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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Deaths
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KOCH www.kochfuneralhome.com FRANK M. AHERN Frank M. Ahern, 85, of State College, passed away on Sept. 14, 2026. Koch Funeral Home of State College is in charge of arrangements. DAUGHENBAUGH www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com JESSIE A. LUCAS Jessie A. Lucas, 91, of Howard, died Sept. 17, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc. in Milesburg. PATRICK M.…
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ELKS RAISE $5K AT GRANGE FAIR
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Annually, raising funds for the Pennsylvania Elks Home Service Program is an event that Centre County Grange Fair attendees expect from the Bellefonte Elks Lodge. Each year, the Elks sell raffle tickets, conduct a lottery board drawing, and accept donations in support of the Home Service Program. Through these activities, the Elks raised approximately $5,000 from…
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State College stays perfect in Week 4
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CENTRE COUNTY — In an exciting Week 4 of local high school football action, State College remained undefeated with a 42-0 romp over Central Dauphin East and Philipsburg-Osceola rose to 3-1 with a very close 35-28 win at all-in Penns Valley. Bald Eagle Area suffered its first loss on Friday night at Tyrone, 15-6, and…
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Week 5 brings key matchup between Bald Eagles, Mounties
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CENTRE COUNTY — Week 5 of our local high school football season has four teams matched up against each other in LHAC contests and State College putting its unbeaten record on the line against visiting Cedar Cliff. In the Gazette Game of the Week, 3-1 Bald Eagle Area will visit 3-1 Philipsburg-Osceola in a big…
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Bald Eagles stay hot in sweep of Philipsburg-Osceola
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PHILIPSBURG — In Philipsburg-Osceola’s gymnasium, which has earned a reputation for its sweltering heat akin to a sauna, causing a majority of spectators to be prepped with fans, the Mounties were unable to use its familiarity with the effects to boil over into a win. Bald Eagle arrived in town with a fiery offense that…
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Albright’s four goals against Penns Valley stand out in BEA’s three wins
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WINGATE — Bald Eagle Area’s Savanna Albright scored four goals, including two of the first three goals, and assisted on another as the Lady Eagles rolled to a 12-0 win over Penns Valley on Sept. 15 at Alumni Stadium. The Lady Eagles (4-2-1) also earned a 1-0 win over Huntingdon on Sept. 17 at home…
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State College earns sweep over Cumberland Valley in home opener
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STATE COLLEGE — The Little Lions opened their season with two-straight away games. Although facing the noise of an away crowd, State College earned a 2-0 record headed into their first home game of the year. SC continued its undefeated start with a 3-0 sweep over familiar conference opponent Cumberland Valley. “They’re (Little Lions) very…
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IRONMAN 70.3 returning to Happy Valley
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STATE COLLEGE — The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance recently announced a multi-year contract extension that will see Centre County and a portion of Clinton County host the IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley, PA triathlon through 2029. “Hosting IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley is an incredible opportunity for…
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Little Lions defeat Carlisle, fall short against Lower Dauphin
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STATE COLLEGE — The State College High School field hockey team recovered from a three-game losing streak with a solid 5-0 victory over Carlisle last Tuesday, but that momentum did not last. Two days later, the Little Lions traveled to face 5-1 Lower Dauphin in Hummelstown and were quieted by the Falcon defense in a…
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Geisinger to host free dinners to honor military veterans
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DANVILLE — To thank local military veterans for their service, Geisinger will host free drive-through appreciation dinners at 12 locations across the health system’s service area Thursday, Nov. 5, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Servings are limited, and those interested are encouraged to sign up now. Local veterans can make a reservation for themselves and one…

