Donna Wood, age 71, of Blossburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on February 10, 1955 in Clearfield, PA, a daughter of Otto and Dorothy (Banghart) Hohn. Donna was married to Danny Wood. She worked in human services for the Tioga County Assistance […]
Paul William Palmer, 67, known affectionately to many as Paulie, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born on Friday, October 31, 1958, in Wellsboro, PA, to the late Kenneth and Barbara (Fuller) Palmer. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a man deeply rooted in
Marcia Ann Newcomb, 73, of Sabinsville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on Monday, February 23, 1953, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA, daughter of the late Love and Beverly (Reynolds) Hess. She lived a life marked by devotion to
CU-Mansfield Sports Release issued – Tuesday, June 16, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – The Mansfield Mountaineer field hockey program had five student-athletes named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large Team, the organization announced on Tuesday (June, 16). Jenna Duke, Melanie Esh, Maura Kulp, Kathleen Marchiani, and Leah Toskey represented the Mountaineers on the list. The CSC Academic All-District At-Large Teams,
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Wednesday, June 17, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA. – Women’s Basketball’s Katie Sheeler and Track and Field’s Cahsid Raymond were named the 2025-26 Mansfield Mountaineers Winter Athletes of the Year after their standout seasons. The pair were honored at the Mountie Awards on May 9. This is Sheeler’s second year in a row earning the award. She
PENNSYLVANIA – Commonwealth University has announced the appointment of a new dean for the Zeigler College of Business and five interim deans to provide leadership for the university’s six colleges. Professor Peter Campbell has been named dean of the Zeigler College of Business, effective June 27. The interim deans, who assume their roles on July
Release – Wednesday, June 17, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling of “skill games” as illegal under the current state Crimes Code and Gaming Act. The ruling follows arguments made by the Office of Attorney General before the Court in November
SULLIVAN COUNTY, PA – Laurel Health is excited to announce that it is now providing diagnostic x-ray services at the Sullivan County Laurel Health Center, located at 217 King Street in Laporte, PA. X-rays can be used to check bone alignment and soft tissue to diagnose injuries, infections, or foreign objects lodged in the body. The
Release – Wednesday, June 17, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former Schuylkill County police officer who used his access to secured law enforcement resources to stalk his ex-wife will be tried on more than 20 felonies. The Office of Attorney General presented testimony at a preliminary hearing this week
Release issued Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Natural Gas Drilling image by Lonny Frost © February 2022. (Click on image to enlarge for a better view). HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that municipalities in the 83rd Legislative District will receive more than $1 million in Marcellus Shale impact fees, while
Release issued June 16, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY/TIOGA COUNTY, PA – More than $25 million is on its way to communities in Tioga and Bradford counties thanks to natural gas impact fees collected in 2025. Specifically, Tioga County and its municipalities are receiving $9.45 million, while Bradford County and its municipalities are receiving more than $16.7
BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – More than $16.7 million, collected from natural gas impact fees in 2025, will be distributed among Bradford County and its municipalities, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Bradford County government, earning the third-highest amount of funding from impact fees among all 67 counties, will
Philip D. Breidenstein, age 86, of Westfield, PA, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, PA. He was born on September 19, 1939, in Berks County, PA, a son of Philip E. and Katherine (Hughes) Breidenstein. Philip was the husband of the late Mary K. (Green) Breidenstein, who died
Jesse Alfred Mead, Jr., age 65, of Knoxville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born on Wednesday, October 12, 1960, at the Blossburg State Hospital in Blossburg, PA, a son of Jesse and Joan (Davis) Mead. Jesse was married to Teresa (Wheaton) Mead. He worked in IT for Ward Manufacturing and
