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.
-
Discover living history during Heritage Day at Curtin Village
—
by
HOWARD — Throughout Heritage Day, the public can explore the sights, sounds, and traditions of 19th-century Pennsylvania. Heritage Day will be held at Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Villlage, 251 Curtin Road, Howard on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the Heritage Day fundraiser is $5 per person for everyone…
-
Board hears update on Facilities Master Plan
—
by
STATE COLLEGE — On Monday, Aug. 3, the State College Area School Board heard an update on the Districtwide Facilities Master Plan. The discussion Monday included the Fairmount Building. The district plans to conduct a feasibility study on the building. The study would include: Also at the meeting, the board heard that contractors are wrapping…
-
Letter to the Editor
—
by
An article in the most recent edition of The Gazette cites (the state Dept. of Transportation) reporting that the lane closures on I-80 from the Bellefonte exit to the Milesburg exit will be in place until September 2027. Well, it’s only been a few weeks and these closures are causing local citizens much stress. Every…
-
VA to host enrollment fair at new outpatient clinic
—
by
HUNTINGDON — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is hosting an enrollment fair at the new Huntingdon Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at 10892 Fairgrounds Rd., Huntingdon. It will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Veterans and their caregivers are welcome to attend if they need to enroll…
-
Deaths
—
by
WETZLER www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com DANIEL W. PRASKOVICH Daniel William Praskovich, 81, of Philipsburg, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Wynwood House. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. Bellefonte. KOCH www.kochfuneralhome.com ANN VAN BLARGAN Ann Van Blargan, 76, of Boalsburg passed away on Aug. 3, 2026. Koch Funeral Home of State College is…
-
Bees buzz to CCBL title win over Spike Island
—
by
CENTRE COUNTY — Blanchard Bees third baseman Peyton Johnson announced very loudly that the Bees were about to win the 2026 Centre County Baseball League championship when he smashed two, two-run home runs in his first two at bats in Game 4 of the final series. Playing against the Spike Island Pirates in Philipsburg on…
-
The wait is over
—
by
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State 2026 edition of its football team has a new head coach in Matt Campbell, an almost totally revamped coaching staff, including new DC D’Anton Lynn and OC Taylor Mouser, and a radically reshaped roster that has a total of nearly 60 newcomers — a No. 4 ranked class of…
-
Center for Performing Arts announces 2026-27 programming
—
by
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season highlights artists rooted in six continents who represent the variety of creative, cutting edge and classical voices from around the globe. Tickets will be on sale starting at: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, to members 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, to the public “From…
-
Battle of the Minds trivia set for Sept. 23
—
by
STATE COLLEGE — Join Centre Volunteers in Medicine for the 19th Annual Battle of the Minds, a fun-filled evening of trivia, friendly competition, great food, and community spirit. It will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23 at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. Teams of 10 will put their knowledge…
-
Community Calendar
—
by
Thursday, Aug. 6 Shelter Fest 2026 Join Out of the Cold for four days of live music, food, and fundraising during ShelterFest 2026. This annual event brings together friends, families, local businesses, and supporters to raise awareness and critical funds for individuals experiencing homelessness in Centre County. The event beings tonight at 814 Cidery from…
