Release – Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Christmas came early for our local dairy farmers and for children in our schools as the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act was just passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday, December 15, 2025. Thank you to U.S. House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for his persistence […]
MONTOURSVILLE, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 3 team is wrapping up a successful construction season this year, which included 111 new contracts worth an estimated $312 million, to improve travel and safety on state highways and bridges across Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties. This investment included
Edna Mae Cobb, 55, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday December 15, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. She was born on Monday, March 9, 1970, at the Blossburg State Hospital in Blossburg, PA, to Harry L. and Helen (Gulliver) Cobb. She graduated from high school and worked for Partners in Progress. Edna was a
Commonwealth University Release – Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Shown is CU-Lock Haven student-athletes and Sgt. Frank Shoemaker, Lock Haven campus police, with donated food items. PENNSYLVANIA – For the fourth year, all three Commonwealth University (CU) police departments at Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield held a Food for Fines event, in which parking tickets were
Sharon K. (Sweeney) Morral, age 84, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was the wife of Gary J. Morral and had worked at the Penn Wells Hotel for many years. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com
It is with heavy hearts to say Donna M. (Hosler) Flannery passed away after a courageous battle against cancer on Sunday, December 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pottsville, PA, on March 24,1956, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lois (Rubright) Hosler of Mill Creek, Pottsville, PA. Donna was
Karl J. Wickman, age 62, of Blossburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2025. Karl was born on Sunday, October 13, 1963, in Blossburg, PA, the son of Donald and Joyce Nybeck Wickman. On July 6, 1985, Karl was united in marriage to Kimberly O’Conners. Kimberly survives him and currently resides in Blossburg. In
On Friday evening, December 12th, 2025, at approximately 5:30 P.M., Mary Etta Walburn closed her eyes on earth and opened them in Heaven. Mary passed away at Troy Community Hospital. Mary spent most of her time being a mother – hen to the ones she loved and being a “Big Sister” to close friends and
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, PA – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in the first game of conference play on Saturday, Dec. 6, against Slippery Rock University, the Mounties fell after a tightly contested match 85-78 Sterling Scot led the Mountianeers (1-6, 0-1 PSAC) with 25 total points, five rebounds and two assists. JuJu
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, PA – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team competed in their first game of conference play on Saturday, Dec. 6, against Slippery Rock University, with the Rock taking the win 66-40. Katie Sheeler led the red and black in scoring with 18 points and two assists. Delilah Nazih collected nine
Michael Anthony Hinder, age 75, of Liberty, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1950, in Scranton, PA, a son of Alfred and Dorothy (Falkner) Hinder. He was the husband of Cynthia (Rood) Hinder for 47 years. He had been employed by Lycoming Engines. Michael
Joan L. Oliver, age 87, of Canton, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born on Thursday, November 24, 1938, in Sayre, PA, the daughter of Howard and Myra (Bird) Stone. Joan was the wife of the late Franklin Oliver. They celebrated 50 years
CU-Mansfield Release – December 2025. Shown is the Municipal Police Academy Graduates of 2026. Image by Bruce Dart of Photos by Dart in Mansfield, PA. MANSFIELD, PA – The Commonwealth University-Mansfield Municipal Police Academy is actively recruiting for its upcoming, full-time Act 120 Academy class, which begins May 26, 2026. The Mansfield Act 120 Municipal
Release – December 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – The Bradford County Historical Society is set to receive a $9,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford). The funding will help offset essential operating expenses related to the cost of insurance, gas and electricity for the
FNN Article © Sunday, December 14, 2025. POTTER COUNTY PA – On Friday, July 5, 2024, Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport, PA, received an allegation of child abuse from Potter County Children and Youth Services. The allegation indicated that a known five-year-old male arrived at the UPMC Cole Hospital on Tuesday, July 2, 2024,
CU-Mansfield Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, PA – Students in Commonwealth University-Mansfield’s radiologic technology program achieved a 100% first attempt pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) radiography certification exam for the fourth consecutive year. Radiologic technologists play an essential role in healthcare, using medical imaging such as X-rays, CT scans and
Release – December 12, 2025. Image of Robinson House Museum and the Ladd Genealogical and Historical Research Library in Wellsboro, PA by Lonny Frost © December 6, 2025. WELLSBORO, PA – A $9,000 grant has been awarded to the Tioga County Historical Society, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced on Friday, December 12, 2025. The grant
PUC encourages struggling consumers to act early and #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss utility assistance programs before winter bills rise. Release – December 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is highlighting ways that natural gas customers can manage energy usage and costs this winter, while also encouraging struggling consumers to act early and #CallUtilitiesNow to
FNN Article © Friday, December 12, 2025. Letter Shared to FNN to address the concerns over an exception of an area zoned as a residential and agricultural area. Residents encourage others to attend meeting in hopes of preserving their beautiful and peaceful area. (Letter information provided in article or click on image to enlarge. WELLSBORO,
FNN Article © Thursday, December 11, 2025. Image provided and © by Lonny Frost. WELLSBORO, PA — Residents of Tioga County flocked to the Wellsboro Courthouse to voice their serious questions and concerns at the Tioga County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday evening over the supposed data center planned for the county. The county commissioners had adopted
