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Man Charged for Allegedly Stalking Woman

PSP-Towanda Release issued August 5, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – On Sunday, August 2, 2026, around 2:24 PM, a Trooper from the Troop P – Towanda Barracks responded to a residence on Battle Creek Road in Rome Township, located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, for an alleged stalking incident. The victim in this case was a […]

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Lower South Main Street Water Customers Will be Without Water Monday Morning & Will Have to Start Boiling Their Water on Monday Afternoon Once Water is Restored

MANSFIELD, PA – Notice to Water Customers on both sides of the street from Butter’s Carwash at 1276 South Main Street down to Lowe’s at 2165 South Main Street, the Mansfield Municipal Authority will be completing the final water connection for the South Main Street Project on Monday, August 3, 2026. During this connection, customers

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Wellsboro Man Charged with Criminal Homicide

FNN Article Update © Saturday, August 1, 2026. Newest update August 6, 2026. WELLSBORO, PA – A death investigation by Pennsylvania State Police turned into a homicide case and a Wellsboro man has been charged in the shooting death of his 61-year-old wife sometime on Thursday evening, July 30, 2026. Close friends of the couple reported

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Death Investigation Launched in Wellsboro

FNN Article © Friday, July 31, 2026. To view update simply visit https://www.firstnewsnowpa.com/wellsboro-man-charged-with-criminal-homicide/ . WELLSBORO, PA – Early Friday morning, July 31, 2026, around 5:18 AM Wellsboro EMS and Medics were requested by Pennsylvania State Police to Delmar Township for a gunshot victim. As EMS crews were enrought they were recalled by police by 5:36

Obituaries

Obituary of William “Bill” Winter of Mansfield, PA

William “Bill” Winter, age 62 of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital. Bill was born on Wednesday, April 29, 1964, in Williamsport, PA, a son of Howard “Paul” Fultz and Connie (Lomison) Hall. He was self-employed as a contractor and a veteran. Bill enjoyed cooking, mowing lawn, fishing,

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Obituary of Arnold E. Knapp of Wellsboro, PA

Arnold E. Knapp, 89, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Highlands Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Laporte. Born on Thursday, December 31, 1936, in Wellsboro, Arnold was the son of the late John and Rosella (Hodder) Knapp, Jr. Arnold spent many years working in the forestry industry. A talented

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Scholarship Spotlights Creativity, Inquiry and Academic Achievement at Commonwealth University-Mansfield

CU-Mansfield Release issued Tuesday, July 28, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA — Commonwealth University-Mansfield’s 16th Annual Showcase of Student Scholarship delivered an engaging afternoon celebrating creativity, research and academic exploration across disciplines. The event featured a series of engaging oral presentations in Alumni Hall with topics ranging from music education and technology to natural science, social science,

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Obituary of Brian D. Barden

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian D. Barden, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Brian passed away peacefully after a courageous, long-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma, surrounded by his loving wife of 51 years, Brenda; his son Jared; and his brother-in-law Bruce Clark. Born on January 23, 1954,

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CU-Mansfield Student Research Advances Understanding of Water Quality in Mining-Impacted Regions

MANSFIELD, PA — Caiden Henley, a recent forensic chemistry graduate from Commonwealth University-Mansfield, presented original research at the 8th Annual Binghamton University Conference in Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research, highlighting new insights into the environmental behavior of lithium in acid mine drainage (AMD) systems. Henley’s poster, “Lithium Behavior in an AMD-Impacted Watershed: Comparison with Rare

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Serious Multivehicle Crash Injures Several People

FNN Article © July 27, 2026. Updated three times – Third update at 1:50 PM – July 28, 2026. UNION COUNTY, PA – UPDATE – At 2:15 AM FNN received word that Interstate 80 westbound was reopen in Union and Northumberland counties. WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP,, PA – UPDATE – The Pennsylvania State Police in Milton

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Field Hockey Announces 2026 Schedule

MANSFIELD, PA – The Mansfield Mountaineer field hockey program has announced their 2026 schedule, featuring nine Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) games. “As we look ahead to the 2026 season, our team is excited for the opportunities and challenges this schedule presents. This group has put in the work, and we’re looking forward to seeing that preparation translate

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Commonwealth University Criminal Justice Faculty Present Research at Conference

Commonwealth University Release issued on July 24, 2026. Shown are Dr. Justin Crowl (Mansfield) and Dr. Katie Ely (Lock Haven) at the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS) Conference. PENNSYLVANIA — Commonwealth University criminal justice faculty recently shared their scholarship and expertise at the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS) Conference, held in

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Obituary of Edith A. Piaquadio of Galeton, PA

Edith A. Piaquadio, 103, of Galeton, PA, died on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in her home.  Born on Saturday, November 11, 1922, in Galeton, PA. She was the daughter of Pasquale J. “Pete” and Grazia Filomena “Grace” Martuscelli Pagano.   Edith was married to Gaitano Louis “Guy” Piaquadio, who predeceased her on May 25, 1984.   She was

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Claverack REC Held 89th Annual Meeting Focusing on Service and Stewardship

WYSOX, PA – Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) held its 2026 Annual Meeting on July 22, providing members with an opportunity to learn about their cooperative’s accomplishments, financial performance, future initiatives, and governance activities.  The meeting highlighted the cooperative’s longstanding commitment to serving rural communities and focused on the theme of stewardship.  The meeting was

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