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The old Ward Manufacturing plant on Taber Street & buildings on Main Street in Blossburg, PA. Images by Lonny Frost © October 27, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge). FNN Article © Wednesday, October 28, 2026. BLOSSBURG, PA – Ward Manufacturing’s history began in 1924, and the company celebrated its centennial in 2024, for more than
Press Release – Tuesday, October 27, 2026. 2 illustrations provided. WELLSBORO, PA – Children’s author and independent bookstore owner Kevin Coolidge of Wellsboro has announced the release of “The Totally Ninja Raccoons Meet the Apple Snitch.” To order a copy, adults can visit locations where they normally buy books online or in-person. “We will have
FNN Article Update © Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Images provided by Leesa Gallagher © Oct. 27, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge for easier viewing). MANSFIELD, PA – A two vehicle accident lead the closure of Route 6 for nearly an hour in Mansfield Borough on Tuesday afternoon, October 27, 2026. The crash had traffic
Harrisburg, PA – On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)announced that more Pennsylvanians are accessing job training and gaining experience in the transportation industry a year after expanding and streamlining its On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, further building on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to help more Pennsylvanians chart their own course and
FNN Article Update © Thursday, October 22, 2026. Images provided by Lonny Frost © Oct. 21 & 22, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge). Traffic update – Around 12:45 PM on Thursday, October 22, 20206, PennDOT issued a lane restriction on I-99/Route 15 northbound at mile marker 178 in Richmond Township, Tioga County. The right
FNN Article Wednesday, October 21, 2026. LEROY TOWNSHIP, PA – An 86-year-old Monroeton man lost his life and his passenger was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash in LeRoy Township (Bradford County, PA), according to Pennsylvania State Police. On Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, around 10:41 AM, Canton fire, Western Alliance EMS., as well as
MANSFIELD, PA – A Mansfield man placed in custody on Saturday, October 3, 2026, after he was involved in two separate incidents in early October. His monetary bail was set at $100,000 as his first incident involved him sending a death threat to the office of State Representative Jamie Walsh (R-117). The Pennsylvania State Police
PSP-Mansfield Release – October 2026. Case # PA 2026-1269030. WELLSBORO, PA – On Sunday, October 4, 2026, around 5:25 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Mansfield, PA, investigated a report of two stray bullets striking a home on the Ding Dang Road in Charleston Township. According to police, one bullet went through the living room
BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising drivers in Bradford County that a portion of Wilmot Road (Route 2007) will be posted with a permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restriction. Wilmot Road will be restricted between Ambrosius Road (Route 2009) in Wilmot Township and Shaffer’s Notch Road (Route 2011) in Terry
HARRISBURG, PA – Rep. Jamie Flick (R‑Lycoming/Union) has been named an inaugural recipient of the Champion for Children Award by the National Parents Organization (NPO). The national honor recognizes legislative and judicial leaders who champion legal defaults that protect a child’s fundamental right to maintain meaningful, loving relationships with both fit parents after separation. “This
PSP-Coudersport Release – Thursday, October 15, 2026. Case # PA 2026-1282520. COUDERSPORT, PA – A 15-year-old female of Montrose Borough (Susquehanna), PA, was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for aggravated assault of two Direct Support Professionals at UPMC Coudersport Hospital. According to Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport, PA, the 15-year-old female patient was being
EULALIA TOWNSHIP, PA – On Saturday, October 10, 2026, around 12:42 PM Coudersport fire and EMS units along with Pennsylvania State Police responded to a reported two vehicle crash involving a truck and a motorcyclist on Dutch Hill Road in Eulalia Township. Although a rescue unit and extra manpower from Roulette was requested they would
FNN Article © Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Images from Lowe’s First Responders Event 2025. All images provided by Lonny Frost © Oct. 18, 2025. (Click on images to enlarge). MANSFIELD, PA – Lowe’s Home Improvement in Richmond Township is hosting their annual First Responders Event on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00PM
SABINSVILLE, PA – A two alarm fire destroyed a three bay garage in Clymer Township, early Monday morning, October 12, 2026. The fire was reported just after midnight at 14670 Route 349. Fire crews from Crary Hose Company out of Westfield, PA, Clymer Township Volunteer Hose Company out of Sabinsville and also an ambulance from
ST. LOUIS, MO. – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) on Wednesday, September 23 as an approved institution of higher education for the training of veterans and other eligible persons. This approval will allow current and former members of the United States armed forces to be sponsored in their
COUDERSPORT, PA – On the Sunday, October 11, 2026, around 10:53 AM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport, PA, responded to 406 Ross Street in Coudersport Borough for three reports from drivers reporting a women standing in the roadway blocking traffic. Furthermore, a 911 dispatch operator also contacted state police and related to them that
FNN Article © Friday, October 9, 2026. Images provided by Amy Garman © Oct. 8, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge). WELLSBORO, PA – One vehicle was launched into the air when it made contact with a woman who was operating a Subaru, as the male driver in a Chrysler sedan was attempting to pass
PSP-Coudersport Release – October 2026. WEST BRANCH TOWNSHIP, PA – A 78-year-old female and a 52-year-old male, both of Galeton, PA, were victims of a scam in which they lost $25,000.00. On Monday, October 5, 2026, around 3:30 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport, PA, received information regarding a theft of funds that occurred
FNN Article Update © Monday, October 5, 2026. 4:20 AM. LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, PA – Fire crews from Lawrenceville and Tioga responded to a reported trailer trailer fire early Monday morning, October 5, 2026. The vehicle fire was reported around 2:25 AM, where the cab of the 18-wheeler caught fire along the Route 15 in the
FNN Article Sunday, © October 4, 2026, Article written with information from PSP-Coudersport and Court Records. COUDERSPORT BOROUGH, PA – On Friday, October 2, 2026, around 1:36 PM, Pennsylvania State Police based in Coudersport responded to 305 Cartee Street for a possibly violent individual and to assist Coudersport Borough Police Department. According to state police,
