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PA Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Reinvests in Child Advocacy Services in Tioga County

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TIOGA COUNTY, PA — Pennsylvania CASA is proud to announce the hiring of Sherri Turner-Shults as Program Director for Tioga County, reinforcing its commitment to providing consistent advocacy for children in foster care who have experienced abuse or neglect.  Following a period of restructuring, the organization is rebuilding its volunteer program, strengthening internal operations, and reestablishing […]

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Low Cost Safety Improvement Programs

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Release – December 2025. PENNSYLVANIA – Each year, PennDOT invests about $10M in low-cost safety improvements to help keep motorists safe. High tension cable median barriers save lives by preventing cross-over crashes on interstates. In PA, data shows the barriers have reduced fatal and serious injury cross-median crashes by 90% where they’re installed. When driving,

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More Than $47 Million Invested in 54 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Connect Communities, and Grow Local Economies Across Pennsylvania

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Press Release – December 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – Back on December 23, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that 54 highway, bridge, bike, and pedestrian projects in 34 counties across Pennsylvania have been selected for more than $47 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), bringing the total MTF investments under the Shapiro Administration to over $143 million. The investments will improve safety,

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Obituary of Cindy L. Madison of Westfield, PA

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Cindy L. Madison, 64, of Westfield, PA, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, in her home.  Born on Wednesday, August 30, 1961, in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of Ralph and Lena J. Norton Madison.   She was employed as a home health aide and by Electri-Cord in Westfield.   Surviving are: a son, Clayton Madison of

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Obituary of Ilene Janice Heil of Mainesburg, PA

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Ilene Janice Heil, age 83, of Mainesburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 19, 1942, a daughter of Francis “Frank” and Mabel (Naylor) Adams. Ilene was the wife of Thomas Anthony Heil, Sr., with whom she shared 68

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More Than $63 Million Awarded Through Second Round of NY SWIMS to Expand Safe Swimming Access Statewide

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Through Two Rounds of NY SWIMS Funding, $200 Million Awarded to 57 Projects Advancing Safe Swimming Access Across New York State Supports Municipal and Nonprofit Aquatic Facility Improvements; View Full List of Awardees Here Part of Governor Hochul’s ‘Unplug and Play’ Initiative Encouraging Families To Stay Active and Outdoors. Press Release – Monday, December 29, 2025.

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Commonwealth U-Mansfield Announces 2026 Alumni Legacy Scholarship Recipients

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MANSFIELD, PA. – The Mansfield Alumni Association Board of Directors announced three recipients of the Commonwealth University-Mansfield Alumni Legacy Scholarship for 2026. The Alumni Legacy Scholarship preserves Mansfield’s legacy by supporting academically gifted students with close family ties to Mansfield graduates. Recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the spring semester. Paige Gumaer is a

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Over 120 Without Power In Tioga County, PA

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FNN Article © Friday, December 26, 2025. TIOGA, PA – (UPDATE) – Power was restored around 10:00 PM to the majority of those that were hit by a power outage on Friday, December 26, 2025. Most of the 120 who lost power had it restored nearly an hour and a half earlier than expected. As

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Mounties Land Eight on Inaugural PSAC Fall Academic All-Conference Teams

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CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Thursday, December 25, 2025. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Eight Mansfield student-athletes were named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Fall 2025 Academic All-Conference Team, the conference announced Tuesday, Dec 23. Mansfield’s honorees include: Men’s Cross Country ·       Rylan Ebner Women’s Cross Country ·       Marissa Allen ·       Allyson Lewis Field Hockey ·       Jenna Duke ·       Melanie Esh

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Vehicle Accident Reported in Liberty Township

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FNN Article © Wednesday, December 24, 2025. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, PA – A single vehicle accident occurred along the Route 15 Highway possibly in the southbound lane near Mile Marker 165 on Tuesday, December 23 2025, a few minutes before noon. A female driver reported that she had spun out and lost control before she ended

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Canton Man Facing Felony Charges After Allegedly Assaulting Troopers

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PSP-Towanda Release – December 2025. CANTON, PA – On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, around 8:30 PM, Pennsylvania State Troopers were investigating an separate incident. While investigating Troopers made contact with 39-year-old Steven Hall of Canton, PA, in the area of 229 Troy Street in Canton Borough. While attempting to place Hall in the back of

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Dettwiler Commits Portion of Estate to Support CU-Mansfield Choral Music

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CU-Mansfield Release – December 19, 2025. MANSFIELD, PA. – Peggy Dettwiler, retired director of choral activities at Commonwealth University-Mansfield, has committed a portion of her estate to support choral music at Mansfield through the Mansfield University Mountaineer Foundation. Dettwiler served as director of choral activities at Mansfield for 35 years, transforming a small rural program

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Blossburg Woman Uninjured in Rollover Crash

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FNN Article © Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Image #1 provided by A. M. Other two sent to FNN. COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA – Blossburg fire and EMS crews responded a single vehicle rollover crash back on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, around 8:30 AM. The accident occurred in the area of 418 East Creek Road in

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Mounties Late Rally Not Enough

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CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team  competed in their final game of conference play of 2025 on Sunday, Dec. 21, against California (PA), With winning team taking the game with a score of 83-62. Delilah Nazih lead with 17 points and seven rebounds. Katie Sheeler added 16 points

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Mansfield Unable to Overcome Seton Hill

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CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday, December 20, against Seton Hill with the Griffins pulling away 89-61. LaQuan Byrd led the Mountaineers with 17 points, including four three-pointer. Juju Pagan added 11 points. Seton Hill (9-3, 3-1 PSAC) established

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Mountaineers Come Up Short Against Seton Hill

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CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday, December 20, against Seton Hill, resulting in a Griffin victory 94-43. Delilah Nazih collect 20 points for the team a career high. KJ Gordon added seven points and six rebounds. Seton Hill (7-2, 3-0

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