HARRISBURG, PA — (Release) Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents to be aware of an emerging, but not uncommon, government imposter scam that involves a spoofed phone number and threats of arrest by the “sheriff’s office.” The scammers call a target with a spoofed phone number – meaning it appears to be from a […]
WELLSBORO, PA – The Learning Tree Board of Directors is delighted to share some exciting news with the local area. Their center located at 1 Queen Street in Wellsboro has officially achieved a STAR 4 rating through Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program! This is the highest level of recognition for early learning programs in the state,
MANSFIELD, Pa. — Commonwealth University-Mansfield has announced the addition of two distinguished music educators, Dr. Roy McLerran as director of bands and Dr. Patrick Tatman as director of choral activities, to the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, beginning in the fall 2025 semester. McLerran, an accomplished conductor and music educator, holds degrees from the
Christopher Michael Piaquadio, 72, of Galeton, PA, formerly of Fort Walton Beach, FL, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Born on Friday, December 26, 1952, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Michael D. and Donna J. Vergason Piaquadio. On July 21, 1989, in Coudersport, PA, he married Michelle J. “Mickie”
MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineer women’s basketball team and fifth year head coach Amy Senefelder welcome seven new members to the program as the Mounties begin the 2025-26 campaign. Six freshmen and one transfer headline Mansfield’s incoming recruiting class—the largest freshmen class of Coach Senefelder’s tenure. She has added both talent and depth across every position, strengthening the
MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineer men’s basketball team and eighth year head coach John Szentesy welcome nine new athletes to the program as the Mounties begin the 2025-26 campaign. Seven transfers and two incoming recruits headline Mansfield’s newest class, as Coach Szentesy turned to the portal to assemble a talented, battle-tested core. The Mountaineers enter the season with
MANSFIELD Pa. – The #6 Mansfield Mountaineers field hockey team dropped a ranked duel with #7 Newberry College 4-2 on Friday, Sept. 19, in neutral sight action, hosted by West Chester University. Sophia Castaldo and Leah Toskey each had their first goal of the season. Ella du Plessis had three shots on goal and Lydia Miller had seven saves for the Mountaineers (3-2).
HARRISURG, PA – Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) responded today to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) approval of a joint settlement for Verizon Communications to acquire Frontier Communications. “Consumers in the Northern Tier deserve high-quality, reliable telephone and internet services, and we have been fighting together for that over the last
HARRISBURG, PA (Release) – While majority House Democrats continue to block efforts to stop men from participating in women’s sports, a group of dads – who also serve as state lawmakers – are calling on fellow fathers across the Commonwealth to protect the rights of all daughters to compete on a level playing field. Reps. Clint
ELKLAND, PA – On Wednesday afternoon, September 17, 2025, a Northern Tioga School Bus was rear ended by a car around 3:20 PM. The school district received word of the accident and it was the school district that place a call to 911 to report the crash. Elkland volunteer Fire Department and EMS units immediately
YORK COUNTY, PA – (UPDATE) On Thursday afternoon, September 17, 2025, shortly after 2:00 PM, police and EMS crews responded to the scene of a serious officer-involved shooting in North Codorus Township, York County, PA, when officers were serving a warrant. According to officials. the first call on incident came in at 2:10 p.m. Five
MANSFIELD, PA – A house fire claimed the life of a Mansfield man on Wednesday afternoon, September 10, 2025. The fire was reported just before 2:00 PM by a passerby from Lock Haven who happened to be traveling along Route 6 when they noticed black smoke coming from the back of a mobile home. The home
MANSFIELD, Pa. – Four goal scorers came through as the No. 9 Mansfield Mountaineers field hockey team (3-1) continued their home stint to begin the season against Frostsburg State (0-3) with the Mounties pulling away the 4-0 victory on Saturday (Sept. 13) afternoon. Ella du Plessis and Jenna Duke posted the first three shots before Katie Thomas gave the
WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming Regional Police Department is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous donation from Wegmans of Williamsport: a supply of LED flares designed to improve officer safety during roadside operations. These high-visibility devices will be deployed across the department’s patrol units and DUI Task Force trailer, providing enhanced protection for
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Amazon employee who stole more than $50,000 worth of merchandise from a Bethel distribution center in recent weeks. Nilson Peralta Rodriguez, 27, is charged with felony corrupt organizations, organized retail theft, and related offenses. Rodriguez was caught this week stealing 34 gaming memory sticks from
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against 10 individuals from the Blair County area for distributing methamphetamine and heroin — including a woman who provided methamphetamine to her young children. The recent arrests are part of an ongoing roundup of suspected drug traffickers in the Blair County area. Among those charges are:
SHESHEQUIN TOWNSHIP, PA – (UPDATE) The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop P – Towanda station has released a tragic update on 46-year-old Curtis Ammerman, of Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, PA. Ammerman was reported missing during the first week of September. He had last been seen at approximately 9:00 PM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, near his
TOWANDA, PA – 57-year-old Faye Ann Freer of Towanda, PA, has been cited for Title 18 Section 2709 A1 (Summary) – Harassment – Subject Others to Physical Contact. According to police, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a residence on South Main Street in Towanda, PA, for a reported active domestic
FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA – Early Saturday morning, September 13, 2025, fire crews from Nelson and Tioga were first to be dispatched for a crash detection from a vehicle possibly involved in an accident in the area of 994 Elkhorn Road in Farmington Township around 3:00 AM. Lawrenceville and Middlebury fire crews were next to be
WELLSBORO, PA – Late Friday evening, September 12, 2025, Wellsboro fire and EMS units responded to a single vehicle accident in the area of 1892 Left Asaph Road in Shippen Township, around 11:00 PM. A text to 911 from a cell phone is what alerted the dispatch center about a possible crash. Wellsboro fire and
