Centre County Gazette

STATE COLLEGE — State College Area School Board on Monday, July 20 heard about a new program meant to support students who have experienced a traumatic event. The district plans to implement Handle With Care, an initiative supported by the state Attorney General’s office that brings together local law enforcement agencies and school districts. Through…

COBURN — Lace up your running shoes and get ready for one of Central Pennsylvania’s most scenic and welcoming outdoor events. The Tunnel Trot 2026, hosted by the Penns Valley Conservation Association, returns to Coburn Park on Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and nature enthusiasts for a memorable 5K and 10K experience.…

BELLEFONTE — During a July 20 work session, Bellefonte Borough officials unveiled the community’s Capital Improvement Program, a five-year planning document designed to help council anticipate major equipment, technology, infrastructure and staffing needs through 2031. Borough Manager David Pribulka stressed the plan is a planning tool rather than authorization to spend money. “This is not…

The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Centre County the week of July 20. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Centre County for the coming week is as follows: Patching Pipe Replacement & Cleaning…

STATE COLLEGE — Easterseals’ Lance and Eleen Shaner Child Development Center, 383 Rolling Ridge Dr., State College, has a second accessible playground thanks to funding from local foundations and community support. Funding for a rubber-bonded playground surface was provided by Centre Foundation’s Centre Pact and Field of Interest grants, 100+ Women Who Care, Walmart Spark…

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KOCH www.kochfuneralhome.com ROBERT C. SUTTERLIN Robert Charles Sutterlin, 64, of State College, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Koch Funeral Home of State College is in charge of arrangements. WETZLER www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com ROBERTA L. BECHDEL Roberta L. Bechdel, 91, of Beech Creek, passed away at Centre Care on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Arrangements are under the…