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Commonwealth University-Mansfield Welcomes Two New Music Faculty Members

MANSFIELD, Pa. — Commonwealth University-Mansfield has announced the addition of two distinguished music educators, Dr. Roy McLerran as director of bands and Dr. Patrick Tatman as director of choral activities, to the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, beginning in the fall 2025 semester. McLerran, an accomplished conductor and music educator, holds degrees from the

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Obituary – Christopher A. Harvey, of Mainesburg, PA

Christopher A. Harvey, age 42, of Mainesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on Sunday, November 14, 1982, in Mainesburg, PA, a son of Gordon and Roberta “Bobbie” (Robbins) Harvey. Christopher was a member of the Mainesburg United Methodist Church. He worked as a case worker and

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Christina L. Wilkins, of Wellsboro, PA

Christina L. Wilkins, age 49, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital. She was born on Saturday, April 17, 1976, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of Patricia (Kostecki) Cummings. Christina graduated from Mansfield High School and Penn Tech. She worked as a

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Christopher Michael Piaqauadio, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Christopher Michael Piaquadio, 72, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, FL, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport Hospital.  Born on Friday, December 26, 1952, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Michael D. and Donna J. Vergason Piaquadio.   On July 21, 1989, in Coudersport, PA, he married Michelle J. “Mickie”

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Elmira Man Facing Strangulation Charge – PSP-Mansfield Release & Court Records – September 19, 2025.

MILLERTON, PA – On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, around 6:41 AM Pennsylvania State Police responded to the 200 block of Lake Road for a reported domestic incident. However when Troopers arrived on scene, 27-year-old Brandon M. Schrader of Elmira, NY, had already fled the scene. According to police, upon further investigation it was determined that

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Seven Recruits Join Women’s Basketball Program for 2025-26 Season

MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineer women’s basketball team and fifth year head coach Amy Senefelder welcome seven new members to the program as the Mounties begin the 2025-26 campaign.  Six freshmen and one transfer headline Mansfield’s incoming recruiting class—the largest freshmen class of Coach Senefelder’s tenure. She has added both talent and depth across every position, strengthening the

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Nine Newcomers Bolster Men’s Basketball Squad for 2025-26 Campaign

MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineer men’s basketball team and eighth year head coach John Szentesy welcome nine new athletes to the program as the Mounties begin the 2025-26 campaign.  Seven transfers and two incoming recruits headline Mansfield’s newest class, as Coach Szentesy turned to the portal to assemble a talented, battle-tested core. The Mountaineers enter the season with

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#6 Mounties Drop Ranked Matchup to #7 Newberry

MANSFIELD Pa. – The #6 Mansfield Mountaineers field hockey team dropped a ranked duel with #7 Newberry College 4-2 on Friday, Sept. 19, in neutral sight action, hosted by West Chester University. Sophia Castaldo and Leah Toskey each had their first goal of the season. Ella du Plessis had three shots on goal and Lydia Miller had seven saves for the Mountaineers (3-2).

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Owlett, Pickett Comment on PUC Approval of Verizon’s Acquisition of Frontier Communications

HARRISURG, PA – Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) responded today to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) approval of a joint settlement for Verizon Communications to acquire Frontier Communications. “Consumers in the Northern Tier deserve high-quality, reliable telephone and internet services, and we have been fighting together for that over the last

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Mountaineers Battle Hard in Narrow Loss to Lock Haven

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Mansfield women’s soccer (0-4) drop a tough battle on the road against the Lock Haven Bald Eagles (2-2-1), 0-2, on Tuesday (Sept. 16) The Bald Eagles had opportunities throughout the first half but could not find the finishing touch.  The Mountaineers countered with strong defensive play and steady goalkeeping to keep

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House Fire Claims Life of Mansfield Man

MANSFIELD, PA – A house fire claimed the life of a Mansfield man on Wednesday afternoon, September 10, 2025. The fire was reported just before 2:00 PM by a passerby from Lock Haven who happened to be traveling along Route 6 when they noticed black smoke coming from the back of a mobile home.  The home

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No. 9 Mountaineers Deliver Four Goal Scorers over Frostburg State

MANSFIELD, Pa. – Four goal scorers came through as the No. 9 Mansfield Mountaineers field hockey team (3-1) continued their home stint to begin the season against Frostsburg State (0-3) with the Mounties pulling away the 4-0 victory on Saturday (Sept. 13) afternoon.      Ella du Plessis and Jenna Duke posted the first three shots before Katie Thomas gave the

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Lycoming Regional Police Department Receives Generous Donation from Wegmans

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming Regional Police Department is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous donation from Wegmans of Williamsport: a supply of LED flares designed to improve officer safety during roadside operations. These high-visibility devices will be deployed across the department’s patrol units and DUI Task Force trailer, providing enhanced protection for

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Organized Retail Crime Unit Charges Amazon Employee with Stealing from Berks County Distribution Center

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Amazon employee who stole more than $50,000 worth of merchandise from a Bethel distribution center in recent weeks. Nilson Peralta Rodriguez, 27, is charged with felony corrupt organizations, organized retail theft, and related offenses. Rodriguez was caught this week stealing 34 gaming memory sticks from

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Attorney General Sunday Announces Charges Against 10 Drug Traffickers in Rural Southcentral Pa. Communities

HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against 10 individuals from the Blair County area for distributing methamphetamine and heroin — including a woman who provided methamphetamine to her young children. The recent arrests are part of an ongoing roundup of suspected drug traffickers in the Blair County area. Among those charges are:

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