MANSFIELD, PA – The Mansfield campus of Commonwealth University will continue to provide a tuition discount and merit scholarships for eligible first-year and transfer undergraduate students living in six New York Southern Tier counties. Students in Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties in New York will save thousands of dollars off the standard,
Released on November 5, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a Clarification Order updating its recent order issued in early October examining electric utility plans to protect grid reliability during periods of peak demand and limited electric supply. The clarification reflects a recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) decision
Mountaineer Athletics and Commonwealth University-Mansfield, along with the Mansfield community, mourn the loss of one of the greatest student-athletes to ever wear the Red and Black with the passing of David “Davey” Russell. Russell, one of the charter members of the Mansfield Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame in the inaugural Class of 1983, passed away
FNN Article © Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Democrats’ wave flips Senate seats from Republicans in Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas. It was said that Democrats took a commanding majority in the U.S. House, Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026, as they passed the 218 seats needed to control the chamber. It was
FNN Article © Monday, November 2, 2026. Images provided by Cyle Heck © Nov. 1, 2026. TIOGA, PA – One person was injured in an early Sunday morning cabin fire on November 1, 2026, in Tioga Township. Fire crews from Tioga, Lawrenceville, Middlebury, and a Rapid Intervention Team from Elkland all responded to 15 Wheeler
Melody Marble, 71, of Covington, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 29,1954. She was the daughter of Gordon and Shirley Bailey. Melody favorite pastime was fishing. She enjoyed caring for kittens and she truly loved cats. She is survived by her best friend, Gary Chilson.
Jeremiah “Jere” G. Martin, 75, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, in his home. Born November 3, 1950, in East Earl, he was the son of Edwin and Emma Good Martin. From the farmland of Lancaster County to the rugged hills of Potter County, Jere
Melvin L. Erway, 87, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, October 22, 2026, in his home. Born on Thursday, July 13, 1939, Canton, PA, he was the son of L. Clifton and Mary E. Gearhart Erway. On May 20, 1961, in Chardon, OH, he married Virginia Kay Torok, who survives. Melvin started out with his first calf as
Gary R. Brown, age 83, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was born on Thursday, April l, 1943, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Arlington and Lucille (Wilson) Brown. He was married for 58 years to Bonnie (Erway) Brown. Gary was a teacher for the Galeton Area School District
FNN Article © Sunday, November 1, 2026. TIOGA COUNTY, PA – A driver walked off after being involved in an early Sunday morning crash in Rutland Township, PA. The accident was reported by a passerby on Sunday, November 1, 2026, around 2:02 AM (Time Change) at the intersection of Bailey Creek Road and Jackson Center
PSP-Coudersport Release – October 2026. POTTER COUNTY, PA – On Monday, October 26, 2026, Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport, PA, responded to 5022 State Route 49 W, in Harrison Township, for an unrelated incident. During interviews for that incident, marijuana paraphernalia was observed in plain view. Charges were filed against 38-year-old Suzanne Renee Vanoss
MANSFIELD, PA – Seventy high school students traveled to Commonwealth University-Mansfield to participate in the Mountaineer Choral Festival on Friday, October 23, 2026. Students in grades 9 through 12, representing six high schools across Pennsylvania and New York, joined students from the Mansfield Concert Choir for an immersive day of music education and performance. The
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) was awarded $500,000 to expand its existing registered pre-apprenticeship program to increase awareness and preparation for careers within Pennsylvania’s heavy highway industry. These grant dollars will be used to strengthen the partnership between the College and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Western Pennsylvania through The Pathway
MANSFIELD, PA – The Commonwealth University-Mansfield Admissions Office will host five major showcase days, which will include a behind-the-scenes look at program faculty and current students at CU-Mansfield. Upcoming Program Showcases: During the events, attendees will explore departmental classrooms and facilities; learn more about coursework, projects and career development; connect with current students and faculty
