Local News
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Happy Valley Film Commission Supports Growing Number of Productions in Centre County
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Centre County is growing as a film destination, and on Tuesday the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau officially launched an initiative designed to attract and support productions in the area. The official launch of the Happy Valley Film Commission took place on the site of an active film project in Centre County. “At the Happy Valley…
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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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Nonprofit Organization’s ‘Bunks Across America’ Event in State College to Build Beds for Local Children in Need
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Nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace will bring volunteers together at Lowe’s Home Improvement in State College next month to build 50 beds for children in Centre, Clinton and Lycoming counties who do not have a proper place to sleep. The local chapter of the nonprofit will host its annual Bunks Across America event beginning…
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Way Fruit Farm Closing Downtown State College Market
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A Centre County farm is closing its downtown State College market, citing the cost of rent as the reason. Way Fruit Farm’s Downtown Market & Cafe, 252 E. Calder Way, will shut its doors on Saturday after four years in business. “Our lease is up & negotiations to secure a reasonable price have failed us,”…
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Berkey Creamery to Launch New Ice Cream Flavor Celebrating Penn State’s 1 Millionth Degree
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A new ice cream flavor is coming to Penn State’s Berkey Creamery to celebrate the university awarding its 1 millionth degree. “One Million Scholar’s Chip” will be available starting Monday, Aug. 24, the first day of Penn State’s 2026-2027 fall semester and will remain on sale through the end of the calendar year. The new…
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Penn State Police Dispatcher Helped Former Student Illegally Access Law Enforcement Radios, Investigators Say
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A Penn State University Police dispatcher was charged on Tuesday for allegedly stealing equipment and helping a former student auxiliary officer illegally access law enforcement radio programming. Edward J. Veneziano II, 40, of Liberty Township, is also accused of accessing databases without authorization for use in his separate role as a constable. Veneziano in 2024…
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How Centre County High Schools Fared in New U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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Two of Centre County’s five public high schools improved their statewide and national standings in the U.S News & World Report 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings released on Tuesday. The annual rankings of 18,000 public high schools out of 27,000 evaluated are based on performance indicators including student achievement on state-required assessments, graduation rates and…
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Alabama Returning to Bryce Jordan Center with Oak Ridge Boys
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Iconic country band Alabama will once again perform at the Bryce Jordan Center this fall, marking the group’s third concert at the Penn State arena. The Grammy-winning country music mainstays will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, joined by special guests The Oak Ridge Boys, the Jordan Center announced on Tuesday. Doors are scheduled…
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Accused Leader of Cocaine Trafficking Ring at Penn State Frats Denied Bail
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The former Penn State student accused of leading a large-scale cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two off-campus fraternities surrendered and was denied bail on Tuesday. Agostino S. Abbatiello, 24, of Westbury, New York, was arraigned by District Judge Kelley Gillette-Walker on Tuesday morning after Attorney General Dave Sunday said he failed to appear for…
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Penn State Trustees Lift ‘Gag Policy’ on Emeriti Members Amid First Amendment Lawsuit
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However, the speech restrictions remain for current trustees. A federal judge will decide whether to temporarily block enforcement of the policy as the lawsuit plays out.