Centre County Gazette

BELLEFONTE — The inmate population at the Centre County Correctional Facility has fallen to its lowest level since the current jail opened in 2005, a trend officials attribute to expanded diversion programs, re-entry efforts and changes in probation laws. Deputy Warden of Administration Danielle Minarchick shared the latest population figures during the Centre County Prison…

Police responded to a report of domestic violence on July 4 at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Catty 9 Trail in Huston Township. According to police, one actor was taken into custody and charged with applicable offenses. *** Police responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on June 30 at approximately 8 p.m. on Penns Valley…

Neighborhood Meetings scheduled The Borough of State College is hosting four neighborhood meetings this summer where Planning and Community Engagement staff will present on the proposed zoning revisions. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and give input following the presentation. Community input is vital to passing this long-overdue zoning revision. Residents’ questions and…

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 7 was full of updates on upcoming events, grant applications and awards, and community development. Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing the milestone anniversary of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, which was held July 8-12. What started as an effort…

CENTRE COUNTY —The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced that an Interstate preservation project impacting Interstate 80 between mile markers 164 and 171 in Marion Township, Centre County, and Porter Township, Clinton County, began on Tuesday, July 14. This project will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of approximately 12.5 miles of…

For a few days every July, Centre County becomes the center of Pennsylvania’s arts scene. The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts filled downtown State College from July 8-12, while the People’s Choice Festival welcomed visitors back to Boalsburg from July 9-12. Together, the festivals showcased hundreds of artists, live entertainment, delicious food and countless…

STATE COLLEGE — Central Pennsylvania United is inviting community members to take part in two events this week as the organization documents its campaign to bring outdoor recreation to the Centre County Correctional Facility for a short documentary. The documentary, being produced with CPAU’s digital team, will follow CPAU’s criminal justice campaign and examine how…

STATE COLLEGE — The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has announced the recipients of $1,800 in awards for Images 2026, the Festival’s annual juried exhibition of fine art. Award winners were selected by this year’s juror, Amanda H. Hellman, Director of the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State. Hellman also curated the exhibition,…

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Ferguson Township Supervisors unanimously approved several land development and conditional use applications Tuesday, July 7, while also beginning discussions on long-term regional investments that could shape future services across Centre County. One of the night’s most notable approvals cleared the way for Campus K9 to open a pet care services facility at…

CENTRE COUNTY — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Centre County the week of July 13. 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 through Friday, July 17 as…