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WILLIAMSPORT, PA – On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Dwell Orphan Care recently received a $10,000 grant from the Pearls with a Passion Fund at First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania(FCFP), helping local children who are entering foster care with little to no belongings. The grant supports Dwell’s Hope Chest Foster Closet, which provides children with […]
ATHENS, PA – UPDATE: The Bradford County Children and Youth Services Officials have confirmed that 17-year-old David Macumber, of Bradford County, PA. was located sometime on Thursday. News outlets received word Thursday afternoon and no further details were released on where the teen had been.. Bradford County Children and Youth Services noted that 17-year-old David
Members of Driftwood are: (from left) Claire Byrne, Joey Arcuri, Joe Kollar (front, center) Dan Forsyth and Sam Fishman. WELLSBORO, PA – At 7:30 p.m. on two different nights, Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8, the five-member band Driftwood of Binghamton, New York will perform their electrifying style of Americana folk rock with a
FNN Article Update © Wednesday, October 22, 2025. MANSFIELD, PA – A three vehicle accident occurred near Smith’s Tattooz located at 1495 South Main Street around 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Richmond Township. Pennsylvania State Police were on scene first and requested Mansfield Hose Company to assist with traffic control by 5:05
FNN Article © Wednesday, October 22, 2025. PENNSYLVANIA – The start of the LIHEAP (Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program is being delayed, with specific states like Pennsylvania having paused some grant distributions due to the federal budget delay and ongoing government shutdown, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. While the previous year’s season
MAINESBURG, PA – The Mainesburg Community Christmas Celebration is back again with free holiday fun for everyone on Friday evening Dec. 5th and Saturday, Dec. 6th! All events will be held at130 Smith Park Road, Mainesburg, PA . The holiday spirit is coming to life at this year’s Community Christmas Celebration, a joyful, family-centered event filled
TIOGA COUNTY, PA – FNN has provided a list of local food pantries for those who may need assistance in November since the political parties are still fighting of a budget agreement. Nearly two million may not get SNAP benefits in November, if an agreement is not made between the two political parties who are
BLOSSBURG, PA – Family medicine physician Lynne Scanlan, DO, has joined the Blossburg Laurel Health Center, located at 6 Riverside Plaza in Blossburg, PA where she is accepting new patients of all ages. Bringing more than 15 years of expertise in primary care, Dr. Scanlan is board certified in family medicine and has a wealth of
Ruth L. Dinnison, 98, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the home of her daughter Lianne. Ruth was the wife of the late Hugh Dinnison, her husband of 64 years. They were married on October 18, 1947. Her passing was on what would have been their 78th anniversary. Ruth was
Robert A. Haner, age 80, of Middlebury Center, PA, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1945 in Blossburg, PA, a son of the late Earl and Iona (Reynolds) Haner and was married to Brenda (Jones) Haner. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted
Susan K. Marble, 50, of Cross Fork, PA, formerly of Galeton and Ulysses, died on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in UPMC Cole Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born December 13, 1974, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Ernest Lee Davenport and Maryland R. Weeks Davenport. Susan devoted her life to raising her family. Surviving are: her husband, Ronald
MANSFIELD, PA – The North Penn-Mansfield Jr. Sr. High School Class of 2026 is planning for their Senior Prom and they are looking for a local DJ that will be available to provide music entertainment for their prom on Saturday, May 16th. The students would like there to be a playlist made, but overall the
FNN Article Update © Wednesday, October 15, 2025. First 4 images posted by Middlebury Twp Vol. Fire Dept. Next 5 images posted by Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company. Click on images to enlarge. WESTFIELD, PA – On Wednesday afternoon, October 15, 2025, a serious crash occurred in the area of 3928 Route 249 in Chatham Township. The
MANSFIELD, PA – Lowe’s Home Improvement in Richmond Township is hosting their annual First Responders Event on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM in the parking lot of the Lowe’s store, which is located at 2165 South Main Street in Mansfield, PA. Tentatively scheduled to be at the event are several ambulance
TIOGA COUNTY, PA – The volunteer staff and editor of FIRST News Now PA wishes to express our thanks to our readers for their support over the last 10 years. Facebook has been terrible to FNN by deleting over 9.5 years of stories, videos, breaking news and history pieces due to false violations relating to
MIDDLEBURY CENTER, PA – The Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Company responded to provide traffic control at the scene of a single vehicle accident involving a deer. The crash occurred in the area of 2408 Route 249 late Tuesday evening, October 14, 2025, in Chatham Township around 9:57 PM. Fire personnel arrived at the scene around 10:09
WELLSBORO, PA – The Wellsboro Community Concert Association’s 2025-2026 Season continues on Friday, Nov. 7, for season subscribers and again on Saturday, Nov. 8 for the public with tables available and tickets for military veterans priced at $15, the popular five-member band Driftwood, of Binghamton, New York, will perform Americana folk rock with a nod to 1960s
TIOGA, PA – Fire crews from Tioga, Lawrenceville, Lindley, Middlebury, and a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) from Wellsboro were dispatched to a possible structure fire at 17819 Route 287, around 8:00 PM. Early reports indicated that a large pot of grease caught fire inside the residence. The burning pot of grease was carried outside. However,
PSP-Towanda Release – October 2025. SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA – Back on Sunday, August 31, 2025, around 3:39 PM, at a location on Reber Road in Smithfield Township, a 32-year-old female of Ulster, PA related to Pennsylvania State Police that she was in a verbal argument that turned physical, with her husband. The victim’s husband was
PSP-Towanda Release – October 2025. TROY TOWNSHIP, PA – Back on Monday, September 15, 2025, around 11:34 PM, Troy Fire Department and Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda responded to a single vehicle accident along State Route 14 in Troy Township. According to police, 33-year-old Drew S. Krasner of Mansfield, PA, was traveling northbound on
