Centre County Gazette

By Christina Lengyel The Center Square (The Center Square) — With state lawmakers nearing a five-month impasse over a budget, Pennsylvania school districts, counties and other public agencies have taken out loans to keep afloat. Some schools say that borrowed time is running out, with closures expected this winter if nothing changes. What’s worse, some say,…

At Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094’s recent Veterans Proclamation signing, veterans of various military  branches participated, along with Bellefonte Mayor Buddy Johnson.  Pictured in the front is Bellefonte Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Lorna Spearly; from left is U.S. Army veteran James Kustanbauter, U.S. Navy veteran Les McClellan, Mayor Buddy Johnson, Elks Veterans Service Committee Chair and…

BELLEFONTE – As Veterans Day approaches, the Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 adopted a Veterans Remembrance Proclamation, signed by Bellefonte Mayor Buddy Johnson. In an enduring tribute to America’s heroes, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has once again proclaimed November as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. Elks National President Bryan Klatt encourages every Lodge and…

Centre County Gazette Managing Editor Julie Noal, left, second row, visited State College Friends School, 1900 University Dr., State College on Friday, Nov. 7. Students in 7th and 8th grade Journalism and Media Literacy class discussed the differences between factual and deceptive news sources, writing opinion pieces and letters to the editor, the importance of…

Earlier this month, two different stray dogs, both emaciated and battling mange, were found roaming free in the span of two days – one in Milesburg and one in Snow Shoe. Now safe and being cared for at Centre County PAWS, both dogs (named Charm and Scrabble by the shelter) are indicative of an increasing…

STATE COLLEGE — Inside a small, tree-lined campus on University Drive, students at State College Friends School are learning lessons that go far beyond math and science. They’re learning to use their voices. For middle school co-lead and teacher Kristin Leung, that’s what sets the Quaker-based school apart. “The difference between public (schools) and Friends…

CARLISLE — GIANT Company recently announced it will donate nearly 20,000 turkeys and turkey breasts to 35 food banks and community partners in the Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia communities it serves this November. The donation will provide nearly 200,000 individual servings of protein ahead of Thanksgiving. “The GIANT Company’s commitment to serving others and…

UNIVERSITY PARK — To kick off a week filled with motion pictures and meaningful discussion, the Centre Film Festival partnered with Penn State’s Student Film Organization and Centre Film Festival Club to host the third annual Tailgate Screening event in Carnegie Cinema on Sunday, showcasing short films made by Penn State students. Thirteen short films…

Transportation leaders gather in Philipsburg ahead of holiday driving season PHILIPSBURG – Local and state officials gathered at Coal Stream Dam Park in Philipsburg on Thursday, Nov. 6 to promote sober driving during the upcoming holiday season. State Dept. of Transportation District 2 Safety Press Officer Steve Harmic and District 9 Safety Press Officer Monica…

STATE COLLEGE – The Centre Area Transportation Authority provided a vehicle for a specialized training to prepare first responders for potential emergencies involving compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas vehicles. The number of alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow in Centre County, deployed by organizations such as CATA, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse…