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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Penn State Athletics, Nittany Lion Club post record-breaking fundraising year
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Athletics and the Nittany Lion Club secured a record-breaking $164.9 million in gifts from 19,863 donors in the 2024-25 academic year, securing the most successful fundraising year in department history. “The support from nearly 20,000 donors this year marks a significant milestone for Penn State Athletics,” Pat Kraft, Penn State vice…
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One game away from the Pennsylvania Final, Bellefonte 10U LL falls to UPLL Phoenixville
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BELLEFONTE — The inspired run by the Bellefonte 10U Little League All Stars came to an end on Friday, July 25, in a loss to UPLL Phoenixville in the Pennsylvania State LL Tournament. Playing at Valley East in a must-win game against the UPLL 10Us on Saturday, July 26, Bellefonte was within striking distance going…
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State High boys golf looks to add another winning chapter to legendary program
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By NOAH RADIO Hometown Sports Scene STATE COLLEGE — One of State High’s most prolific programs, the boys golf team, is gearing up for another run at the state championship in 2025. The Little Lions have won seven consecutive district titles and four straight regional titles, most recently capturing the state championship in 2021. The…
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One-on-one interview with Kaven Smith-Kirk
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By TARA JACKSON Hometown Sports Scene BELLEFONTE — Recently, Tara Jackson had the chance to interview Kaven Smith-Kirk. Kaven is a junior student athlete at Bellefonte High School and is in football and track and field. Q: How long have you played the current sports you are in? KSK: I have been playing football for…
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Whitehall Road Regional Park opens in Ferguson Township
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FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — A dream became reality on Friday, July 25, with the soft opening of Whitehall Road Regional Park, a sprawling 100-acre public space designed to serve athletes, families and nature lovers alike. Located in the scenic Musser Gap area off Whitehall Road, the park marks the culmination of more than a decade of…
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Police Blotter
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STATE POLICE AT ROCKVIEW Police responded to a domestic dispute that occurred on July 10 at approximately 2:30 p.m. on East Presqueisle Street in Philipsburg Borough. According to police, the dispute was between a 33-year-old Philipsburg male and a 30-year-old Philipsburg female. Police stated appropriate charges were filed in relation. *** Police are investigating a…
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Sgt. Nick Sproveri named Centre County’s 2024 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The Centre County District Attorney’s Office has formally recognized Sgt. Nick Sproveri of Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) as its 2024 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. This distinction underscores Sproveri’s exemplary investigative acumen, unwavering dedication to the pursuit of justice, and steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being…
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Death Notices
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BARBARA DAUGHENBAUGH daughenbaughs.com STATE COLLEGE — Alan S. Krug died July 8, 2025. He was 91. Arrangements were under the direction of Barbara Daughenbaugh Funeral Home Inc., Centre Hall. DAUGHENBAUGH daughenbaughfuneralhome.com HAKY/GEORGIANA hakygeorgianafh.com STATE COLLEGE — Jeffrey S. Schulman Jr. died July 18, 2025. He was 42. Arrangements were under the direction of Haky/Georgiana Centre…
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JASI trains probation officers across PA
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BOALSBURG — Inside a brightly lit training room at The Wyndham, the atmosphere crackled with energy and purpose. Officers in uniform moved through defensive drills all designed to prepare them for one of the most unpredictable jobs in the justice system: adult probation and parole supervision. This wasn’t a standard class. It was part of…
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Bellefonte Police launches first National Night Out at Talleyrand Park
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BELLEFONTE — On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Borough of Bellefonte is stepping into a nationwide tradition with heart, community and a dunk tank. The town’s first official National Night Out kicks off at Talleyrand Park from 5 to 8 p.m., bringing together law enforcement, emergency services, local leaders and families for an evening of food,…
