Centre County Gazette

STATE COLLEGE — State officials on Tuesday, Sept. 8 announced that it will direct $11 million in investments to build electric vehicle chargers in the Central Pennsylvania region as part of the Community Charging phase of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. This is the third region where funding has been made available, following announcements in the Southeast and West regions earlier…

CENTRE COUNTY — Central PA United helped area residents learn how to access public records and better understand Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law during a workshop held Friday, Sept. 4. The Right-to-Know Request Workshop was designed to teach participants how to obtain public communications, documents and data from state and local government entities. Central PA United describes…

BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Correctional Facility will have its first female warden after the county Prison Board approved the appointment of longtime corrections employee Danielle Minarchick. The board unanimously approved Minarchick’s appointment during a special meeting held Sept. 2. She succeeds retiring Warden Glenn Irwin, whose career in corrections spans more than 40 years.…

This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte lives up to its name. Translated as “beautiful fountain” in French, the borough boasts distinct architecture, quaint shops, and…

This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for Talk of the Town, a newsletter of local stories that dig deep, events, and more from north-central PA, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. BENNER TOWNSHIP — Penn State’s airport has seen a…

This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for Talk of the Town, a newsletter of local stories that dig deep, events, and more from north-central PA, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania American Water is asking state…

CENTRE COUNTY — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Centre County for this week. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system. Joint and Crack Seal & Hot Pour Mastic Paving Pipe Replacing & Cleaning Side Dozing Vegetation Management Musser Lane…

WETZLER www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com CONNIE DEVINE BAGGETT Connie Devine Baggett, 79, of State College, passed away on Aug. 29, 2026, at home. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service Inc. & Victorian Crematory, Bellefonte.  ANN GARIS Ann Garis, 92, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction…