radioNOVO News for Lewistown: August 10, 2026

RNN LEWISTOWN 08/10/26          PASSENGER RAIL TRAVEL IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA IS EXPANDING, WITH AMTRAK CONFIRMING A SECOND DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN TRAIN WILL LAUNCH LATER THIS FALL. THE NEWS COMES ALONGSIDE A COMPLETED THREE-AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLAR OVERHAUL OF HUNTINGDON STATION, WHICH ADDED A NEW A-D-A COMPLIANT PLATFORM, PASSENGER SHELTER, AND UPGRADED LIGHTING. LOCAL OFFICIALS SAY THE EXPANDED SERVICE AND MODERNIZED FACILITIES WILL VITALIZE TRAVEL FOR STUDENTS, WORKERS, AND RURAL RESIDENTS.          IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR GOOSE DAY. THE JUNIATA RIVER VALLEY VISITORS BUREAU IS ENCOURAGING LOCAL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR'S REGIONAL FESTIVITIES, SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25TH THROUGH THE 29TH. A MAJOR HIGHLIGHT THIS YEAR IS THE DEBUT OF THE "RED, WHITE AND GOOSE PARADE" IN DOWNTOWN LEWISTOWN, TYING THE LONG-STANDING TRADITION TO AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY. ANYONE HOSTING A GOOSE-THEMED EVENT OR SPECIAL MUST SUBMIT DETAILS TO THE VISITORS BUREAU BY AUGUST 21ST TO BE INCLUDED IN THE OFFICIAL SCHEDULE.