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Obituary of Sondra Ann Darroch of Wellsboro, PA

Sondra Ann Darroch, 89, of Wellsboro, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Broad Acres in Wellsboro, PA. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on April 24, 1936, the daughter of the late Alfred Corlett and Zoe Kathryn (Moser) Darroch. She married Ronald A. Belbutowski on August 27, 1955, who preceded her in […]

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Raymond Sets Two Records to Open Indoor Track Season

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Cahsid Raymond claimed two school records to highlight the Mansfield Mountaineer men’s track and field team’s season opener, at the Houghton December Classic, on Friday Dec. 5.  Raymond opened the day running a 6.88 second 60-meter dash, breaking the record set by Sean Ringgold in 2023. He would finish

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Mounties Make Memorable Debuts at Houghton

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. HOUGHTON, N.Y.- The Mansfield Mountaineer women’s track and field team opened the indoor track season at the Houghton December Classic with memorable debuts from newcomers, on Fri. Dec. 5. Freshman Wyoming Trudeaux claimed victory in the 600-meter run with a time of 1:41.28. The time is the second fastest in school history.  Samantha

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Maple Lanes is Finally Listed For Sale

FNN Article © Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Images from sale, 2 classic images from The History Center on Main Street in Mansfield, PA and remaining by Lonny Frost or from his collection of images. MANSFIELD, PA – Maples Lanes in Mansfield was established in 1958 and opened in 1959. It served the area for decades

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2 Vehicle Accident Along Route 287 in Delmar Township

FNN Article Update © Wednesday, December 10, 2025 WELLSBORO, PA – On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, a two vehicle crash was reported by Morris fire personnel who was involved in the accident around 1:39 PM. The crash was reported near 4543 Route 287 as the roadway was said to be a mess as snow fell

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Mountaineers Uncaged: The 2025 Track and Field Season Preview

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The cold of winter can’t slow the momentum building inside Mansfield’s facilities, where the track and field athletes are preparing for a season of speed, strength, and endurance. Under the guidance of second-year head coach Nick Mattis, the Mountaineers track and field team is ready to chase personal

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Mounties Capture Home Opener in 102–85 Decision

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, PA – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team (1–5) competed in non-conference play on Wednesday, Dec. 3, against Bryant & Stratton College (Albany) (1-1), earning a 102–85 victory.  LaQuan Byrd led the Mounties with 25 points, seven rebounds and one assist. Ty Barrett collected 14 points, three rebounds and one assist.

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Mountaineers Emerged Victorious Over Bryant & Stratton Bobcats

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, PA – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team (2–5) competed in non-conference play on Wednesday, Dec. 3, against Bryant & Stratton College (Albany) (1–2), earning a 94–43 victory.  Katie Sheeler led Mansfield with 20 points and added eight rebounds. Delilah Nazih recorded 16 points and four assists. Sheeler opened the scoring

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Obituary of Ivan Junior Smith of Westfield, PA

Ivan Junior Smith, age 81 of Westfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born January 2, 1944 in Hudson, NY, he was the son of the late Wayne and Mary (Scott) Potter. He was a mechanic and took pleasure in tinkering on vehicles, tractors and lawn

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Nathan Brinker Named Commonwealth University Student Trustee

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Nathan Brinker has been appointed to the Commonwealth University Council of Trustees. A junior health and physical education and pre-athletic training double major from Lock Haven, Brinker will represent the Lock Haven campus as a student trustee. Commonwealth University Lock Have Release – December 2025. Brinker is a student employee in

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PennSTART Vehicle Testing Facility Breaks Ground in Westmoreland County, Creating National Hub for Innovation in Western Pennsylvania

PennSTART will not only serve as a training facility for Pennsylvania’s 54,000 first responders, but a national hub for emerging technology and economic opportunity. MOUNT PLEASANT, PA – On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Shapiro Administration announced the start of construction on PennSTART, a closed loop testing facility designed to accelerate innovation in emerging transportation technology. The facility

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NPRC’s First Time Home Buyers Series

Learn the Basics of Buying Your First Home WELLSBORO, PA – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has partnered with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Hodrick Realty to offer a free First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Series designed to help you understand each step of the homebuying process with confidence. Learn about preparing your credit, choosing a realtor, comparing loan options, navigating home

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PUC to Hold Additional Public Input Hearing on $356 Million Rate Change Proposed by PPL Electric

Release – December 2025. In-person hearing added on December 18 in Wilkes-Barre to gather public testimony on the proposed rate change for electric distribution service HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the scheduling of an additional in-person hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025, to gather public input on the proposed rate change

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PUC to Investigate PA American Water’s Rate Increase Request for Water and Wastewater Service

Media Release – December 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) on Thursday, December 4, 2025, voted to suspend and investigate proposed rate increases by Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) for both its water and wastewater service.  PAWC serves approximately 682,000 water customers and 97,000 wastewater customers in 37 counties across the Commonwealth. The Commission voted

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Vehicle Accident In Rutland Township

FNN Article © Friday, December 5, 2025. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, PA – On Friday, December 5, 2025, fire crews from Mansfield Hose Company and Big Elm Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash in Rutland Township around 10:30 PM. The crash occurred in the area of 3197 Route 549. Early reports indicated that the vehicle

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