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CU-Mansfield Release – Tuesday, May 19, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – Tony Award winner and two-time Drama Desk Award winner, Santino Fontana, visited Commonwealth University-Mansfield back on May 2, to work with music students in a master class series. Fontana offered two master classes and a Q&A session for Mansfield music students during his day on […]
MANSFIELD, PA – Commonwealth University-Mansfield students recently had the opportunity to engage with several criminal justice professionals in class during career-focused employer presentations. Dr. Justin Crowl, associate professor of criminal justice, hosted representatives from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Pennsylvania State Police and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in several classes, in partnership with the Office
Release May 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – With Pennsylvania’s housing market projected to fall short of housing needs by approximately 185,000 homes by 2035, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has introduced legislation to remove a costly obstacle to home construction. “The cost of housing for both renters and homeowners has nearly doubled over the last decade, and
Release issued May 14, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – As Congress engages in meaningful legislative discussions about reforming energy permitting processes, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioners are urging any type of reform to maintain state oversight of high-voltage transmission line and other energy infrastructure siting. In a joint letter to Pennsylvania’s senators, PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank, Vice Chair
HARRISBURG, PA – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced more than $1 million in grant funding has been secured for the Susquehanna River Walk. The trail received $1.5 million through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Surface Block Grant Program. “Outdoor recreation is one of our region’s greatest assets,” Flick said. “It brings
HARRISBURG, PA – On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced nearly $1.08 million has been awarded to Westfield Borough for a sidewalk replacement project. The funding will be used to construct new sidewalks, curbing, ramps and crosswalk access along the southern side of Main Street
FNN Article © Monday, May 11, 2026. TIOGA COUNTY, NY – Missing Nichols, New York teenager who was reported missing after he never returned home after leaving early Saturday morning, May 9, 2026. The teenager was later found deceased. According to New York State Police, 18-year-old Dalton G. Malmstrom, of Nichols, New York, was found
Local organization was fueled by suppliers in Mexico HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local police departments, announced the takedown of a Lehigh County-based drug trafficking organization that utilized suppliers in Mexico to traffic fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in multiple Pennsylvania counties. This week, the
Original Release with FNN Update – Monday, May 11, 2026. VALLEY FORGE, Pa. & DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 6, 2026– UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), through its subsidiary UGI Energy Services, LLC (UGIES), and Prime Data Centers, LLC (Prime), a leading international developer and owner of hyperscale data centers, today announced a strategic partnership to develop major natural gas supply infrastructure in Pennsylvania’s northern tier, in support
FNN Article © Monday, May 11, 2026. Article written with PSP-Towanda Release, Registry & Court Records. ATHENS TOWNSHIP, PA – On Thursday, May 7, 2026, an Athens, PA man was arrested after the Pennsylvania State Police Northeast Computer Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at his residence located in the 1200 block of Front
KANE, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) celebrated their annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. at The Wilds Sonshine Factory Inc. in Kane. The ceremony recognized 35 students for completing their degree programs or certificates, including 13 students in absentia. President Snelick opened the celebration with remarks honoring the college’s newest
Release – May 2026. Image provided by Lonny Frost © April 21, 2026, in Mansfield, PA. NORTH CENTRAL, PA – In an effort to enhance the safety on north central Pennsylvania roadways for both construction workers and motorists, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) have teamed up again for the
FNN Update – May 8, 2026. (4:15 PM) Notice issued by Superintendent Sam A. Rotella Jr. MANSFIELD, PA – On Friday, May 8, 2026, Superintendent Sam A. Rotella Jr., released the following information to the public at 3:00 PM. An update was provided later at 3:55 PM after our original article was posted. So this
Release issued on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. FNN Update – May 11, 2026. UGI to Build Dedicated Natural Gas Pipeline and Infrastructure; Prime Data Centers to Develop One of Pennsylvania’s Largest AI and High-Performance Computing Facilities. UPDATE ADDED BY FNN. VALLEY FORGE, Pa. & DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 6, 2026– UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), through its subsidiary UGI Energy Services, LLC (UGIES), and Prime Data
An arrest warrant was issued for 56-year-old Jack Lee Smith formerly of Elkland, PA FNN Article © May 6, 2026. Article written with information from PSP-Mansfield release and court records. ELKLAND BOROUGH, PA – While Pennsylvania State Police were conducting address verification on sexual offenders within Tioga County, members of the Troop F – Mansfield
‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign runs May 11 – 31. 2025 PennDOT data shows nearly all people killed in crashes who weren’t wearing a seat belt would have survived if they’d buckled up. PA State Police offering free car seat fitting events statewide. PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the National
Release issued Monday, May 4, 2026. Published May 5, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, announced charges against three people — two corrections officers and a former inmate — regarding drug trafficking at SCI Fayette. The Office of Attorney General, following
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FNN Article © Image of Firefighter Brett Neely at the scene of a structure fire. Image provided and © by Lonny Frost. International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4th, to honor firefighters for their service internationally, remember firefighters who lost their lives during service. It also commemorates firefighters who lost their lives in
PennDOT Reports Decline in Fatal Crashes and Traffic Deaths in 2025, Reaching Lowest Level on Record More than $357 million in federal funds invested in 312 safety improvement projects under Shapiro Administration, with more than $106 million planned for 2026; $30 million in state funds invested in low-cost safety projects. Fatalities are down in impaired
