BLOSSBURG – During the Monday, Aug. 1 Southern Tioga School board meeting, the Gender Alliance Club at North-Penn Mansfield was again on the minds of residents.
BLOSSBURG – The board of education here learned about a new school to work program, “Tioga Works,” proposed by Develop Tioga, Wellsboro.
TIOGA — Borough council here was scheduled to hold a meeting on Aug. 1, but it ended up being an informational meeting.
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The following individuals are or were scheduled to appear before District Judge Robert Repard in Wellsboro.
LAWRENCEVILLE — Many residents of Lawrenceville Borough are displeased with borough council and council was quick to mirror that at the Aug. 1 meeting.
Quilts. More than just an item to keep you warm, they are often labors of love, combining colorful fabrics, whimsical patterns and thousands upon thousands of stitches.
TIOGA — Sheriffs, K9s, a helicopter and a bear – oh my! These are only a few of the educational demonstrations experienced at Tioga County’s 4th National Night Out at Ives Run on Tuesday, Aug. 2.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Commonwealth University signed a guaranteed transfer agreement on July 28.
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The members of the Southern Tioga Area Bowhunters competed in their final shoot of the season on July 24.
On Saturday, July 30, the PA Bass Nation Central Division took to Cowanesque Lake for another tournament. With a total of 22 teams hitting the water at the crack of dawn, the competition was tough.
Mansfield University softball was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Academic Team after landing eight players on the NCAA Division II Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete l…
The Corey Creek Golf Ladies’ Association made some amazing drives in their July 19 tournament and the results are in.
For those of you who are avid local sports fans or regular readers of The Wellsboro Gazette, you may have seen my name in the print before.
The Westfield Public Library is one of 10 finalists for a prize that includes a makeover and book package.
The Millerton United Methodist Church will hold a Community Blood Drive in its Fellowship Hall at 5443 Main St., Millerton, from 1-6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
Auditions for “Foolish Fishgirls and The Pearl,” a feisty fairytale about a mermaid’s life on dry land after true love is found, lost and found again, will be in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Cen…
Individual schools in the Wellsboro Area School District are planning orientation/open house events prior to the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 29.
The drawing for the Totally Ninja Raccoon Hunt prize winners was live streamed on the From My Shelf Books & Gifts Facebook page beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31. 38 winners were named.
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(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania has struggled to spur population and economic growth, but recent efforts from political leaders of all stripes show the issues are getting more serious attention.
(The Center Square) – City pension rules and details can make for dull reading, but a recent auditor general’s report shows the costs of a mistake.
Good Friday morning, all. ICYMI: The Biden administration declared a public health emergency for Monkeypox on Thursday afternoon as the U.S. recorded more than 6,600 cases nationwide. The declaration comes nearly two weeks after the World Health Organization declared the virus an “emergency of international concern.” Federal officials report that a formal emergency declaration will allow the administration to expand testing and vaccine access. Department of Health and Human Services […]
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(The Center Square) – Union disputes in Pittsburgh over residency requirements for city workers have weakened requirements for police and firefighters to live in the city proper.
Pennsylvania Democrats received good news last week from a Fox News poll showing their candidates for governor and U.S. senator with strong leads over their Republican rivals.
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Heather Sargent, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at First Citizens Community Bank in Mansfield has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers) Young Professionals Advisory Committee. Sargent will serve a three-year term starting July 1.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc., announced net income for the quarter ended June 30 of $33.4 million, or $0.26 per diluted share. This represents a decrease of $15.5 million, or 31.7%, compared to the same quarter last year, when net income was $49 million, or $0.38 per diluted share.
The Millerton United Methodist Church will hold a Community Blood Drive in its Fellowship Hall at 5443 Main St., Millerton, from 1-6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
It’s the middle of winter, so outdoor sports might seem like a pipe dream. But plenty of people are training now for springtime 5Ks, summer 10Ks and even next fall’s marathons. We asked Walker Grubbs, an ACE certified personal training professional at Energy Fitness in Paducah, about proper hydration during training and participating in endurance sports.
UPMC Williamsport recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for advanced total hip and knee replacement re-certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s c…
When faced with a pet emergency, a little education can help put your furry friend on the road to recovery.
UPMC welcomes Jennifer Marshalek, D.O., F.A.C.O.O.G., to the Obstetrics and Gynecology team in Williamsport.
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Colombia's first leftist President Gustavo Petro was sworn into office on Sunday in Bogota. (Aug. 8)
Lots of perplexed Americans are asking the question, “How did we get here?”
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I was 11 during the summer of 1973 when the Watergate hearings were televised. The memory is still very clear in my mind, and it was a watershed moment for a young girl who thought her country was perfect. It clearly wasn’t.
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