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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VICUS CAPITAL SUPPORTS JARED BOX PROJECT
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Vicus Capital has been a longtime supporter of The Jared Box Project, and recently their team hosted its annual Jared Box event. This year, they assembled 100 Jared Boxes to bring comfort, joy, and smiles to children in local hospitals.
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ELKIS INITIATE NEW MEMBERS
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Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 continues to push forward with its membership drive, as three new members were initiated into the order. Pictured are Peter Sorensen, Patty Hillard, and Michael Contino, following their Initiation into the Bellefonte Elks.
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BELLEFONTE ELKS PAST EXALTED RULERS
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Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 operates with a Past Exalted Rulers Association. This group provides advice and counsel to lodge officers on operational and business matters, as called upon so to do. Pictured from left are a group of Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 Past Exalted Rulers, sitting, Terree Holsing, Ray Holsing, Lorna Spearly, and Richard Mulfinger; standing,…
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6th Annual Happy Valley Latin Festival to be held Sept. 12
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STATE COLLEGE — The Happy Valley Latin Festival returns for its 6th year and, this time, it’s just the beginning. The signature event takes place Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., filling the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza and the 100-block of South Fraser Street in Downtown State College. This year,…
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Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra Announces 2026-27 Season
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UNIVERSITY PARK —The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra is the region’s leading all-professional chamber orchestra, providing artistically superb concerts and a variety of educational and community outreach opportunities under the direction of music director Gerardo Edelstein. The PCO presents three season concerts of dynamic musical selections, highlighting local and international soloists, as well as holiday, family, and…
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Sci-fi work of Paul Lehr on exhibit at The Gallery at Penn College
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WILLIAMSPORT — “Paul Lehr: A Hidden Universe,” on exhibit now through Nov. 22 at The Gallery at Penn College, offers a rare look at the work of the late science fiction artist, bringing together his best-known paintings and a body of sculpture that remained outside the public eye during his lifetime. Visitors to the gallery…
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“Coyote vs. Acme” is as much fun as a Saturday morning cartoon
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The dialogue-free Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons are my favorite of the Looney Tunes. No jokes centered around annoying accents or speech impediments, just pure physical comedy. Of course, the hapless carnivore never actually catches the flightless bird, thanks largely to his reliance on questionable devices from the unseen Acme Corporation. New live-action/animation hybrid “Coyote…
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Workforce Rise & Shine Breakfast to be held Sept. 30
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STATE COLLEGE — Pennsylvania Highlands Community College invites regional employers to the Workforce Rise & Shine Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Ramada by Wyndham State College Director’s Room, 1450 South Atherton St., State College. This one-hour forum is designed for businesses and employers, HR leaders, decision-makers, and more across Centre County and West Central…
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Deeds
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The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by Centre County Recorder of Deeds Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, The Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information. Deed Transfers for week of Aug. 9 —…
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How to support your child’s mental health this school year
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The start of a new school year brings a buzz of activity but, beneath the excitement, many children carry a quiet uncertainty. Whether adjusting to new teachers, making new friends or meeting higher academic expectations, “back-to-school butterflies” are common. Recognizing the difference between typical school jitters and deeper emotional struggles can help you provide the…

