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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Spending less this back-to-school season
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By ASH IDRISY CENTRE COUNTY — I love back-to-school season. It’s not because I have little kids who are starting school in a few weeks. No, I have loved it since I was a kid. It was like Christmas, getting new clothes, books, pens, all so I could be ready for school, which I also…
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Are you exercising?
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CENTRE COUNTY — Was getting more exercise one of your New Year’s resolutions? How is that working for you now that we are more than halfway through 2025? The calendar does not need to read Jan. 1 to begin an exercise routine — you can begin today! THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE Exercising is great for…
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GAZETTE COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Drop-In Guided Tour: The Power of Light — Thursday, Aug. 21 Guests are invited to a drop-in guided tour at the Palmer Museum of Art at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, in State College. The tour will revolve around the theme of the power of light as guests explore collections and exhibitions with a…
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Centre County Gazette editor Danielle Blake bids farewell
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CENTRE COUNTY — When Danielle Blake first stepped into The Centre County Gazette newsroom two years ago, she wasn’t just starting a new job, she was stepping into a whole new world. A recent transplant from the Midwest, she arrived in Central Pennsylvania with no local roots, a fiancé and an eagerness to tell stories.…
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FBI: Hoax threats are no joke
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CENTRE COUNTY — Pennsylvania students are gearing up to return to the classroom this fall, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Philadelphia issued a statement to remind the public that hoax threats have lasting consequences and are a serious criminal offense. Those include threats spoken, written, posted online or shared on social media. “The…
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How to help schools and the environment with one simple action
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CENTRE COUNTY — The crayons on the table of your favorite family-friendly restaurants keep kids occupied before their meal starts, but in many cases, these art supplies get thrown away when the table gets bused. In fact, more than 60 million crayons are discarded each year in the United States alone. Because crayons are not…
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Parents, add these health tips to back-to-school to-do lists
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Backpack? Check. Ten different colored folders? Double-check. But your child needs more than school supplies to be ready for the new school year. Kate Sanchez, a pediatrician at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Susannah Christman, a pediatrician at Penn State Health Lancaster Pediatric Center, share what parents and guardians need to know to help make…
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Millennials will spend nearly $400 on back-to-school, according to new research
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By Brandpoint CENTRE COUNTY — With pencils sharpened and backpacks zipped, American families head back to school facing rising prices. New Empower research finds that 50% of Americans say back-to-school shopping is more expensive this year due to inflation and 31% report feeling stressed about these expenses. STRESS HITS HARDEST FOR YOUNGER GENERATIONS Nearly one…
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Grace Novosel crowned 2025 Centre County Grange Fair Queen
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CENTRE HALL — The lights of the grandstand glowed Wednesday, Aug. 13, as Grace Novosel walked across the stage to be crowned the 2025 Centre County Grange Fair Queen. For Novosel, the honor was more than a sash and a tiara. It was the continuation of a tradition more than 150 years strong at one…
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Commissioners proclaim Grange Fair Days across Centre County
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CENTRE COUNTY — The Centre County Board of Commissioners has officially proclaimed Aug. 15 through Aug. 23 as Grange Fair Days, honoring one of Pennsylvania’s most cherished summer traditions. Now in its 151st year, the Centre County Grange Encampment Fair continues to be a point of pride for the community. What started as a one-day…
