WTRN 96.9-100.7 The TRAIN

06/04/2026

Roy Edmundson stopped by this morning to talk about this weekends SPC Chad A. Edmundson Memorial Foundation bike run!! It is the 16th annual one! Come on out and support a wonderful organization!!

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

R.I.P. Peabo Bryson - He was 75

Peabo Bryson, the veteran R&B singer best known as the singer behind the Disney film hits 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Whole New World,' has died.

06/02/2026

R.I.P. Patricia Gildea - She was 99

Patricia M. Gildea
May 13, 1927-May 31, 2026
Patricia M. Gildea, 99, of Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away Sunday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Genevieve M. (Wilt) Gildea, Sr.
Patricia is survived by her brother, William F. Gildea (Arlene) of Duncanville and her sister, Donna J. Gildea of Hollidaysburg; a sister-in-law, Elvie Gildea; eight nieces and nephews: Robert J. Gildea, III (Alicia), Maureen Crompton (Matt), Colette Amato (John), Michele Howard (Fred), Georgette Ayers (Ernie), William F. Gildea, II (Diana), Dr. Derek Gildea and Dr. Karena Lawrence (Joe); and many great-nieces & nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert J. Gildea, Jr. and Matthew E. Gildea; also many extended family members.
Pat was a 1945 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and went on to graduate from Mount Aloysius College.
She retired as the Assistant Court Administrator from the Blair County Courthouse and had previously been the Personnel Director for A&P Grocery Stores.
Pat was a lifetime member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.
She had been a state parliamentarian for Catholic Daughters of the Americas, a board member of several organizations: the Altoona Hospital and Home Nursing Agency, Blair Regional YMCA, Wise Women of Blair County, the Hollidaysburg Arts Council, Civic Music, Altoona Symphony League, PA Court Management and Mid-Atlantic Court Management Organization. Pat also belonged to Soroptimist International, Business and Professional Women-Hollidaysburg, she was also a Dale Carnegie Instructor, and was on the Diocesan Liturgy Committee.
Pat liked staying busy and active in her community, having been the first recipient of the Athena Leadership Award from the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. She also was awarded the Prince Gallitzin Peace Cross. Patricia ultimately loved spending time with her family and friends.
Friends will be received from 3-7 pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am, Thursday, June 4, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 with Fr. Alan E. Thomas, celebrant.
Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
The family requests memorial contributions be made in Pat’s memory to: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or Robert J. Gildea, Sr. Scholarship Fund at Mount Aloysius College, 7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630-1999.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

06/01/2026

Debbie Hoy welcomed Patty Sohmer and Jen Carr to the studio this morning to talk about Operation Christmas Child. There’ll be an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Workshop this Saturday, June 6th from 9 to 11am at Grace Bible Church, 164 Laurel Lane in Hollidaysburg. You’ll learn what the shoeboxes look like, how to have fun personalizing them, and sharing ideas for the project. For more information, call 814-935-9933 or email [email protected]

05/31/2026

R.I.P. Joe Negri. The Pittsburgh guitar legend- and resident of Mister Rogers Neighborhood was 11 days shy of his 100th birthday

Joe Negri, one of the country's best jazz guitarists and a key part of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," has died just days before his 100th birthday.

05/29/2026

Patrick Irwin from Selfless Solutions stopped by to talk about their fundraiser coming up on June 19th!!

05/29/2026

6 to 10 with Cousin Brucie's Rock & Roll Saturday Night on WTRN 96.9-100.7 The TRAIN - Special guest is Lobo + your requests at 1-800-848-9222!

ROCK & ROLL CALL📞📞☎️📞

Did you know that Lobo was not a multi-member group. It was the solo venture of a very talented American singer-songwriter ROLAND KENT LAVOIE.
Lobo (Roland) became one of the defining voices of the 1970s soft-rock and easy-listening movement. Often mistaken for a multi-member group due to the name, "Lobo" (the Spanish word for wolf). Throughout his career, he achieved massive global success, selling over 15 million singles by blending sweet melodies, and deeply soulful lyrics. His 1971 breakout record, "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo," became a massive international hit, reaching #5 on the charts. Lobo followed with the ballad "I'd Love You to Want Me," which soared to #2 on the U.S. charts, hit #1 in Germany for an astounding 13 weeks, and topped the charts across major nations globally.
Other timeless hits quickly followed, including -“Don't Expect Me to Be Your Friend" ( #8 on the Hot 100).
Join Cousin Brucie and welcome Roland Kent LaVoie -LOBO to our show this Saturday. May 30, 2026.
CB

05/28/2026

This month Lightner Communications recognizes Beth Feltenberger for her outstanding service to the community in our Hats Off to Heroes initiative! The X-Man brought over some station swag to the Friendship Fire Company No 1 Inc. of Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania and hooked Beth up with a Car Care Club Membership from Russell Tire Co., LLC. and Central PA Truck & Equip Sales, Service & Tire Center, Budget Truck Rental. If you see Beth or anybody in the Friendship Fire Co. today, make sure to thank them for their service to the community!

Thank you to all of our Hats Off to Heroes sponsors for their continued support for all of our local first responders:
3Echo Emergency Solutions
Neely's Train Shop
Ron Beatty Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, Inc.
Brent Cogan Electrical Services, Inc.
Brumbaugh Fireworks Display Inc.

If you would like to nominate a first responder for recognition, fill out the brief form below.
https://www.lightnercommunications.com/hats-off-to-heroes