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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,
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 © 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
FNN Article © Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Images from sale, 2 classic images from The History Center on Main Street in Mansfield, PA and remaining by Lonny Frost or from his collection of images. MANSFIELD, PA – Maples Lanes in Mansfield was established in 1958 and opened in 1959. It served the area for decades
FNN Article Update © Wednesday, December 10, 2025 WELLSBORO, PA – On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, a two vehicle crash was reported by Morris fire personnel who was involved in the accident around 1:39 PM. The crash was reported near 4543 Route 287 as the roadway was said to be a mess as snow fell
Release – December 2025. National Wreaths Across America Day will be observed on Saturday, Dec. 13. This tradition began in 1992 when a wreath maker from Maine found himself with a surplus of wreaths. Wanting to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans, Morrill Worcester arranged for those wreaths to be placed at Arlington National Cemetery.
LOCK HAVEN, PA – Nathan Brinker has been appointed to the Commonwealth University Council of Trustees. A junior health and physical education and pre-athletic training double major from Lock Haven, Brinker will represent the Lock Haven campus as a student trustee. Commonwealth University Lock Have Release – December 2025. Brinker is a student employee in
MONTOURSVILLE, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Highway Safety Network, Williamsport Area School District, the Williamsport High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club, and the Lycoming County Sheriff’s office held a media event to highlight the dangers of impaired driving through the holiday season. The safety partners teamed up for a traffic
PennSTART will not only serve as a training facility for Pennsylvania’s 54,000 first responders, but a national hub for emerging technology and economic opportunity. MOUNT PLEASANT, PA – On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Shapiro Administration announced the start of construction on PennSTART, a closed loop testing facility designed to accelerate innovation in emerging transportation technology. The facility
Learn the Basics of Buying Your First Home WELLSBORO, PA – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has partnered with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Hodrick Realty to offer a free First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Series designed to help you understand each step of the homebuying process with confidence. Learn about preparing your credit, choosing a realtor, comparing loan options, navigating home
Release – December 2025. In-person hearing added on December 18 in Wilkes-Barre to gather public testimony on the proposed rate change for electric distribution service HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the scheduling of an additional in-person hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025, to gather public input on the proposed rate change
Media Release – December 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) on Thursday, December 4, 2025, voted to suspend and investigate proposed rate increases by Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) for both its water and wastewater service. PAWC serves approximately 682,000 water customers and 97,000 wastewater customers in 37 counties across the Commonwealth. The Commission voted
Release – December 2025. A First in the Potter-Tioga Dispatch Region ULYSSES, PA – Tri-Town Ambulance Association is proud to announce a major advancement in emergency medical services for our region. With the guidance of Jeff Reeser of EMT West, the leadership of our Medical Director, Dr. T. McCardell, and the dedication of all personnel
FNN Article © Friday, December 5, 2025. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, PA – On Friday, December 5, 2025, fire crews from Mansfield Hose Company and Big Elm Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash in Rutland Township around 10:30 PM. The crash occurred in the area of 3197 Route 549. Early reports indicated that the vehicle
Holiday Release – Thursday, December 4, 2025. Images © by Lonny Frost. WELLSBORO, PA – The 41st annual Dickens of a Christmas in Wellsboro, PA, runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 5, 6, and 7th. The much loved holiday event is held along Wellsboro’s historic Main Street and the surrounding side streets As the area
STOA: A New Musical Journey Written & Composed by Alivia Tagliaferri Brings Heart, Hope, and Home to the Stage This January WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Born in the heart of Williamsport, STOA: A New Musical Journey is an original, family-friendly musical that celebrates love, courage, and the deep-rooted connections that help us grow. Written and composed by local author
CU-Mansfield Release – Thursday, December 4, 2025. Shown from left, are Hayley Ridge, Quinn Lightner, Phillip Peters, Bobby Repp, Isaac Braucht, Caleb Adman and Ethan Hinshaw. Shown front row from left, are Bobby Repp, Hayley Ridge, Malachi Snyder, Emiliano Quinones, Cody Ranck and Michaiah Watkins. Back row from left, are Quinn Lightner, Phillip Peters, Isaac
