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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Family Hospice offers free grief support group
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STATE COLLEGE — Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is offering free grief support sessions at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2221 N. Oak Ln., State College (Peace Room). Groups will be held on Tuesdays from Sept. 1-Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Carole Palmer and Social Worker Kate Campbell-Tubbs are facilitating this…
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Community Calendar
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Thursday, Aug. 20 Pleasant Gap Flea Market Pleasant Gap Flea Market will be held at the Pleasant Gap Fire Co. carnival grounds, 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor set up begins at 6 a.m. No reservations needed. Contact Mark at 814-355-2753 for more information. SCA Community Market State College Assembly…
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East Broad Top holiday train ride tickets now available
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Santa, trains and Christmas trees are a thing. And tickets just went on sale for what may be the country’s most authentic Santa train ride — aboard the East Broad Top Railroad in central Pennsylvania, a railroad that Smithsonian calls a “national treasure” and USA Today has named one of the “Top 10 Scenic Train Rides.” The railroad’s 109-year-old…
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“One Night Only”
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By BOB GARVER It takes a very generous suspension of disbelief to enjoy “One Night Only.” The film is set in a not-too-distant future where premarital sex is outlawed, save for one night a year. Comparisons to “The Purge” are inevitable, which to me raises an interesting question: Which would lead to more violent crime…
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Penns Valley Charity Partner Event seeking partners, community support
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PENNS VALLEY — Liberty Eats in Penns Valley is inviting organizations to become charity partners for an upcoming community event. It is scheduled on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 7 p.m. starting Sept. 4 through Oct. 31. From Sept. 4 through Oct. 31, Liberty Eats will be hosting the…
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Lipoma: Causes, symptoms and treatments
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Finding a lump beneath your skin can be concerning, but not every lump is a sign of cancer. It may be a lipoma, a benign growth made up of fat cells that develops just beneath the skin. Lipomas are one of the most common types of soft tissue tumors, affecting about 1 in every 1,000…
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Mount Nittany Health responding to potential measles exposure
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STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health and the state Dept. of Health recently confirmed two positive measles tests that may have exposed others at Mount Nittany Health facilities. Potential exposure locations and times include: Mount Nittany Health Toftrees, 164 Greenview Dr., State College on Friday, July 31, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Mount Nittany Medical Center…
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Rising costs, legislation impact Penn Highlands Healthcare hospital margins
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Strong hospitals are the backbone of strong communities — and a strong Pennsylvania economy. They provide lifesaving care, create jobs, attract new businesses and serve as anchors for the communities they call home. But today, more than a third of Pennsylvania’s hospitals, especially those in rural areas, are operating on razor-thin financial margins, and new…
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Deeds
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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. Deed Transfers for week of July 26 to…
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John Foster brings heart and hometown roots to Grange Fair
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CENTRE HALL — For John Foster, country music didn’t begin under bright stage lights or in front of television cameras. It began in the dark. Long before millions of viewers watched him finish as runner-up on Season 23 of “American Idol,” before standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry and before a career that now…
