Centre County Gazette

DAUGHENBAUGH www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com KENNETH E. ETTERS Kenneth E. Etters 68, of Howard, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Milesburg BEEZER-HEATH www.beezerheathfh.com/ CAROL L. DELUCIA Carol L. DeLucia, 84, of Curwensville, passed away at home on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of the…

BELLEFONTE — This week’s Board of Commissioners meeting highlighted two major developments in the community. One Million Penn State Degrees During the Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies taking place this weekend, The Pennsylvania State University will confer its one millionth degree. Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos and Director of Local Government and Community Relations Julian Morales joined the…

CENTRE COUNTY —The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Centre County the week of August 10. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Centre County for the coming week is as follows:  Pipe Replacement &…

CENTRE COUNTY —The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the contractor for its highway reconstruction project impacting Interstate 99 (I-99) and Route 322 in College and Worth townships plans to reopen exit 61/Port Matilda on Thursday, August 13. This project will improve ride quality and extend the service life of approximately 1.5 miles of roadway,…

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PORT MATILDA — A night of cheering for horses, friendly wagers, oversized derby hats and laughter will soon help write another chapter in a 20-year mission of supporting local cancer patients. The Bob Perks Fund’s Night at the Races fundraiser returns Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish Hall in…

Police conducted a traffic stop that occurred on July 5 at approximately 10:30 p.m. on the 100 block of Amberleigh Lane in Benner Township. According to police, the driver was found to driving under the influence and arrested. *** Police responded to a two vehicle crash that occurred on Aug. 4 at approximately 5:30 a.m.…

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP — As housing costs continue to rise and homes become harder to attain for working Pennsylvanians, every corner of the commonwealth is seeing the impact of the ongoing housing crisis. Rural areas of the state are especially feeling this pressure. The House Majority Policy Committee convened a roundtable discussion in Centre County Tuesday,…

The annual Mountain Top Fire Company Homecoming celebration was held Aug. 6–8 at 392 State St. in Sandy Ridge. The three-day community carnival featured local food, bingo, a Chinese auction, live music, and a traditional firemen’s parade. This young man played “Plinko” in hopes of winning a prize. 

ALTOONA — Philipsburg-based tattoo shop Rock & Ruthless Tattoo Parlor recently turned a weekend of unexpected pre-show setbacks into a major success at the 5th Annual Keystone State Tattoo Expo in Altoona. Despite a string of bad luck and difficult challenges threatening to derail the team’s plans, artists Tyler Walstrom and Annalise McMahon took home…