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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Penn Highlands State College to host Women’s Health Event
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STATE COLLEGE — Mark your calendar to attend a free Women’s Health Event on Friday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Penn Highlands facility located at 239 Colonnade Blvd. This fun and educational evening will include information about the latest advancements in women’s health; nutritious foods and refreshing beverages; and plenty of giveaways. As…
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Weight change may contribute to cognitive decline in older adults
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By AARON WAGNER UNIVERSITY PARK — Adults over 65 whose weight decreases or fluctuates by more than 5% may experience faster cognitive decline, according to researchers in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State. The team published their findings in the journal Obesity. “We examined 11 years of data related to weight, body mass index…
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Diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer? Learn why HRD testing may help guide your care.
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Brandpoint A diagnosis of advanced ovarian cancer can feel overwhelming, emotionally, physically and mentally. There are many decisions to make, and one empowering way to take control is to understand as much as possible about your specific tumor. For people diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, this means knowing your tumor’s HRD status, which can help…
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Covid-19 vaccines available at Giant and Martin’s pharmacies
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STATE COLLEGE — The Giant Company announced COVID-19 vaccines became available in all GIANT and MARTIN’S in-store pharmacies, with doses arriving on Friday, Sept. 5. COVID-19 vaccines for customers 12 years and older will be available and may be available upon request for those 5 – 11 years of age, subject to state regulations. Individuals can receive…
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Penn State’s Fall ‘Night at the Museums’ event scheduled Sept. 11
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State Museum Consortium will hold the fall 2025 “Night at the Museums” event on Thursday, Sept. 11. Participating museums, galleries and performance spaces on the University Park campus will be open extended hours from 4 to 8 p.m. Admittance to the museums is free and open to the public. “Night…
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Sustain Penn State kicks off 2025-26 season with short films
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UNIVERSITY PARK —Sustain Penn State is kicking off its 2025-26 sustainability public programming season on Sept. 17. This year’s events open with three short films in the Intersections film series that highlight overcoming adversity through a connection with nature: “Soundscape,” which features climber Erik Weihenmayer who is fully blind; “About Damn Time,” which tells the story of the first women…
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Do What Feels Right Not What Feels Good
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By JOHN VALENTIK This month was the first time I hesitated writing about a fathering topic. That’s because my last article emphasized the importance of following through with what you say and this month represents at least a possible repercussion of said action. Recently, my daughter Charlotte told me over consecutive days that she likes…
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Community Calendar
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Friday, Sept. 12 PA Health Insurance Market Bethany Blessing of the state Insurance Department will provide an educational session at Schlow Centre Region Library Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College on Friday, Sept. 12 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. She will discuss enrolling in coverage, how to shop smart during open enrollment, and…
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy under new leadership
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BOALSBURG – Dr. Geoffrey Miller joined St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy as principal on Aug. 13. He brings over 20 years of experience in Catholic education to the parochial school. “When I saw the opening for the principal position at St. Joseph’s, I was intrigued because I’ve been to State College many times and I have…
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Death Notices
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BARBARA DAUGHENBAUGH Arrangements were under the direction of Barbara Daughenbaugh Funeral Home Inc., Centre Hall. daughenbaughs.com DAUGHENBAUGH daughenbaughfuneralhome.com HOWARD — Milford E. Lucas Jr. died Sept. 2, 2025. He was 91. Arrangements were under the direction of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home Inc., Snow Shoe. HAKY/GEORGIANA Arrangements were under the direction of Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home,…
