FNN Article © Thursday, August 13, 2026 HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Deputy Game Warden Program website was taken down shortly after the announcement that the Pennsylvania Game Commission was ending its 123-year-old Deputy Game Warden Program within law enforcement. As noted by the [Game Commission’s Fiscal 2024-25 Annual Report]( https://www.pa.gov/…/mediarep…/pgc-annualreport_2025.pdf
TIOGA COUNTY, PA – In an announcement made late Wednesday afternoon, August 12, 2026, a new Sheriff Deputy was sworn in and joined the Tioga County, (PA) Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Frank Levindoski, Deputy Walters will be assigned to the Southern Tioga School District for security. So if you see Deputy Walters wish him
BLOSS & LIBERTY TOWNSHIPS, PA – Drivers are advised that a resurfacing project will begin tomorrow (Thursday, August 13th, on I-99/Route 15 in Bloss and Liberty townships, Tioga County. Contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will begin milling I-99/Route 15 in both directions between the Johnson’s Creek Overpass, located approximately one mile south of Exit 172 (Blossburg)
TIOGA COUNTY, PA – Nearly 600 electric customers were reported without power as of 11:10 PM on Tuesday evening, August 11, 2026. Thankfully hundreds had their power restored quickly as numbers rose and dropped quickly. Those who who still remained without power may not see their power restored until the early hours of Wednesday morning
Edward H. Johnson, 94, of Belmont, NY, (formerly of Galeton, PA) died on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, NY. Born on Sunday, July 10, 1932, in Galeton, PA, he was the son of Charles Gus and Leila E. Housler Johnson. On January 28, 1952, in Corry, PA, he married Lila A.
WELLSBORO, PA — Local author and independent bookstore owner Kevin Coolidge has announced the release of his highly anticipated middle-grade biography, “The Forest Rebel: The Adventures of George Washington Sears.” The book brings the thrilling, real-life adventures of the legendary 19th-century woodsman, conservationist, and Wellsboro resident known as “Nessmuk” to young readers everywhere. This Saturday,
BLOOMSBURG, PA – The Journey Bank Arts in Bloom Performing Arts Series at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg will open with a performance of “Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story” on Friday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., in Carver Hall, K.S. Gross Auditorium. “Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story” is produced by Modern Warrior Live, a production team
FNN Editorial Piece © Tuesday, August 11, 2026. BLOSSBURG, PA – The town of Blossburg sits in silence as tears travel down the faces of many across the local landscape and surrounding areas. 18-year-old Gavin R. Garverick or “GG” as many called him will be remembered by all who loved him and knew him personally.
Gavin Richard Garverick (aka “GG”), age 18, of Blossburg, PA, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Wyalusing, PA. He was born on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Richard and Stephanie (Lindquist) Garverick. Gavin worked as a Welder Hand for Evergreen Oilfield Solutions.
FNN Article © Tuesday, August 11, 2026. WELLSBORO, PA – On Friday, August 7th, during the Senor Expo at the Wellsboro High School Dr. Andrew Sayre, MD, received the Matt Baker Community Service Award in recognition of his lifelong dedication to serving others. For many years, Dr. Sayre has faithfully served as an emergency room
All images from past Tioga County, PA Fairs provided and © by Lonny Frost. (Click on images to enlarge). Tioga County, PA Fair Schedule (FNN PA has written out the entire Fair Schedule for our readers). 60th Annual Tioga County Fair August 10TH-15THTentative Schedule *Subject to change without notice. “The Tioga County Fair officially runs
PENNSYLVANIA – For the sixth consecutive year, the Commonwealth University – Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Respiratory Care program achieved a 100% credentialing success rate to once again earn the President’s Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Commonwealth University was the only program in Pennsylvania to achieve
PENNSYLVANIA – Commonwealth University’s growing community engagement tradition helps students see themselves as leaders, advocates and sources of encouragement. In Homewood, the lesson was bigger than a panel discussion. It began with Commonwealth University students arriving in Pittsburgh this spring not as visitors but as participants in a living classroom – one where policy, education,
Terri Diane Wise, age 65 of Westfield, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her home. She was born on September 14, 1960 in Lancaster, PA and was a daughter to the late Gary and Donna (Murphy) Wise. Terri went on to achieve her nursing degree from Tri County Tech. She worked
Susan Marie (Cole) Bencus, 68. Of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in her home surrounded by family. She was born on Thursday, September 19, 1957, in Corning, NY, to Duane and Barbara (Teed) Cole. She graduated from high school, and on June 3, 1978, she married Stanley “Sandy” Bencus. Together they
William “Bill” “Boney” Rathbun, age 79 of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Bill was born on Tuesday, April 22, 1947, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Max and Doris (Cleveland) Rathbun. He was the husband of the late Cathy (Favinger) Rathbun, who passed away in 2016. Bill worked as a welder
PSP-Towanda Release issued August 5, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – On Sunday, August 2, 2026, around 2:24 PM, a Trooper from the Troop P – Towanda Barracks responded to a residence on Battle Creek Road in Rome Township, located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, for an alleged stalking incident. The victim in this case was a
MANSFIELD, PA – Preventive screenings and wellness exams play important roles in keeping us healthy, but it can be tempting to put off preventive care when schedules are busy. Women often manage healthcare appointments for their entire household yet frequently put their own wellness care last on their busy to-do list. Laurel Health wants to
MANSFIELD, PA – Notice to Water Customers on both sides of the street from Butter’s Carwash at 1276 South Main Street down to Lowe’s at 2165 South Main Street, the Mansfield Municipal Authority will be completing the final water connection for the South Main Street Project on Monday, August 3, 2026. During this connection, customers
FNN Article © Sunday, August 2, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – Nichole Barnes and Eric Warriner of Mansfield, PA, met back in 2013, and a spark quickly connected both of them together. However, life’s circumstances interrupted the couple’s blooming relationship, and forced the two to take an unwanted pause for a few years. The young couple
