radioNovo News for State College: June 10, 2026

RNN STATE COLLEGE 06/10/26          CENTRE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS CAN EXPECT HIGHER SCHOOL TAXES IN MOST DISTRICTS THIS YEAR. PROPOSED 2026-27 BUDGETS IN STATE COLLEGE, BELLEFONTE, BALD EAGLE AREA AND PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA ALL INCLUDE REAL ESTATE TAX INCREASES AS DISTRICTS FACE RISING HEALTHCARE COSTS, STAFFING NEEDS AND FUNDING SHORTFALLS. STATE COLLEGE APPROVED A 3.5 PERCENT HIKE, WHILE PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA PLANS A 3.25 PERCENT INCREASE. BELLEFONTE IS PROPOSING 2.5 PERCENT, AND BALD EAGLE AREA LESS THAN ONE PERCENT. PENNS VALLEY IS THE ONLY DISTRICT PLANNING NO TAX INCREASE FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR.          THE CENTRE FOUNDATION IS RELAUNCHING ITS "CENTRE INSPIRES" GRANT INITIATIVE JUST IN TIME FOR ITS 45TH ANNIVERSARY.          THE COMPETITIVE PROGRAM WILL AWARD UP TO 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN FUNDING FOR NEW OR SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED CREATIVE PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT CENTRE COUNTY. NONPROFITS, SCHOOLS, AND MUNICIPALITIES ARE INVITED TO APPLY.          INTERESTED PARTIES CAN SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT ONLINE BY JULY 9TH.