Centre County Gazette

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioners at their recent meeting adopted a proclamation calling attention to hunger and different hunger relief efforts in the area. Thus, September in Centre County is Hunger Action Month.  There is an ongoing and urgent issue of food insecurity in Pennsylvania. More than 1.5 million residents struggle with food insecurity —…

Rezoning proposal sparks community uproar in Marion Township HOWARD — It was standing room only recently in the Marion Township Municipal Building when residents gathered to oppose a proposed rezoning ordinance. Numerous residents pressed supervisors at a public hearing held Sept. 3 to slow down, study impacts and protect the rural character of their community…

STATE COLLEGE — After their move in the Spring from Fraser Street to Allen Street, Pop Up Ave is pumped to add to their lineup of amazing vendors and bring new faces to their Fall event. As one of the many events taking place in Downtown State College that day, Pop Up Ave is excited…

STATE COLLEGE — In a time when politics can feel like a shouting match, a local nonprofit is betting on something simpler: sit down, listen and talk like neighbors. Constitution Day Centre will host its annual Constitution Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Delta High School in State…

STATE COLLEGE — Restoration of the historic Centre Furnace Stack is under way, as a once-in-a-generation project was made possible by collective contributions and a major gift from Robert and Cynthia Dawso Van Druff of State College, longtime members and benefactors of the Centre County Historical Society. Located at the intersection of East College Avenue…