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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ELKS DONATE TO HELIPAD PROJECT
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With a goal of improving safety, access, and response time, the Undine Fire Company has undertaken a project of constructing a helipad on its grounds in Bellefonte. The heated and well-lit helipad will act as a resource for medical helicopters responding to emergencies in the Bellefonte area. Stepping up to aid in this major project,…
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Police Blotter
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Police received a report of harassment on Oct. 31 at approximately 2 p.m. on the 400 block of Chestnut Street in Benner Township. According to police a 28-year-old Lewistown female and a 55-year-old Bellefonte male were involved. Police stated one person was cited accordingly. *** Police responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on…
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Merrill named next police chief
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STATE COLLEGE — The Borough of State College has selected Joseph Merrill to be the next Chief of Police for the State College Police Department. T The process to select a new chief began in February after the announcement of Chief John Gardner’s retirement at the end of 2025. “The Borough of State College is…
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FROM FARM TO FEAST
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Turkey production in full swing at local farm HOWARD — 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. Nancy Kaltenbach and her husband Greg Stuber run their Liberty Township farm located…
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STREAM OF DREAMS
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Local man’s wish becomes reality for Centre County veterans HOUSERVILLE — On a drizzly November afternoon along the banks of Spring Creek, veterans, community leaders and members of the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited gathered to fulfill the wish of a man who never stopped giving back. The late Dr. Gerald Clair was a…
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Centre Film Festival marks seventh year with biggest lineup yet
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CENTRE COUNTY — The 2025 Centre Film Festival will begin in State College on Nov. 9with a search for a lost slice of pizza and end on the Nov. 16 at Philipsburg’s Rowland Theater on a journey with a Palestinian boy in an Oscar nominated foreign feature film.In between, moviegoers can experience almost every type…
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Deed Transfers
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The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by The Centre County Recorder of Deeds Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, The Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information. RECORDED OCT. 12 – OCT. 18, 2025…
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Kish Bank named CBICC 2025 Business of the Year
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STATE COLLEGE — Kish Bank has been named Business of the Year by the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County at its 2025 Centre County Business Awards, held Oct. 23 at the Nittany Lion Inn. The award recognizes Kish Bank’s longstanding commitment to community investment, innovation, and economic growth throughout Centre County. “We’re…
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The Medical Minute: Why are my ears ringing?
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What to know about tinnitus and other hearing problems Penn State Health HERSHEY — Susan Bianco, an 87-year-old from Lancaster, realized she was losing her hearing when she found herself constantly asking her husband to repeat himself. She also was struggling during phone calls and social events. “It’s very hard to hear in a crowd,”…
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Bring a sense of ‘agventure’ to your holiday plans
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By ELANA LAING Happy Valley Adventure Bureau The holiday season is quickly approaching. What better way to spend it than with the most special people, in the most special place — in Happy Valley. Here’s a guide on how to get festive, host the best holiday parties, potlucks, and get-togethers while supporting local businesses and…
