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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New sensor is a breath of fresh air for diagnosing diabetes
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By SARAH SMALL UNIVERSITY PARK — In the U.S., one in five of the 37 million adults who has diabetes doesn’t know it. Current methods of diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes usually require a visit to a doctor’s office or lab work, both of which can be expensive and time-consuming. Now, diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes may be as…
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Debut author and State College local has a new book
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STATE COLLEGE—A new middle grade book by debut author, C.M. Cornwell, has been released. The Memory Spinner is a deeply heartfelt fantasy novel, according to a recent press release. The main character, Lavender, makes a bargain with an enchantress to help bring back lost memories of Lavender’s deceased mother. She has suffered from problems with…
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Eddie Griffin to headline Bryce Jordan Center
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STATE COLLEGE — Football weekends in Happy Valley are about to get a little funnier. Nationally known comedian Eddie Griffin will bring his “Eddie Griffin and Friends” tour to the Bryce Jordan Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. The show lands on the eve of Penn State football’s home matchup against Villanova, offering fans…
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School of Music announces 2025–26 ‘Rhapsody Series’ of faculty recitals
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State School of Music has announced the return of its “Rhapsody Series” — a free concert series that brings faculty artistry to the community in dynamic, themed recitals. Like a rhapsody itself, each performance is woven from a central idea, expressed through an array of voices, styles and stories. Concerts take…
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GAZETTE COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Myster Book Club – Bellefonte Library — Thursday, Aug. 28 The Centre County Library & Historical Museum will host Booked for Murder: Mystery Book Club from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 200 North Allegheny St. in Bellefonte. The club pick is “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore, a haunting…
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Faith after the flood: Local churches join relief effort
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CENTRE COUNTY — Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene left mountain towns across North Carolina and Tennessee devastated, the signs of recovery are everywhere thanks in part to the determination of local residents and the helping hands of volunteers, including a team from Centre County. Thirty volunteers from Watermarke Church, Zion Community Church and Wingate…
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Labor Day’s history of hardship and hope
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CENTRE COUNTY — For many families across Centre County, Labor Day weekend means cookouts, parades and one last trip to camp before summer fades. Yet the holiday itself was born out of struggle and sacrifice. It is a direct result of ordinary workers demanding dignity during an era when labor meant long hours, low pay…
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A Labor Day feast: Ribs and corn salad anchor the holiday table
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CENTRE COUNTY — Labor Day weekend sits at that bittersweet crossroads of summer and fall. It’s a final chance to soak in the warmth, fire up the grill and gather with family and friends before school schedules and cooler nights settle in. For many in Centre County, it’s not just a holiday; it’s the unofficial…
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Officials urge safe celebrations as Labor Day travel begins
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CENTRE COUNTY — As Labor Day weekend approaches, state officials are reminding Pennsylvanians that celebrations should not come at the cost of safety on the roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and safety partners are encouraging drivers to make responsible choices before hitting the highway. PSP and local police departments…
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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 Arrangements were under the direction of Daughenbaugh Funeral Home Inc., Snow Shoe. daughenbaughfuneralhome.com HAKY/GEORGIANA Arrangements were under the direction of Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home, State College. hakygeorgianafh.com KOCH kochfuneralhome.com PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE — LeRoy E. Dreibelbis Jr. died…
