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. […]
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
FNN Article © Wednesday, February 11, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – A 78-year-old man lost his life in a two vehicle crash on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Towanda Township. According to Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda, a two vehicle accident occurred on SR 220 near its intersection with Hemlock Road around 9:33 PM.
FNN Article © Wednesday, February 11, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Back on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, around 11:40 AM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda were requested to assist the Chemung County Sheriffs Office with a pursuit that entered Pennsylvania from New York. It seems the pursuit came to an end in South Creek
Alice Lilley Kohut, age 10 of Elkland, PA, passed away at her home with her Mother and faithful furry companion Pixie by her side after a long battle with Metachromatic leukodystrophy. She was born on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in Elmira, NY. Alice enjoyed spending time with her cousin Margo and all her adventures her
Verna L. Monroe, 84, of Wellsboro, PA, passed from this world on Saturday, January 31, 2026, peacefully with her daughters by her side, to go home to her husband, son, mom, dad, and her sisters. She had a huge heart and loved her family. Verna is survived by her two sons, two daughters and their
Meda M. Sullinger, 54, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Oakwood and Van Wert, OH, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in her home. Born April 11, 1971, in Defiance, OH, she was the daughter of Donald A. and Deloris “Jean” Wallick Weible. On September 15, 2015, in Coudersport, she married Timothy W. Sullinger, who survives. A 1990
MANSFIELD, PA – Commonwealth University-Mansfield will improve the student experience for its popular Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program by transitioning all four years of instruction to the Mansfield campus beginning in Fall 2026. Previously, BSN students spent their first two years studying at the Mansfield campus before completing the final two years at
BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Back on Sunday, January 11, 2026, around 1:20 PM f ire crews from Franklin Township Fire Department and an ambulance from Greater Valley EMS along Pennsylvania State Police out of Towanda responded to a single vehicle crash on US 220 near its intersection with Blue Jay Lane in Ulster Township, PA.
FNN Article Update using PSP-Towanda Release & Court Records © Monday, February 9, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – On Thursday, December 25, 2025, around 7:56 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda were dispatched to 2404 Shaffers Notch Road in Terry Township for the report of a single vehicle accident. According to police, 35-year-old Austen
FNN Article Written with use of PSP-Towanda Release & Court Records © Monday, February 9, 2026. WYSOX, PA – Back on Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 2:39 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda, PA, arrested a couple after they responded to a residence along Tulip Lane in Wysox Township for a reported welfare
Arthur “Butch” Sherman, age 79, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on Sunday, July 28, 1946, in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Betty (Wicks) Sherman. Butch was married to Debora (Sherman) Sherman. He was self-employed as a building contractor. Butch enjoyed riding motorcycle, NASCAR, his
Annette L. Wakley, age 92 of Painted Post, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Absolut Care in Painted Post, NY. Annette was born October 10, 1933, in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of Cecil and Anna (Smith) Losinger. She was the bar and restaurant manager for Corey Creek Golf Club in Mansfield, PA.
