A home invasion and armed robbery occurred at 3 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at a residence on Charleston Street, Charleston Township in Tioga County, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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WELLSBORO — A small anti-Trump protest was held in front of the Tioga County Courthouse on Monday morning.
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As the air turns chill, many people crave a little something seasonal and substantial with the morning coffee or afternoon tea. The Wellsboro Growers Market vendors are at the ready this fall with apple, pumpkin, and other timely treats.
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As you’re winterizing your house and pulling out your sweaters, it’s also time to start getting your pet ready for colder weather.
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Nothing says warmth and comfort during colder months like a homemade meal. These fall-inspired dinner, lunch, snack and dessert recipes are perfect for the upcoming season and holidays.
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TIOGA — A model of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon created by a 3D printer at Mansfield University is now on view for visitor at the welcome center on Route 15 south.
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Two years ago, Lauren and Drew Allen cast off their corporate jobs in downstate Chester County and relocated to Wellsboro in pursuit of making their dream a reality. In November 2019, the couple opened Antiques Around Us, a carefully curated antique store at 31 Waln Street in Wellsboro.
MANSFIELD — A family business started in 1946, Case’s Mansfield Cider Mill, owned by Chris Case, has officially opened for the season.
NELSON — Nelson Township Supervisors will replace the snow plow for the winter after decision was made at the September meeting.
Tagsylvania returns this fall and will provide haunted houses and Halloween attractions for the community to enjoy. Even with COVID-19 restrictions, the staff at Tagsylvania will open in Big Flats, N.Y., Sept. 26.
Galeton — Local teenagers are finding an outlet to express themselves on Monday nights at the Pine Creek Inn, where Tesha and David Merwine, the owners, provide a safe space for people to talk about tough things that happen in life.
A home on Baker Road in Nelson became a total loss from a fire on Sunday evening, Sept. 20, with a glow from flames that was seen in Elkland.
In the next three to four years, clean water will once again flow from Blossburg to Mansfield along the Tioga River in Tioga County, thanks in part to a $2 million grant from the PA
At 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, the Turkey Path was opened to the public for the first time since last Thanksgiving.
Friends and family came together to hold a benefit for Stacey Morehouse, who is undergoing treatments for grade three breast cancer. Money that is raised will help support Morehouse with upcoming needs.
Since its inception in 2002, knitters and crocheters from Tioga and Bradford counties, and those further away, began clicking their needles together and crafting mittens for children enrolled in Bradford-Tioga Head Start. The project was called “Mittens from the Heart,” and it has now expand…
Mass intentions for this weekend: Saturday, 7 p.m. for Robert Lewis for healing, requested by Dick Reiman; Sunday, 10:30 a.m., for Lawrence and Mary Clise, requested by Kim and Eric Strauser and Monday, 9 a.m., for Kitty Giantomasi, requested by Roger and Ann Marsiglio.
Rehearsals for “Stray Cats,” a play being produced by Hamilton-Gibson Productions, a community theater group based in Wellsboro, began last week.
Republican candidates who are campaigning for state office traveled to the area to speak with local voters and talk about the issues.
National News
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brickworks North America Corporation, the parent company of Glen-Gery Corporation, announced today the Grand Opening of its first North American Design Studio located in Philadelphia. This is Brickworks' seventh design studio, adding to the six located throughout Australia. The modern studio offers the architectural and design community a premium design experience where they can collaborate on projects, select from a broad product portfolio of high-end, stylish bricks, and host or attend industry and networking events.
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Tejal Gandhi and Dr. Jeffrey Brady are co-chairs of the National Steering Committee for Patient Safety, which recently released Safer Together: A National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety. An interview with these leading experts on how we can all work together to reduce patient harm is the cover story of the September 2020 issue of Patient Safety. Other topics include a global look at innovative solutions to patient falls, process breakdowns in healthcare settings that lead to the spread of respiratory infections like the flu and COVID-19, nonsuicidal self-injury among children and teens, and two unique perspectives related to the pandemic: domestic violence and recovering from the coronavirus. You can read Patient Safety at patientsafetyj.com.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GrowFlux, Inc. has recently partnered with Icelandic horticultural lighting firm ABC Lights to commercialize intelligent horticultural lighting systems for the Icelandic greenhouse market. GrowFlux will integrate it's IoT controls technology, GrowFlux Mesh wireless connectivity, into ABC Lights' high performance luminaires, enabling automated and software controlled smart greenhouse lighting. Horticultural lighting represents one of the highest operating costs in a greenhouse, and intelligent control of horticultural lighting allows greenhouse growers to minimize the crop's energy footprint and enhance crop quality. The integration between the two companies will result in intelligent lighting systems optimized for Iceland's unique climate and energy resources.
HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinetic Ceramics, LLC, a leader in innovations using piezoelectricity to revolutionize industrial hardware, in 2021 will welcome employees to its new headquarters at Spring House Innovation Park (SHIP), the premier, suburban Philadelphia multi-tenant business and research campus developed by MRA Group.
A look at the location of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania by county.
Male Athlete of the Week
TIOGA — The Williamon Warriors boys soccer team put together a strong defensive effort against a solid Troy team on Thursday, Sept. 17, but were unable to put any goals on the board falling by…
The Wellsboro Lady Hornets (2-0-1) took on two teams this past week, tying a talented Athens (2-0-1) team 1-1 at home on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and crushing the Wyalusing Lady Rams (2-1) 6-1 on S…
WELLSBORO — The Wellsboro Lady Hornets volleyball team (3-0) entered their Thursday, Sept. 17 matchup undefeated, and left with their flawless record intact as they swept the Troy Lady Trojans…
A big game from Avaree Kellert helped Coudersport volleyball team beat Northern Potter, 3-1 (25-20, 13-25, 25-17) last Thursday night.
The board of directors of Citizens Financial Services, Inc., the bank holding company for First Citizens Community Bank, recently declared a cash dividend for its shareholders.
UPMC welcomes Hadeel Naqib, MD, to the pediatrics team in Wellsboro.
UPMC in the Susquehanna region will offer free prostate screenings on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at SH Urology, 1705 Warren Ave., Suite 206, Williamsport.
In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, UPMC in the Susquehanna region will offer $55 mammograms to women with limited or no insurance coverage and no prior history of breast disease. These screenings will be offered on a first come, first served basis, and appointment…
There is an old joke that asks, How do you get to Carnegie Hall?
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, has called on Congress to ensure dedicated funding and priority attention is given to long-term care residents and caregivers.
