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PSP Release -2026. Click on the last images to enlarge for a better view. Major upgrades reflect the department’s commitment to using advanced technology to protect communities and support troopers. PSP will be one of only two law enforcement agencies in the nation with advanced sound capability — meaning motorists should be able to hear […]
DA Wilson Release issued January 28, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – 46-year-old Jesse Gallagher of Sheshequin Township, was convicted by a Bradford County jury of multiple felony sex offenses against a child on Friday, January 23, 2026, following a two day criminal jury trial. The victim, who is only nine years old, testified that she
DA Wilson Release issued in January 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – 29-year-old Troy Aaron Stone of Wyalusing, PA, was sentenced last month to a minimum of eight months to a maximum of five years in a State Correctional Institution, together with a $1,500.00 fine, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a
PSP-Towanda Release Images of Robber. Click on each photo to enlarge them for easier viewing. Video link at bottom of article. CANTON, PA – Pennsylvania State Police, Troop P Towanda Criminal Investigation Unit continues their investigation into an armed robbery that occurred on Friday afternoon, January 30, 2026, around 3:18 PM at the Canton Smoke
Release – January 30, 2026. Image © by L. Frost. WELLSBORO, PA – Tioga County hosted a Municipal Zoning Workshop on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Tokishi Training Center in Wellsboro, bringing together local leaders from across the county to strengthen planning efforts and support sustainable community growth. The workshop was presented by the
PSP-Mansfield Release – January 29, 2026. Case No. PA 2025-1327097. MANSFIELD, PA – Two females were arrested back on Monday, October 27, 2025, for retail theft at the Richmond Township Walmart at 1169 South Main Street in Mansfield, PA. According to Pennsylvania State Police, they responded to Walmart around 5:50 PM for a report of
FNN Article Thursday, © January 29, 2026. ELMIRA, NY – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 41-year-old Robert J. McKay, of Southport, NY, as a Fugitive from Justice from Tioga County, PA, for a Parole Violation on the original charge of DUI: Controlled Substance of Metabolite, 2nd offense. On Wednesday, January
Potter County, PA – $205,100 for the acquisition of approximately 61 acres in Keating Township for the expansion of ATV trails HARRISBURG PA – On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Shapiro Administration announced $1.4 million in new investments to expand and improve all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails and facilities across Pennsylvania – strengthening the Commonwealth’s $19 billion outdoor recreation industry. “These grants expand safe,
FNN Article © Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Image taken by Kayla Blake sent in by a reader. (Click on image to enlarge). TOWN OF ERWIN, NY – Early Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026, around 7:15 a.m. the Steuben County 911 Center received a call regarding a Nitrogen leak at the Corning Diesel Plant on State
HARRISBURG, PA – Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) today announced over $488,000 has been awarded to Lycoming and Sullivan counties for projects that will restore streams, improve fish and wildlife habitat, and enhance best management practices for stormwater runoff. This funding is provided through the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “These awards will improve our streams
PSP-Towanda Release – January 27, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – On Thursday, January 22, 2026, around 3:19 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda responded to an accident in the area of East Street at its’ intersection with Hollow Road in Pike Township, PA. According to police, 31-year-old Nathan R. Brace of LeRaysville, PA, was
FNN Article written using PSP-Towanda Release & Court Records Tuesday, © January 27, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Back on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, around 4:08 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda responded to the report of a child operating a motor vehicle. Troopers were able to locate the vehicle and the juvenile a
PSP-Towanda Release – January 26, 2026. (Still no Court Record) BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – On December 25, 2025, around 7:58 PM, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a single vehicle accident on Shaffers Notch Road, near the intersection with Heath Road in Terry Township, PA. According to police, a 2024 Ford Explorer operated by 35-year-old Austen
FNN Article written from information from PSP-Towanda Release and Court Record © Monday, January 26, 2026. Incident occurred Dec. 23, 2025. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Early Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025, around 1:28 AM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Towanda responded to a single vehicle accident in the area of 699 Pine Valley Road in
FNN Article © Sunday, January 25, 2026. Image by Tim Harris © Jan. 25, 2026. Click on image to enlarge. DURYEA, PA – On Sunday, January 25, 2026, prior to 2:45 PM, an avalanche was reported in LDuryea, PA (Luzerne County). Drivers were told to avoid the 900 block of Coxton Road after a significant
Tioga County PA Fair Release – January 23, 2026. WELLSBORO, PA – The Tioga County Fair was named Zone 2 Fair of the Year at the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Convention on Thursday evening, January 22, 2025, in Hershey, PA. According to the Tioga County PA Fair, Tierney Patterson has been proudly representing Tioga
FNN Article © Wednesday, January 21, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge). CORRY, PA – On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, a 3-alarm fast moving fire destroyed Hensa Stamping, formerly Chase Manufacturing located at 9 Pennsylvania Avenue in Corry, PA. Around 4:17 PM fire units were dispatched to the burning business. Heavy black smoke was reported
Release – January 2026. HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Potter County man, a repeat offender, has been convicted of opening fire outside a Coudersport bar during an altercation with other bar patrons. A Potter County jury returned guilty verdicts against 59-year-old Richard Jerry Hurst to felony counts of possession of
Release – Wednesday, January 21, 2026. NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA – The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP), in partnership with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, invites eligible nonprofit organizations to take part in Raise the Region 2026, a 30-hour online giving campaign happening March 11–12, 2026. Raise the Region is designed to help nonprofits expand
Release – Tuesday, January 20, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, that $750,000 has been awarded to upgrade Park Hill Road in Tioga Township, Tioga County, PA. “Especially in rural areas like ours, our roads and bridges are vital to connecting us
