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Obituary of Mary L. Cranmer of Wellsboro, PA

Mary L. Cranmer, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1938 in New Brunswick, NJ, a daughter of the late George and Eleanor (Grumm) Vogle and was the wife of the late Rev. Darwin “Tink” Cranmer. She worked for many years at the Soldiers and

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Obituary of Patricia Ann Malletz of Wellsboro, PA

Patricia Ann Malletz, age 86, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born on October 29, 1939, in Rochester, NY, to James and Molly Neilon, the youngest of six children. She built a life defined by resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to learning. Widowed at 43, she raised her

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Obituary of Beverly A. Manning of Genesee, PA

Beverly A. Manning, 85, of Genesee, PA, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  Born June 4, 1940, in Rathbone, NY, she was the daughter of Hugh C. and Emma Hallett McConnell.   She was a graduate of Galeton Area High School class of 1961.

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Storytellers Book Fair Presented by Lycoming Arts to Feature Author PJ Piccirillo

Author of The Indigo Scarf and founder of the Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia (WCONA) to lead featured discussion WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Lycoming Arts will present the Storytellers Book Fair on Friday, May 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pennington Lounge at Lycoming College, bringing together local and regional creatives for an evening of

Crime News

Man Gets Life in Prison in Bradford County Murder

FNN Article written with court record, PSP information and release from D.A.’s Office BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – On Thursday, April 23, 2026, 48-year-old Terry Lynn Parker of Harrisburg, PA, was convicted of Murder in the First Degree by a Bradford County jury. The verdict was reached after less than 35 minutes of deliberations. Parker was

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Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department Raising Funds to Honor Fallen Brother

FNN Article © Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Image provided. (click on image to enlarge). MILLERTON, PA – Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department is raising funds to honor fallen brother at this year’s National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Maryland. Normally, the fire department would be collecting donations for needed tools, turnout gear, rescue/EMS equipment, or

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Goodyear Hose Company Holds Awards Banquet and Honors Members

FNN News Brief with information provided by Goodyear Hose Company © April 27, 2026. Images provided and © by Andy Lychalk, Jr. (Click on images to enlarge for easier viewing). GALETON, PA – Goodyear Hose Company recently held their appreciation banquet for the members of their department. Guest speaker was Chief William Goltz from Crary

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Obituary of Betty Niles of Wellsboro, PA

Betty Niles departed her earthly home for her heavenly home on April 22, 2026. She was born on Sept. 30, 1924, the daughter of Alfred and Mildred (Goodwin) Hazelton. Upon graduating from Wellsboro High School in 1942, she was employed as a secretary at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, starting there the first day it opened.

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Obituary of Nancy M. Saunders of Mansfield, PA

Nancy M. Saunders, 76, of Mansfield, PA, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother (Meemaw) entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born on Thursday, December 29, 1949, in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of late Leigh and Patricia (Hughes) Sweely. She was preceded in death by her precious infant son Mark and brother,

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Large Landfill Fire in Virginia

FNN Article © Saturday, April 25, 2026. Tip and information provided by FNN Reader out Virginia. CHESTERFIELD, VA – Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews and numerous tankers responded to a large fire at the Skinquarter Landfill that lit up the evening sky at 1:18 SM Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. The landfill is located in

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$6.2 Million Safety Improvement Project Continues along on South Main Street & Canoe Camp Creek Road

FNN Traveler Alert ©Friday April 24, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge for easier viewing). MANSFIELD, PA – A safety improvement project continues along South Main Street (Route 2005) and Canoe Camp Creek Road (Route 2027) in Richmond Township, Tioga County. South Main StreetWork started back on Sunday, April 19, as the contractor, Glenn O.

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2 Vehicle Accident Reported in Wellsboro

FNN Article © Thursday, April 23, 2026. Images © April 23, 2026. WELLSBORO, PA – Two vehicles suffered damage in a two vehicle crash in Wellsboro Borough that occurred just before 4:14 PM, on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The accident occurred at the intersection of East Ave and McInroy Street. Wellsboro Police, fire and EMS

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Woman Injured in Wellsboro Crash

FNN Article © Thursday, April 23, 2026. Image is © Copyrighted. WELLSBORO, PA – A woman suffered multiple injuries in a single vehicle accident early Monday evening, April 20, 2026, when her vehicle went off the roadway and struck a tree. The crash occurred near 7991 Route 6 just before the Webster Road in Delmar

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