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Commonwealth University Appoints Cait Finn as Director of the Zeigler Institute for Professional Development

FNN Article / July 22, 2026 / News

BLOOMSBURG, PA – Commonwealth University has named Cait Finn as the new director of the Zeigler Institute for Professional Development (ZIPD), bringing more than 15 years of experience in leadership development, professional coaching, higher education, athletics, and organizational consulting to the role. As director, Finn will lead ZIPD’s efforts to prepare students across CU’s Bloomsburg, […]

Sports

Sprint Football Announces 2026 Schedule

FNN Article / July 22, 2026 / Sports

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – July 2026. MANSFIELD, PA. – The Mansfield Mountaineer sprint football program has announced their 2026 schedule, featuring eight Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) games, including four home games on Karl Van Norman Field. The Mounties will open the Mike Pearson era on the road at Cornell on Saturday, Sept. 19, when Mansfield and the Big Red meet

Obituaries

Obituary of Elthea R. Broughton of Morris, PA

FNN Article / July 22, 2026 / Obituaries

Elthea R. Broughton, 99, of Morris, PA, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James R. Broughton on January 1, 2011. She was born on Wednesday, June 22, 1927, near Draper, PA. She was the daughter

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Obituary of Gertie V. Peer of Mansfield, PA, Formerly of Wellsboro, PA

FNN Article / July 22, 2026 / Obituaries

Gertie V. Peer, 100, of Mansfield, PA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, entered the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home. She was born on Monday, September 7, 1925, in Gaines Township, the daughter of the late George and Verna (Zimmerman) Robinson. Gertie married Max M. Peer who preceded her in death

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Obituary of Koeth A. Root of Westfield, PA

FNN Article / July 22, 2026 / Obituaries

Koeth A. Root, age 65 of Westfield, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Born on Sunday, July 24, 1960, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of the late Sterry J. and Joyce A. (Parker) Root. He married Grace E. Morseman, and together they shared 41 years

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Obituary of Nancy Louise Helfrich of Westfield, PA

FNN Article / July 22, 2026 / Obituaries

Nancy Louise Helfrich, age 82 of Westfield, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Born on June 9, 1944, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frederick C. and Lillian S. (Frantz) Daniel. Nancy graduated from Parkland High School, class of 1963. Shortly after graduation, she married the love of

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Deer Causes Early Morning Crash in Delmar Township

FNN Article / July 22, 2026 / News

FNN Article © Wednesday, July 22, 2026. FNN Local Stock Image Used. WELLSBORO, PA – Early Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026, Wellsboro and Morris fire units were dispatched to a reported vehicle accident in Delmar Township around 12:02 AM. The crash was reported in the area of 7018 Route 6. At the time of dispatch

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Gas Line Hit in Wellsboro

FNN Article / July 21, 2026 / News

WELLSBORO, PA – Wellsboro fire crews and UGI responded to a reported gas leak in the borough Tuesday morning, July 21, 2026, just around 8:56 AM. Wellsboro fire personnel, as well as UGI quickly arrived at 18 Highland Street at 9:02 AM where a gas line had been struck. Highland Street was closed down as

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South Shore Beach on Cowanesque Lake Reopens; Ives Run Beach Remains Temporarily Closed Pending Further Testing

FNN Article / July 18, 2026 / News

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Release issued July 17, 2026. TIOGA, PA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has officially reopened South Shore Beach on Cowanesque Lake, effective Friday, July 17, 2026. The beach had been temporarily closed to swimmers following a routine water test that showed elevated levels

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Yekalo Beyene, MD, Returns to Blossburg Laurel Health Center

FNN Article / July 17, 2026 / News

Laurel Health Release By Kristy Warren – July 16, 2026. BLOSSBURG, PA – Laurel Health is pleased to announce that Yekalo Beyene, MD, has returned to the Blossburg Laurel Health Center, located at 6 Riverside Plaza in Blossburg, PA, where he joins Dr. Lynne Scanlan and Tina Doud-Kearns, CRNP. He is accepting new patients of all ages. After moving to another state

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Commonwealth University Announces Faculty Promotions and Tenure

FNN Article / July 17, 2026 / News, Uncategorized

Commonwealth University Release – Friday, July 17, 2026. PENNSYLVANIA – Thirty-four Commonwealth University faculty members have been promoted, effective fall 2026, following an evaluation process that was conducted in compliance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and the CU promotion policy. Faculty must apply for a promotion and are based on the value of excellence

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NPRC Awarded Second Virtual Reality Learning Tools Grant by West Penn Energy Fund

FNN Article / July 17, 2026 / News

KANE, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) was selected as the recipient of the Energizing Community Education Project grant funding through the West Penn Energy Fund. The College received $60,000.00 to support the expansion of the zSpace program over the next 12 months in Kane and beyond. The funds will also be used to explore

Weather

Air Quality Alert – Code Purple

FNN Article / July 16, 2026 / Weather

FNN Weather Update – Friday, July 17, 2026. (Click on images provided by Lonny Frost © July 16, 2026, to enlarge for easier viewing). There have been changes made for the weather on Friday, July 17th and it deals with Air Quality concerns. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect throughout Friday and Friday evening

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New Designation of Interstate 99 in Lycoming County and Tioga County

FNN Article / July 16, 2026 / News, Traveler Alerts

Release issued – July 14, 2026. All images of Blossburg and Mansfield, PA traffic signs provided by Lonny Frost © 2026. The upgraded corridor is expected to bolster local economies by attracting business investment and improving clarity for road users. The designation – effective July 30 – follows decades of modernization and safety improvements. LYCOMING

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Air Quality Alert Issued

FNN Article / July 16, 2026 / Weather

FNN Weather Update – Thursday, July 16, 2026. Images of Mansfield, PA, provided by Lonny Frost ©️ Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Check out image here and at end of post – click on images to enlarge). An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday for the following Pennsylvania counties; Adams, Bedford, Blair,

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Jarvis, Wooten, Moore and the 1979 Baseball Team Named Mansfield 2026 Alumni-Athletic Hall of Fame Class

FNN Article / July 16, 2026 / News, Sports

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Wednesday July 15, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – Dale Jarvis ’78 (Wrestling), Josh Wooten ’06 (Cross Country/ Track and Field) Malory Moore 2008-12 (Women’s Basketball) and the 1979 Baseball team will be inducted into the Mansfield Alumni-Athletic Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026 at the 44th celebration set for Friday

Obituaries

Obituary of Marilyn S. Balaban of Ulysses, PA

FNN Article / July 15, 2026 / Obituaries

Marilyn S. Balaban, 88, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Warminster, died on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Cindy’s Personal Care Home, Westfield, PA. Born on October 26, 1937, in Perkasie, she was the daughter of Alfred O. and Violet A. Cressman Smith. She was married to Philipp Balaban, who survives. Marilyn was employed in sales in the

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Obituary of Mildred B. Corwin of Lawrenceville, PA

FNN Article / July 15, 2026 / Obituaries

Mildred B. Corwin, 103, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Born on October 4, 1922, in Colden, NY. Mildred (Millie) had a sparkle in her eye and a warm smile that everyone who met her remembers. She made you feel like you mattered, whether you were family, an old friend, or

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Obituary of Leon G. Andrews of St. Marys, PA, Formerly of Harrison Valley, PA

FNN Article / July 15, 2026 / Obituaries

Leon G. Andrews, 86, of St. Marys, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys. Born on Thursday, April 25, 1940, in Harrison Valley, he was the son of Lyle G. and Pearl E. Tanner Andrews. Leon worked on the family farm for many years. After

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Obituary of Paul J. Little of Galeton, PA

FNN Article / July 15, 2026 / Obituaries

Paul J. Little, 79, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Hanover, died on Friday, July 10, 2026, in his home. Born March 21, 1947, in Hanover, he was the son of Raymond P. and Kathleen H. Noel Little. He was employed by Patterson Lumber, Sndyer Tank, Gaines Garage, Denton Hill, and Kightlinger Motors. Paul was an avid