HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, January 17, 2026, through Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle […]
Release – Monday, January 12, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – As Pennsylvania moves into the coldest part of the winter, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding consumers that December electric and natural gas bills are now arriving in mailboxes, and, for some households, those bills may be noticeably higher than expected. Higher winter energy usage
FNN Article © Monday, January 12, 2026. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA – A single vehicle accident in which a truck had smashed into a tree on Monday, January 12, 2026, was reported around 5:15 PM. Millerton fire personnel were quick to respond to the area of 2128 Button Hill Road in Jackson Township. A passerby reported
WELLSBORO, PA – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is offering the Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients course in Wellsboro, PA. The Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients (PTEP) course gives EMS practitioners the resources they need to help alleviate patients’ hidden wounds – intense fear, stress, and pain – during a medical emergency. PTEP educates EMS
Carol Jean Mitstifer, age 78, of Liberty, PA, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at UPMC Wellsboro Hospital (formerly Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital) in Wellsboro, PA. She was born on Friday, December 19, 1947, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of John and Alice (Stempeck) Boinski. Carol was married to Dayton Wayne Mitstifer. She
Brianna Lynn Hurd, age 27, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, PA. She was born on September 21, 1998, in Fort Stewart, GA, a daughter of James Hurd and Randreal Connor. Brianna was the wife of Sam Hartwell. She was a graduate of Williamson High
Miles Luther Fenstermacher III, 77, of Mansfield, PA – With great sadness, the family of Miles Luther Fenstermacher III shares the news of his passing on Friday, January 9, 2026. Miles was born on Saturday, April 17, 1948, to Miles and Marian (McIntosh) Fenstermacher of Mansfield. He was a graduate of Mansfield Area High School
Dorothy A. “Dottie” (Hazelton) Bush, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born on Sunday, October 30, 1938, in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Ransford and Olga (Lundquist) Hazelton. She was married to Gary C. Bush for 54 years. Dottie was formerly employed by Mergenthaler, Super Duper,
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 10, 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday, January 10 against Millersville University, falling 69-64 Katie Sheeler led the red and black with five rebounds and 32 points notching her 1,000th career point, where she is the 19th player in
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 10, 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday January 10 against Millersville University, with the Marauders taking the win 82-62. Sterling Scott tied his career high points collecting 25, four steals, five rebounds and one assist. JuJu Pagan and Nasir Brown added 11
Release – January 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Duane E. Smith, 62, of Ulster, PA, was sentenced to a minimum of 11 months to a maximum of 23 months for the offense of Statutory Sexual Assault, to be followed by eight years of probation for the offense of Unlawful Contact with a Minor, both Felonies.
Release – January 10, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Morgan R. Henry, 44, of Sayre, PA, was sentenced to an overall minimum of 14 months in State Prison to a maximum of seven years, to be followed by two years of probation, for the offenses of Aggravated Assault on a Designated Individual, a Felony of
Release – January 10, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Kimberly Sue Jones, AKA (also known as) Kimberly Alderman, AKA Kimberly Rockhold, and AKA KIimberly Borelli, 54, homeless, was sentenced to a minimum of 27 days in Bradford County Correctional Facility to a maximum of six months for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of
Release – January 10, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Brock Edward Stillman, 42, of Athens, PA, was sentenced to 24 months of probation for charges of Hindering Apprehension and Altering or Forging Titles to Motor Vehicles. Stillman was charged with the Altering or Forging Title offense by Assistant Chief Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough
Release – January 10, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Tessa Elaine Thomas, 41, of Wyalusing, PA, was recently sentenced to a minimum of nine months in State Prison to a maximum of two years, together with a $500.00 fine, for the offense of Fleeing and Eluding Police, a Felony. Thomas was charged with the offense
Commonwealth University Release – January 2026. BLOOMSBURG, PA. – The concept of belonging is more than just a research topic for Matthea Mitchell, of Mansfield, PA, – it is the driving force behind her education, her service, and her vision for rural community engagement. Mitchell’s research study, “Sense of Belonging and Volunteer Motivation Among College
FNN Article © Saturday, January 10, 2026. Fire images by Crary Hose Company © Jan. 7, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge). WESTFIELD, PA – On Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026, a barn fire was reported at 155 Potter Brook Road in Westfield Township just before 11:00 PM. Fire crews from Crary Hose Company of
FNN Article Brief © Saturday, January 10, 2026. Image & Info by Elkland Vol. Fire Dept. © Jan. 9, 2026. ELKLAND, PA – The Elkland Volunteer Fire Department teamed up with their municipality for water rescue preparedness since the increasing number of flooding incidents and water rescues throughout the county. The department is pleased to
James Dale “JR” Runyan, age 67 of Elkland, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on Thursday, June 19, 1958, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of the late, Richard K. and Mary “Molly” (Walters) Runyan. JR graduated from Elkland High School, he was a bartender at Smitty’s
Allen Keith Fritz, Sr., age 88 of Elkland, PA passed away in the early morning on December 30, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Monday, July 12, 1937, in Elkland, PA, and was a son to the late Grant Tracy and Helen (Zerby) Fritz. Allen married Sandra Kay Orr on
