July 2026

News

Death Investigation Launched in Wellsboro

FNN Article © Friday, July 31, 2026. To view update simply visit https://www.firstnewsnowpa.com/wellsboro-man-charged-with-criminal-homicide/ . WELLSBORO, PA – Early Friday morning, July 31, 2026, around 5:18 AM Wellsboro EMS and Medics were requested by Pennsylvania State Police to Delmar Township for a gunshot victim. As EMS crews were enrought they were recalled by police by 5:36 […]

Obituaries

Obituary of William “Bill” Winter of Mansfield, PA

William “Bill” Winter, age 62 of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital. Bill was born on Wednesday, April 29, 1964, in Williamsport, PA, a son of Howard “Paul” Fultz and Connie (Lomison) Hall. He was self-employed as a contractor and a veteran. Bill enjoyed cooking, mowing lawn, fishing,

Obituaries

Obituary of Arnold E. Knapp of Wellsboro, PA

Arnold E. Knapp, 89, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Highlands Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Laporte. Born on Thursday, December 31, 1936, in Wellsboro, Arnold was the son of the late John and Rosella (Hodder) Knapp, Jr. Arnold spent many years working in the forestry industry. A talented

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Scholarship Spotlights Creativity, Inquiry and Academic Achievement at Commonwealth University-Mansfield

CU-Mansfield Release issued Tuesday, July 28, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA — Commonwealth University-Mansfield’s 16th Annual Showcase of Student Scholarship delivered an engaging afternoon celebrating creativity, research and academic exploration across disciplines. The event featured a series of engaging oral presentations in Alumni Hall with topics ranging from music education and technology to natural science, social science,

Obituaries

Obituary of Brian D. Barden

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian D. Barden, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Brian passed away peacefully after a courageous, long-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma, surrounded by his loving wife of 51 years, Brenda; his son Jared; and his brother-in-law Bruce Clark. Born on January 23, 1954,

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CU-Mansfield Student Research Advances Understanding of Water Quality in Mining-Impacted Regions

MANSFIELD, PA — Caiden Henley, a recent forensic chemistry graduate from Commonwealth University-Mansfield, presented original research at the 8th Annual Binghamton University Conference in Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research, highlighting new insights into the environmental behavior of lithium in acid mine drainage (AMD) systems. Henley’s poster, “Lithium Behavior in an AMD-Impacted Watershed: Comparison with Rare

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Serious Multivehicle Crash Injures Several People

FNN Article © July 27, 2026. Updated three times – Third update at 1:50 PM – July 28, 2026. UNION COUNTY, PA – UPDATE – At 2:15 AM FNN received word that Interstate 80 westbound was reopen in Union and Northumberland counties. WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP,, PA – UPDATE – The Pennsylvania State Police in Milton

Sports

Field Hockey Announces 2026 Schedule

MANSFIELD, PA – The Mansfield Mountaineer field hockey program has announced their 2026 schedule, featuring nine Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) games. “As we look ahead to the 2026 season, our team is excited for the opportunities and challenges this schedule presents. This group has put in the work, and we’re looking forward to seeing that preparation translate

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Commonwealth University Criminal Justice Faculty Present Research at Conference

Commonwealth University Release issued on July 24, 2026. Shown are Dr. Justin Crowl (Mansfield) and Dr. Katie Ely (Lock Haven) at the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS) Conference. PENNSYLVANIA — Commonwealth University criminal justice faculty recently shared their scholarship and expertise at the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS) Conference, held in

Obituaries

Obituary of Edith A. Piaquadio of Galeton, PA

Edith A. Piaquadio, 103, of Galeton, PA, died on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in her home.  Born on Saturday, November 11, 1922, in Galeton, PA. She was the daughter of Pasquale J. “Pete” and Grazia Filomena “Grace” Martuscelli Pagano.   Edith was married to Gaitano Louis “Guy” Piaquadio, who predeceased her on May 25, 1984.   She was

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Claverack REC Held 89th Annual Meeting Focusing on Service and Stewardship

WYSOX, PA – Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) held its 2026 Annual Meeting on July 22, providing members with an opportunity to learn about their cooperative’s accomplishments, financial performance, future initiatives, and governance activities.  The meeting highlighted the cooperative’s longstanding commitment to serving rural communities and focused on the theme of stewardship.  The meeting was

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The Historic Penn Wells Hotel Celebrates Centennial of Its Grand Opening on July 28, 1926

WELLSBORO, PA — The Wellsboro Hotel Company is proud to announce the upcoming centennial of a defining moment in the history of Tioga County: the grand opening of the Penn Wells Hotel, which took place 100 years ago on July 28, 1926. This milestone marks a century of hospitality under the Penn Wells name, celebrating a visionary community effort that saved a downtown landmark. While the site at the intersection of Main Street and Waln Street has hosted travelers

News Upcoming Events

Request for Proposals: Tioga County Seeks Informational/Educational Booths & Educational Activities for the Pine Creek Rail Trail – Trail of the Year Celebration

Release – July 2026. WELLSBORO, PA — The Tioga County Planning Department is seeking proposals forinformational booths and educational activities to help celebrate the designation of the Pine Creek Rail Trail as Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of the Year by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Stretching 62 miles through the Appalachian Mountains

Obituaries

Obituary of Ruth L. Brandon of Westfield, PA

Ruth L. Brandon, 80, of Westfield, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026.  A Memorial Service will be held 6:00 PM, Friday, July 24, 2026, in the People’s Church of Potter Brook, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA 16950.  Rev. Gene Jones will officiate.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Broad Acres, 1883 Shumway

Health

Laurel Health Featured Nationally on “All Access with Andy Garcia”

Release – July 23, 2026. NORTHCENTRAL, PA – Audiences across the entire United States can now watch Laurel Health’s team share their passion for rural healthcare. Laurel Health is being featured on the groundbreaking series All Access with Andy Garcia for a segment highlighting the vital role community health centers play in expanding access to care and

Crime News

Man Sentenced In Fatal ATV Crash

Release by D.A. Richard Wilson – July 2026. Julian Elija Crushshon-Fleming, 25, Elysburg, PA, was sentenced to 9 months to 23 months incarceration followed by 36 months of probation after being convicted of the offenses of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Involuntary Manslaughter arising from a fatal ATV crash. Crushshon-Fleming was the driver

Crime News

Wyalusing Man Back Behind Bars

Release by District Attorney Richard Wilson – July 2026. Chad Michael Salsman, 49, formerly of Wyalusing, PA, but currently residing in the Bradford County Correctional Facility, was sentenced to a minimum of two months in State Prison to a maximum of 60 months for the offense of Person Not to Possess a Firearm. Salsman was

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