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The Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame will honor an extraordinary lineup of local athletes and contributors during its 2026 Induction Banquet on July 11 at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center.

This year marks the debut of the World Champions Wing alongside the Class of 2026, elevating recognition for those who’ve reached peak levels in competition.

The seven inductees—Steve Carlson, Joe Majer, Karyn McCready, Janae (Dunchack) McGuirk, Tim Rigby, Jessica (Brutz) Stoddard, and John Strittmatter—represent excellence from hockey and broadcasting to javelin and wrestling.

Carlson became a hockey icon, Majer built a legacy with over 600 coaching wins, and McCready and McGuirk excelled nationally in their sports. Rigby is known for his sports coverage, while Stoddard and Strittmatter each achieved national acclaim.

The Hall will also spotlight the 2025 West Suburban 12U softball world champions and acclaimed young wrestlers Bo and Keegan Bassett and Jax Forrest.

Daniel Barefoot will be honored for representing Team USA in skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

This celebration reflects Cambria County’s proud sports heritage and rising global stature.

President Donald Trump will return to Pennsylvania on July 14–15 for the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, hosted at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle by Sen. Dave McCormick.

Major leaders from defense, technology, and finance will gather, including top executives from JPMorgan, Blackstone, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Palantir.

The summit follows last year’s record-setting investment announcements, with billions committed locally to data center and energy infrastructure across Luzerne, Lancaster, and Dauphin counties.

However, community concerns about environmental impact and energy use have stirred debate and calls for stricter oversight of these large-scale projects.

The upcoming summit will focus on boosting Pennsylvania’s defense industrial base and strengthening national security, aligning with Trump’s “Peace through Strength” agenda and ambitions for a $1.5 trillion defense budget.

Trump is expected to unveil new partnerships and investments, raising local hopes for Pennsylvania’s future role in innovation and manufacturing.

Cresson Borough is gearing up for a landmark event as Union Pacific’s iconic Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive stops by Saturday, July 11.  

The historic train is set to arrive near the 500 block of Front Street around 10:45 a.m. and depart just after 11:15 a.m.  

Officials expect crowds between 6,000 and 10,000 to gather for this rare sight.  

With such excitement, traffic and parking throughout the area are likely to be impacted, as Front Street will be closed from Admiral Peary Highway to Webster Street starting the evening of July 9.  

Residents must move their vehicles by 7:45 p.m. that night and seek alternative parking until the closure ends.  

Mount Aloysius College will provide event parking, with free shuttles ferrying visitors to the festivities starting at 8 a.m. Saturday.  

Food vendors, local eateries, cooling stations, and first-aid services promise a fun and safe gathering for all.  

For details, Cresson Borough can be reached at (814) 886-2139 or cressonboro@gmail.com.

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Family-Friendly Events in Cambria, July 1 – July 7, 2026

Johnstown 250th USA Parade

• Date/Time: Friday, July 3, 2026, 5:00 PM
• Location: Downtown Johnstown — parade runs along Main Street, ending at Sargent's Stadium at the Point, 100 Johns St.
• Description: A community parade marking America's 250th anniversary, featuring fire departments, marching bands, veteran groups, scouting troops, and Cambria County's commissioned Liberty Bell, followed by a patriotic ceremony.
• Age appropriateness: All ages — a classic family parade/community event.
• Cost: Free
• Source: Johnstown's 250th USA Parade, sponsored by the city of Johnstown, will be held Friday, July 3 at 5 p.m. in downtown Johnstown, going along Main Street and ending at Sargent's Stadium at the Point, 100 Johns St., where a patriotic ceremony will be held before the 7 p.m. Mill Rats game (WTAJ, citing The Tribune-Democrat, June 29, 2026 update) — https://www.wtaj.com/news/the-tribune-democrat/cambria-county-to-hold-parades-fireworks-show-for-america-250-celebrations/

Cambria County America 250 / Ebensburg 4th of July Parade

• Date/Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 (parade time not specified in source — confirm with library directly)
• Location: Starts at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, 225 W. Highland Ave., Ebensburg — travels down North Center St., turns onto West High St., then North Julian St., returning to the library.
• Description: A 250th-anniversary parade and program featuring local first responders, antique cars and tractors, the American Legion, Boy Scouts, and Shady Run Farm Riders, building on Ebensburg's existing annual July 4th tradition.
• Age appropriateness: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Source: Beginning at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, 225 W. Highland Ave., the parade will travel down North Center Street and turn on to West High Street, then North Julian Street before returning back to the library, with local first responders, Rose Hill Farm and Ebensburg VFW participating, as well as antique cars and tractors, American Legion and Boy Scouts, Shady Run Farm Riders (WTAJ, June 29, 2026) — https://www.wtaj.com/news/the-tribune-democrat/cambria-county-to-hold-parades-fireworks-show-for-america-250-celebrations/

Johnstown Mill Rats Fireworks Night vs. Quincy Doggy Paddlers

• cation: Sargent's Stadium at the Point, 100 Johns St., Johnstown
• Description: A summer-league college baseball game followed by a fireworks display, presented by 1st Summit Bank, capping off the July 3rd parade day right at the same stadium.
• Age appropriateness: All ages — classic minor-league-style ballpark family outing.
• Cost: Box seats $10, general admission (bleacher) $8 (per Mill Rats official site); third-party resale sites list prices as high as ~$14–33, so buying direct from the team is the better value.
• Sources: Friday, July 3, 7:00 PM, Quincy Doggy Paddlers — Fireworks Night presented by 1st Summit Bank (millrats.com schedule) and Box Seats (chairs with backs): $10, General Admission (bleacher seating): $8 (millrats.com/single-game-tickets/) — https://millrats.com/schedule/ and https://millrats.com/single-game-tickets/

 "Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank" Exhibition

• Date/Time: On view through July 6, 2026; museum hours Mon, Wed–Sat 10 AM–5 PM, Sun 12–5 PM (closed Tuesdays) — note the museum announced closures July 1–2 specifically due to forecasted extreme heat, so plan for July 3, 4, 5, or 6.
• Location: Frank & Sylvia Pasquerilla Heritage Discovery Center, Broad Street, Cambria City, Johnstown
• Description: An internationally traveled exhibition tracing Anne Frank's life and the Holocaust, expanded with local WWII artifacts; admission also includes the rest of the Heritage Discovery Center, including the Johnstown Children's Museum floor.
• Age appropriateness: Recommended for ages 12+ given the subject matter, though younger kids can enjoy the Children's Museum portion of the same building.
• Cost: Around $10 general museum admission (confirm exact current rate before visiting, as combo-pass and member pricing also apply).
• Sources: Extended through July 6! Experience the story of Anne Frank in a powerful international exhibition... Hope Springs Eternal: The Holocaust Project presents "Let Me Be Myself" and the Johnstown Flood Museum and Heritage Discovery Center/Johnstown Children's Museum will be CLOSED on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, July 1-2, due to forecasted extreme temperatures — https://www.heritagejohnstown.org/

📚 Cambria County Library System — All Branch Events

📚 CAMBRIA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDARS

The Cambria County Library System (CCLSYS) operates 14 independent member libraries, each with its own programs and events.

The unified system calendar is at: https://cambriacounty.librarycalendar.com/events/month

The system-wide calendar (covering all branches) can be filtered by library, age group, and event type at: https://cambriacounty.librarycalendar.com/branches/select

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Richland Township: indoor golf meets local hangout

Richland Indoor Golf Tavern, at 1025 Eisenhower Blvd. in Richland Township, held a ribbon cutting on June 16 and has already opened its doors with golf simulators, a full bar, pool, darts, shuffleboard, and leagues for both men and women. Owner Greg Sichak said the business grew from a simulator-only idea into a more complete entertainment spot after the liquor license came through, which he called “the next chapter” for the place.wjactv

What makes it special for Cambria County is that it blends a sports-bar feel with year-round indoor golf, giving locals something new to do whether they’re serious golfers or just looking for a night out. The tavern is open Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m., so residents can support it by stopping in for a round, a drink, or one of the leagues.wjactv

Johnstown: a bigger showroom for a growing brand

Krisay’s Appliance and Bedding opened a new location on Lamberd Avenue in Johnstown in late July 2025, and the company marked the move with a ribbon cutting. Owner San Romano said the new site expanded them from a 1,200-square-foot showroom to 8,000 square feet, which means “a lot more to offer” for customers shopping for appliances and bedding.wjactv

For Cambria County shoppers, the bigger space matters because it gives local families more room to compare products in person instead of heading out of the county for selection. The shop’s grand-opening coverage did not list complete current hours or social links, but the store’s new Johnstown presence and ribbon-cutting event make it a clear local option worth checking out in person.

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