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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Supervisors weigh increased funding for emergency services
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STATE COLLEGE — Ferguson Township Supervisors are considering increasing financial support for several emergency service organizations after a discussion about the continuing financial challenges facing EMS providers. During the board’s Sept. 1 meeting, Port Matilda Emergency Medical Services requested that the township increase its annual contribution from $3,000 to $5,000. Cliff Neal, a member of…
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Deaths
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BEEZER-HEATH www.beezerheathfh.com MARY LANNEN Mary Lannen, 90, of State College and formerly of Morrisdale, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at Embassy of Huntingdon Park, Huntingdon. Private services are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Philipsburg. DAUGHENBAUGH – Centre Hall www.daughenbaughs.com JOSEPH H. OWENS JR. Joseph H. Owens, Jr, 83, of…
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State College begins season with 2 wins
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STATE COLLEGE — It doesn’t matter what high school sport you play, it is never an appealing prospect to travel to Pittsburgh for weekend games against Pine Richland and North Allegheny. Yet, that’s what the State College field hockey team did on Aug. 28 and 29, and the Lady Little Lions came back home with…
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Penn State begins new chapter with opener against Marshall
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The 2026 edition of the Penn State Nittany Lion football team will take the field on Saturday, Sept. 5 against Marshall University in what may be one of the most anticipated opening games in the history of the Nittany Lions. How the Lions got to this point with a new head coach…
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Maker Faire Happy Valley expands with free STEM Day
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STATE COLLEGE — Discovery Space is expanding the impact of Maker Faire Happy Valley by launching a dedicated STEM Day for Schools on Friday, October 2, at the State College YMCA. In partnership with Kid Tech, Inc., the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will provide middle school students with an…
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Centre County United Way announces 2026 Day of Caring
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STATE COLLEGE — Centre County United Way recently announced that its annual Day of Caring will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1, bringing together volunteers from across Centre County for one of the community’s largest single-day volunteer events. This year’s event is presented in partnership with Kish Bank. Day of Caring connects local businesses, civic…
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PNB CONTRIBUTES TO JARED BOX PROJECT
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PNC Bank recently supported The Jared Box Project to bring joy, comfort, and smiles to children in hospitals. In addition to becoming a sponsor, a team from PNC State College created Jared Boxes for children at Mount Nittany Health. Each box is filled with toys, games, and activities designed to bring a little fun and comfort…
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Community Calendar
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Thursday, Sept. 3 LION Bash Living In One Neighborhood (LION) Bash, a community resource fair and block party, will return to downtown State College from 5 to 8 p.m. The free event will be held on the 100-300 blocks of South Allen Street and is for everyone in the community. SCA Community Market State College…
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Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September
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This September, The Centre County Library & Historical Museum invites residents to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and discover how a library card can hit all the right notes, no matter what your tastes are. With a library card, you can do more than check out books. From free classes and job resources to homework…
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R-VOICE Ambassador Series trainings set to begin
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The R-VOICE Ambassador Series advances Penn State’s commitment to student success and the creation of campus environments grounded in safety, well-being, dignity, and respect. This professional development series is designed for faculty and staff seeking evidence-informed guidance on recognizing and responding to concerns related to student well-being. Faculty and staff are often…
