Centre County Gazette
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Thanksgiving Basket Drive Inspires Penn State Student Service
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The Civic Engagement Alliance’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive will support more than 200 families in need in the immediate State College area.
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Prison Board Weighs Rec Yard Upgrades for Centre County Correctional Facility
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Centre County Correctional Facility Warden Glen Irwin at the recent Prison Board meeting outlined administrative recommendations from the county’s recreation yard study, reaffirming that the jail’s current “urban yard” configuration meets state requirements.
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Bellefonte Council Rejects Demolition of Historic Farmhouse
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Bellefonte Borough Council on Monday declined to approve a demolition permit for the Beaver Farmhouse at 1002 Airport Road, signaling that the borough is not prepared to allow its removal.
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Number of Abandoned Pets on the Rise in Centre County
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Now safe and being cared for at Centre County PAWS, two emaciated stray dogs found roaming free in the span of two days are indicative of an increasing problem in Centre County: dogs being abandoned or surrendered by their owners.
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From Farm to Feast: Turkey Production in Full Swing at Local Farm
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With Thanksgiving Day celebrations on the horizon, Pole Cat Hollow Farm is preparing for the feast by raising about 150 turkeys to send to the dining room tables of Centre County families.
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Stream of Dreams: Late State College Doctor’s Wish Becomes Reality for Centre County Veterans
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The late Dr. Gerald Clair dreamed of making his property available to veterans looking for a quiet peace that comes with a fly rod in hand. That dream has become a reality.
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Penn State’s Office of Veterans Programs Builds Bridges Between Service and Study
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At Penn State, the Office of Veterans Programs has been helping student veterans navigate that transition for nearly five decades with one conversation, one classroom and, sometimes, one wagging tail at a time.
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Centre Film Festival Marks 7th Year With Biggest Lineup Yet
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The 2025 Centre Film Festival will begin in State College on Nov. 9 with a search for a lost slice of […]
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Hockey, Hot Fudge and Heart: Family, Friends Remember the Life of Don Boller
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Don Boller, the community-minded longtime owner of Dairy Queen in State College, built a legacy of kindness that has touched generations.
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Two Centre County Women Publish First in New Children’s Book Series
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. A new children’s book written and illustrated by two Centre County women is shining a light on the beauty of community […]



