Brianna Lynn Hurd, age 27, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, PA. She was born on September 21, 1998, in Fort Stewart, GA, a daughter of James Hurd and Randreal Connor. Brianna was the wife of Sam Hartwell. She was a graduate of Williamson High […]
Miles Luther Fenstermacher III, 77, of Mansfield, PA – With great sadness, the family of Miles Luther Fenstermacher III shares the news of his passing on Friday, January 9, 2026. Miles was born on Saturday, April 17, 1948, to Miles and Marian (McIntosh) Fenstermacher of Mansfield. He was a graduate of Mansfield Area High School
Dorothy A. “Dottie” (Hazelton) Bush, age 87, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born on Sunday, October 30, 1938, in Wellsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Ransford and Olga (Lundquist) Hazelton. She was married to Gary C. Bush for 54 years. Dottie was formerly employed by Mergenthaler, Super Duper,
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 10, 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday, January 10 against Millersville University, falling 69-64 Katie Sheeler led the red and black with five rebounds and 32 points notching her 1,000th career point, where she is the 19th player in
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 10, 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday January 10 against Millersville University, with the Marauders taking the win 82-62. Sterling Scott tied his career high points collecting 25, four steals, five rebounds and one assist. JuJu Pagan and Nasir Brown added 11
Commonwealth University Release – January 2026. BLOOMSBURG, PA. – The concept of belonging is more than just a research topic for Matthea Mitchell, of Mansfield, PA, – it is the driving force behind her education, her service, and her vision for rural community engagement. Mitchell’s research study, “Sense of Belonging and Volunteer Motivation Among College
FNN Article © Saturday, January 10, 2026. Fire images by Crary Hose Company © Jan. 7, 2026. (Click on images to enlarge). WESTFIELD, PA – On Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026, a barn fire was reported at 155 Potter Brook Road in Westfield Township just before 11:00 PM. Fire crews from Crary Hose Company of
FNN Article Brief © Saturday, January 10, 2026. Image & Info by Elkland Vol. Fire Dept. © Jan. 9, 2026. ELKLAND, PA – The Elkland Volunteer Fire Department teamed up with their municipality for water rescue preparedness since the increasing number of flooding incidents and water rescues throughout the county. The department is pleased to
James Dale “JR” Runyan, age 67 of Elkland, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on Thursday, June 19, 1958, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of the late, Richard K. and Mary “Molly” (Walters) Runyan. JR graduated from Elkland High School, he was a bartender at Smitty’s
Allen Keith Fritz, Sr., age 88 of Elkland, PA passed away in the early morning on December 30, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Monday, July 12, 1937, in Elkland, PA, and was a son to the late Grant Tracy and Helen (Zerby) Fritz. Allen married Sandra Kay Orr on
Marcile Smith Cleveland, age 94, of Wellsboro, formerly of Covington, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro,, PA. Born on Wednesday, March 25, 1931, in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Wesley & Leona (Emberger) Smith. She shared 73 beautiful years of marriage
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – January 2026. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Friday January 2 against Edinboro University, with the Fighting Scots taking the win 92-68. JuJu Pagan led the Mountaineers with 15 points, one steal, and one rebound. Jackson Henry collected 13 points, one block and
Rebecca A. Loucks, 82, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Laurels in Wellsboro. She was born on March 23, 1943, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of the late Martin and Opal (Blosser) Loucks. Rebecca earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and worked as a social worker for
Raymond Lynn Plumley, 84, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at UPMC Hospital in Wellsboro PA. He was born on August 30, 1941, to the late Wayne and Elise (Thilo) Plumley and was a brother to his siblings Phillip Plumley and Maxine Hartwigsen. Ray was a lifelong resident of the Wellsboro area. On Saturday,
Richard J. Potter, 78, of Westfield, PA, died Friday, January 2, 2026, in Wheaton’s Personal Care Home in Westfield, PA. Born on Thursday, January 16, 1947, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of Marcean L. “Pete” and Effie V. Locey Potter. A 1966 graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School, he served honorably with the U.S.
FNN Article Update © Monday, January 5, 2026. Click on court record to enlarge for easier viewing. TIOGA COUNTY, PA – Back on May 21, 2024, /Tioga County, PA resident Philip Grady McCormick was arrested on numerous charges of child sexual abuse of a minor. He was finally sentenced Tuesday, December 23, 2025. According to
FNN Article © Monday, January 5, 2026. Images by Tioga Vol. Fire Dept. © Jan. 3, 2026. TIOGA TOWNSHIP, PA – Fire crews from Tioga, Lawrenceville and even Middlebury Center were dispatched early Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, around 3:15 AM to a reported tree fire. The initial call to the 911 Dispatch Center came
FNN Article Brief © Monday, January 5, 2025. TIOGA, PA – Last month on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the Tioga Volunteer Fire Department held their elections for the 2026 year. The election results for Tioga Volunteer Fire Department are listed below. Chiefs are as follows; Chief 7- Dan Nauman Chief 7-10 Joe Griswald Chief 7-20
FNN Article Brief © Sunday, January 4, 2026. Image provided by Marcy Pequignot Brion © Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Arnot, PA. ARNOT, PA – A moonbow is a very rare occurrence. For one to occur you need a few things to happen: The Moon must be in or near its brightest phase (most often
FNN’s Local History Piece © Saturday, January 3, 2026. Local train station collection image provided by Lonny Frost. MANSFIELD, PA – Many may wonder about the large Wrigley’s gum ads that appear on train stations shown in old postcards and in vintage photographs of train stations. The reason is quite simple and it sheds light on
