December 2025

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Nathan Brinker Named Commonwealth University Student Trustee

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Nathan Brinker has been appointed to the Commonwealth University Council of Trustees. A junior health and physical education and pre-athletic training double major from Lock Haven, Brinker will represent the Lock Haven campus as a student trustee. Commonwealth University Lock Have Release – December 2025. Brinker is a student employee in […]

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PennSTART Vehicle Testing Facility Breaks Ground in Westmoreland County, Creating National Hub for Innovation in Western Pennsylvania

PennSTART will not only serve as a training facility for Pennsylvania’s 54,000 first responders, but a national hub for emerging technology and economic opportunity. MOUNT PLEASANT, PA – On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Shapiro Administration announced the start of construction on PennSTART, a closed loop testing facility designed to accelerate innovation in emerging transportation technology. The facility

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NPRC’s First Time Home Buyers Series

Learn the Basics of Buying Your First Home WELLSBORO, PA – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has partnered with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Hodrick Realty to offer a free First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Series designed to help you understand each step of the homebuying process with confidence. Learn about preparing your credit, choosing a realtor, comparing loan options, navigating home

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PUC to Hold Additional Public Input Hearing on $356 Million Rate Change Proposed by PPL Electric

Release – December 2025. In-person hearing added on December 18 in Wilkes-Barre to gather public testimony on the proposed rate change for electric distribution service HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the scheduling of an additional in-person hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025, to gather public input on the proposed rate change

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PUC to Investigate PA American Water’s Rate Increase Request for Water and Wastewater Service

Media Release – December 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) on Thursday, December 4, 2025, voted to suspend and investigate proposed rate increases by Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) for both its water and wastewater service.  PAWC serves approximately 682,000 water customers and 97,000 wastewater customers in 37 counties across the Commonwealth. The Commission voted

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Vehicle Accident In Rutland Township

FNN Article © Friday, December 5, 2025. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, PA – On Friday, December 5, 2025, fire crews from Mansfield Hose Company and Big Elm Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash in Rutland Township around 10:30 PM. The crash occurred in the area of 3197 Route 549. Early reports indicated that the vehicle

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A New Williamsport-Born Musical Explores the Courage It Takes to Find Your Way Home

STOA: A New Musical Journey Written & Composed by Alivia Tagliaferri Brings Heart, Hope, and Home to the Stage This January WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Born in the heart of Williamsport, STOA: A New Musical Journey is an original, family-friendly musical that celebrates love, courage, and the deep-rooted connections that help us grow. Written and composed by local author

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Vehicle Crash in Blossburg

FNN Article © Tuesday, December 2, 2025. BLOSSBURG, PA – Early Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, Blossburg fire crews along with a rescue unit out Mansfield responded to a single vehicle accident around 7:42 AM as snow fell across the county. The crash was reported along the Route 15 Highway in the northbound passing lane

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Obituary of David W. Kalasnik of Ulysses, PA

David W. Kalasnik, 76, of Ulysses, PA, died Saturday, November 29, 2025, in his home.  Born August 14, 1949, in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of Walter and Ann Zachar Kalasnik.   He was married to Nola Empson Jonsson, who survives.  A 1966 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Waterbury, CT, he served honorably with the

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Ronald D. Ives of Wellsboro, PA

Ronald D. Ives, age 78, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at The Gatehouse Hospice Center in Williamsport, PA. He was born on July 8, 1947, in Quakertown, PA, a son of Clayton and Susan (Tarantino) Ives. Ronald was the husband of Karen (Kane) Ives. He worked as a lineman and

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Obituary of Joseph L. Brion Formerly of Liberty, PA

Joseph L. Brion 95 of Blossburg PA formally of Liberty, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital, in Wellsboro, PA. Born on Tuesday, October 14, 1930, in Liberty, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Joseph and Grace (Drumater) Brion. He attended Liberty High School and graduated

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