Serving Philipsburg to Centre Hall, State College to Milesburg, and all areas in between, CentreCounty.com is the county's #1, community oriented website. CentreCounty.com offers many services such as free on-line newsletters for your non-profit group or organization, free yard sale ads, dining and entertainment guides, and a classified section where you can place ads for free. So if you're looking for information on Centre County, you've come to the right spot!

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How can I use this website?
CentreCounty.com is arranged into 5 different regions. Simply click on your region of the map and you are taken to its home page! From there you can easily access a vast amount of information. You can search the classified section and easily place your own ads for free. If you're bored, the entertainment section will give you some great ideas about local events and you can click on the community calendar to find out about daily events. You can also read book reviews, catch up on your favorite soaps, or get your horoscope. Maybe you're planning a trip to the area, visit CentreCounty.com's tourism pages to get some ideas on where to stay! Finally you may just want to share a thought about a current event. Click on the message board button and you are free to voice your opinion on LionCountry.com. You can also click on any of the page's icons to learn about sports, national news, and local news involving your school, church, or club, or to find dining guides, recipes, and the weather.

2. How can this web-site benefit my non-profit group or organization at no cost?
It has never been easier to post the latest news and updates for your club, organization, sports team, church, or school. You can be the editor of your own on-line newsletter. This is a FREE service of CentreCounty.com. Your on-line newsletter will be placed within the site specific to your local area, making it easy for everyone to find you. All newsletters are password protected and you can use your own email address. The process is simple and no knowledge of HTML or of other programming languages is required. Click here to start!

3. How can I advertise my yard sale on-line?
Take advantage of another of CentreCounty.com's FREE services. Simply click on the yard sale icon and you are free to post your yard sale on our list or if you already have a posting, you can edit it at anytime.

4. I like to go to live auctions, how can I find out about auctions in Centre County?
Simply click on the auction button at the top of your region's homepage and you are brought to a listing of auctioneers. From there you'll find the dates and locations of auctions taking place in your area. You'll get to read descriptions of the products being auctioned and also view photos of them.

5. I am new in town and want to meet some friends. Where can I find someone who has the same interests as me?
Want to meet some friends or even that special someone? Then click on entertainment and visit our on-line personals to create, edit, or respond to ads from those people who have the qualities you are looking for. You can also set up your own mailbox to receive messages from those that are interested in meeting you.

6. I need to have some home repairs done. Where can I find some contractors?
You can access a listing of contractors ranging from roofers to home automation by clicking on our business directory icon. Then simply click on "c" for contractors.

7. I would like to take an important client out for lunch. Where can I take him/her?
Choosing the appropriate restaurant to take a client, a friend, or even your parents can be a little mind-boggling. Take a look at our dining guide to help you choose a winner. Click on the dining guide icon and then the type of food you are craving. You will be given locations, phone numbers, and price ranges.

8. My friends from out of state are visiting me and I want to take them out for a night on the town. Where are some places that I could take them?
Well they could not have come to a better place! Click on entertainment and then visit "bartour". The bartour allows you to see what is going on at each of the bars/clubs in Centre County, PA and at Penn State University. Find out about nightly entertainment and food and drink specials. If you and your friends want a more mellow night out, check out the movies page. Centre County has several movie theaters to choose from, all playing the most recent blockbusters. You can find out show times, theater locations, or locate more info about each movie. If your friends need a place to stay, simply click on tourism and you'll be able to see if the local hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts have rooms available.

9. I have a car that I want to sell. How do I go about advertising it?
Selling merchandise on CentreCounty.com is easy, quick, and best of all FREE! Just click on classifieds. If you have used the service before, just log in and create, add, or edit your ad. Classifieds can also help you find apartments or sublets, employment opportunities, and tickets to local events.

10. I really like outdoor activities, such as camping, boating, and fishing. Where can I go?
Centre County has many outdoor activities from camping and boating to rock climbing and skiing that will make for a fun-filled weekend. Click on entertainment and visit "outdoor adventure". This will take you to an extensive list of state parks and hiking trails, and important telephone numbers to find out about licenses and applicable fees.

11. I am planning a picnic with my family this weekend. How can I find out what the weather will be like?
Our local weather information, provided by Accu-Weather, provides you with a five-day outlook to plan outdoor activities, and current conditions for those times that you need to travel. CentreCounty.com understands that the weather in Centre Hall is not always the same as it is in Philipsburg, so a unique forecast is provided for each region. It is updated twice daily and includes temperature, humidity, and wind speed/direction. Click on the weather icon to receive your forecast.

12. My friend and I are planning to rent an apartment together. Where can I find out about different apartment complexes and how to set up the utilities?
Looking for an apartment can be confusing and frustrating. CentreCounty.com makes it easy for you! Click here and you will find a listing of available apartments in Centre County from which you can search their amenities, floor plans, and locations. In addition, numbers and contact information for electric, cable, and phone can found by clicking on "community" and then on "utilities".

13. Where can I view a map of Centre County?
We have maps of Centre County on-line so you can find your way around. Just click on tourism and then "maps" to get a view of Centre County. You can also use Map Quest to get directions to a specific location.