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 WILLIMA F. VOIGT III William Fred “Bill” Voigt III, 83, of State College, passed away on July 23, 2026. Koch Funeral Home of State College is in charge of arrangements. WETZLER www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com ROBERT N. HAUPT Robert N. Haupt, 91, of Bellefonte, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Centre Care. Arrangements are…
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Spike Island outhits Blanchard in Game 2
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CENTRE COUNTY — The Spike Island Pirates knew going into Game 2 of the CCBL Championship Series against the Blanchard Bees that they absolutely could not fall behind 2-0 to the Bees in the five-game series. After falling in the first game 8-6 in Blanchard on Thursday, it became imperative to win Game 2 at…
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Local golfers shine across Centre County tourneys
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CENTRE COUNTY — Skytop Mountain Golf Club held its annual Casino Tournament on Sunday, July 26 at the club. The Casino Tournament is a two-person team event in which every hole has different rules, tees and approaches. For example, players can only use a 7-iron on hole No. 7 and No. 14 and the hole…
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Athletes of the Month
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STATE COLEGE — It is time for The Centre County Gazette to name its Athlete of the Month, but since it’s summer and golf season, we have decided to refer to the 2025-26 golf season to choose our athlete. There were several players from the State College golf team that stood out in the past…
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Local woman nominated for Window Keepers honor
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PA Humanities has announced the second group of honorees selected through The Window Keeper: Civic Honors, an ongoing statewide initiative recognizing Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life through the power of the humanities. Abby Minor, a Centre County storyteller, is one of 30 new Window Keepers nominated by people in their…
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CATA bus shelter receives bird‑friendly upgrade
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STATE COLLEGE — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently partnered with The Centre Area Transportation Authority to install bird-safe window film at bus stop 511, located at 501 Vairo Blvd. The project is part of an effort to reduce preventable bird collisions and demonstrate simple, low‑cost solutions that residents can use at home. Each…
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Community Calendar
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Thursday, July 30 SCA Community Market State College Assembly of God Community Market, 2201 University Drive, features fresh, local Amish-grown produce and homemade goods. Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables harvested at their peak and brought from the farm to you. Browse a selection of baked goods, jams, jellies, and…
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Herbie’s Home “Town Loop” race planned Aug. 8
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BELLEFONTE — The NVRC/20th Annual Herbie’s Home “Town Loop” 4 mile run/walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Rogers Stadium at Bellefonte Area High School, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. The race is held in honor of Jeremy Herbstritt, a 1998 Bellefonte Area High School graduate who loved life and the outdoors.…
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Poetry Contest winner announced
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STATE COLLEGE — The Borough of State College’s Sustainability Division has announced that the winner of the 2026 Bird of the Year Poetry Contest’s children category is Chloe Chu for her poem “American Robin.” Centre Region residents were invited to submit poetry inspired by the American Robin, and its impact on the community. Winners…
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Vacation Bible School at Park Forest Village UMC
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STATE COLLEGE — Park Forest Village United Methodist Church, 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College will be hosting Vacation Bible School: Outback Rock VBS! Vacation Bible School will be held Friday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. To register, go to www.pfvumc.org/vbs-registration.
