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.

  • Elks donate to Cub Scouts

    Elks donate to Cub Scouts

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    BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 proudly donated $100 to Cub Scout Pack 330, to sponsor a special educational pack meeting, highlighting wildlife education. The Scouts were treated to an unforgettable program by Exotic Edventures, a wildlife education facility that brings learning to life with their amazing animal ambassadors. From snakes and lizards to…

  • Theme announced for THON 2026

    Theme announced for THON 2026

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    UNIVERSITY PARK — The THON 2026 Executive Committee announced the theme for THON 2026 at the annual Homecoming parade this past Friday. The theme will be “Love Leads Forward.”  THON Weekend 2026 will be held Feb. 20-22, 2026. “Beyond the numbers, THON is powered by the love of students, families, and supporters who come together…

  • Deeds

    Deeds

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    Recorded Sept. 14 – 20 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH Jenna M. McDevitt, Lexa McDevitt and Lexa M. McDevitt to Robert B. Hall, $330,000. Larry A & Nancy B Parko Income Only, Larry A. Parko Trust and Nancy B. Parko Trust to Lumberjack Lodging LLC, $178,500. MILHEIM BOROUGH Sandra Gunsallus Estate, Sandra A. Gunsallus Estate, Sandra Anne Gunsallus…

  • CNB bank hosts Financial Reality Fair for students

    CNB bank hosts Financial Reality Fair for students

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    CLEARFIELD — CNB Bank’s Financial Reality Fair gave some Centre County students the opportunity to experience a real-life financial budgeting simulation, representing choices they will face as they become adults.  Philipsburg Area High School is one of several high schools that participated in the event. It was held at the Expo 1 building at the Clearfield…

  • DeFoor kicks off ‘Be Money $mart’ competition

    DeFoor kicks off ‘Be Money $mart’ competition

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    HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor visited a YMCA’s Half Day Kindergarten Program in Camp Hill on Oct. 6 to launch a new financial literacy contest for students in kindergarten through Grade 12 as part of Financial Planning Month.  He was joined by Be Money $mart community partners from the Pennsylvania Alliance of YMCAs and CrossState…

  • COMMISSIONERS DECLARE CHAMBER DAY

    COMMISSIONERS DECLARE CHAMBER DAY

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    Gov. Josh Shapiro recently proclaimed October as Chamber of Commerce Month, and on Oct. 2 the Centre County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 15 as Chamber Day. CBICC President and CEO Greg Scott receiving the proclamation at the commissioners’ meeting.

  • State officials expand commercial truck parking options

    State officials expand commercial truck parking options

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    HARRISBURG – The state is adding 1,202 truck parking spaces in 133 locations by the end of 2026.  In addition, the PA Turnpike is evaluating opportunities for more than 600 additional spaces across its system. This is the first statewide expansion of designated parking spaces other than through facility construction projects and will provide safe options for…

  • Mammograms: Know the facts

    Mammograms: Know the facts

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    Some women find every excuse imaginable to delay getting a mammogram. Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is a great time to explore the myths vs. reality.  Myth: If you do monthly self-exams, you do not need an annual mammogram. Reality: “Self-breast exams can be tricky because sometimes you do not know…

  • Fall Festivals

    Fall Festivals

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    St. John School Oktoberfest  — Saturday, Oct. 11 The St.  John School Oktoberfest is being held from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Shop in Zion, 129 Snyder Brook Lane, Bellefonte. Tickets are $40 and include one beverage, one meal, one dessert, a door prize entry, a custom event mug, and live entertainment from The Little…

  •  Penn State looks to rebound against Northwestern

     Penn State looks to rebound against Northwestern

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    UNIVERSITY PARK — It has been a while since the Penn State football team has had to come back from consecutive losses—2021 to be exact—but here we are. After three opening wins, the Lions have now lost two games in a row after the stunning 42-37 loss in Pasadena to UCLA on Saturday. It was…