Wellsboro News

WELLSBORO - An autopsy on Saturday revealed that a Covington man who died in a one-vehicle crash Friday night suffered a heart attack before the accident.

The photography of advanced amateur photographer Ann Kamzelski will be celebrated from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today during an opening reception for the Expressions of Light exhibit at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural ...

The mother of a critically injured Northern Tier serviceman this afternoon asked for an outpouring of prayer for the life of her son, Tony Shattuck, 36.

WELLSBORO -- Bruce and Lucy Henry of Montgomery, Pa., have been Laurel Festival Arts and Crafts Fair regulars for decades, occupying a shady spot on the Green and entertaining what's usually a huge crowd by ...

Dave Higgins of Corning took first place in the Gmeiner Regional Juried Art Show at the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center in Wellsboro.

WELLSBORO - Family members of Anthony Shattuck, gravely wounded last week in Afghanistan, continued to wait today for word on whether he would return to the United States on Tuesday.

WESTFIELD -- A youth who police said entered the closed Westan tannery illegally late Wednesday morning fell into a vat of highly toxic tanning liquor and was decontaminated twice.

A short drive into the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country will deliver you to a world of old-fashioned fun.

WELLSBORO - An Erie woman who admitted responsibility for the December 2006 death of a Wellsboro girl was sentenced today to a term in the Tioga County Prison.

WELLSBORO -- A former Wellsboro High cross-country star won her third Laurel Festival 10K footrace Saturday, and a Phoenixville, Pa., man took his first Laurel title.

Penn-DOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Mobile Unit, also called the "Pennmobile," will serve visitors at the Tioga County Pennsylvania festival Friday from 9 to 5 and Saturday from 9 to 11 in the morning.

*The following local residents were awarded a certificate for their completion of the Gold Level of the Mountaineer Leadership Program at Mansfield University: Jeremy Bean of Lockwood, a biochemistry major; Anthony Root of Millerton, a psychology major with a minor in criminal justice; Colleen Ricci of Rome, an earth/space science education major and an environmental science major; Billie Sue Atkinson of Morris Run, a psychology major; Kim Zechman of Towanda, an elementary education major. *The following local residents were awarded a certificate for their completion of the Silver Level of the Mountaineer Leadership Program at Mansfield University: Kristin Broughton of Mansfield, an accounting major; Kacie Bush of Towanda, a special and elementary education major; Christina Learned of Mansfield, a senior accounting and travel and tourism major; Emily Gorman of Waverly, a senior psychology major; Lyndie Hughes of Lawrenceville. *The following local residents were recently awarded a certificate for their completion of the Bronze Level of the Mountaineer Leadership Program at Mansfield University: Andrea Smithgall of Wellsboro, a psychology major; David Post of Mansfield, an education major; Jessica Hurlburt of Osceola, a secondary education major; Cliff Torpy of Middlebury Center, a computer systems information major. *Alyssa George, daughter of Matt and Bonnie George of Horseheads, recently received her law degree from the University at Buffalo Law School. George, a 2002 graduate of Horseheads High School, received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University at Albany in 2004. She is corporate general counsel for Saving Grace Ministries in Buffalo. *Kristen George, daughter of Matt and Bonnie George of Horseheads, graduated summa cum laude from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester with a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. George is a 2004 graduate of Horseheads High School. *Dr. Edward "Sandy" A. Franklin Jr. of Painted Post is the 2008 Corning Community College Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. This award is given annually to a CCC alumnus and recognizes the recipient's career and community achievements. Franklin graduated with distinction from CCC with an associate's degree in 1972 after graduating from Corning East High School. He also earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University at Buffalo and a doctoral degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Franklin has successfully operated a private chiropractic practice in Painted Post for 28 years. He also is employed by CCC as a visiting assistant professor of human anatomy and physiology in the Biology/Chemistry Department. Franklin is president of the CCC Alumni Association, an active member of the Painted Post Municipal Volunteer Fire Department, mayor of Painted Post and chairman of the Painted Post Republican Committee.

The U.S. has been in war for years and some people in Wellsboro are doing their part to say thanks to the troops overseas.

Mansfield University has found a new way to share commencement photos with graduates and their families.

WELLSBORO -- A Middlebury Township woman charged with stabbing a Lawrenceville man on May 7 passed up formal arraignment Monday in Tioga County's Court of Common Pleas.

Galeton BPW plans garden tour, plant sale The 10th annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale sponsored by the Galeton Business and Professional Women's Club will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. June 29.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro recently honored 22 employees as nominees for the hospital's 2008 Hooked On Service outstanding employee award.

WELLSBORO -- Change has come often to the Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally over its 32 years.

Ira Baker of Cowanesque Valley was named the Northern Tier League West baseball Player of the Year, the league announced Wednesday.

Wellsboro CPR, first aid class scheduled Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital is offering training in first aid, adult CPR , and AED .