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Commonwealth University-Mansfield to host Major Showcase Days in March

Release – February 28, 2026. Image provided and © by Lonny Frost. MANSFIELD, PA — The Commonwealth University-Mansfield Admissions Office will host a variety of Major Showcase Days in March, offering a behind-the-scenes look at program faculty and current students. The events will provide prospective students with an opportunity to preview their academic future at […]

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Man of La Mancha Brings Hope, Imagination, and the Impossible Dream to the Mansfield

MANSFIELD, PA — The timeless and inspirational musical Man of La Mancha will be brought to life by Commonwealth University’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Mansfield from Thursday, March 5th to Sunday, March 8th. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote, with book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, and lyrics by

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Fire Hits Business Plaza In Horseheads, NY

Article Upate by FNN © Thursday, February 26, 2026. (7 images appear throughout the article). HORSEHEADS, NY – A 3-alarm fire that destroyed three businesses brought firefighters from seven departments to the business plaza located at 3317 Chambers Road in Horseheads.  Fire crews came in from Big Flats, Corning Joint Fire, Elmira Heights, Horseheads, Painted

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NY Sheriff’s Office Investigating School Threat

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

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Lines Taken Down & Poles Damaged Along Station Road

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

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Skunk Causes Issue at Home on Main Street in Wellsboro

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

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Help Local Animals During Raise the Region 2 Day Fundraising Event on March 11-12

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

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Tractor Trailer Goes Partially Over Embankment

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

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Propane-Powered Buses Unveiled By BeST Transit

FNN Article Friday, February 20, 2026. Image 1 – Ribbon Cutting. Image 2 – Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll address the crowd during the unveiling event. (Click on images to enlarge). BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – BeST Transit unveiled their new buses on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Greens Landing in Athens Township. The new

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PUC to Investigate UGI’s Natural Gas Rate Increase Request

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

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PUC Advances Proposed Rulemaking to Codify Key Consumer Protections and Strengthen Stability for Utilities and Households

Release – Thursday, February 19, 2026. Commission issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and sets public comment period on regulations for key consumer safeguards HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted 4-1 to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) that would formally incorporate key consumer protections into the Commission’s regulations, advancing an effort

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Theft of Snowmobile From Delmar Twp Reported

PSP-Mansfield Release – Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Case No. PA 2026-201801, WELLSBORO, PA – A white 1989 white E-Z-Go Polaris Snowmobile was reported stolen from a 67-year-old Wellsboro man earlier this week. Pennsylvania State Police based in Mansfield continue their investigation into the theft of the snowmobile that took place early Monday morning, February 16, 2026,

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Fire Destroys Garage in Westfield

FNN Article Update © Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Images from Crary Hose Company Feb 18, © 2026. WESTFIELD, PA – Broughton Road was closed down temporarily early Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026, around 6:22 AM as fire apparatus from Crary Hose, Knoxville-Deerfield Fire Department, Elkland (RIT), Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Company and Clymer Hose, as

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A G Sunday Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act

HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Pa. Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the

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Chili & Chowder with a Chance for Chocolate Winners Announced

FNN Article © February 16, 2026. WELLSBORO, PA – Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries announced the winners of their successful Chili & Chowder with a Chance for Chocolate contest that was held during the Ice & Spice Winter Weekend in Wellsboro on Saturday, February 14th. It can be said with certainty that it was well loved

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College Radio Station Donates $750 To Mansfield Area Food Pantry

Release – Saturday, February 14, 2026. MANSFIELD, PA – The WNTE Game Day staff presented a $750 check to Jerry Farrer, treasurer of the Mansfield Area Food Pantry. WNTE radio station is based at Mansfield University. WNTE expressed their thanks today to all the local sponsors that supported their Game Day fundraiser. ​

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Fire and EMS Grants Announced for Bradford County

HARRISBURG, PA – Thirty-two fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Bradford County were collectively awarded more than $418,000 in funding support through the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced Friday, February 13, 2026. “The job of

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