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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Community Calendar
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Thursday, July 30 SCA Community Market State College Assembly of God Community Market, 2201 University Drive, features fresh, local Amish-grown produce and homemade goods. Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables harvested at their peak and brought from the farm to you. Browse a selection of baked goods, jams, jellies, and…
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Herbie’s Home “Town Loop” race planned Aug. 8
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BELLEFONTE — The NVRC/20th Annual Herbie’s Home “Town Loop” 4 mile run/walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Rogers Stadium at Bellefonte Area High School, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte. The race is held in honor of Jeremy Herbstritt, a 1998 Bellefonte Area High School graduate who loved life and the outdoors.…
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Poetry Contest winner announced
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STATE COLLEGE — The Borough of State College’s Sustainability Division has announced that the winner of the 2026 Bird of the Year Poetry Contest’s children category is Chloe Chu for her poem “American Robin.” Centre Region residents were invited to submit poetry inspired by the American Robin, and its impact on the community. Winners…
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Vacation Bible School at Park Forest Village UMC
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STATE COLLEGE — Park Forest Village United Methodist Church, 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College will be hosting Vacation Bible School: Outback Rock VBS! Vacation Bible School will be held Friday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. To register, go to www.pfvumc.org/vbs-registration.
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ELKS DONATE TO LOCAL SCOUTS
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Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 recently approved a $500 donation to Bellefonte’s Scouting America Troop 35. The all-girl troop is very active with community-related events, fund-raising, and Eagle Scout-related activities. The donation will be used to fund a variety of events commensurate with the Scouts mission. Pictured from left are Scout Committee Chair Claudia Vinnedge, Elks…
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Reduce your risk for skin cancer this summer
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and just five or more sunburns can double your risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest…
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Penn Highlands Healthcare honors graduating residents and fellows
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STATE COLLEGE — Penn Highlands Healthcare recently announced the graduation of its Graduate Medical Education program residents and fellows in family medicine, psychiatry and sports medicine.This year’s graduating class represents excellence in patient care, clinical training and medical education. Of the 13 graduates, five will remain with Penn Highlands Healthcare.Wesley Michael Paul, MD, who completed…
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Enduring lessons
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When I choose a topic for this column, sometimes I am very present to the concept and the writing just flows. Other times, I need to… wait. Wait for inspiration. Wait for clarity. A few days ago, the topic of waiting came to me. Waiting is something we often discuss in the various grief education…
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Crickfest returns to Penns Valley in September
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COBURN — Get ready for a day of music, local food, laughter, and learning as Crickfest returns to Coburn Park on Saturday, Sept. 5. Hosted by the Penns Valley Conservation Association, this beloved annual festival invites community members and visitors alike to celebrate the natural beauty and vibrant spirit of Penns Valley. Held from 10…
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Movie review: “The Odyssey”
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By Bob Garver Few film adaptations require more ambition than Homer’s “The Odyssey,” the quintessential epic. And perhaps no filmmaker is more ambitious than Christopher Nolan, the man who told an entire story backward with “Memento,” conquered the superhero genre with his “Dark Knight” trilogy, and dominated the Oscars three years ago with “Oppenheimer.” If…
