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
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
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
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
The world lost a beautiful soul on Friday, September 4, 2026, and Heaven gained an angel. Jennifer Lynn Shedd of Mansfield, PA, passed away at her home. She was born on April 26, 1979, to Sherry LeClair-Brooks and Craig Shedd. A piece of Jen’s heart was already waiting for her in Heaven with her beloved
Thomas Earl Smith, age 80, of Mansfield, PA, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born on November 22, 1945, a son of Clarence and Anna (Hughes) Smith. Thomas was married to Bonnie (Waltz) Smith for 62 years.
Cornelia “Kay” Scarborough, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2026, in her home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Alton Scarborough Sr. She is survived by her children: Alton “Sunny” Scarborough and wife Pam; Sharon Schickling
William M. “Bill” Alberte, 65, of Middlebury Center, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home. He was born December 26, 1960, in Ephrata, PA to William F. and Joyce E. (Beamesderfer) Alberte. He graduated from Cocalico High School. Then on May 13, 1989, married Karen S. Haulman with whom he shared
Ronald Harry Heise, 88, died at his summer home in Wellsboro, PA, on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Mr. Heise was born on Saturday, June 25, 1938, in Wellsboro, PA, to Harry William Heise and Eugertha Alta Morris Heise. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Julia Raye Hackney Heise, his daughter, Christiana Raye
Did you know that the Germania Fire Company is the oldest volunteer fire department in Potter County, PA? Well it is. It was established back on Monday, July 4, 1859. The company is responsible for all of Abbott and Elk townships, as well as half of West Branch Township. Image was provided to FNN by
FNN Article © Wednesday, September 9, 2026. GALETON, PA – A woman and a man were injured in an ATV accident on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, 2026, at the Lyman Run State Park located at 454 Lyman Run Road in West Branch Township around 1:34 PM. According to early reports, This crash occurred at a
FNN Article © Wednesday, September 9, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – A two vehicle accident sent one man to the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, 2026. The crash occurred in front of the Mansfield Hose Company located at 381 South Main Street around 12:31 PM. Mansfield Borough Police, Mansfield fire and EMS personnel were dispatched
BLOSSBURG, PA – There is a Planned Power Outage in Blossburg, PA, scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This planned power outage will affect a significant number of customers in Blossburg Borough, Bloss Township, Arnot, and even Hamilton Township. The outage will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Customers should receive a phone call
WELLSBORO, PA – The Canyon Pilots Association Labor Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-In Breakfast runs from 8 a.m. to noon this Sunday, Sept. 6th inside the corporate hanger at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The breakfast is open to the public and will be held rain or
Release issued on August 31, 2026. WELLSBORO, PA – On Monday, August 31, 2026, the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced $50,004 in Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) funding to support an update to the Tioga County Comprehensive Plan—a long-range roadmap that helps guide future growth, development, infrastructure, land use,
FNN Article © Monday, August 31, 2026. TIOGA, PA – One person was injured in a motorcycle crash on Friday, August 28, 2026, around 5:13 PM. Fire crews from Tioga, Lawrenceville and Middlebury Center, PA, were dispatched to a single accident in Tioga Township. An ambulance from Mansfield Hose Company was also requested. The crash
Adrienne Gail Kaschalk, age 83, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. She was born on Monday, November 16, 1942, in Altoona, PA, to parents Thomas and Marguerite Ryan Jr. Gail will be remembered for being a loving mother, a fearless advocate for her coworkers and friends, as well as for her
William “Bill” Shoup, 93, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away peacefully at The Green Home in Wellsboro, PA on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Born in Oil City, PA, on May 5, 1933, he was raised in Marienville, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Ruby (Kibbe) Shoup; his brother and sister-in-law, Mahlon
GAINES TOWNSHIP, PA – A single vehicle crash was reported late Friday evening, August 28, 2026, around 11:00 PM in Gaines Township, PA. A call to 911 reported that a truck traveling at a high rate of speed had crashed into a building at the intersection of Route 349 and Route 6. The male driver
FNN Article Update Friday, August 28, 2026. All images by Millerton Vol. Fire Dept. © Aug. 28, 2026. MILLERTON, PA – An accident involving three vehicles was reported around 12:45 PM, on Friday afternoon, August 28, 2026. The crash occurred in front of the Dandy Mini Mart located at 7320 Route 328 in Wells Township.
