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Event Release – June 9, 2026. Shown are the 3Ds – Shown are: (from left to right) Daria Lin-GueIig, David Milano, David Driskell and Anne Acker. WELLSBORO, PA – The 2026 Laurel Concert Series offers five shows that will appeal to a wide range of musical tastes. The concerts are free and open to the […]
Event Release – Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Image 1 by Bruce Dart 2025. Image 2 by Lonny Frost © 2014. WELLSBORO, PA – This Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21 is Wellsboro’s 84th Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival with activities for all ages. The action begins Saturday from 10:00 AM. to 1:00 PM with Family
Upcoming Event Release – Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Image by Lonny Frost © 2014. WELLSBORO, PA – The 2026 Laurel Festival Pet Parade will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 1:30 PM in Wellsboro. Youngsters can bring a pet or a decorated bike and join in the fun. It’s free. A pet can be a cat, a
WELLSBORO, PA – Family Day and The Children’s Health Fair with fun and information for all ages will kick off the weeklong 2026 Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival. This dual event will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on The Green in downtown Wellsboro. Organizing this special event are the
FNN Article © Tuesday, June 9, 2026. MORRIS, PA – On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Morris Fire and EMS units responded to a single vehicle accident where a dump truck was reported on its side blocking the entire roadway around 2:20 PM. The crash occurred in the area of 2077 Nauvoo Road in Morris Township,
Bridge was struck by an oversized load on March 24 and Reopened on June 1, 2026, a month ahead of schedule. WYALUSING, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced back on Monday, June 1, 2026, that the Wyalusing River Bridge in Terry and Wyalusing Townships, Bradford County, was able to be reopened, one month
FNN Article © Saturday, June 6, 2026. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, PA – Early Friday morning, June 5, 2026, Mansfield Hose Company, EMS and Big Elm Fire Department responded to a reported motorcycle accident along the Bailey Creek Road just before 6:30 AM. Responding fire personnel immediately requested a medical helicopter before any fire or EMS units
CU-Mansfield Release – Thursday, April 4, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – Commonwealth University-Mansfield honored new educators during the student teacher induction and pinning ceremony recognizing the successful completion of student teaching placements and celebrating the hard work, dedication and commitment of the university’s future educators. Dr. Jennifer Gurski, director of the Office of Teacher Preparation, Clinical
Release – Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The Senate passed a resolution to create an OAG-led task force to protect children, while the House passed a bill to aid public education efforts HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered reaction to actions Wednesday from the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives regarding legislation that will
Release – Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Ribbon Cutting. MUNCY, PA – Access to advanced emergency care is expanding across north central Pa. UPMC and STAT MedEvac officially launched helicopter operations at UPMC Muncy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 1. Leaders from UPMC and STAT MedEvac gathered to commemorate the opening and recognize the collaboration
Release – Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Stakeholders may submit comments through July 29 on proposed updates to utility consumer protection regulations HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced the opening of the public comment period for a proposed rulemaking that would formally incorporate key consumer protection provisions into the Commission’s regulations governing
FNN Article © Monday, June 1, 2026. Images above provided by Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Dept. © May 30, 2026. MIDDLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA – On Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2026, Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department, Tioga Volunteer Fire Department, along with two ambulances from Tioga, as well as an ambulance from Wellsboro responded to a
FNN Article © Wednesday, May 27, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – The newly built Onvo Travel Plaza located at 1904 South Main Street in Mansfield, is finally having their Grand Opening on Monday, June 8, 2026. The travel plaza was approved in late 2021 and construction was to begin in early 2022 with an opening slated
FNN Article Update © Wednesday, May 27, 2026. WELLSBORO, PA – Pennsylvania State Police requested the closure of Leonard Harrison State Park around 1:11 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, due to a psychiatric emergency. Wellsboro fire and EMS crews responded to 4869 Route 660 in Shippen Township at the Leonard Harrison State Park around
Image by Lonny Frost © June 2014. – Wednesday, June 3, First Wednesday Bike Night Horseshoe Inn in Wellsboro, PA – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more information call Dave at (570) 787-0488 or Yogi at (717) 875-5518. (Click on poster to enlarge for easier viewing). – Friday, June 5, brings the Wellsboro Men’s
MANSFIELD, PA – Commonwealth University Workforce Development will expand healthcare career training to the Mansfield campus beginning fall 2026, offering new clinical medical assistant (CMA) and phlebotomy technician (CPT) programs to residents of Tioga County and the surrounding region. The programs are designed to address regional healthcare workforce shortages while creating accessible, short-term pathways into
FNN Article © Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Images 1 & 2 Sent to FNN. Image 3 © by Citizens Hose Company. LOCK HAVEN, PA – Fire and EMS crews from several stations responded to a reported structure fire around 7:40 PM at the UPMC Lock Haven Outpatient Emergency Department located at 24 Cree Drive. Early
FNN Article © Saturday, May 23, 2026. Images of home prior to the reported fire. MIDDLEBURY CENTER, PA – Shortly after 9:00 AM fire crews from Middlebury, Elkland, Chatham (Little Marsh), Tioga, Wellsboro, Westfield (Crary Hose), Lawrenceville, Osceola, an ambulance from Sabinsville and Middlebury, as well as, a rehab unit and tanker from Knoxville responded
BLOSSBURG, PA – Rainy days and the Blossburg State Coal Festival seem to be the common theme throughout the years. This year is no different. Due to the rain forecasted for this Saturday, the parade has been cancelled as it is no fun to watch a parade in the rain. As for the car show,
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) last week announced the creation of a new unit dedicated to investigating threats against elected officials. In a letter to state House and Senate leadership, Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens, Acting Commissioner of the PSP, specified that the Political Violence Threat Unit (PVTU) is part of the Department’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) with
