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Driver Injured When He Crashes into Tree

Past Image by Crary Hose Company used for this article. WESTFIELD, PA – Early Saturday morning,, March 14, 2026, a loud crash woke up a Westfield resident at 312 Church Street. When the resident looked out he saw that a vehicle had struck a tree across the street. That resident immediately made a call to […]

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Fire Destroys Shed in Hamilton Township

FNN Article © Saturday, March 14, 2026. (FNN Local Stock Image used). HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, PA – Early Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, fire crews from Blossburg, Liberty, Mansfield and RIT (from Wellsboro all responded to a reported shed fire around 2:18 AM. The fire was reported near 24 Summit Lane as a neighbor reported the

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History Comes Alive Series to Feature First of Six Important Historical Figures on Tuesday, March 24 as America Celebrates 250th Birthday in 2026 

WELLSBORO, PA – On Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m., Daisy Century will portray Harriet Tubman on stage in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.  This is the first of six important historial figures being portrayed during the 2026 History Comes Alive Series as

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Women’s Basketball to Host Elite Clinic in April

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – March 14, 2026. Mansfield Women’s Basketball Clinic To Register click on the following link – https://mansfieldwomensbasketballcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/product/590396 Dates: 4/26/2026Check-in time:  12:30 – 1:00 pmPrice:  $50 before April 1st ($60 on the day of camp)Age group: 9th to 12th GradeLocation:  Mansfield University, Decker GymnasiumTimes of each day: 1PM – 4PMRegister for the Event with

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Quaker Earns All-Region Honors 

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Marcus Quaker earned All-Region honors after the 2026 indoor track and field seasons, announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The top-5 individuals in each event from each region earned All-Region distinction, in addition to each member of the region’s top-3 relay teams. The honor is Quakers

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Obituary of Carolyn May Losinger of Wellsboro, PA

Carolyn May Losinger, 88, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born on Tuesday, September 14, 1937, in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Kenneth and Stella Caroline (Smith) Losinger. She lived in four different states, and worked at Moody Bible Institute, Bob Jones University, Boeing, McNeil Laboratories, and Corning Glass.

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Obituary of Robin Ann Stangel of Blossburg, PA

Robin Ann Stangel, age 72 of Blossburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her home. Robin was born November 15, 1953, in Rome, NY, a daughter of Clarence Secor and Mary (Miller) Carrier. She was a member of the Blossburg VFW Auxiliary, the Arnot Sportsman’s Club, and the Blossburg American Legion. Robin

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STSD Superintendent Sends Out Thank You Letter In Connection With Fire in Mansfield On March 11th

March 12, 2026 Dear Families and Community Members, On behalf of the Southern Tioga School District, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our students, parents, guardians, and community members for your remarkable patience and cooperation during Wednesday’s unexpected disruption to our normal dismissal procedures at WL Miller and NP-Mansfield. On March 11th, a

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Obituary of David Hahn Barrett of Covington, PA

David Hahn Barrett, age 64, of Covington, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Sayre Memory Care in Sayre, PA. He was born on February 26, 1962, in Conshohocken, PA, a son of Jerry and Ruth (Chew) Barrett. David was the husband of Jennifer (Poirier) Barrett. He worked as a truck driver for

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Obituary of Elmer G. Burdick of Galeton, PA

Elmer G. Burdick, 61, of Galeton, PA, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA.  Born Wednesday, December 2, 1964, at the Blossburg State Hospital, he was the son of Elmer G. and Lorraine Jane Farren Burdick. He was employed by Chattanooga Labeling in Galeton, a sawmill in Emporium, and at the

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$9 Million Invested in Federal NEVI Funds to Power EV Chargers Connecting Travel Corridors

Release – March 10, 2026. Shown are images of the incoming Onvo Travel Plaza, operated by Raceway Management Company, being built in Mansfield, PA which is receiving $500,034 for their EV Charging Station in Tioga County, PA. Images provided by Lonny Frost © March 1, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it is funding

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Mainesburg Man Charged with DUI After Crash

PSP-Towanda Release combined with Court Records – March 11, 2026. TROY TOWNSHIP, PA – On Thursday, February 5, 2026, around 12:17 PM, Pennsylvania State Police, along with fire crews and EMS responded to an accident in Troy Township, PA. This crash occurred as 45-year-old Ryan Joseph Ollock of Mainesburg, PA, was traveling Northbound on Farmers

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Pittsburgh Brothers Busted for Drugs & Guns

Release issued Tuesday, March 10, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two brothers regarding trafficking of fentanyl, crack cocaine and other drugs, and illegal possession of firearms. Rodney Howard, 60, and Andre Howard, 62, both of Pittsburgh were charged with numerous felonies following a recent search of their Shetland Street

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Obituary of Randall Leigh Howell of Galeton, PA

Randall Leigh Howell, age 71 of Galeton, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Born on Wednesday, February 2, 1955, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of the late Leigh B. Howell and Frances I. (Schultz) McCullen. Randall spent a lot of time at the speedway and dirt track,

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Obituary of Larry Eugene Sherman of Knoxville, PA

Larry Eugene Sherman, 81 of Knoxville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. He was born in Elkland, PA, on Monday, April 3, 1944, to the late James and Blanche Sherman. Larry served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He retired from the

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Obituary of Edward Kevin Kosa of Ulysses, PA

Edward Kevin Kosa, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, March 6, 2026, in UPMC Cole Hospital in Coudersport, PA.  Born Friday, June 6, 1969, in Coudersport, PA, he was the son of E. Gene and Nancy Goodwin Kosa.  A 1987 graduate of Northern Potter High School, he served with the US Army from 1987 –

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