Town and Gown

State of the Story Creates Personal Connections

Artist of the MonthOnce upon a February evening, seven storytellers took the stage in front of an audience of about seventy people and shared heartfelt stories about how they learned “Love Lives On” […]

Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest Kicks off in May at Beaver Stadium

Spirits of Happy ValleyGuests at Beaver Stadium on May 11 can be the toast of the town when they experience the first Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest, an event designed for people to taste […]

Elections Director Beth Lechman and Crew Prepare for 2024 Elections

On TopicBeth Lechman knows there will be lots of eyeballs scrutinizing her work in this high-stakes presidential election year, and that’s OK with her. Lechman, Centre County’s elections director since September […]

Remembering a Tragedy: Walter L. Main Circus Train Wreck

Local HistoriaIn the early morning hours of May 30, 1893, Engineer “Red” Cresswell attempted to bring Walter L. Main’s circus train—full of exotic animals, expert performers, employees, equipment, and Main himself—down […]

An Egg-cellent Labor of Love: Bellefonte Easter Egg Hunt

Town&GownBy Cara Aungst On Saturday, March 30, thousands of children will flock to Talleyrand Park for the Bellefonte Community Easter Egg Hunt. The free 15,000-egg extravaganza features games, refreshments, and […]

10 Years of ‘Life-Affirming’ Growth for Centre LGBT+

Town&GownTen years ago, a handful of people recognized the need for a local group where LGBT individuals could reach out to each other for support, information, and fellowship.  Centre LGBT+, […]