Byline: Sharon Smith

Oct. 9--A few months ago, using your imagination or looking at Penn National Gaming Inc. designs would have been the only way to picture what the food court and media dome will look like at the first and only casino in south-central Pennsylvania.

It's a little easier today. The drywall has been hung in the food court area and workers were busy Friday placing panels on the media dome at the Hollywood Casino being constructed at Penn National Race Course in East Hanover Twp., Dauphin County.

The state's sixth racetrack casino won't open until early next year, but preparations are already being made for opening day, which is tentatively scheduled ...