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.

  • Special ‘swanktuary’

    Special ‘swanktuary’

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    New studio brings yoga and more to downtown Bellefonte BELLEFONTE —  When Jenn Dashem learned of available space at 136 West High St. in Bellefonte, she was not actively looking to open a new yoga studio. But it was as if the stars aligned. A certified yoga instructor since 2008, Dashem previously owned a studio…

  • Did You Notice…

    Did You Notice…

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    –New receivers Kyron Hudson and Trebor Pena combined to make 13 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown in PSU’s win over Nevada. –Penn State had four rushing TDs despite running for just 135 yards in the game. Kaytron Allen led the team with 43 yards on 8 carries and a touchdown. –Nevada quarterback Chubba…

  • Penn State to host Florida International at home this weekend

    Penn State to host Florida International at home this weekend

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    UNIVERSITY PARK — By all accounts it was an encouraging start for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team in their 46-11 win over Nevada on Saturday, Aug. 30, but now the Lions will turn their attention to its Week 2 opponent, Florida International. FIU, which is a member of Conference USA, is coming off…

  • Little Lions, Mounties seek continued undefeated records

    Little Lions, Mounties seek continued undefeated records

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    CENTRE COUNTY — The State College Little Lions and the Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties both remained undefeated with Week 2 wins in local high school action. Penns Valley fell on a last-minute field goal, 16-14, and both Bellefonte and BEA lost to LHAC West contenders. Here is a brief look at what happened and next week’s previews:…

  • Miller leads Bellefonte to 2-0 victory over Penns Valley

    Miller leads Bellefonte to 2-0 victory over Penns Valley

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    BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte girls soccer team continued its success over fellow Centre County foes with a 2-0 win over Penns Valley on Aug. 27 at Rogers Stadium. Mady Miller scored both goals for the Lady Red Raiders, who beat Philipsburg-Osceola 8-0 to begin the season. Addalyn DeWeese assisted on the first Miller goal, while Laila…

  • WHAT’S IN A NAME?

    WHAT’S IN A NAME?

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    Penn State partners with West Shore Home in landmark agreement UNIVERSITY PARK — Beaver Stadium, long recognized as the beating heart of Penn State football Saturdays, now carries a new name on its field: West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The announcement of the 15-year naming rights agreement between Penn State Athletics and West…

  • Elks Club, Mountain View and Nittany name club champions

    Elks Club, Mountain View and Nittany name club champions

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    PHILIPSBURG — The Philipsburg-Elks Country Club held its annual Club Championship Tournament over the weekend, and two very familiar names came up as winners. Three-time winner Matt Johnson outlasted 2020 champion Carter Fischer, 1-up, in the 36-hole final played on Monday at the club. Johnson and Fischer went into the 35th hole all-even, and Johnson…

  • Park is recipient of Willits Memorial Scholarship

    Park is recipient of Willits Memorial Scholarship

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    STATE COLLEGE —  Campbell Park, a graduate of Central Mountain High School, was awarded the 2025 Dr. Billie Willits Memorial Scholarship from the Skills Foundation. Now a freshman at Penn State University – University Park, she received $4,000 toward her education from a scholarship fund to benefit the children of employees of Skills of Central…

  • Philipsburg Elks Lodge 1173,

    Philipsburg Elks Lodge 1173,

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    Philipsburg Elks Lodge 1173, under the leadership of Exalted Ruler Diane Twist, front center, recently initiated six new members.  Pictured with Twist from left are  Dante DiOrio, Mark Wise, Josiah Jones, Isiah Dixon, Parker Johnson, and Chris Ivivic.

  • Positive cases of West Nile Virus doubled in Centre County

    Positive cases of West Nile Virus doubled in Centre County

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    CENTRE COUNTY — West Nile Virus is rampant throughout the region, with more than double of reported cases this year compared to 2024. According to Centre County Mosquito Disease Control Program Coordinator Sara Conklin, there are 16 reported cases in Centre County, with the most recent positive documented in College Township on Aug. 26. “We…