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6 Sentenced In Various Crimes

District Attorney Richard Wilson – Releases – March 20 & 21, ,2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Six individuals were recently sentenced for their crimes, according to releases by District Attorney Richard Wilson. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Kyle Lynn Bradley of Gillett, PA, was sentenced to an overall minimum of six months plus 30 days to

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Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison

Release – Friday, March 20, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that 27-year-old Zahmire Welcome has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 20 to 40 years incarceration, for the killing of 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018. Welcome, of Whitehall, was convicted in October by a Northampton County jury of first-degree

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Commonwealth University Launches Innovative Dual MBA/MSIT Degree

PENNSYLVANIA – Commonwealth University has launched an innovative dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Information Technology (MSIT) degree program. The 48-credit, dual-degree program is offered online, asynchronously, in intensive six-week sessions. Students can apply for admission now. Scott Mehall, who co-coordinates the dual-degree program with the MBA program’s Dr. Rhonda Mariani, saw

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Commonwealth University-Mansfield to Host 5 More Major Showcase Days in March

MANSFIELD, PA – The Commonwealth University-Mansfield Admissions Office will host five more major showcase days this month, which will include a behind-the-scenes look at criminal justice and social work program faculty and current students at CU-Mansfield. March events will include: During the event, attendees will explore departmental classrooms and facilities; learn more about coursework, projects

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Pine Creek Rail Trail Photo Submissions Wanted

Reminder Release – March 20, 2026. TIOGA COUNTY, PA – Tioga County, PA is currently seeking photo submissions that showcase the beauty and character of the Pine Creek Rail Trail, which has been named Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of the Year. This 62-mile trail through the Appalachian Mountains is known for its stunning landscapes, outdoor recreation,

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Aggressive Driving Enforcement is Running Now Through April 26

Preliminary traffic fatality data for 2025 shows an increase in crash fatalities involving aggressive driving, despite an overall decrease in traffic deaths. HARRISBURG, PA – This week the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation(PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Highway Safety Network, and the State of New Jersey launched a multi-state aggressive driving enforcement wave running through April

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Mansfield Sprint Football Announces Annual Butsko Award Winners; Breakfast to be held April 25

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Thursday, March 19, 2026. MANSFIELD PA – The Mansfield Mountaineers’ sprint football and the Butsko Selection Committee announced that Jack Gartner will be honored with the 2026 Frank Butsko Memorial Award at the annual breakfast on Saturday morning, April 25. Steve McCloskey will be the third Honorary Member Butsko award winner. The Austin

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Faith and Finish Lines

Ibrahim Sheriff balances Ramadan and the PSAC Championships CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Thursday, March 19, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – Students from many different places and backgrounds converge at Mansfield’s campus. This small, mountain school is home to a group of diverse students, from different races, genders, sexual identities, and religions. That diversity facilitates great connections

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Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Approves NPRC as a Fully Accredited Institution

Release – Thursday, March 19, 2026. WARREN, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) has been officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as of March 12, 2026, affirming NPRC’s commitment to educational excellence, integrity, and transformative student outcomes. The announcement follows a comprehensive multi-year process that included self-study and an in-depth review by a team of peer evaluators.

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Student Loses Everything in Fire that Destroys Mansfield Home

FNN Article © Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Image by W. Darrow © March 11, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – A fast moving fire destroyed a Saint James Street home back on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The relentless flames claimed all the possessions of a young Mansfield University student, including, her beloved dog. The fire was spotted

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PUC Schedules Public Input Hearings for $20 Million Rate Increase Request by National Fuel Gas

Release – March 18, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently announced late-March and early-April in-person and telephonic hearings to gather public input about the nearly $20 million (7.4%) natural gas distribution rate increase request filed by National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel).  National Fuel provides natural gas distribution services to more than 213,000 customers

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Mansfield Athletics Partners With Influxer

MANSFIELD, PA – In the ever-changing college athletics landscape Mansfield looks to maximize opportunities for student-athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL), and has announced a partnership with Influxer. Influxer is an officially licensed vendor, creating co-branded apparel customized with players’ names and numbers. Through this partnership, Influxer will provide education and training on

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Mountaineers Take One From Slippery Rock

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – March 2026. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineers baseball team split on the day with Slippery Rock, to close the series, on Sunday, March 15.  Mansfield took the first game 4-2 and fell in the second 7-2. GAME ONE: Mansfield 4 – Slippery Rock 2 Quinn Shindler continued his excellent start to the season, tossing

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Mounties Split Final Games at Virginia Wise Classic

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – March 18, 2026. TROUTVILLE, VA – The Mountaineer softball team competed in the final day of the Virginia Wise Tournament. Game One: Mansfield 3, Bowie State 1 Britni Motter started on the mound, where she collected 6 strikeouts and allowed only one earned run. In the first inning, Sarah Shupp had an RBI to

Obituaries

Obituary of John A. Stanley of Gaines, PA

John A. Stanley, 80, of Gaines, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. John was born January 29, 1946, in Coatesville, the son of the late Allen and Julie (Varigo) Stanley. He married the former Ruth Ann Graham on July 2, 1971, and they celebrated over 54 years together. John graduated from Scott High

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Obituary of Geraldine “Jerry” Learn of Wellsboro, PA

Geraldine “Jerry” Learn, 84, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away early Monday morning, March 16, 2026, at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation in Wellsboro. She was born March 1, 1942, in Girard, GA, to VanDyne and Grace (Godbee) Roupp.  She graduated from high school and married Durwood R. Learn. Jerry loved the Lord and was a faithful member of the Dexter Baptist Church. For many

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Obituary of Jane E. Montague of Mansfield, PA

Jane E. Montague, 71, of Mansfield, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2026. Jane lived a life defined by kindness and service to others. She devoted her life to ministering to all she met. Jane started “Grandsavers are Lifesavers” and supported “Border Buddies”. She also spearheaded “Widows Might”. Jane’s

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