Centre County Gazette

BELLEFONTE — A free mobile dental clinic for children could be coming to Bellefonte as borough officials consider partnering with the One Hand Foundation to provide services for families in need. During Bellefonte Borough Council’s Sept. 21 work session, One Hand Foundation President Dr. Wael Jabr outlined the organization’s efforts to provide free health, food…

Police responded to a commercial vehicle crash that occurred on Sept. 11 at approximately 10:30 a.m. on I80 east near mile marker 168 in Marion Township. According to police, Unit 1 went off the right shoulder of the roadway, then negotiated back onto the roadway and overturned. Police stated Unit 1 then slide across both…

State College Borough Budget 101 meetings STATE COLLEGE — The Borough of State College invites residents to upcoming Budget 101 meetings hosted by its finance department. Learn more about the department’s functions, taxes, financial trends, and more. An interactive activity and a PowerPoint presentation will also be offered. Both meetings will cover the same topics,…

HOWARD — Looking for something to do on the first weekend of autumn? Don’t miss an opportunity to visit Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village before cold weather settles into the Bald Eagle Valley. On Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., visitors are invited to journey into Pennsylvania’s ironmaking past during the 2026 season’s final…

STATE COLLEGE — The League of Women Voters of Centre County will host the 2026 General Election Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in the State College Borough Council Chambers, 243 S. Allen St. The following candidates have been invited to attend: LWVCC has received confirmation of attendance of all candidates except…

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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. CLEARFIELD — The Clearfield County Board of…

CENTRE COUNTY — Construction on a hazardous grade truck pull-off along U.S. Route 322 eastbound near Sandy Ridge Trail/Strawband Beaver Road at the summit of Port Matilda Mountain in Rush Township began Monday, Sept. 21, according to a statement from the state Dept. of Transportation. This project will improve safety by providing commercial vehicle operators…

STATE COLLEGE — Centre County United Way is joining The Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library communities around the world in celebrating Give Like Dolly Day on Sept. 25. The global day of giving will honor Dolly Parton’s extraordinary legacy of inspiring children to dream big and develop a lifelong love of reading while shining a…

The officers of Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 recently initiated 11 new members into the order. New members are pictured from left, front row, James Favero, Jackie Voltz, Connie McCahan, Charlotte Hubbard, Marcia Richards, and Jackie Hook; back row, Timothy Cleary, Matt Cartier, Peter Perciaccanto, George Callahan, and Chuck Hook.