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Obituary of David Thompson of Blossburg, PA

David Thompson, age 68, of Blossburg, PA, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, December 17, 1956, in Sayre, PA, a son of Ronald and Mary Lou (Levanowitz) Thompson. David was the husband of Annette M. (Wood) Thompson. He worked in the quality control department […]

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Obituary of Margaret A. “Peggy” Kump of Wellsboro, PA

Margaret A. “Peggy” Kump, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Knoxville, PA, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Country Terrace, in Wellsboro.  Born on Thursday, October 26, 1939, in Elmira, NY. She was the daughter of James Aitken and Esther Marian Edgcomb Smith.   On June 14, 1958, in Westfield, PA, she married Eugene J. Kump,

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School District Pilot Program to Increase Access to Learner’s Permit Testing

Image 1 – Williamson High School Principal Bill Butterfield. Image 2 – PennDOT Secretary Mike Carrol. TIOGA, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with the Northern Tioga School District and local officials announced a new PennDOT-led pilot project at Williamson High School in Tioga that allows students to take their learner’s permit knowledge

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Mounties Ratify Season at NCAA Regionals

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – November 8, 2025. LOCK HAVEN, PA. – The Mansfield Mountaineers men’s cross country team closed out the 2025 season at the NCAA Atlantic Regional Championships on Saturday, Nov. 8.  Noah Shedden led the team with a time of 32:59.30 —his best of his career.  Behind him, Rylan Ebner pushed hard through the final mile

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Mansfield Women’s Cross Country Wraps up Season at NCAA Regionals

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – November 8, 2025. LOCK HAVEN, PA. – The Mansfield Mountaineers women’s cross country team closed out the 2025 season at the NCAA Atlantic Regional Championships on Saturday, Nov. 8.  Alyssa Parks led the way with a 23:57.60 finish. Close behind came Marissa Allen pacing herself perfectly at 24:32.20. A few minutes later, Wyoming Trudeau

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Mounties Suffer Heartbreaking Loss to Army on Senior Day

CU-Mansfield Sports Release – November 8, 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineers sprint football team’s first half lead slipped away, and they fell at home to Army 21-14, on Saturday Nov. 8. The Mounties (5-2) were led offensively by Weston Bellows, continuing an excellent season, rushing 34 carries for 121 yards and a pair of

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Vehicle Crash In Middlebury Twp

FNN Article © Friday, November 7, 2025. The 2 Accident Image by Middlebury Twp Vol. Fire Dept. © Nov. 7, 2025. Remember to support your local fire and EMS departments in 2025. MIDDLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA – A single vehicle accident was reported around 8:56 PM on Friday evening, November 7, 2025 at the intersection of

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Mid-Atlantic Lawmakers Unite to Address Regional Energy Crisis

Release sent to FNN – November 7, 2025. Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia policymakers collaborate to restore affordability and reliability to the PJM grid HARRISBURG, PA – Lawmakers from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia came together last Tuesday for the first-ever, multi-state policy hearing focused on restoring energy affordability and reliability across the

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Obituary of Waneta M. Ransom of Genesee, PA

Waneta M. Ransom, 97, of Genesee, PA, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Wellsville Manor Care Center in Wellsville, NY.  Born on Monday, January 16, 1928, in Westfield, PA, she was the daughter of Albert L. and Bessie Luther Robbins.   On October 12, 1949, in Harrison Valley, she married John R. Ransom, who predeceased her on

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Obituary of George E. Hilliard of Genesee, PA

George E. Hilliard, 88, of Genesee, PA, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in his daughter’s home in Genesee, PA.  Born January 21, 1937, in Confluence, he was the son of Harry D. and Margaret E. Warrick Hilliard.   He served with the U.S. National Guard from 1953 to 1962.   George moved to Potter County while working for

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Bellow’s Career Night Leads Mansfield to Victory

MU Sports Release – November 2025. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.- Weston Bellows ran for a career high 253 yards to highlight the Mansfield Mountaineers sprint football team’s 32-21 victory over Chestnut Hill, on Saturday Nov.1.  Offensively, Bellow’s accounted for 300 total yards adding 19 receiving yards and a 28-yard touchdown pass. Marcus Quaker had 52 passing yards and 31 yards, and

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Bellow’s Career Night Leads Mansfield to Victory at Chestnut Hill

MU Sports Release – November 2025. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.- Weston Bellows ran for a career high 253 yards to highlight the Mansfield Mountaineers sprint football team’s 32-21 victory over Chestnut Hill, on Saturday Nov.1.  Offensively, Bellow’s accounted for 300 total yards adding 19 receiving yards and a 28-yard touchdown pass. Marcus Quaker had 52 passing yards and 31 yards, and

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Mounties Take Flight Against Roberts Wesleyan

MU Sports Release – October/November 2025. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Mansfield Mountaineers field hockey team soar away with a 6-0 win at Roberts Wesleyan, on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Kiley Stoltzfus broke through in the first quarter with a pass from Ella du Plessis, to cash in on an early shot scoring the first goal of the game.

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Mansfield Beats Cornell to Win Josh Palmer Pigskin Classic

MU Sports Release – October/November 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa.- The Mansfield Mountaineers sprint football team defeated Cornell 27-13 to win the Josh Palmer Pigskin Classic Game, on Saturday Oct. 25. Weston Bellows had 24 carries for 170 yards and two scores to lead the Mounties (4-1, 2-0 CSFL North) offensively. Marcus Quaker had 102 yards through the air and

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Obituary of Grace A. Hann of West Bingham, PA

Grace A. Hann, 69, of West Bingham, PA, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in her home.  Born September 5, 1956, in St. Marys, she was the daughter of Michael Raymond Eckert and Carol Gay Eckert.   On June 19, 1993, in St. Marys, she married Daniel R. Hann, who survives.  A graduate of Ridgway High School, she attended

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