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Women Rise to Lead Bellefonte Police
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Lisa Larkin became the department’s first female detective, while Macy Neideigh — the first woman ever hired by the department — was promoted to sergeant.
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Happy Valley Comic-Con Set to Return for Fourth Year
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Jedi training, a starship bridge and some of the biggest names in sci-fi and anime are all headed to Centre County when the Happy Valley Comic and Collectibles Convention returns to the Nittany Valley Sports Centre on Feb. 28 and March 1.
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Eagle Scout Gives Back to Black Moshannon State Park
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For his Eagle Scout service project, Brody Hann built and installed eight bat boxes at Black Moshannon State Park, which park rangers said would be a valuable addition.
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Centre County Prison Board Advances Rec Proposal
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BENNER TOWNSHIP — The Centre County Prison Board on Dec. 11 advanced a long-debated outdoor recreation proposal to the Centre County Commissioners. At the same meeting, the board took no immediate action on a proposal to limit public access to meetings via Zoom. Regarding the long-running…
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Pledges Clear Final Hurdle for Kepler Pool Renovation
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — After years of planning, fundraising and uncertainty, the Kepler Pool project is moving forward with renewed momentum and a full show of support from the municipalities it serves. For leaders of the Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority, the effort represents more than construction. It…
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Cloudy Outlook for Solar Power Agreement in Centre County
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A solar power project that once promised Centre County governments millions in savings is now projected to cost them money, deepening a split among local officials over whether to continue negotiations or abandon the deal altogether.
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Philipsburg Brings Back the Magic with Mid Century Christmas Celebration
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What started last year as a bit of nostalgia paired with a creative spark has quickly evolved into a full-scale community event that blends history, imagination and hometown pride.
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Vintage Santa Claus Display Returns to Philipsburg
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Santa Claus reappeared at Cold Stream Park in Philipsburg on Friday, Nov. 28 – but he arrived by crane instead of with his usual sleigh and reindeer.
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Bellefonte Council Gives Nod to Proposed $4.1M Budget
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Bellefonte Borough Council on Dec. 1 took another step toward adopting its 2026 spending plan, working through remaining questions on capital projects, utility funds and equipment purchases before voting later in the evening to approve a tentative budget for public inspection.
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Millheim Community Continues Effort to Save Clock Tower
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. MILLHEIM — For the better part of 140 years, the Millheim town clock has kept more than time. It has been a landmark, a gathering point and a quiet reminder of how deeply this corner of Penns Valley values its history. But the clock tower that…
