Centre County Gazette

Lemont Strawberry Festival extends thanks The Lemont Strawberry Festival was very successful, despite rain in the middle of the event. Tents magically appeared and we stayed dry. Thanks to The Centre County Gazette, Centre Daily Times and radio and social media, lots of people came, enjoyed, volunteered, and loved the music and activities. So many…

Police responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on June 25 at approximately 7 p.m. on the 2700 block of Nittany Valley Dr. in Walker Township. According to police, Unit 1 was attempting to pass another vehicle when the operator lost control due to heavy rain, struck a guide rail and then struck the…

STATE COLLEGE — With The Arboretum at Penn State as the backdrop, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, along with Centre County Commissioners, recently announced the recipients of 2026-27 Tourism Grants. For the upcoming Tourism Grant cycle, $1,150,250 will be awarded to 91 marketing and tourism enhancement projects. This includes 11 new grant recipients. A total…

PHILIPSBURG — Originally scheduled to take place at the Rustic Ridge Farm in West Decatur on Saturday, June 27, the annual Vet Fest was moved to the Philipsburg YMCA because of the inclement weather. The Fest is an event and resource fair for those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, their families, caregivers and…

Three exhibits honors America 250 with historic displays AARONSBURG — Penns Valley Area Historical Museum is utilizing the country-wide America 250 celebration to feature three relevant exhibits this year. This season’s displays highlight the role of Penns Valley in the American Revolution, including the three forts that were located in Penns Valley, the families that…

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 30 got in the festive spirit leading up to the 250th Independence Day weekend. This week’s meeting featured a brief history detailing the drawn-out timeline that led to the adoption and distribution of the Declaration of Independence. In addition, the Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing the celebrations…

Part 1 of 2 Cyndi Compton relived the October day over and over again. Early that morning, her 24-year-old son, Isaiah, stopped by her house in rural Tioga County and woke her up with a request. Would she make him breakfast? Of course. They both had the day off from work. She cooked French toast.…

BELLEFONTE — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced that a Centre County highway resurfacing project will move to Route 550 in Bellefonte starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 6. This project will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of more than seven miles of road across three routes in Centre County.…

STATE COLLEGE — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced that design team personnel will be conducting field reconnaissance and data collection along the Preferred Alternative of the State College Area Connector Project starting the week of July 6.  During this time, project team members will be using Ground Penetrating Radar and other non-invasive utility…

NEFF www.stevenrnefffuneralhome.com JULY L. BARTLEY July L. Bartley, of Spring Mills, died June 29, 2026. Arrangements by Steven R. Neff Funeral Home of Millheim is in charge of arrangements. WETZLER www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com ROBERT MITCHELL JR. Robert Mitchell, Jr., 59, of Milesburg, passed away at home on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of…