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Over 120 Without Power In Tioga County, PA

FNN Article © Friday, December 26, 2025. TIOGA, PA – (UPDATE) – Power was restored around 10:00 PM to the majority of those that were hit by a power outage on Friday, December 26, 2025. Most of the 120 who lost power had it restored nearly an hour and a half earlier than expected. As […]

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1 Injured and Utility Pole Snapped Off After Being Struck By Car

FNN Article © Thursday, December 25, 2025. Images by Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company © Dec. 23, 2025. Click on images to enlarge and to view full images. KNOXVILLE, PA – A single vehicle accident sent one person to the hospital late Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025. The crash occurred around 11:30 AM near 6067 Route

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Vehicle Accident Reported in Liberty Township

FNN Article © Wednesday, December 24, 2025. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, PA – A single vehicle accident occurred along the Route 15 Highway possibly in the southbound lane near Mile Marker 165 on Tuesday, December 23 2025, a few minutes before noon. A female driver reported that she had spun out and lost control before she ended

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Canton Man Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Assaulting Troopers

PSP-Towanda Release – December 2025. CANTON, PA – On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, around 8:30 PM, Pennsylvania State Troopers were investigating an separate incident. While investigating Troopers made contact with 39-year-old Steven Hall of Canton, PA, in the area of 229 Troy Street in Canton Borough. While attempting to place Hall in the back of

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Dettwiler Commits Portion of Estate to Support CU-Mansfield Choral Music

CU-Mansfield Release – December 19, 2025. MANSFIELD, PA. – Peggy Dettwiler, retired director of choral activities at Commonwealth University-Mansfield, has committed a portion of her estate to support choral music at Mansfield through the Mansfield University Mountaineer Foundation. Dettwiler served as director of choral activities at Mansfield for 35 years, transforming a small rural program

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Blossburg Woman Uninjured in Rollover Crash

FNN Article © Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Image #1 provided by A. M. Other two sent to FNN. COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA – Blossburg fire and EMS crews responded a single vehicle rollover crash back on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, around 8:30 AM. The accident occurred in the area of 418 East Creek Road in

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Commonwealth University Honors Student Teachers During Induction and Pinning Ceremonies

Commonwealth University Release – December 18, 2025. Shown, from left, are Abigail Stretch, Lexi Silvis, Trisha Gilbert, Matt Orehowsky, Ryan Scott and Amber Lavoie. (CU-Mansfield). Shown, from left, are Harleigh Andrews, Bailey Brungard, Dr. Laura Osenbach, Caitlin Eirich, Cassidy Probst and Megan Borowicz. Not pictured: Sarah Osmun and Aylin Yakut. (CU-Lock Haven) PENNSYLVANIA – Commonwealth

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Northern Pennsylvania Regional College Dean’s List Fall 2025

WARREN, PA: – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for the Fall 2025 term. Students take classes at one of our over 20 different instructional locations or online and include: Cameron County EMPORIUM – Amanda Crumrine Clarion County SHIPPENVILLE – Hillary Truitt Crawford County CONNEAUTVILLE – James Rowan MEADVILLE – Carley Glatch and Anastasia

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Water Main Project to Begin Thursday on North Williamson Road, Tioga County

BLOSSBURG/COVINGTON/MANSFIELD, PA – Motorists are advised that a water main project is set to begin Thursday, December 18th along North Williamson Road / Main Street (Route 2005) in Blossburg Borough and Covington, Putnam, and Richmond Townships, Tioga County. Starting on Thursday, the contractor, C&R Directional Boring, LLC., will begin a water main replacement project between the

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Towanda Man Injured In November Motorcycle Crash

PSP-Towanda Release – December 2025. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Back on Monday, November 24, 2025, around 9:21 PM an accident was reported to Pennsylvania State Police in Towanda. This crash occurred as 21-year-old Dylan T. Johnson of Towanda, PA, was traveling southbound along Router 220 in Ulster Township when a deer entered the roadway in

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PennDOT Announces Interstate 99 Designation and Signage

Release – Thursday, December 18, 2025. (Click on image to enlarge). PENNSYLVANIA – PennDOT has announced plans to designate U.S. Route 15 as Interstate 99 from Williamsport to the New York state line, with construction starting in spring 2026 and ending in fall 2027. The project includes signage upgrades and safety improvements, and aims to

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Dads Say Daughters Deserve Better

Release – December 18, 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – The “Dads Defending Daughters” group of legislators issued the following statement after majority Democrats on the House Education Committee again avoided a vote to protect women’s sports. Specifically, the committee voted to re-refer the dads’ bill, House Bill 1849, along with another Fairness in Women’s Sports bill, House

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Commonwealth University and Corning Community College Partner for Seamless Transfer Pathway

Commonwealth University Release – December 18, 2025 PENNSYLVANIA – Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and SUNY Corning Community College have announced an enhanced partnership that streamlines the transfer process for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The agreement provides SUNY CCC graduates direct entry to the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield campuses of Commonwealth University with full

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Flick Highlights $5.7 Million in Grants for Food, Housing, Community Services

HARRISBURG, PA – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) is pleased to announce more than $5.7 million has been awarded to nonprofits serving residents in Lycoming and Union counties. The money comes from the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), a tax credit initiative that encourages businesses to invest in projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life for

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Crary Hose Company Election Results

Crary Hose Company Release – December 17, 2025. WESTFIELD, PA – The Crary Hose Company based in Westfield recently held their elections for their 2026 Officers. Line OfficersFire Chief: William Goltz1st Asst Chief: Brent Skelton2nd Asst Chief: Marty Heyler3rd Asst Chief: Kyle MackFire Police Captain: Mike James Executive OfficersPresident: Andrew AdamsVice President: Todd StreeterTreasurer: Steve

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PennDOT – District 3 News: Celebrates $312M of Infrastructure Investments in NCPA in 2025

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

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Commonwealth University Police Departments Support Campus Food Pantries through Food for Fines Event

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

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Mansfield Police Academy Accepting Applications for 2026 Class

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

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