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Lines Taken Down & Poles Damaged Along Station Road

FNN Article Wednesday, February 25, 2026. LAWRENCEVILLE, PA – On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, around 2:15 PM Lawrenceville Fire Department responded to Station Road and Depot Hill Road intersection for live lines down on a semi truck. It was also noted that with multiple utility poles damaged in the 500 block of Station Road. Due […]

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Skunk Causes Issue at Home on Main Street in Wellsboro

FNN Article Update © Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (FNN Stock Image Used). WELLSBORO, PA – Wellsboro fire crews responded to a home at 145 Main Street for an odor investigation around 10:45 PM in Wellsboro Borough. Fire personnel was quickly on scene by 10:50 PM as Engine 1-3 was responding with additional firefighters. Early reports

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Men’s Basketball Bested on Road by Shippensburg

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. SHIPPENSBURG, Pa.- The Mansfield Mountaineers men’s basketball team fell on the road to Shippensburg 96-72, on Saturday Feb. 21. Four Mounties scored in double figures led by Diarmid Stewart with 13 points. Sterling Scott added 12 points. Both Jackson Henry and Nasir Brown each had 10 points. Josh Franklin led the team with seven rebounds. Mansfield (3-23,2-18 PSAC) and Shippensburg (13-13,8-11

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Mansfield Outlasts Shippensburg in Penultimate Game

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. SHIPPENSBURG, Pa.- The Mansfield Mountaineers women’s basketball team outlasted Shippensburg for 53-50 road victory, on Saturday Feb. 21. Jenna Burkett was the leading scorer for the Mounties with 12 points KJ Gordon netted 11 points. Katie Sheeler led the team in rebounds with seven and had five steals. Mansfield (4-23, 2-18 PSAC) got off to a

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Mountie Bats Lead to 10-5 Victory over Wheeling

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. WHEELING, W. Va.- The Mansfield Mountaineers Baseball team took a 10-5 victory in game one of their weekend series against Wheeling University, in a nine-inning game on Friday, Feb. 20.  Garrett Emerick earned the victory for Mansfield (2-3). He threw eight innings and tossed eight strike outs and only allowing three

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Obituary of Linda Cady Metarko of Wellsboro, PA

Linda Cady Metarko, 85, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at The Green Home in Wellsboro, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Linda, daughter of the late Kenneth and Esther (Stiger) Cady, was born in Blossburg, PA, and grew up in Mansfield. She graduated from Mansfield High School and earned her

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Obituary of Michel J. Warriner

Michel J. Warriner, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at The Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA. He was born on Saturday, September 24, 1955, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of George and Ethel (Kagenski) Warriner. He graduated from Wellsboro High School Class of 1973. Michel worked in customer service for

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Obituary of Debora Ann Sipps of Westfield, PA

Debora Ann Sipps, age 65 of Westfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born December 28, 1960, in Texas, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Joanne (Hall) Eufer, Sr. Deb married Michael C. Sipps, Jr., on December 19, 1981, and they shared

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Obituary of Stephen A. Saunders of Mansfield, PA

Stephen A. Saunders, 78, of Mansfield, PA, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather (Umpa) entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born on Monday, September 29, 1947, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of late Merton W. and Theresa M. (Patt) Saunders. He was preceded in death by: his precious infant son Mark;

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Help Local Animals During Raise the Region 2 Day Fundraising Event on March 11-12

Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries is proud to participate in this year’s Raise the Region, the area’s largest online giving event. From 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 12, make a donation to Second Chance at www.raisetheregion.org/organization/Second-Chance-Animal-Sanctuaries to help local animals in need. According to the website, “Raise the Region® is

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Tractor Trailer Goes Partially Over Embankment

FNN Article © Monday, February 23, 2026. (This article has 3 images). LYCOMING COUNTY, PA – Trout Run fire crews were dispatched to a tractor trailer accident in the 20,000 block of Route 15 Highway in the Southbound lanes. Trout Run Fire Chief and Lieutenant 1-16 arrived on scene first and confirmed that a tractor

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Obituary of Martha Jean Gee of Lawrenceville, PA

Martha Jean Gee, age 81 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. James Hospital in Hornell, NY. She was born on Friday, August 4, 1944, in Elmira, NY, and was a daughter to the late Frank and Mollie (Coleman) Beardslee. On August 2, 1962, Richard A. “Dick” Gee married Martha,

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Obituary of Phillip Joseph Carey of Ithaca, NY

Phillip Joseph Carey, age 68, of Ithaca, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. He was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1957 in Blossburg, PA, a son of Joseph and Shirley (Hunter) Carey. He worked at M&M Wood Products. He enjoyed spending time

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Obituary of Cynthia Frances Schatz of Mansfield, PA

Cynthia Frances Schatz, age 75, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Guthrie Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. She was born on March 9, 1950 in Norristown, PA, the daughter of John Catherine (Sitartz) McCrudden. Cynthia was married to Karl Frederick Schatz. She worked for the Montgomery County Prison. She enjoyed

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Propane-Powered Buses Unveiled By BeST Transit

FNN Article Friday, February 20, 2026. Image 1 – Ribbon Cutting. Image 2 – Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll address the crowd during the unveiling event. (Click on images to enlarge). BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – BeST Transit unveiled their new buses on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Greens Landing in Athens Township. The new

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Obituary of Wade A. Gile of Mansfield, PA

Wade A. Gile, age 54, of Mansfield, PA, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born on Sunday, March 21, 1971, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. He was a son of the late Thomas Gile and Dianne (Smith) Kennedy. Wade was a self employed contractor. He was member of the

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PUC to Investigate UGI’s Natural Gas Rate Increase Request

Release – Thursday, February 19, 2026. Proposed Rate Changes Suspended Pending Full PUC Investigation HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted 5-0 to suspend and investigate a proposed rate increase by UGI Utilities, Inc. – Gas Division (UGI) for natural gas distribution service to approximately 690,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 46 counties across

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PUC Advances Proposed Rulemaking to Codify Key Consumer Protections and Strengthen Stability for Utilities and Households

Release – Thursday, February 19, 2026. Commission issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and sets public comment period on regulations for key consumer safeguards HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted 4-1 to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) that would formally incorporate key consumer protections into the Commission’s regulations, advancing an effort

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Obituary of Terry L. Brill of Wellsboro, PA

Terry L. Brill, 70, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 12, 1955, Terry was the son of the late Arnold “Bud” and Shirley (Fletcher) Brill. He carried a strong work ethic throughout his life, beginning his career at

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