Ramona K. “Choppy” Hults, 63, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in her home. Born Tuesday, May 15, 1962, in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of William Lee “Bill” and Jane O. Cratsley Putman. On October 25, 1980, in Knoxville, PA, she married James Wesley Hults, who survives. Before her marriage, she was employed […]
WELLSBORO, PA – On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Public Utility Commission voted 5-0 to approve a Joint Petition for Approval of Settlement enabling Wellsboro Electric to adjust its annual electric distribution operating revenues by approximately $2.5 million – less than the $2.9 million increase originally requested by the company. Wellsboro Electric will implement the annual operating revenue
FNN Article © Friday, January 16, 2026. TROY, PA – On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Amy Swackhammer was involved in a terrible head-on crash along Route 6 between Troy and Towanda. The vehicle that hit Amy had lost control on snow covered roadway. Amy would be airlifted to the hospital , however despite lifesaving efforts
Williamsport Bureau of Police Release – WBP #25007577. WILLIAMSPORT, PA – 69-year-old Steven Carter-Hicks of Williamsport, PA, has been charged with over 1,000 counts of alleged offenses after Williamsport Police investigators received a Cyber Tip indicating that Carter-Hicks had downloaded numerous images identified as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Those charges are as follows; Back
FNN Article © Wednesday, January 14, 2026. FNN Stock Image by Crary Hose Company. WESTFIELD, PA – Early Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026, Crary Hose Company and Clymer Hose Company, as well as ambulance from Sabinsville were dispatched to a single vehicle crash near 458 Reservoir Hill Road in Westfield Township just before 5:00 AM.
FNN Article written using PSP-Towanda Release & Court Records – Wednesday, January 14, 2026.FNN Article using PSP-Towanda Release & Court Records – January 14, 2026. WYALUSING BOROUGH, PA – On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda conducted a patrol check at US 6 and 5th Street in Wyalusing Borough. Around 10:03
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action in a closely contested matchup on January 13, falling to Lock Haven, 78–76. Ty Barrett led with 13 points, two steals and one assist. Diarmid Stewart and Nasir Brown added 11 points. Julian Wilson opened the scoring at the free-throw line, while Barrett and
LOCK HAVEN, PA – The Mansfield Mountaineers women’s basketball team traveled to PSAC East foe Lock Haven and fell by a score of 91-41on Tuesday Evening , Jan. 13. Jenna Kasmierski and KJ Gordon each scored a team high nine points for Mansfield. Paley Adams had four rebounds to lead the Mounties. Mansfield surrendered the first eight points of the contest before
CU-Mansfield Release – Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Shown are Sitting from left, are Michael and Diane Woodring. Standing from left, are Lauren, John and Monica Woodring. MANSFIELD, PA – The Woodring family has committed $25,000 to the Mansfield University Mountaineer Foundation to establish the Michael “Woody” Woodring ’74 Scholarship to support Mountaineer track & field
FNN Article Update © Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Accident images by Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company © January 12, 2026. KNOXVILLE, PA – Update – One person was injured in a two vehicle accident involving a school bus early Monday morning,, January 12, 2026. Fire crews from Knoxville and Osceola, as well as Valley Ambulance and
Donna Rae Wood, age 79, of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born on December 22, 1946 in Corning, NY, a daughter of Burrell C. and Mabel L. (Thrall) Morse. Donna was married to the late Joseph Luther Wood, Jr. who passed away
Thomas S. Treat, age 86, passed away quietly following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. He was born on Saturday, February 18, 1939 in Wellsboro, PA, a son to Edward and Eleanor Treat of Tioga. On July 14, 1962, Thomas married Virginia Heck, making their home and raising
JoAnn Hamme Horton completed her eventful and fulfilling life’s journey on Friday, January 9, 2026. Her immediate family was with her at the finish line, and she was surrounded by the deep affection of those she loved and was loved by during her 78 years. JoAnn was born on September 24, 1947, the eldest child
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, January 17, 2026, through Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle
Release – Monday, January 12, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – As Pennsylvania moves into the coldest part of the winter, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding consumers that December electric and natural gas bills are now arriving in mailboxes, and, for some households, those bills may be noticeably higher than expected. Higher winter energy usage
FNN Article © Monday, January 12, 2026. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA – A single vehicle accident in which a truck had smashed into a tree on Monday, January 12, 2026, was reported around 5:15 PM. Millerton fire personnel were quick to respond to the area of 2128 Button Hill Road in Jackson Township. A passerby reported
WELLSBORO, PA – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is offering the Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients course in Wellsboro, PA. The Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients (PTEP) course gives EMS practitioners the resources they need to help alleviate patients’ hidden wounds – intense fear, stress, and pain – during a medical emergency. PTEP educates EMS
Carol Jean Mitstifer, age 78, of Liberty, PA, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital (formerly Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital) in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on Friday, December 19, 1947, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of John and Alice (Stempeck) Boinski. Carol was married to Dayton Wayne Mitstifer. She
Brianna Lynn Hurd, age 27, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, PA. She was born on September 21, 1998, in Fort Stewart, GA, a daughter of James Hurd and Randreal Connor. Brianna was the wife of Sam Hartwell. She was a graduate of Williamson High
Miles Luther Fenstermacher III, 77, of Mansfield, PA – With great sadness, the family of Miles Luther Fenstermacher III shares the news of his passing on Friday, January 9, 2026. Miles was born on Saturday, April 17, 1948, to Miles and Marian (McIntosh) Fenstermacher of Mansfield. He was a graduate of Mansfield Area High School
