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Judy Sharer, a former Centre County resident, Penns Valley graduate, Penn State University graduate, and Pennsylvania author, has announced the release of book one, Secrets in Room Four, the first of two novels in the series Love Lessons. Her Love Lessons series is for historical romance readers who want romance stories with true emotional weight. Fans of Civil War-era fiction,…

In recognition of the Elks National Youth Week, the Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 recently held a Meet the Police event at the Bellefonte Elks Club.  Pictured from left, front row, are School Resource Officer Bret Hanlon and Stella, Ethan Ewards, Hannah Edwards and Lodge Exalted Ruler Evan Edwards; second row, Bellefonte Police Officer Macy Neideigh,…

Submitted by GRACE NOVOSEL Editor’s Note: 2025 Centre County Grange Fair Queen Grace Novosel submitted this article to The Centre County Gazette. CENTRE HALL — Spring has finally arrived — and thoughts and brainstorming begin within the community for people of all ages who are thinking ahead about what exhibits they might proudly show at…

Thursday, May 14 Mystery Book Club The Centre Hall Mystery Book club will be discussing “The Devil In The White City” by Erik Larsson. Join the conversation at 6 p.m. at the Centre Hall Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. Friday, May 15 Community Dinner Wingate Faith Church, 111 Runville Rd., Bellefonte (behind Wingate…

STATE COLLEGE — Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania will host the sixth annual Walk with Me Centre County event on Saturday, June 27 at Penn’s Prairie Park, 2400 Upper Brush Valley Road, Centre Hall. The community can join in and walk, stroll, or wheel one mile to support individuals living with disabilities. All funds raised…

By BOB ORNDORFF Our kids and teens spend much more time alone than they did in the past. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey, people aged 15–29 spent about 45% more time alone in 2023 than in 2010. The Pew Research Center reports 60% of teens say they…

STATE COLLEGE — Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest organizers have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 edition of the festival scheduled for May 24 at Panzer Stadium.    Organizers stated that many factors made it impossible to move forward with a quality event as envisioned. Industry challenges and economic concerns resulted in lower and…

STATE COLLEGE — Spring in Happy Valley means fresh flavor and the re-emergence of on-the-farm events and offerings. Check out what’s new and make plans for new agventures in 2026. Morning Glory Acres Morning Glory Acres, 345 Tracey Dale Rd., Howard, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 16. The small family farm…

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Nittany Knights, the all-male barbershop chorus of State College, will be hosting their annual show A Knight to Remember on May 16 at 7 p.m. in Recital Hall on the campus of Penn State University. Recital Hall will be a new venue for the chorus, which will be joined by the award-winning barbershop quartet Secret…

Thursday, May 7 National Day of Prayer National Day of Prayer will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Forest Village United Methodist Church, 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College. There will be a short prayer service at noon. Rustic Weaving Workshop A Rustic Weaving Workshop will be held at Bald Eagle…