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 Highlands Healthcare addresses workforce recruitment and retention challenges
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DUBOIS — Imagine living in a town where the nearest doctor is hours away, and the local hospital is fighting just to keep its doors open. For millions of Americans, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario — it’s reality. Right now, the United States is experiencing a healthcare staffing crisis, and rural communities are bearing the…
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More broadband money poised to flow into Pa.
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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — A broadband grant program that the Trump administration abruptly canceled last year can be restored without language that allowed race to be used as a factor in awarding funding, a federal…
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Letter to the Editor: Centre County needs an Imax theater
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When my wife said that she wanted to see the movie The Odyssey, I replied that we had to see it in an Imax theater. It was filmed for such a theater, why dimmish the experience and see it in a regular venue? We chose the Imax theater in Lititz in Lancaster County, a 2.5…
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Letter to the Editor: Mount Nittany should value its workers with competitive wages
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As someone who has worked for Mount Nittany Health and its predecessor organizations for more than 30 years, I support the Mount Nittany Health employees represented by SEIU in their effort to earn wages that reflect the value of their work.During my career, I have seen extraordinary advances in medicine and technology. But one thing…
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Deaths
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KOCH www.kochfuneralhome.com WILLIMA F. VOIGT III William Fred “Bill” Voigt III, 83, of State College, passed away on July 23, 2026. Koch Funeral Home of State College is in charge of arrangements. WETZLER www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com ROBERT N. HAUPT Robert N. Haupt, 91, of Bellefonte, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Centre Care. Arrangements are…
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Spike Island outhits Blanchard in Game 2
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CENTRE COUNTY — The Spike Island Pirates knew going into Game 2 of the CCBL Championship Series against the Blanchard Bees that they absolutely could not fall behind 2-0 to the Bees in the five-game series. After falling in the first game 8-6 in Blanchard on Thursday, it became imperative to win Game 2 at…
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Local golfers shine across Centre County tourneys
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CENTRE COUNTY — Skytop Mountain Golf Club held its annual Casino Tournament on Sunday, July 26 at the club. The Casino Tournament is a two-person team event in which every hole has different rules, tees and approaches. For example, players can only use a 7-iron on hole No. 7 and No. 14 and the hole…
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Athletes of the Month
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STATE COLEGE — It is time for The Centre County Gazette to name its Athlete of the Month, but since it’s summer and golf season, we have decided to refer to the 2025-26 golf season to choose our athlete. There were several players from the State College golf team that stood out in the past…
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Local woman nominated for Window Keepers honor
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PA Humanities has announced the second group of honorees selected through The Window Keeper: Civic Honors, an ongoing statewide initiative recognizing Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life through the power of the humanities. Abby Minor, a Centre County storyteller, is one of 30 new Window Keepers nominated by people in their…
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CATA bus shelter receives bird‑friendly upgrade
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STATE COLLEGE — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently partnered with The Centre Area Transportation Authority to install bird-safe window film at bus stop 511, located at 501 Vairo Blvd. The project is part of an effort to reduce preventable bird collisions and demonstrate simple, low‑cost solutions that residents can use at home. Each…
