Centre County Gazette

Bellefonte Council rejects permit to destroy historic property BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Borough Council on Monday declined to approve a demolition permit for the Beaver Farmhouse at 1002 Airport Road, signaling that the borough is not prepared to allow its removal. The demolition request, submitted by the Bellefonte Area School District, was the final item of…

Ferguson Twp. community raises concerns over proposed Wawa STATE COLLEGE — The Ferguson Township Planning Committee met on Monday, Nov. 17 to discuss the proposed 24-hour Wawa convenience store on North Atherton Street, which was met with various concerns from residents of the local community. Wawa is a Philadelphia-based chain of convenience stores and gas stations located along the East…

Police responded to a three-vehicle crash that occurred on Oct. 9 at approximately 4:30 p.m. on North Eagle Valley Road in Boggs Township. According to police, a driver turning left onto the I-80 eastbound on ramp failed to see a southbound vehicle in the right lane. Police stated the turning vehicle struck the southbound vehicle,…

CENTRE COUNTY —Centre County Prison Warden Glen Irwin at the recent Prison Board meeting outlined administrative recommendations from the county’s recreation yard study, reaffirming that the jail’s current “urban yard” configuration meets state requirements. Irwin opened the discussion at the Nov. 13 meeting by citing Pennsylvania law, Title 37, Chapter 95, Section 95.238, which requires…

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Ferguson Township Supervisors held a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to finalize a revised labor agreement, review communication processes for constituent requests and outline next steps for long-term tax planning. The meeting opened with Supervisor Chairman Jeremie Thompson thanking veterans in observance of Veterans Day and confirming no public comment before…

UNIVERSITY PARK — In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Penn State’s Civic Engagement Alliance is helping to run the annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive, which will support over 200 families in need in the immediate State College area. The Civic Engagement Alliance is a coalition of groups across campus that share a passion for leadership, service and…

KOCH www.kochfuneralhome.com DALE E. MILLER STATE COLLEGE — Dale Eugene Miller, 51, of State College died Nov. 13, 2025. He was 51. Koch Funeral Home of State College is in charge of arrangements. WETZLER www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com JERRY D. JACKSON MABEN, Miss. — Jerry D. Jackson of Maben, Miss., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. He…

STATE COLLEGE — On Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, the State College Area School District Board of Directors at their Nov. 17 meeting discussed the recently passed state budget and the proposed 2026-27 academic calendar. The state budget was passed by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro earlier this month, ending a 135-day impasse. The…

The Penn State community on Sunday gathered at the university’s Pasquerilla Spiritual Center to celebrate the life of Mimi Barash Coppersmith. She founded Town & Gown more than 55 years ago, and she passed away on Sept. 14. She was remembered for her significant contributions as a businesswoman and philanthropist.

STATE COLLEGE — Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin recently announced that Matthew Wilson has been named Ferguson Township Chief of Police . “His proven leadership, depth of experience, and commitment to community-centered policing make him the right person to guide the Ferguson Township Police Department into its next chapter,” Martin said in a statement. Wilson,…