Community
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2026 Centre County Grange Fair Set to Get Underway
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This article originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette’s Official Grange Fair Guide. CENTRE HALL — Summer’s grand finale is here. For more than 150 years, families have pitched their tents, parked their campers and gathered at Grange Park to celebrate one of Centre County’s most cherished traditions. From livestock competitions and homemade exhibits to…
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Nonprofit Organization’s ‘Bunks Across America’ Event in State College to Build Beds for Local Children in Need
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Nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace will bring volunteers together at Lowe’s Home Improvement in State College next month to build 50 beds for children in Centre, Clinton and Lycoming counties who do not have a proper place to sleep. The local chapter of the nonprofit will host its annual Bunks Across America event beginning…
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Way Fruit Farm Closing Downtown State College Market
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A Centre County farm is closing its downtown State College market, citing the cost of rent as the reason. Way Fruit Farm’s Downtown Market & Cafe, 252 E. Calder Way, will shut its doors on Saturday after four years in business. “Our lease is up & negotiations to secure a reasonable price have failed us,”…
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Berkey Creamery to Launch New Ice Cream Flavor Celebrating Penn State’s 1 Millionth Degree
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A new ice cream flavor is coming to Penn State’s Berkey Creamery to celebrate the university awarding its 1 millionth degree. “One Million Scholar’s Chip” will be available starting Monday, Aug. 24, the first day of Penn State’s 2026-2027 fall semester and will remain on sale through the end of the calendar year. The new…
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Philipsburg Tattoo Artists Make Their Mark at State Expo
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Philipsburg-based tattoo shop Rock & Ruthless Tattoo Parlor recently turned a weekend of unexpected pre-show setbacks into a major success at the 5th Annual Keystone State Tattoo Expo in Altoona.
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League of Women Voters, AAUW to Host Voter Education Expo at Nittany Mall
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Centre County voters can learn about the voting process, local government and community programs at a free voter education expo coming to the Nittany Mall in September. The League of Women Voters of Centre County and the State College branch of the American Association of University Women will host the “Why Should I Vote? Voter…
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Night at the Races Fundraiser Fuels Bob Perks Fund’s Mission
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A night of cheering for horses, friendly wagers, oversized derby hats and laughter will soon help write another chapter in a 20-year mission of supporting local cancer patients.
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Skills of Central PA to Host 21st Annual Pat Houser Golf Tournament
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Skills of Central PA and the Skills Foundation are set to host the 21st annual E.F. “Pat” Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 24, with proceeds supporting programs and services for people with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs across Central Pennsylvania. The tournament, held at Toftrees Resort, will begin with a 10 a.m. shotgun start…
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Mount Nittany Elementary Opens $21M Expansion. See Inside
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State College Area School District on Friday celebrated the completion of a $21 million expansion and renovation of Mount Nittany Elementary School designed to meet shifting enrollment and instructional needs.
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DEP Funds Helping FaithCentre Food Bank Fight Hunger While Reducing Waste
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More than $100,000 from a state grant program is helping FaithCentre Food Bank in Bellefonte provide more fresh food to families in need and reduce waste. Department of Environmental Protection representatives visited the 135 S. Allegheny St. food bank on Thursday to highlight how the funding from the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program has assisted…