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06/12/2026

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06/12/2026

There is disappointment growing in one Cambria County town ahead of the much anticipated appearance of the Union Pacific railroad's ‘Big Boy’ locomotive.

As we reported last week, Union Pacific said Big Boy will be traveling through a side tunnel outside Gallitzin when it comes over the mountain from the Horseshoe Curve.

That means it will not come through the main tunnels in the middle of the town.

Members of the Gallitzin Borough Council say they had no idea that the largest locomotive in the world would not be coming through the part of town that they are most proud of.

Gallitzin’s Tunnels Park and Museum sit across the tracks from the Tunnel Inn and right by their Alleghany Tunnel.

But according to Big Boy’s published route, it will not be coming exactly that way.

Thus, the borough council says it is pleading with Union Pacific to change course and allow railroad fans the excitement of seeing that steam locomotive coming right out of their tunnel.

Members of Gallitzin’s tourist council say everybody from police and fire to everyday citizens are preparing for the nation’s anniversary, and when they first heard about Big Boy they were overjoyed but then dismayed.

“We thought, ‘oh wow, we're going to have it coming right out of our Allegheny Tunnel.’ But now they will be using the new Portage Tunnel, which is on the south side of town. There's another bridge up there. It will be coming that way. Although, you can't see the tunnel from that bridge. So, there will be a lot of disappointed fans in that regard.”

In an email shared last week, Union Pacific said the path through Gallitzin is subject to change.

We reached out again to the company this week to see if they are making any changes to the Gallitzin visit, but we have not heard back yet.

06/12/2026

Officials in one Somerset County borough are looking to turn an abandoned building into the new borough building and police station by next year.

Last week, we reported that Hooversville Borough received a state grant to help make this project happen, but on Thursday, we spoke with borough officials about the in-depth plans.

Council president Ken Karashowsky says the borough was able to buy the building that was last used as the Crossroads Cafe in 2019 located along Route 403.

He says they have been eyeing the building for years but had to take gas tanks out from underground at what also used to be a gas station work that is done now.

Officials say they plan to bid out remodeling the inside of the building this winter but are still looking for additional money to finish the project.

Police chief Jonathan Wolf says the larger space and more easily accessed location will help the police department.

And Hooversville officials hope that it doesn't take long to get the building ready.

“This summer though, we're hoping to do some work on the exterior of the building and moving forward we hope to be possibly in this building in another year,” said Karashowsky.

“Current space in the borough office is limited. This will allow a much larger space. We could potentially have an interview room or a dedicated space to interview people, including victims,”

Borough officials add that the building has four floors, even though it doesn't look like it from the outside, and say they're also talking about possibly having the area historical society in the building.

06/11/2026

The Stanley Cup Finals are tied 2-2! Who will take the lead tonight as the Hurricanes take on the Golden Knights? Find out tonight at 8pm on !

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06/11/2026

The state's newest casino, the Happy Valley Casino in Centre County, is already generating Millions of dollars in revenue as officials hope it will also provide a substantial boost to the regional economy.

The Happy Valley Casino at the Nittany Mall was years in the making, and along the way the subject of several reports on the projected revenue.

Now after its first month of operation, the State's Gaming Control Board is reporting the casino's revenue from slot machines ,and table games.

Slots is the big money generator. With the bets in the first month totaling just over $6.5 million dollars, and the payouts at close to $5,8 million dollars.

The Gaming Control Board says the slots gross revenue for the first month is close to $714 thousand dollars.

For table games at the casino, the revenue for the first month is listed at nearly $122 thousand dollars.

At the casino opening, management telling us, the revenue numbers will be a factor in possible future expansion

"After we've been open for a year, we'll have the ability to add ten additional table games, if the demand is there for it. We're opening with six hundred slot machines,and we'll have the ability to have a maximum cap of 750"

Portions of the casino revenue, by law, dedicated to several funds, and taxes. And the casino has other money makers including food and beverage options.

What also is being closely watched, the casino's impact on the regional economy

"We just have the Nittany Mall Area we're trying to revitalize, you know the casino is there, there's a lot of investment we're really looking for other entrepreneurs in the community, you know to help us create a bigger critical
mass of energy and offerings"

Accodring to ownership, construction and related cost of the Happy Valley Casino over $120 million dollars

06/11/2026

A woman was killed late this morning in Centre County in an alleged high-speed crash in State College.

Police say the driver, crashed into a retaining wall, near the intersection of South Allen Street and Easterly Parkway just after 11 Am

Officials say the woman was found unresponsive and was taken to Mount Nittany eMdical Center where she was pronounced dead.

According to surveillance video, authorities say the driver was traveling Northbound along Allen Street really fast when she lost control.

The identity of the woman is being withheld pending notificiation of her family as the crash investigation continues.

06/10/2026

After Game 3, the Knicks lead the Spurs 2-1 in the NBA Finals! See who takes Game 4 tonight with coverage kicking off at 8pm on !

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06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

The state's top farmer -- Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding – was among those visiting Centre County on Tuesday as he advocated for the benefits of local farmers markets, particularly for those who qualify for vouchers that can reduce the food cost.

The term ‘food insecurity’ has become a hot button topic when talking about assisting those in need, including people struggling to get a decent meal, or even some basic food items.

“We are seeing the numbers in the food insecurities rise more than they have in recent years. In fact, since 2023, a 50.5 percent increase in the number of folks who are food insecure in Pennsylvania.”

Ag Secretary Russell Redding was among those at the Boalsburg Farmers Market on Tuesday a busy day at a popular spot.

“We are also proud of the fact that for the past several years, we have been voted the best market in Centre County.”

Redding and other officials promoting the farmers market nutrition program that operates through the WIC program, a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children.

The farmers market option provides cost saving vouchers for eligible low-income seniors and families.

“Farmers market vouchers provide more than just fresh fruits and vegetables; it creates access and a circle for our families. It helps bring our WIC participants home grown nutritious foods that may be out of reach for them.”

The farmers market nutrition program vouchers are always in big demand and are good from June until the end of November.

06/10/2026

Cameron County Ambulance Service has reached a major milestone as it is now officially licensed to provide advanced life support services to residents and visitors across the county.

The new certification allows specially trained providers to deliver a higher level of prehospital care.

Officials with CCAS say several EMTs are also working toward advanced certifications to help expand capabilities.

Leaders say they still plan to continue partnering with paramedic-level ALS agencies when needed.

"Especially being in a rural area, obviously, our closest hospital is 20 minutes away. Our closest ALS provider is 20 minutes away. So, becoming IALS, that gives patients quicker advanced life support services compared to having to pull alongside of the road,”

Officials say they will also be getting another ambulance truck in the future to help advance services in the community.