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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Local health professional receives Geisinger Caring Award
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DANVILLE — Geisinger recently recognized 11 employees who go above and beyond in their dedication to patients at work and in the community with the Caring Award and the Nursing Scholarship Award in honor of Susan M. Robel. Christine Zanghi, anesthesiologist at Geisinger Healthplex State College, was one of the 2025 Caring Award winners. The…
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Happy Valley Adventure Bureau hosts fourth annual awards gala
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STATE COLLEGE — Standouts in Centre County’s tourism and hospitality community were celebrated at the Fourth Annual Happy Valley Hospitality Awards & Gala on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Brass 16823 in Bellefonte. “The contributions of our tourism and hospitality community matter greatly to our destination marketing mission,” said Fritz Smith, President and CEO of The…
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Dads – Tell Your Kids Stories!
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By MARC MCCANN When my three boys were young, bedtime often meant reading books with them individually, from picture books when they were toddlers, to longer books and novels in upper elementary school. Think Captain Underpants, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Lemony Snicket’s, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” read with exaggerated and funny voices. …
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PHILIPSBURG ELKS INITIATE NEW MEMBERS
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The Philipsburg Elks Lodge recently initiated six new members into the Order. Pictured from left are the new members with the Lodge Exalted Ruler: Todd Wilson, Janelle Wilson, Debbie Abbott, Ashley Yost, Exalted Ruler Diane Twist, Shirl Thal, and Jamie Molesky.
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2026 Centre LifeLink EMS membership campaign underway
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STATE COLLEGE — Memberships are available now for the Centre LifeLink service, which guarantees no out-of-pocket expenses for unlimited emergency ambulance services provided by Centre LifeLink EMS. Residents in Centre LifeLink’s coverage area will receive a membership brochure with information on how to participate. Members can save an average of $900 for basic life support…
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Mount Nittany Health EMS celebrates one year of blood administration
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STATE COLLEGE — October marks one year since Mount Nittany Health EMS launched its prehospital blood administration program, a significant advancement in emergency care. By carrying packed red blood cells (PRBC) onboard, Mount Nittany Health EMS has provided lifesaving treatment to patients in critical need while in transit to the hospital. Over the past year, Mount…
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Community Calendar
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Nov. 13 Bellefonte Holiday Decorating Meeting Historic Bellefonte, Inc. will meet at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Bellefonte Borough Building at the corner of Spring and Lamb streets. Members are currently planning Christmas decorating for downtown Bellefonte and Victorian Christmas. Anyone who would like to get involved is welcome to attend. Nov. 14…
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BELLEFONTE ELKS INITIATE TEN
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Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 recently initiated ten new members into the Order. Pictured are the newly initiated members along with initiating Lodge officers. From left, front row, are Past Exalted Ruler Nina King, Trustee Cathy Hoffman, Susan Kelleher, Gary Davidson, Nicole Kornara, Amy Hassick, Kevin Hassick, Kevin Sommers, and Exalted Ruler Lorna Spearly; back row,…
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Lions focus on Michigan State to break losing streak
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UNIVERSITY PARK – Sometimes it is not an entirely bad thing for history to repeat itself. The last time the Penn State football team lost six games in a row was in the 2004 season under head coach Joe Paterno. That team started 2-1 but then lost its next six games, all in conference, and…
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Did You Notice…
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—Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer set career highs for himself in almost every category against Indiana. His 22 completions, 31 attempts, and 219 yards were all career highs. His 43-yard pass to Trebor Pena in the second quarter was also a career high, and he also threw his second career touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. —Running…
