Centre County Gazette

Police responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on June 9 at approximately 10:30 p.m. on SR 26 in Marion Township. According to police, Unit 1 failed to stop at a stop with an active stop sign that was being manually operated by a construction worker. Police said that Unit 2 entered the roadway and…

STATE COLLEGE — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced the traffic pattern on its highway reconstruction project impacting Interstate 99 and U.S. Route 322 in College and Worth townships is set to change on Tuesday, June 30, as the project enters its second phase. This project will improve ride quality and extend the service life…

State College Zoning Revision Neighborhood Meeting STATE COLLEGE — The Borough of State College will host four neighborhood meetings this summer, during which Planning and Community Engagement staff will present on the proposed zoning revisions. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. Community input is vital to passing this long-overdue zoning…

STATE COLLEGE — Beginning July 1, the Centre Area Transportation Authority will introduce updated transportation options for riders traveling to two Mount Nittany Health facilities. The changes will ensure continued access to medical appointments through a combination of demand response and CATAGO! services. Mount Nittany Medical Center (Park Avenue) Starting July 1, Penn State Transportation…

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Ferguson Township supervisors on June 16 approved an agreement preserving federal solar energy incentives, advanced plans for a new cellular tower in Park Forest Village and received updates on regional parks, watershed conservation efforts and township operations. The board voted to authorize an agreement with Envinity to “safe harbor” federal solar tax…

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioners recently adopted two proclamations focused on protecting vulnerable communities and fostering safer environments. Commissioners designated June 2026 to as Elder Abuse Prevention Month and issued a proclamation highlighting the importance of gun violence prevention and secure firearm storage. Safe and Secure Firearm Storage Month In 2025, there were 17 deaths…

CLEARFIELD — Clearfield County Coroner Kim Shaffer Snyder said on Monday that a Philipsburg man likely suffered a medical event prior to a three-vehicle crash that occurred at 7:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 20. Shaffer identified Cory Greenawalt, 62, of Philipsburg as the victim in the rollover crash with heavy entrapment that occurred at the…

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioners recently announced another effort to assist local non-profits and affordable housing developers with improving access to affordable housing in the county. The Construction and Acquisition/Rehabilitation for Sustainable Housing grant program will soon begin accepting applications. Beginning on July 1, applicants can request funds for the following eligible projects: Eligible applicants…

June 14, 2026, was Charter Day for State College Sunrise Rotary, for which the State College Downtown Club was the sponsor. Therefore, it is fitting that State College Downtown Club and State College Sunrise will celebrate their 40th and 20th anniversaries during a joint event held in Fall 2026. Charter members of State College Sunrise…

ROCKHILL FURNACE — The little narrow gauge East Broad Top Railroad will celebrate Union Pacific Railroad’s “Big Boy” steam engine No. 4014 as it passes through Huntingdon County in Central Pennsylvania on July 8.  Big Boy is the world’s largest operating steam locomotive.  The East Broad Top is the only operating narrow gauge railroad East of…