding that has helped the FaithCentre Food Bank in Bellefonte expand its capacity to safely accept, transport, and store fresh food that could otherwise go to waste — helping get more nutritious food to families in need…
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MEET THE EAGLES NIGHT
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Bald Eagle Area High School hosted its annual Meet the Eagles Night on Friday, Aug. 14 at the district’s football stadium in Wingate. The football team, marching band and cheerleaders were all introduced to the numerous fans on hand. The marching band performed along with the cheerleaders, and the football team showed the audience some…
