February 12, 2026

News

Heartbreak as Galeton Drug Store Closes on Friday the 13th

FNN Article © Thursday, February 12, 2026. GALETON, PA – The residents of Galeton and surrounding communities are heartbroken as the Galeton Drug Store located at 20 West Street in Galeton, PA, will close its doors on Friday, February 13, 2026. The store was a dream come true for Ryan Schott, who worked hard to

Sports

Second Half Slips Away as Mounties Drop to East Stroudsburg

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 12, 2026. EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa.- The Mansfield Mountaineers men’s basketball team has second half slip away and fall 106-88 to East Stroudsburg on the road, on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Darrien Berrios Rivera set a new career high 25 points to lead the Mounties. JuJu Pagan had 16 points and was a perfect 5-5 from

Sports

Mansfield Drops Game Against ESU

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 12, 2026. EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa.  – The Mansfield Mountaineers women’s basketball team competed on February 11, in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action against East Stroudsburg. The Mounties fell in a late pull away, 95-72. Tyarah Woody led Mansfield with 14 points on a perfect 6-for-6 shooting night, while Amiyah Nguyen added 13 points,

Sports

Two Records Fall as Mounties Shine at Blue & Orange Invitational

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. UTICA, N.Y. – The Mansfield University men’s track and field team competed on February 6th and 7th, at the Blue and Orange Invitational hosted by Utica University. DAY ONE The Mounties started out the first day in the Distance Medley Relay. Noah Shedden, Nic Mattison, Rylan Ebner and Marcus Quaker finished in third place with

Obituaries

Obituary of James Paul Root of Westfield, PA

James Paul Root, age 59 of Westfield passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, leaving behind memories of laughter and adventure.  Known for always having a smile on his face and the gift to make anyone laugh.  Born on Thursday, February 2, 1967, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.

Obituaries

Obituary of Linda A. Tice of Mansfield, PA

Linda A. Tice, age 83, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Haven Place Nursing Home in Lock Haven, PA. She was born on Tuesday, June 9, 1942, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of James and Edrie (Purvis) Abernathy. Linda was the wife of the late Thomas G. Tice, with whom

Obituaries

Obituary of Calvin L. Reese of Wellsboro, PA

Calvin L. Reese, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born on Saturday, April 5, 1941, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Leslie and Carolyn (Crum) Reese and was married for 63 years to Francia (Pieve) Reese. Calvin served in the US Navy, was retired from Merganthaler

Sports

Easterling Secures School Record, Mansfield Leads at Utica

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. UTICA, N.Y. – The Mansfield University women’s track and field team competed on February 6th and 7th, at the Blue and Orange Invitational hosted by Utica University. DAY ONE Alyssa Parks made her first ever appearance as a multi athlete competing in the 60-meter hurdles (10.49), high jump (1.45m), shot

Sports

Mansfield Mounts Ten-Point Fourth-Quarter Comeback

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineers women’s basketball team used a 10-point fourth quarter comeback and a last second Katie Sheeler layup to defeat PSAC foe Millersville 67-65, in overtime, on Saturday, Feb. 7.  Sheeler had a game high 28 points for Mansfield. Jenna Kasmierski had 10 points and six rebounds. Jenna Burkett led the way

Sports

Mounties Land Eight on CSFL All-Academic

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineers sprint football team had eight members selected to the 2025 Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) All-Academic Team, the league office announced. The 2025 All-Academic Team, selected by CSFL coaches, recognizes the conference’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

Crime News

Man Sentenced In Case Where He Fled From Police

DA Wilson Release issued February 7, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – 40-year-old Dustin Allen Westbrook who is already residing in the Bradford County Correctional Facility, was sentenced to an overall minimum of 18 months to a maximum of six years for multiple offenses. Those offenses included Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless

Crime News

Towanda Man Sentenced in Numerous Charges

DA Wilson Release issued February 11, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – 33-year-old Mitch Cassidy Johnson of Towanda, PA, was sentenced to an overall minimum of 58 months plus 21 days in state prison to a maximum of 19 years for multiple offenses, including Burglary, Evading Arrest on Foot, Fleeing and Eluding , as well as

News

Blossburg Firefighters Investigate Burning Smell In Business

FNN Article © Thursday, February 12, 2026. Images provided by Lonny Frost © Feb. 11, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge). BLOSSBURG, PA – On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, around 12:10 PM, a Blossburg fire engine and personnel responded to the Dollar General store located at 18 Riverside Plaza on Main Street to investigate a

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