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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Here’s looking at you, kid
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By ALEX RAUP I vividly remember the moments when I first met my two children, Lanie and Meyer. My wife and I had decided to be surprised on the gender for both pregnancies, and that made their arrivals even more exciting for us and all of the amazing doctors and nurses in their respective delivery…
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Local man attends National SAR event in Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA — Centre County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution President Lynn Herman and his wife Julianne recently attended the festivities sponsored by the National SAR in Philadelphia this past July 2 – 5 celebrating the Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary) of the Declaration of Independence. From July 2 – 4, Philadelphia experienced a record…
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Where is the CATAArt Bus?
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STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Area Transportation Authority has launched a real-time tracking feature for the CATAArt bus, giving community members and visitors an easy way to find the bus and experience the artwork firsthand. The CATAArt bus is a mobile art piece showcasing the winning artwork from the 2026 CATAArt Contest held earlier this…
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New grant program to expand heavy highway industry careers
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HARRISBURG — The state Depts. of Transportation and Education recently announced that a new grant program is now available to educational institutions to help grow Pennsylvania’s workforce and expand career pathways for young people in the Heavy Highway Industry. The new competitive grant program will accept applications now through Sept. 1 to support career pathway education, technical training, industry certification, and on-the-job…
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Community Calendar
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Thursday, July 16 Pleasant Gap Flea Market Pleasant Gap Flea Market will be held at the Pleasant Gap Fire Co. carnival grounds, 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor set up begins at 6 a.m. No reservations needed. Contact Mark at 814-355-2573 for more information. SCA Community Market State College Assembly…
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LINEBAUGH ELECTED GRAND EXALTED RULER
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At the recent Elks National Convention, held in Chicago, Ill., Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 Past Exalted Ruler and District State Vice President Douglas Linebaugh was elected District Deput Grand Exalted Ruler for the Pennsylvania Elks North Central District.
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ELKS DONATE TO SPRING TWP. POLICE
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Reaching out to the community is the linchpin of its commitment to those entities which comprise the service area of Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094. The Elks recently allocated funds to the Spring Township Police, providing assistance for the purchase of crime scene mapping and photographic equipment. Pictured from left, front row, are Spring Township Police…
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Two scoops, two stops and one sweet Ice Cream Week
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CENTRE COUNTY — There is something about National Ice Cream Week that gives you permission to forget the diet, slow down for a little while and simply enjoy a moment. With that in mind, Editor Julie Noal and I set out to celebrate the sweetest week of summer by visiting two local businesses, each offering…
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Hernia treatment: What to know about surgery and recovery
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A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot or opening in the muscle or tissue that normally holds it in place. Most hernias happen in the abdominal wall, where soft tissue, fat or part of the intestine bulges through the abdominal muscles. Hernias can develop slowly over…
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The Hope Fund celebrates 5th annual A Toast to T.J. event
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PENNS VALLEY — When T.J. Coursen accepted help from his Penns Valley neighbors during the fight of his life, he made a promise. If he made it through, he wanted to find a way to give back. Nearly two decades later, that promise continues to change lives. What began as a community rallying around a…
