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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State College Field Hockey upends Carlisle, 2-1.
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STATE COLLEGE — State College’s Sadie Kocher and Brynn Pezalski each scored a goal for the Little Lions on September 17 against Carlisle as State College held on for a 2-1 victory over the Thundering Herd. Playing at CASD Multisport Field in Carlisle, SC avenged a 3-2 loss to the Herd at Memorial Field on…
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Women’s ice hockey picked eighth in national preseason polls
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Penn State Sports UNIVERSITY PARK — The 2025-26 Penn State women’s ice hockey team heads into the season ranked eighth overall by USCHO.com and USA Hockey in their respective preseason polls. After finishing the 2024-25 campaign with their highest season-end ranking in program history, the Nittany Lions received their highest-ever preseason ranking heading into the…
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Swimming & Diving Announces 2025-26 Schedule
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Nittany Lions host four home meets, beginning with Blue-White meet on Sept. 26 UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams, led by head coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron, have announced their schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The schedule features four home meets at the McCoy Natatorium. The season kicks off…
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Police Blotter
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Police responded to a one vehicle crash that occurred on Aug. 9 at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Fowler Hollow Road in Taylor Township. According to police, a 20-year-old Tyrone female was driving a 2012 Ford Explorer under the influence. Police stated the operator was arrested for suspicion of DUI. *** Police responded to a two-vehicle…
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Death Notices
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JACQUELINE F. DOUTY BELLEFONTE — Jacqueline F. Douty died Sept. 13, 2025. She was 93. Arrangements were under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., Bellefonte. www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com/ NIGEL W. SPARKS PORT MATILDA — Nigel W. Sparks died Sept. 20, 2025. He was 55. Arrangements were under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., Bellefonte. www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com/…
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VALOR FOR VETERANS
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Wingate Faith Church hosts day of honor and support for veterans BELLEFONTE — The sound of music carried across the lawn at Wingate Faith Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept. 20, as neighbors gathered for the Community and Veterans Support Services Day. The event was a celebration designed to honor veterans while opening doors to resources…
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MilitaryShare grows in Centre County
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CENTRE COUNTY — For Mel Curtis, helping veterans isn’t just a mission, it’s a responsibility. That sense of duty is what led the Centre County YMCA, in partnership with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, to launch the MilitaryShare program earlier this year.“We started it in January,” Curtis said. “I think it’s only right that we…
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Man who made threats against State High sentenced in plea deal
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BELLEFONTE – A man who made threats against State College Area High School on April 11 was sentenced to time served and five years probation in Centre County Court on Monday, Sept. 22. Braeden A. Phillips, 20, of Milroy, Mifflin County had been incarcerated in Centre County Correctional Facility since his arrest after witnesses claimed…
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Joel Confer transitions, but service continues in Centre County
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BELLEFONTE — After more than six decades of helping Central Pennsylvanians find their next vehicle, Joel Confer has closed one chapter of his career while ensuring the tradition of customer care continues close to home. On Thursday, Sept. 18, Confer finalized the sale of his Lewistown dealership to the Rahal Automotive Group, which operates Lexus…
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Coalition builds bridges for Centre County veterans
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CENTRE COUNTY — When a veteran needs help, the hardest part is often knowing where to turn when it is needed. That’s where the Centre County Veterans Coalition steps in, pulling together providers, advocates and community organizations to make sure veterans and their families aren’t left bouncing from one agency to another. The coalition, launched…
