Donald F. Smith 92 of Blossburg PA, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather went home to the Lord on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on Wednesday, June 28, 1933, to Franklin & Helen (Tanner) Smith of Blossburg. Don was a Korean War Veteran 1954-1956. He was a member of the Blossburg American Legion Post 572. Donny […]
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. ITHACA, N.Y. – The Mansfield University men’s track and field team competed on February 21st, at the Marc Deneault Invitational hosted by Cornell University, in Ithaca, N.Y. Cahsid Raymond finished first in the 60m dash with a time of 6.85. Dorrian McCargo (7.24), Pius Adomako Jr. (7.38), Antonio Green Jr. (7.52) and Ajani Gibson (7.53) followed Raymond
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. ITHACA, N.Y. – The Mansfield University women’s track and field team competed on February 21st, at the Marc Deneault Invitational hosted by Cornell University, in Ithaca, N.Y. A quartet of Alyssa Parks, Samantha Newman, Wyoming Trudeaux and Marissa Allen competed in the Distance Medley Relay taking first place, for the second week in a row
Press Release by Tioga County (NY) Sheriff’s Office – (Around 1:30 PM) Thursday, February 26, 2026. SPENCER, NY – The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a potential school violence threat against the Spencer Van Etten School District. The Sheriff’s Office is treating the threat as credible, however, there currently is no danger to
FNN Article Wednesday, February 25, 2026. LAWRENCEVILLE, PA – On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, around 2:15 PM Lawrenceville Fire Department responded to Station Road and Depot Hill Road intersection for live lines down on a semi truck. It was also noted that with multiple utility poles damaged in the 500 block of Station Road. Due
FNN Article Update © Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (FNN Stock Image Used). WELLSBORO, PA – Wellsboro fire crews responded to a home at 145 Main Street for an odor investigation around 10:45 PM in Wellsboro Borough. Fire personnel was quickly on scene by 10:50 PM as Engine 1-3 was responding with additional firefighters. Early reports
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. SHIPPENSBURG, Pa.- The Mansfield Mountaineers men’s basketball team fell on the road to Shippensburg 96-72, on Saturday Feb. 21. Four Mounties scored in double figures led by Diarmid Stewart with 13 points. Sterling Scott added 12 points. Both Jackson Henry and Nasir Brown each had 10 points. Josh Franklin led the team with seven rebounds. Mansfield (3-23,2-18 PSAC) and Shippensburg (13-13,8-11
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – February 2026. SHIPPENSBURG, Pa.- The Mansfield Mountaineers women’s basketball team outlasted Shippensburg for 53-50 road victory, on Saturday Feb. 21. Jenna Burkett was the leading scorer for the Mounties with 12 points KJ Gordon netted 11 points. Katie Sheeler led the team in rebounds with seven and had five steals. Mansfield (4-23, 2-18 PSAC) got off to a
Linda Cady Metarko, 85, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away at The Green Home in Wellsboro, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Linda, daughter of the late Kenneth and Esther (Stiger) Cady, was born in Blossburg, PA, and grew up in Mansfield. She graduated from Mansfield High School and earned her
Michel J. Warriner, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at The Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA. He was born on Saturday, September 24, 1955, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of George and Ethel (Kagenski) Warriner. He graduated from Wellsboro High School Class of 1973. Michel worked in customer service for
Debora Ann Sipps, age 65 of Westfield, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Born December 28, 1960, in Texas, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Joanne (Hall) Eufer, Sr. Deb married Michael C. Sipps, Jr., on December 19, 1981, and they shared
Stephen A. Saunders, 78, of Mansfield, PA, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather (Umpa) entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born on Monday, September 29, 1947, in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of late Merton W. and Theresa M. (Patt) Saunders. He was preceded in death by: his precious infant son Mark;
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries is proud to participate in this year’s Raise the Region, the area’s largest online giving event. From 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 12, make a donation to Second Chance at www.raisetheregion.org/organization/Second-Chance-Animal-Sanctuaries to help local animals in need. According to the website, “Raise the Region® is
FNN Article © Monday, February 23, 2026. (This article has 3 images). LYCOMING COUNTY, PA – Trout Run fire crews were dispatched to a tractor trailer accident in the 20,000 block of Route 15 Highway in the Southbound lanes. Trout Run Fire Chief and Lieutenant 1-16 arrived on scene first and confirmed that a tractor
Martha Jean Gee, age 81 of Lawrenceville, PA, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. James Hospital in Hornell, NY. She was born on Friday, August 4, 1944, in Elmira, NY, and was a daughter to the late Frank and Mollie (Coleman) Beardslee. On August 2, 1962, Richard A. “Dick” Gee married Martha,
Phillip Joseph Carey, age 68, of Ithaca, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. He was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1957 in Blossburg, PA, a son of Joseph and Shirley (Hunter) Carey. He worked at M&M Wood Products. He enjoyed spending time
Cynthia Frances Schatz, age 75, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Guthrie Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. She was born on March 9, 1950 in Norristown, PA, the daughter of John Catherine (Sitartz) McCrudden. Cynthia was married to Karl Frederick Schatz. She worked for the Montgomery County Prison. She enjoyed
Wade A. Gile, age 54, of Mansfield, PA, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born on Sunday, March 21, 1971, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. He was a son of the late Thomas Gile and Dianne (Smith) Kennedy. Wade was a self employed contractor. He was member of the
CU-Mansfield Release – Thursday, February 19, 2026. Shown – Amy Way with the undergraduates from Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield. PENNSYLVANIA – Commonwealth University students have been traveling to Harmons, Jamaica, for 10 years to participate in a service-learning program. This year marks the first time that students from all three CU campuses – Lock
Release – Thursday, February 19, 2026. Proposed Rate Changes Suspended Pending Full PUC Investigation HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted 5-0 to suspend and investigate a proposed rate increase by UGI Utilities, Inc. – Gas Division (UGI) for natural gas distribution service to approximately 690,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 46 counties across
