Release May 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – With Pennsylvania’s housing market projected to fall short of housing needs by approximately 185,000 homes by 2035, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has introduced legislation to remove a costly obstacle to home construction. “The cost of housing for both renters and homeowners has nearly doubled over the last decade, and […]
Release issued May 14, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – As Congress engages in meaningful legislative discussions about reforming energy permitting processes, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioners are urging any type of reform to maintain state oversight of high-voltage transmission line and other energy infrastructure siting. In a joint letter to Pennsylvania’s senators, PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank, Vice Chair
HARRISBURG, PA – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced more than $1 million in grant funding has been secured for the Susquehanna River Walk. The trail received $1.5 million through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Surface Block Grant Program. “Outdoor recreation is one of our region’s greatest assets,” Flick said. “It brings
HARRISBURG, PA – On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced nearly $1.08 million has been awarded to Westfield Borough for a sidewalk replacement project. The funding will be used to construct new sidewalks, curbing, ramps and crosswalk access along the southern side of Main Street
FNN Article © Monday, May 11, 2026. TIOGA COUNTY, NY – Missing Nichols, New York teenager who was reported missing after he never returned home after leaving early Saturday morning, May 9, 2026. The teenager was later found deceased. According to New York State Police, 18-year-old Dalton G. Malmstrom, of Nichols, New York, was found
Local organization was fueled by suppliers in Mexico HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local police departments, announced the takedown of a Lehigh County-based drug trafficking organization that utilized suppliers in Mexico to traffic fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in multiple Pennsylvania counties. This week, the
Original Release with FNN Update – Monday, May 11, 2026. VALLEY FORGE, Pa. & DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 6, 2026– UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), through its subsidiary UGI Energy Services, LLC (UGIES), and Prime Data Centers, LLC (Prime), a leading international developer and owner of hyperscale data centers, today announced a strategic partnership to develop major natural gas supply infrastructure in Pennsylvania’s northern tier, in support
FNN Article © Monday, May 11, 2026. Article written with PSP-Towanda Release, Registry & Court Records. ATHENS TOWNSHIP, PA – On Thursday, May 7, 2026, an Athens, PA man was arrested after the Pennsylvania State Police Northeast Computer Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at his residence located in the 1200 block of Front
KANE, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) celebrated their annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. at The Wilds Sonshine Factory Inc. in Kane. The ceremony recognized 35 students for completing their degree programs or certificates, including 13 students in absentia. President Snelick opened the celebration with remarks honoring the college’s newest
Barbara “Barb” Ann Sargent, age 67, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home. She was born on September 10, 1958 at the Blossburg State Hospital in Blossburg, PA, She was a daughter of Leo and Stella M. (Chilson) Sargent. Barb graduated from Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing in
Frank Louis Sansone, age 81 of Knoxville, PA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1944 in Trenton, NJ and was a son to the late Louis and Mary (D’ermilio) Sansone. After graduating high school Frank went on to attend college where he received his accounting
Mary M. Taft age 67 of Westfield, PA, passed away at home on Monday, May 4, 2026. Born on Monday, July 28, 1958 at the Blossburg, State Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Clyde N. and Cecelia (Lovell) Pierce, Sr. Mary spent her early years working at the panty factory in Westfield. She
Joyce Elizabeth Reilly, age 79 of Elkland, PA, died on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on October 12th, 1946, in upstate New York, in the town of Gouverneur. She lived in Cranberry Lake, NY, until approximately 3rd grade. She then moved to Rome, NY, for three years. She resided In
Paul R. Charles, age 85 of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Born March 19, 1941 in Bucks County, PA, he was the son of the late Paul G. Charles and Dorothy (Milikan) Hoover. He was a graduate of Penn Ridge High and worked as a skilled electrician
Eugene J. Kump, 89, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Knoxville, PA, died on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Country Terrace in Wellsboro, PA. Born on Tuesday, December 1, 1936, in Corning, NY. He was the son of Francis and Nellie Carpenter Kump. On June 14, 1958, in Westfield, PA, he married Margaret A. “Peggy” Smith, who
Release – May 2026. Image provided by Lonny Frost © April 21, 2026, in Mansfield, PA. NORTH CENTRAL, PA – In an effort to enhance the safety on north central Pennsylvania roadways for both construction workers and motorists, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) have teamed up again for the
MANSFIELD, PA – The Mansfield Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that the 2026 Mountie Awards – Mountaineer Athletics’ Yearly Celebration- will take place Saturday, May 9 in the Straughn Auditorium. The Mansfield Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is partnering with the Athletic Communication Office to host the event. Director of Athletic Communication and Marketing, Drew Patrick,
FNN Update – May 8, 2026. (4:15 PM) Notice issued by Superintendent Sam A. Rotella Jr. MANSFIELD, PA – On Friday, May 8, 2026, Superintendent Sam A. Rotella Jr., released the following information to the public at 3:00 PM. An update was provided later at 3:55 PM after our original article was posted. So this
Release issued on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. FNN Update – May 11, 2026. UGI to Build Dedicated Natural Gas Pipeline and Infrastructure; Prime Data Centers to Develop One of Pennsylvania’s Largest AI and High-Performance Computing Facilities. UPDATE ADDED BY FNN. VALLEY FORGE, Pa. & DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 6, 2026– UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), through its subsidiary UGI Energy Services, LLC (UGIES), and Prime Data
An arrest warrant was issued for 56-year-old Jack Lee Smith formerly of Elkland, PA FNN Article © May 6, 2026. Article written with information from PSP-Mansfield release and court records. ELKLAND BOROUGH, PA – While Pennsylvania State Police were conducting address verification on sexual offenders within Tioga County, members of the Troop F – Mansfield
