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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ELKS REPRESENT AT LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES
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The annual Little League World Series takes place in August in Williamsport, pitting teams from around the world against one another. As a major supporter of youth activities, the Elks of Pennsylvania take part in a gigantic parade that kicks off the Little League World Series. Pictured is a photo of the tremendous Elks support afforded…
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Local students are winners of School Bus Safety Poster Contest
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HERSHEY — Two Bald Eagle Middle School students were recently honored for their school bus safety posters and superior driving skills during a ceremony marking School Bus Safety Week at the Hershey Antique Automobile Museum. The state Dept. of Transportation and the Pennsylvania State Police presented the student winners with certificates and trophies in recognition…
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So close… again.
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STATE COLLEGE — For the second year in a row, the State College High School golf team lost out on a Pennsylvania State Championship Trophy by a single stroke. Last year, the Little Lions finished the tournament with a score of 1-under par 287, which was one stroke behind tournament champion Unionville. This year, the…
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Miller named Gazette Athlete of the Month
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BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Red Raiders girls soccer senior captain Sydney Miller earned Centre County Gazette Athlete of the Month honors for October 2026. The forward/midfielder has been the primary offensive threat for a Bellefonte unit which finished 11-3-1 and fourth in the Laurel Highlands conference this season. The four-year varsity player notched team highs with…
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St. Joe’s opens D6 playoffs with win over Rams
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WINGATE — The fourth-seeded St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy boys soccer team opened the PIAA District 6-A playoffs with a 2-0 quarterfinal win over fifth-seeded Penns Valley on Oct. 26 at Bald Eagle Area’s Alumni Stadium. Owen Badger broke a scoreless tie by scoring on a penalty kick at the 20-minute mark of the first half.…
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Playoff hopes on the line as Centre County teams enter Week 10
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CENTRE COUNTY — It’s Week 10 of the high school football season and all five Centre County teams have the 2026 playoffs in mind as they prepare for the final regular season games of the season. Undefeated State College and Bellefonte are both presently ranked No. 1 in their brackets, but Bald Eagle Area, Philipsburg-Osceola…
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State College stays perfect, Penns Valley and P-O pick up key wins
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CENTRE COUNTY — In Week 9 of the 2026 high school football season, the State College Little Lions registered yet another shutout, Penns Valley kept putting up points, and P-O held on for a crucial win over Tyrone. Bald Eagle Area and Bellefonte both fell in their second-to-last LHAC contests. (See Gazette Game of the…
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Twelve inducted into Centre County Sports Hall of Fame
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STATE COLLEGE — A dozen athletes and coaches from Centre County’s sports past were inducted into the 2026 Centre County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 18. The gala event was held at the Penn Stater Hotel and hosted by director Jeff Byers. “We are proud to welcome this outstanding class, who are representing…
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Bellefonte falls to Bellwood-Antis on senior night
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BELLEFONTE — The Red Raiders were riding high following a momentous win over a dominant Richland team who was undefeated heading into the contest. Continuing its three-game homestand, Bellefonte welcomed an equally successful team in Bellwood-Antis on its Senior Night. The Blue Devils were ultimately relentless in the ground attack throughout the entire 60 minutes,…
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Deaths
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DAUGHENBAUGH www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com REBECCA J. SEPRISH Rebecca J. “Becky” Seprish, 89, of Snow Shoe passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc., Snow Shoe. WETZLER www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com JOHN F. HOCKENBERRY, JR. John F. Hockenberry, Jr., 79, of Milesburg, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Encompass Health…



