Centre County Gazette
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Centre County Prison Board Honors Retiring Warden
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Prison Board honored Warden Glenn Irwin during its Aug. 13 meeting as the longtime corrections professional attended his final Board of Inspectors meeting before retirement after nearly 40 years in the field. Irwin thanked the board for entrusting him with leading…
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John Foster Brings Heart and Hometown Roots to Grange Fair Grandstand
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Long before millions of viewers watched him finish as runner-up on Season 23 of “American Idol,” before standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry and before a career that now has him traveling the country, Foster was a teenager in Louisiana who almost didn’t sing at all.
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2026 Centre County Grange Fair Set to Get Underway
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This article originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette’s Official Grange Fair Guide. CENTRE HALL — Summer’s grand finale is here. For more than 150 years, families have pitched their tents, parked their campers and gathered at Grange Park to celebrate one of Centre County’s most cherished traditions. From livestock competitions and homemade exhibits to…
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Philipsburg Tattoo Artists Make Their Mark at State Expo
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Philipsburg-based tattoo shop Rock & Ruthless Tattoo Parlor recently turned a weekend of unexpected pre-show setbacks into a major success at the 5th Annual Keystone State Tattoo Expo in Altoona.
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Night at the Races Fundraiser Fuels Bob Perks Fund’s Mission
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A night of cheering for horses, friendly wagers, oversized derby hats and laughter will soon help write another chapter in a 20-year mission of supporting local cancer patients.
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Historic Caboose to Be Dedicated at Curtin Village Heritage Day Celebration
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The caboose and artifacts were donated to the collection of the Roland Curtin Foundation to expand the story of rail transportation and its crucial role in the success of the Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village.
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Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair to Fill Historic Streets
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For more than 40 years, Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair has drawn crowds into the heart of this historic Centre County borough, and will do so again this year on Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Citizens’ Police Academy Gives Residents Firsthand Look at Policing
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The free program, led by local law enforcement agencies throughout Centre County, gives participants the opportunity to learn about police work through classroom instruction, demonstrations and behind-the-scenes experiences.
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ShelterFest Returns to Support Out of the Cold’s Mission
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Out of the Cold is inviting the community to ShelterFest 2026, a four-day celebration of live music, local food and community support that helps ensure some of Centre County’s most vulnerable residents have a safe place to sleep.
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Centre County Jail Population Falls to Lowest Level Since 2005
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The inmate population at the Centre County Correctional Facility has fallen to its lowest level since the current jail opened in 2005, a trend officials attribute to expanded diversion programs, re-entry efforts and changes in probation laws.
