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 artists present retelling of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
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STATE COLLEGE — Four State College performing arts establishments will present a unique retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in concert Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. at State College Area High School Performing Arts Center, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. The Nittany Valley Symphony, conducted by Timothy Farrand, is joined by Ann Van Kuren,…
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Bellefonte, State College move ahead in playoffs
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CENTRE COUNTY — The 2025 District 6 Playoffs began on Oct. 31 resulting in two local teams moving ahead in search of playoff victories. Bellefonte romped over Greater Johnstown, and State College will take on McDowell in Erie. Bishop McCort pulled away from Bald Eagle Area to remain undefeated in AA. No. 2 Bellefonte (5-6)…
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State College XC boys take silver at States
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STATE COLLEGE — The State College boys’ cross country team took the silver medal at the PIAA AAA State Cross Country meet held at Hershey Park on Saturday, Nov. 1. The Little Lions, led by third-place finisher Theo Opperman and fourth-place Luke Bradbury, finished agonizingly close behind first place North Penn from District 1. Third…
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Bald Eagle Area volleys to D-6 AA crown
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BALD EAGLE AREA — The Bald Eagle Area girls’ volleyball team knew that the Richland Lady Rams would be all out to avenge an earlier loss when the two teams met on Saturday, Nov. 1 in the District 6 tournament at Altoona Area High School. Just like in the earlier match, the steady and unshakeable…
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Little Lions claim District 6 soccer title
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CENTRE COUNTY — The State College boys soccer team has made winning a District 6 AAAA title a tradition that it can proudly celebrate. The Little Lions captured their sixth straight District 6 title with a 3-2 win over Altoona on Oct. 29 in the rain at Hollidaysburg’s Tiger Stadium. Unfortunately, the Little Lions’ season…
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Penn State hockey starts Big Ten play with series sweep
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fourth-ranked Penn State men’s hockey traveled to Columbus to play No.17 Ohio State on Thursday and Friday night to start off Big Ten play where the Nittany Lions picked up two wins and swept the Buckeyes. This was the third sweep for Penn State over Ohio State all-time. Thursday night was not…
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No. 6 Women’s Ice Hockey Sweeps AHA Monthly Awards
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The Nittany Lions received all four monthly awards for the first time in program history. Penn State Sports BOSTON, Mass. — Penn State women’s ice hockey has swept the September/October Atlantic Hockey America’s monthly awards, as announced the league on Monday afternoon. This is the first time the Nittany Lions have swept all four monthly awards…
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BELLEFONTE ELKS SOFTBALL TEAM
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Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 Softball Team recently participated in a local clubs softball tournament and raised $7,000. The funds were donated to two medical patients. The following Elks participated in the event, from left, front row, Greg Thal, Evan Edwards, Leading Knight, Ethan Edwards, Scott McKee, Stef Hugil, Lisa Walk, Terry Glunt, Jason Bickle, Steve…
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Police Blotter
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Police reported a incident of criminal mischief on Oct. 26 at approximately 9 p.m. on 979 Penns Cave Road in Gregg Township. According to police, one arrest is pending. *** Police investigated a harassment on Oct. 6 at approximately 2:30 p.m. on South Eagle valley Road in Boggs Township. Police did not offer further details.…
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Death Notices
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WETZLER wetzlerfunerahome.com MICHAEL D. KINTNER PORT MATILDA — Michael Drew Kintner of Port Matilda, passed away at home on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. He was 84. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.
