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.

  • Police Blotter

    Police Blotter

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    Police Blotter *** Police responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on Nov. 14 at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Halfmoon Valley Road in the area of Stable View Drive in Halfmoon Township. According to police, the vehicle struck a deer, causing disabling damage. Police stated there were no injuries as a result of the…

  • Area men jailed on child porn charges

    Area men jailed on child porn charges

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    Additional victims urged to come forward BELLEFONTE – Three men from the region have been accused of numerous child sex offenses – and officials are urging victims to come forward. Centre County District Attorney’s office on Wednesday, Nov. 19 held a press conference regarding the arrest of a Centre County man on child sex charges.…

  • Cannizzaro Christmas Tree Shoppe celebrates 40 years of holiday cheer

    Cannizzaro Christmas Tree Shoppe celebrates 40 years of holiday cheer

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    STATE COLLEGE – As the temperatures drop and the region sees its first flurries of snow, the family-owned Cannizzaro Christmas Tree Shoppe sets up for the holiday season. Located next to Meyer Dairy on South Atherton Street, the business is run by Peter and Ellen Cannizzaro — and over time, their children — Josh, Jake…

  • Millheim community unites to save its clock tower

    Millheim community unites to save its clock tower

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    MILLHEIM — For the better part of 140 years, the Millheim town clock has kept more than time. It has been a landmark, a gathering point and a quiet reminder of how deeply this corner of Penns Valley values its history. But the clock tower that rises above Penn Street faces long-overdue repairs and a…

  • GAZETTE VISITS ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

    GAZETTE VISITS ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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    Centre County Gazette Managing Editor Julie Noal visited third and fourth-graders at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Bellefonte on Friday, Nov. 14. The students and teachers learned how newspapers are put together, how news stories are developed, the difference between libel and slander, and the importance of Right-to-Know laws and how those laws…

  • News Briefs

    News Briefs

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    Holiday Parking Program returns STATE COLLEGE — State College Borough Parking Department and the Downtown State College Improvement District announced they are continuing the Holiday Parking Program for 2025. Whether shopping, dining, or enjoying local entertainment, the program can be utilized from Nov. 24 through Jan. 4, 2026, while supporting local businesses. Nov. 24 to…

  • Deed Transfers

    Deed Transfers

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    The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by Centre County Recorder of Deeds Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, The Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information. RECORDED OCT. 26 – NOV. 1, 2025 BELLEFONTE…

  • Holiday cheer on a budget

    Holiday cheer on a budget

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    By ASH IDRISY Maybe you’ve already heard Mariah Carey’s infamous “All I Want for Christmas Is You” on the radio, or noticed houses decked out before we’ve even carved the turkey or simply felt the morning freeze. Whatever sign you are picking up on, the reality is the winter holidays are approaching, and with that…

  • Facts about hospice care

    Facts about hospice care

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    Has someone in your life ever needed hospice care? This type of medical care is often recommended when people have life-limiting illnesses, including cancer, heart and lung disease, Alzheimer’s, ALS and other neurological diseases. “In near end-of-life cases, hospice care is often chosen to give a person the best quality of life,” said Cheryl A.…

  • Centre Film Festival announces 2025 award winners

    Centre Film Festival announces 2025 award winners

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    PHILIPSBURG — The Centre Film Festival concluded its seventh edition with a dynamic Closing Night Awards Ceremony at the historic Rowland Theatre in Philipsburg, honoring multigenerational filmmakers across 13 categories and highlighting the powerful collaborations between the global creative community and the region’s arts and cultural organizations. This year’s festival showcased films and guests from…