Centre County Gazette

BELLEFONTE — When Detective Lisa Larkin learned she had been named Centre County’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, her first thought wasn’t about recognition. It was about thanking her wife, whose support through years of nights, weekends and missed family time made the honor feel like a shared accomplishment. “The first person I wanted…

BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Prison Board honored Warden Glenn Irwin during its Aug. 13 meeting as the longtime corrections professional attended his final Board of Inspectors meeting before retirement after nearly 40 years in the field. Irwin thanked the board for entrusting him with leading the Centre County Correctional Facility and expressed appreciation to…

Police responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on Aug. 10 at approximately 8 a.m. on U.S. Route 322 west off ramp to SR 144 in Potter Township. According to police, Unit 1 was traveling too fast for wet conditions when it failed to negotiate the right curve of the off ramp. Police stated…

PHILIPSBURG — Friends of Black Moshannon State Park sponsored a Summer Beach Party at the park’s beach on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. The entire event was free for everyone who attended. Attendees danced to music by D.J. TayTerr and enjoyed a campfire to roast hotdogs and marshmallows. There were various contests held with…

STATE COLLEGE — The 2026/27 school year is starting in less than a month and like most districts in the state, State College Area School Board began by approving several purchases at their recent meeting held Aug. 17. The board approved a quote from Medco Sports Medicine for $11,673 for athletic trainer supplies. Henry Schein…

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STATE COLLEGE — Happy Valley is growing as a film production destination. To highlight recent and current film activity and its economic and talent retention impact, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau recently launched the Happy Valley Film Commission at the site of an active film project in Centre County. “At The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau,…

Bald Eagle Area High School hosted its annual Meet the Eagles Night on Friday, Aug. 14 at the district’s football stadium in Wingate. The football team, marching band and cheerleaders were all introduced to the numerous fans on hand. The marching band performed along with the cheerleaders, and the football team showed the audience some…