December 2025

Crime News

Canton Man Charged With Public Drunkenness

PSP-Towanda Release – December 2025. CANTON TOWNSHIP, PA – Early Monday morning, December 22, 2025, around 12:26 AM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda were heading out to investigate an alleged domestic incident. While enroute to the scene in the area of Route 414 and Romaine Lane in Canton Township, police came upon an individual

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Man Facing Charges After Traffic Stop

PSP-Coudersport Release – December 2025. POTTER COUNTY, PA – Back on Saturday, November 22, 2025, around 10:37 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Costello Road on a white 2019 Dodge Ram for Title 75 violations. Through the Trooper’s investigation it was determined that 35-year-old Todd

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PA Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Reinvests in Child Advocacy Services in Tioga County

TIOGA COUNTY, PA — Pennsylvania CASA is proud to announce the hiring of Sherri Turner-Shults as Program Director for Tioga County, reinforcing its commitment to providing consistent advocacy for children in foster care who have experienced abuse or neglect.  Following a period of restructuring, the organization is rebuilding its volunteer program, strengthening internal operations, and reestablishing

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Low Cost Safety Improvement Programs

Release – December 2025. PENNSYLVANIA – Each year, PennDOT invests about $10M in low-cost safety improvements to help keep motorists safe. High tension cable median barriers save lives by preventing cross-over crashes on interstates. In PA, data shows the barriers have reduced fatal and serious injury cross-median crashes by 90% where they’re installed. When driving,

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More Than $47 Million Invested in 54 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Connect Communities, and Grow Local Economies Across Pennsylvania

Press Release – December 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – Back on December 23, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that 54 highway, bridge, bike, and pedestrian projects in 34 counties across Pennsylvania have been selected for more than $47 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), bringing the total MTF investments under the Shapiro Administration to over $143 million. The investments will improve safety,

Obituaries

Obituary of Cindy L. Madison of Westfield, PA

Cindy L. Madison, 64, of Westfield, PA, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, in her home.  Born on Wednesday, August 30, 1961, in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of Ralph and Lena J. Norton Madison.   She was employed as a home health aide and by Electri-Cord in Westfield.   Surviving are: a son, Clayton Madison of

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Obituary of Ilene Janice Heil of Mainesburg, PA

Ilene Janice Heil, age 83, of Mainesburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 19, 1942, a daughter of Francis “Frank” and Mabel (Naylor) Adams. Ilene was the wife of Thomas Anthony Heil, Sr., with whom she shared 68

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More Than $63 Million Awarded Through Second Round of NY SWIMS to Expand Safe Swimming Access Statewide

Through Two Rounds of NY SWIMS Funding, $200 Million Awarded to 57 Projects Advancing Safe Swimming Access Across New York State Supports Municipal and Nonprofit Aquatic Facility Improvements; View Full List of Awardees Here Part of Governor Hochul’s ‘Unplug and Play’ Initiative Encouraging Families To Stay Active and Outdoors. Press Release – Monday, December 29, 2025.

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Commonwealth U-Mansfield Announces 2026 Alumni Legacy Scholarship Recipients

MANSFIELD, PA. – The Mansfield Alumni Association Board of Directors announced three recipients of the Commonwealth University-Mansfield Alumni Legacy Scholarship for 2026. The Alumni Legacy Scholarship preserves Mansfield’s legacy by supporting academically gifted students with close family ties to Mansfield graduates. Recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the spring semester. Paige Gumaer is a

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PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for New Year’s Holiday

PennDOT Release – December 2025. Image created by FNN. Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.  Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and

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Over 120 Without Power In Tioga County, PA

FNN Article © Friday, December 26, 2025. TIOGA, PA – (UPDATE) – Power was restored around 10:00 PM to the majority of those that were hit by a power outage on Friday, December 26, 2025. Most of the 120 who lost power had it restored nearly an hour and a half earlier than expected. As

Sports

Mounties Land Eight on Inaugural PSAC Fall Academic All-Conference Teams

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Thursday, December 25, 2025. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Eight Mansfield student-athletes were named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Fall 2025 Academic All-Conference Team, the conference announced Tuesday, Dec 23. Mansfield’s honorees include: Men’s Cross Country ·       Rylan Ebner Women’s Cross Country ·       Marissa Allen ·       Allyson Lewis Field Hockey ·       Jenna Duke ·       Melanie Esh

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Second-Half Run Lifts Cal (PA) Past Mansfield

CU- Mansfield Sports Release – Thursday, December 25, 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Sunday, December 21 against California (Pa.) with Cal securing a 93-70 win. JuJu Pagan led a career high of 24 points and collected three steals, two rebounds and two assists.  LaQuan

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1 Injured and Utility Pole Snapped Off After Being Struck By Car

FNN Article © Thursday, December 25, 2025. Images by Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company © Dec. 23, 2025. Click on images to enlarge and to view full images. KNOXVILLE, PA – A single vehicle accident sent one person to the hospital late Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025. The crash occurred around 11:30 AM near 6067 Route

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