Centre County Gazette

Every year, Catherine Dorney, 17, of Philadelphia, stands alongside her grandfather, Jim Miller, 81, as part of an annual Memorial Day tradition. Dorney travels to State College to participate in the American Legion Post 245 Memorial Day service at Pine Hall Cemetery on West College Avenue. Miller, of State College, served in the U.S. Navy…

STATE COLLEGE — Following the State College Air Service Alliance’s announcement of new American Airlines service between State College and Charlotte, State College Regional Airport is marking a significant operational milestone for the airport and delivering expanded travel options for passengers across Central Pennsylvania. The new service will operate two round trip flights on most…

Police responded to a two vehicle crash that occurred on May 11 at approximately 3 p.m. at the intersection of Beech Forest Road and Monument Orviston Road in Liberty Township. According to police, the accident occurred when Unit 1 struck Unit 2 while it was making a left turn. Police said there were no injuries…

BELLEFONTE — A 22-foot traveling science lab rolled into Bellefonte and other areas in Centre County recently — packed with hands-on experiments and real scientists ready to spark curiosity. The Curiosity Cube is a state-of-the-art mobile science lab that tours the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Southern Africa, bringing hands-on science to young minds. Its goal…

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioners were joined by many community members on Tuesday morning to raise awareness for foster care and to highlight heritage groups in our community. May 2026 was proclaimed to be Foster Care Awareness Month. This annual proclamation aims to recognize and honor the foster families in the County while raising awareness…

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Ferguson Township supervisors on May 18 discussed moving forward with a solar energy feasibility plan for township facilities while also recognizing Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month through a proclamation and community remarks centered on belonging, inclusion and cultural identity. Supervisors unanimously approved the proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Asian…

MILLHEIM — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced that a highway resurfacing project on a section of Route 45 in Centre County began on Tuesday, May 26. This will improve the safety and ride quality of the roadway. On Tuesday, the contractor will begin milling operations of Route 45 between Route 2012/Penn’s Cave Road in…

CENTRE COUNTY — State Dept. of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll announced recently that the department is investing $212 million in 80 projects in its Clearfield-based region this year to improve Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges so that drivers can get to their destinations safely and on time.  “Investment in Pennsylvania’s roads is an investment in Pennsylvania’s future,” said…

Neither cold, rain nor wind could stop these walkers and runners from participating in the Black Moshannon 5K and 10K Run/Walk race at Black Moshannon State Park on Saturday, May 23. The event was sponsored by the Moshannon Valley YMCA/YMCA of Centre County.

WETZLER www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com LINDA JO DAVIS Linda Jo (Hall) Davis, 79, of State College, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.  SAMUEL A. MCNICHOL Samuel A. McNichol, 83, of Bellefonte, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Arrangements are…