Dennis Alan Barnett, age 55, of Crestview, FL, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born Wednesday, September 2, 1970, in Baltimore, MD. When he was 11, he moved to Tioga County, PA with his family. Dennis joined the United States Air Force upon his graduation from Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School, class […]
Ilene Janice Heil, age 83, of Mainesburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 19, 1942, a daughter of Francis “Frank” and Mabel (Naylor) Adams. Ilene was the wife of Thomas Anthony Heil, Sr., with whom she shared 68
FNN Article © Monday, December 29, 2025. RALEIGH, NC – 76-year-old Dennis Hamlin, father to NASCAR star Denny Hamlin, passed away on Sunday from injuries he suffered in a house fire, according to the NASCAR association. The fire was located in the Stanley community of Gaston County, in North Carolina, where the home was mostly
Awards Support Governor’s $25 Billion Housing Plan To Expand Affordability Across the State Press Release – Monday, December 29, 2025 NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $2 billion in housing bonds and subsidies have been awarded to 24 housing developments located in communities across New York State that will create or preserve
Through Two Rounds of NY SWIMS Funding, $200 Million Awarded to 57 Projects Advancing Safe Swimming Access Across New York State Supports Municipal and Nonprofit Aquatic Facility Improvements; View Full List of Awardees Here Part of Governor Hochul’s ‘Unplug and Play’ Initiative Encouraging Families To Stay Active and Outdoors. Press Release – Monday, December 29, 2025.
MANSFIELD, PA. – The Mansfield Alumni Association Board of Directors announced three recipients of the Commonwealth University-Mansfield Alumni Legacy Scholarship for 2026. The Alumni Legacy Scholarship preserves Mansfield’s legacy by supporting academically gifted students with close family ties to Mansfield graduates. Recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the spring semester. Paige Gumaer is a
PennDOT Release – December 2025. Image created by FNN. 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 Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and
Joseph A. Visman, Jr., 41, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, December 22, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Born November 26, 1984, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Debra Ann Graber and Joseph A. Visman. A 2002 graduate of Galeton Area High School, he earned an associate’s degree in business from WyoTech in Indiana,
Carl Wayne Van Ness, age 82, of Mansfield, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1943, in Roseville, PA, a son of Jay and Myrtle (Knapp) Van Ness. He was married to Lynnette (Smith) Van Ness. Carl
FNN Article © Friday, December 26, 2025. TIOGA, PA – (UPDATE) – Power was restored around 10:00 PM to the majority of those that were hit by a power outage on Friday, December 26, 2025. Most of the 120 who lost power had it restored nearly an hour and a half earlier than expected. As
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Thursday, December 25, 2025. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Eight Mansfield student-athletes were named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Fall 2025 Academic All-Conference Team, the conference announced Tuesday, Dec 23. Mansfield’s honorees include: Men’s Cross Country · Rylan Ebner Women’s Cross Country · Marissa Allen · Allyson Lewis Field Hockey · Jenna Duke · Melanie Esh
CU- Mansfield Sports Release – Thursday, December 25, 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Sunday, December 21 against California (Pa.) with Cal securing a 93-70 win. JuJu Pagan led a career high of 24 points and collected three steals, two rebounds and two assists. LaQuan
FNN Article © Thursday, December 25, 2025. Images by Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company © Dec. 23, 2025. Click on images to enlarge and to view full images. KNOXVILLE, PA – A single vehicle accident sent one person to the hospital late Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025. The crash occurred around 11:30 AM near 6067 Route
FNN Article © Wednesday, December 24, 2025. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, PA – A single vehicle accident occurred along the Route 15 Highway possibly in the southbound lane near Mile Marker 165 on Tuesday, December 23 2025, a few minutes before noon. A female driver reported that she had spun out and lost control before she ended
PSP-Towanda Release – December 2025. CANTON, PA – On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, around 8:30 PM, Pennsylvania State Troopers were investigating an separate incident. While investigating Troopers made contact with 39-year-old Steven Hall of Canton, PA, in the area of 229 Troy Street in Canton Borough. While attempting to place Hall in the back of
CU-Mansfield Release – December 19, 2025. MANSFIELD, PA. – Peggy Dettwiler, retired director of choral activities at Commonwealth University-Mansfield, has committed a portion of her estate to support choral music at Mansfield through the Mansfield University Mountaineer Foundation. Dettwiler served as director of choral activities at Mansfield for 35 years, transforming a small rural program
FNN Article © Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Image #1 provided by A. M. Other two sent to FNN. COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA – Blossburg fire and EMS crews responded a single vehicle rollover crash back on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, around 8:30 AM. The accident occurred in the area of 418 East Creek Road in
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team competed in their final game of conference play of 2025 on Sunday, Dec. 21, against California (PA), With winning team taking the game with a score of 83-62. Delilah Nazih lead with 17 points and seven rebounds. Katie Sheeler added 16 points
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday, December 20, against Seton Hill with the Griffins pulling away 89-61. LaQuan Byrd led the Mountaineers with 17 points, including four three-pointer. Juju Pagan added 11 points. Seton Hill (9-3, 3-1 PSAC) established
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday, December 20, against Seton Hill, resulting in a Griffin victory 94-43. Delilah Nazih collect 20 points for the team a career high. KJ Gordon added seven points and six rebounds. Seton Hill (7-2, 3-0
