HARRISBURG, PA – More than $11.7 million in impact fee revenue derived from natural gas producers in Pennsylvania during 2025 is on its way to portions of Lycoming County and Sullivan County, according to Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan). Lycoming County received $4.1 million while its municipalities Hamm represents collectively received more than $5.6 million. Sullivan […]
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Wednesday, June 17, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA. – Women’s Basketball’s Katie Sheeler and Track and Field’s Cahsid Raymond were named the 2025-26 Mansfield Mountaineers Winter Athletes of the Year after their standout seasons. The pair were honored at the Mountie Awards on May 9. This is Sheeler’s second year in a row earning the award. She
PENNSYLVANIA – Commonwealth University has announced the appointment of a new dean for the Zeigler College of Business and five interim deans to provide leadership for the university’s six colleges. Professor Peter Campbell has been named dean of the Zeigler College of Business, effective June 27. The interim deans, who assume their roles on July
Release – Wednesday, June 17, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling of “skill games” as illegal under the current state Crimes Code and Gaming Act. The ruling follows arguments made by the Office of Attorney General before the Court in November
SULLIVAN COUNTY, PA – Laurel Health is excited to announce that it is now providing diagnostic x-ray services at the Sullivan County Laurel Health Center, located at 217 King Street in Laporte, PA. X-rays can be used to check bone alignment and soft tissue to diagnose injuries, infections, or foreign objects lodged in the body. The
Release – Wednesday, June 17, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former Schuylkill County police officer who used his access to secured law enforcement resources to stalk his ex-wife will be tried on more than 20 felonies. The Office of Attorney General presented testimony at a preliminary hearing this week
Release issued Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Natural Gas Drilling image by Lonny Frost © February 2022. (Click on image to enlarge for a better view). HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that municipalities in the 83rd Legislative District will receive more than $1 million in Marcellus Shale impact fees, while
Release issued June 16, 2026. BRADFORD COUNTY/TIOGA COUNTY, PA – More than $25 million is on its way to communities in Tioga and Bradford counties thanks to natural gas impact fees collected in 2025. Specifically, Tioga County and its municipalities are receiving $9.45 million, while Bradford County and its municipalities are receiving more than $16.7
BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – More than $16.7 million, collected from natural gas impact fees in 2025, will be distributed among Bradford County and its municipalities, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Bradford County government, earning the third-highest amount of funding from impact fees among all 67 counties, will
FNN Article Written © Friday, June 12, 2026. Article update on June 16, 2026. WELLSBORO, PA – (Update) – Numerous calls by neighbors about a house fire were received by the Tioga County 911 Dispatch Center early Friday morning, June 12, 2026. Around 2:06 AM, fire crews from Wellsboro, Middlebury and a RIT (Rapid Intervention
BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – Five Bradford County housing and community development initiatives were collectively awarded $700,000 through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program to expand affordable housing opportunities, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced Friday, June 12, 2026. The funding, allocated by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, will support the
WELLSBORO, PA – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting residents of the 68th Legislative District to join him for a telephone town hall meeting on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. “This is a great opportunity to talk about the issues affecting our region and discuss many of the questions surrounding development and the future of our
Release – Tuesday, June 16, 2026. More Than $3.1 Billion Distributed Since 2012 to Support Local Projects, Environmental Programs, and Infrastructure Across the Commonwealth HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the distribution of $243,877,400 in natural gas impact fees collected from producers for the 2025 reporting year. This funding benefits counties, municipalities,
FNN Article © Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Image from video released by U.S. Air Force. CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Air Force Officials have confirmed that eight individuals aboard the B-52 Stratofortress that went down early Monday morning at Edwards Air Force Base, California, died in the tragic crash. According to officials, at 11:20 AM local time,
FNN Article Update © Thursday, June 11, 2026. Image of suspect later identified on June 11, 2026, as 34-year-old Charles Brandon Costanzo of Old Forge, PA was provided by PSP-Mansfield. MANSFIELD, PA – Pennsylvania State Police have asked the public to be on the lookout for a white male last seen wearing a green hooded
FNN Article Update © Wednesday, June 10, 2026. – Update June 13, 2026. DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA – On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, around 5:44 PM a fatal bicycle accident occurred around the Dollar General store along East Main Street near Knoxville Borough. The incident unfolded as a pickup truck being driven by a 74-year-old male
Free event at the Brandon Park Bandshell on June 27th features full day of performances culminating in a community-wide concert celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. (Scroll down to view event schedule. WILLIAMSPORT, PA —The America250PA Lycoming County Committee invites the public to join a once-in-a-generation celebration concert honoring America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, June 27, 2026,
FNN Article © Wednesday, June 10, 2026. WESTFIELD, PA – Early Tuesday evening, June 9, 2026, around 6:53 PM, Crary Hose Company, Clymer Township Volunteer Hose Company, as well as an ambulance from Sabinsville and one from Galeton were all dispatched to a two vehicle accident near the intersection of Route 49 and Route 249
Troy E. Simmons, 54, of Westfield, PA, died back on Monday, April 6, 2026. A gathering to celebrate Troy’s life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the pavilion at the Knoxville Fairgrounds beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust
Release – Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Utilities and Grid Operator Report Strong Operational Readiness as Summer Demand and Reliability Challenges Continue to Evolve HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released the 2026 Summer Readiness Overviews submitted by the Commonwealth’s major electric distribution companies (EDCs) and the regional electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM).
