Centre County Gazette

Centre County Grange Fair crowned its littlest royalty on Aug. 26. Colt Helm, left, was crowned as the fair’s 2026 Little King, and Kori Bressler was crowned as Little Queen. Mae Waltz and Bear Poorman were named runners-up. The contest was held at the Southside Stage of the Grange Fairgrounds. Contestants were judged on personality…

BELLEFONTE —Centre County Commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 1 announced recipients of grant awards for affordable housing projects and adopted a proclamation designating September as Hunger Action Month. 2026 CASH Program Grant Awards The Construction and Acquisition/Rehabilitation for Sustainable Housing Program — or CASH Program — supports affordable housing projects, including construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of…

Police responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Aug. 10 at approximately 6 a.m. on Port Matilda Highway in Rush Township. According to police, the crash occurred as Unit 1 was attempting to make a U-turn into the westbound lane and was struck by Unit 2. Police stated Unit 1 spun 180 degrees with…

PHILIPSBURG  —  Ask anyone at the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership what success looks like, and they won’t point to a strategic binder gathering dust on a shelf. They’ll point to a packed annual dinner, a waitlist for Business After Hours, a member directory returning to print after a long hiatus, and a roof project…

STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Area Transportation Authority Board of Directors recently voted to extend the Free Summer Youth Pass program to a year-round benefit. Historically, CATA has offered a free Summer Youth Pass for school-aged riders who were not otherwise eligible for free fares. Ridership data presented to the board showed a significant increase…

STATE COLLEGE — The state Dept. of Environmental Protection Vector Management has reported to the Centre County Planning and Community Development Office that two mosquito samples collected recently in State College Borough have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. Additional mosquito surveillance, sampling, and larval control are being performed as necessary by the Centre…

STATE COLLEGE — State College Area School Board on Monday, Aug. 31 heard an update on the Park Forest Middle School construction project. District administrators said workers have broken ground on the project. The new 270,000-square-foot building will be constructed across the street from the current middle school, between Circleville Park and Valley Vista Drive…

CATA announces public meeting STATE COLLEGE — Centre Area Transportation Authority will host a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in the Downsbrough Community Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. A virtual option will be available on Zoom. Participants can find the meeting link…

HARRISBURG — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced that all driver’s license and photo centers will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals,…

DANVILLE — Flu season is quickly approaching, and Geisinger is making it easy to get vaccinated at Saturday drive-through events. The first event will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive-through flu vaccines will be available for anyone age 3 and older at dozens of participating Geisinger locations. Children 6…