September 14, 2026

Obituaries

Obituary of Christine M. Bryan of Wellsboro, PA

Christine M. Bryan, 67, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. Christine was born on Sunday, September 28, 1958, in Philadelphia, the daughter of Paul J. and Mary C. (Boffa) Kluska. She was the wife of the late William Bryan. Christine was a dedicated Respiratory Therapist

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Obituary of Freda Pauline Bice of Ulysses, PA

Freda Pauline Bice, 94, of Ulysses, PA, died on Friday, September 11, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family.  Born March 21, 1932, in Adrian, NY, she was the daughter of Floyd and Bernice Randolph Towner.   On November 19, 1949, in Mansfield, OH, she married David Andrew Bice, who predeceased her on April 24, 1997.  

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PUC Study Warns Rapid Data Center Growth Could Pose Serious Risks to Electric Reliability

ndependent analysis underscores need for urgent PJM action and comprehensive Pennsylvania energy policy HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) released an independent analysis warning that rapidly growing electricity demand – driven largely by data center development – could create serious reliability risks across Pennsylvania and the broader region unless electricity supply keeps pace

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Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week

HARRISBURG, PA – As part of its mission to foster connectivity, this week, Sept.13 through Sept. 19, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is supporting a national effort recognizing Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, a campaign to help income-eligible Pennsylvanians stay connected through the Lifeline Program. “This week is an important reminder that there is support

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Wellsboro Bookstore Owners Win Global Support in “America’s Favorite Couple” Competition, Inspires New Romantic Comedy 

WELLSBORO, PA – Local bookstore owners Kasey and Kevin Coolidge are celebrating a major victory of the heart after reaching the finals of the national “America’s Favorite Couple” online competition. While the couple did not take home the $20,000 grand prize, they managed to capture the attention and affection of supporters worldwide, sharing updates and

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Six New ATV Routes Added in Elk & Potter Counties to Expand Recreation and Boost Local Economies

Through PennDOT, the Shapiro Administration created a process that allows municipalities or regional organizations that manage trail networks to request an ATV route designation, furthering opportunities to connect trails. Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy has grown by $3.5 billion, supporting approximately 177,000 jobs. CLEARFIELD, PA – Six new All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Connector Routes were added in

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PUC Moves to Address Data Center Impacts on Electric Reliability and Consumer Costs

Release – September 10, 2026. Commission directs development of updated emergency load control rules and notices a Technical Conference on cost allocation HARRISBURG, PA – As rapid data center development adds significant new demand to the regional electric grid, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today took steps to examine Pennsylvania’s emergency load control procedures

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PennDOT’s ‘Innovations Challenge’ Asks PA High School Students to Develop Solution to Address Bridge Strikes

Submission deadline for the tenth annual challenge is January 29, 2027. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that high school students from around the state are invited to participate in this year’s PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among

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