Centre County Gazette

CENTRE COUNTY — For more than a decade, Hard Faith has returned to central Pennsylvania with cameras, actors and film crews. This summer, the nonprofit organization hopes local residents will once again help bring an important story to life. Hard Faith will film “REST” and “God Is Beautiful” from Aug. 1 through Sept. 5 at…

STATE COLLEGE — It doesn’t always take a major crisis to leave someone without a place to call home. Sometimes it’s a lost job. A medical injury. An unexpected car repair. A family conflict. For many people living paycheck to paycheck, it can happen faster than most realize. That’s why Out of the Cold is…

STATE COLLEGE — Have you ever wondered who the people are behind the news stories you read, whether it is in print, online, or told behind a camera? Now is your opportunity to meet us! Meet the Press at The Press will be held at East End Social/The Press Cider & Craft Beverage Taphouse on…

Police responded to single vehicle crash that occurred on July 12 at approximately 9:30 p.m. on I-80 east near mile marker 152 in Boggs Township. According to police, Unit 1 was traveling in left lane when the driver’s side front tire blew. Police said Unit 1 excited left lane, struck a guide rail and continued…

STATE COLLEGE — The Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization invites the public to review and comment on the draft Centre County Passenger Rail Access Study during a 30‑day public review and comment period now through Monday, Aug. 17. The Centre County Passenger Rail Access Study is intended to revisit the options and alternatives presented in…

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…

STATE COLLEGE — Centre Area Transportation Authority joined transit agencies across Pennsylvania on Thursday, July 16, to celebrate Rural Transit Day by hosting local legislators for a look inside the organization. State Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, Mihaly Sogor from State Sen. Wayne Langerholc’s office, R-Clearfield/Centre/Cambria; Loren Glossner from Sen. Cris Dush’s office, R-DuBois; Jennifer Brungard…

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 14 took a moment to honor the dedicated professionals who keep our recreational spaces up and running. The board proclaimed July 17, 2026, to be Parks and Recreation Professionals Day. “As recreational professionals, our job is to make our communities better places to live,” Todd Roth, President…

STATE COLLEGE — The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has announced the recipients of $675 in awards for the 2026 Arts Festival Banner Competition and Exhibition. A beloved Festival tradition, the Banner Competition showcases the creativity of local and regional artists while adding vibrant color and energy to the streets of downtown State College.…