Release – January 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Duane E. Smith, 62, of Ulster, PA, was sentenced to a minimum of 11 months to a maximum of 23 months for the offense of Statutory Sexual Assault, to be followed by eight years of probation for the offense of Unlawful Contact with a Minor, both Felonies. […]
Release – January 10, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Morgan R. Henry, 44, of Sayre, PA, was sentenced to an overall minimum of 14 months in State Prison to a maximum of seven years, to be followed by two years of probation, for the offenses of Aggravated Assault on a Designated Individual, a Felony of
Release – January 10, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Kimberly Sue Jones, AKA (also known as) Kimberly Alderman, AKA Kimberly Rockhold, and AKA KIimberly Borelli, 54, homeless, was sentenced to a minimum of 27 days in Bradford County Correctional Facility to a maximum of six months for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of
Release – January 10, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Brock Edward Stillman, 42, of Athens, PA, was sentenced to 24 months of probation for charges of Hindering Apprehension and Altering or Forging Titles to Motor Vehicles. Stillman was charged with the Altering or Forging Title offense by Assistant Chief Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough
Release – January 10, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Tessa Elaine Thomas, 41, of Wyalusing, PA, was recently sentenced to a minimum of nine months in State Prison to a maximum of two years, together with a $500.00 fine, for the offense of Fleeing and Eluding Police, a Felony. Thomas was charged with the offense
Commonwealth University Release – January 2026. BLOOMSBURG, PA. – The concept of belonging is more than just a research topic for Matthea Mitchell, of Mansfield, PA, – it is the driving force behind her education, her service, and her vision for rural community engagement. Mitchell’s research study, “Sense of Belonging and Volunteer Motivation Among College
FNN Article © Saturday, January 10, 2026. Fire images by Crary Hose Company © Jan. 7, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge). WESTFIELD, PA – On Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026, a barn fire was reported at 155 Potter Brook Road in Westfield Township just before 11:00 PM. Fire crews from Crary Hose Company of
FNN Article Brief © Saturday, January 10, 2026. Image & Info by Elkland Vol. Fire Dept. © Jan. 9, 2026. ELKLAND, PA – The Elkland Volunteer Fire Department teamed up with their municipality for water rescue preparedness since the increasing number of flooding incidents and water rescues throughout the county. The department is pleased to
James Dale “JR” Runyan, age 67 of Elkland, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on Thursday, June 19, 1958, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of the late, Richard K. and Mary “Molly” (Walters) Runyan. JR graduated from Elkland High School, he was a bartender at Smitty’s
Allen Keith Fritz, Sr., age 88 of Elkland, PA passed away in the early morning on December 30, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Monday, July 12, 1937, in Elkland, PA, and was a son to the late Grant Tracy and Helen (Zerby) Fritz. Allen married Sandra Kay Orr on
Marcile Smith Cleveland, age 94, of Wellsboro, formerly of Covington, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro,, PA. Born on Wednesday, March 25, 1931, in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Wesley & Leona (Emberger) Smith. She shared 73 beautiful years of marriage
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Friday January 2 against Edinboro University, with the Fighting Scots taking the win 92-68. JuJu Pagan led the Mountaineers with 15 points, one steal, and one rebound. Jackson Henry collected 13 points, one block and
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 2026. EDINBORO, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Friday January 2 against Edinboro University, with the Fighting Scots taking the win 92-68. Sterling Scott led Mansfield with a double-double, finishing with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Josh Franklin added 12 points
FNN Article Update © January 7, 2026. Images by Coudersport Fire Department © Jan. 5, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge). Update – A GoFundMe link has been set up for Nicole Rogers who is said to have lost everything in this fire. If you wish to assist her with any donation amount simply click
Release – Wednesday, January 7, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging Pennsylvania businesses to help keep the Commonwealth beautiful through the department’s Sponsor-A-Highway program. The 2026 tourism season – including the NFL Draft, PGA Championship, FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Series and America250PA – is expected to bring more than 209
Rebecca A. Loucks, 82, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Laurels in Wellsboro. She was born on March 23, 1943, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of the late Martin and Opal (Blosser) Loucks. Rebecca earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and worked as a social worker for
Raymond Lynn Plumley, 84, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at UPMC Hospital in Wellsboro PA. He was born on August 30, 1941, to the late Wayne and Elise (Thilo) Plumley and was a brother to his siblings Phillip Plumley and Maxine Hartwigsen. Ray was a lifelong resident of the Wellsboro area. On Saturday,
Richard J. Potter, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, January 2, 2026, in Wheaton’s Personal Care Home in Westfield, PA. Born on Thursday, January 16, 1947, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Marcean L. “Pete” and Effie V. Locey Potter. A 1966 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he served honorably with the U.S.
Larry J. Smith, 67, of Galeton, PA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 1, 2026, in UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Larry was born May 11, 1958, in Olean, NY. A 1976 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a science concentration from Penn State University. On April 12, 1980, in Germania,
Charles A. Stives, 76, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home. Born January 25, 1949, in Bradford, he was the son of Charles Eugene and Loretta Elizabeth Wright Stives. On October 16, 2019, in Willing, NY, he married Cynthia De Guzman David, who survives. A graduate of Bradford High School, he earned
