Centre County Gazette
The Centre County Gazette is Centre County’s only weekly, independent newspaper covering the news, sports, entertainment and events throughout the area.
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Death Notices
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BEEZER-HEATH www.beezerheathfh.com MARIE C. BAYS Marie C. Bays, 87, formerly of Kylertown, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Scenery Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Indiana, Pa. Arrangements are under the […]
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News Briefs
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Compost bin open STATE COLLEGE — The compost bin at the State College Borough Service Building, 330 Osmond St., is now open for the season. Compost is available free of […]
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Bellefonte Track and Field hosts four-team meet
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BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Area hosted a four-team meet on Tuesday, April 7, welcoming Central, Central Cambria and Penn Cambria for a midseason competition that featured strong performances across track and […]
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Gardener vs. Carpenter
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By John Valentik, M.S., CSCS, NASM-PES, CES Gardening and carpentry are two very respected and impressive skill sets. However, when considering the way in which we parent, one may want […]
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SUMMER SOUNDS SUPPORT
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Summer Sounds from The Gazebo in Talleyrand Park are a staple in the Bellefonte summer activity menu. This series began in 1981 and brings nine free concerts every Sunday from […]
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CATA to host Rider Appreciation Day
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STATE COLLEGE — Centre Area Transportation Authority will celebrate its riders and the community with a Rider Appreciation Day event on Friday, April 24, at CATA’s Customer Service Center, located […]
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Family hosts blood drive in memory of members killed in car crash
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BOALSBURG — The American Red Cross invites the community to give blood in memory of Katharyn “Kayte” Kocher Derhammer. Derhammer, 29, of Bellefonte, passed away in September 2024 after a […]
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Community Calendar
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Thursday, April 16 Should College Athletes Be Paid? A colloquium event sponsored by the Dept. of Kinesiology in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development will be be held […]
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APIDA Festival returns to Downtown State College this weekend
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STATE COLLEGE — State College’s annual celebration of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American culture returns for its fourth year, as the 2026 APIDA Festival promises to bring lively performances, […]
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Organ Donation Awareness Month
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Please, check the box Every April, my family and close friends see me wearing a silver bracelet with a green ribbon on it. They know why I wear it; yet […]

