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STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING THREE BURGLARIES IN ELKLAND FNN Information Share - December 8, 2020. ELKLAND, PA - Pennsylvania State Police Troop F in Mansfield, Pa., is currently investigating three burglary incidents that have occurred in Elkland Borough, Tioga County. ... On November 6, 2020, around 5:56 a.m., Troopers responded to the Ridge Runner Café, located at 114 Parkhurst Street in Elkland Borough. Upon their arrival, Troopers found that an unknown actor made entry into the Ridge Runner Café. The unknown actor then stole a safe and damaged a security camera before leaving the building. Then on December 3, 2020, at approximately 7:46 a.m., Troopers responded to the Five Star Busy Mart located at 400 North Buffalo Street in Elkland Borough. Upon their arrival, Troopers found that an unknown actor(s) made entry into the Five Star Busy Mart. The unknown actor(s) then stole various convenience store items before leaving the business. Another theft took place on Monday, December 7, 2020, around 2:52 a.m., Troopers again responded to the Five Star Busy Mart, in Elkland Borough. Upon their arrival, Pennsylvania Troopers found that an unknown actor(s) again made entry into the Five Star Busy Mart. The unknown actor(s) then stole various convenience store items. The attached picture is of the suspect of the November 6, 2020, burglary at Ridge Runner Cafe. FNN ran an article and shared the video link of the surveillance camera earlier this month. Here is that video link again; https://www.facebook.com//pcb.102216144/10221614415021736/ Due to these thefts Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers have stepped in so FNN has added their following information. Any persons with information on any of these crimes are asked to anonymously contact Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107 . All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing persons.

PRESS RELEASE - December 8, 2020. COVID-19 UPDATE Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19: 5,421 Patients Hospitalized and 1,115 Patients in the Intensive Care Unit 10,170 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19... HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed on December 8, that there were 10,170 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 436,614. Link for your use - https://www.health.pa.gov//di/coronavirus/Pages/Cases.aspx . There are 5,421 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 1,115 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older. The trend in the 14-day moving average of number of hospitalized patients per day has increased by nearly 4,200 since the end of September. Statewide percent positivity for the week of November 27 December 3 stood at 14.4%. As of 11:59 p.m. Monday, December 7, there were 169 new deaths reported for a total of 11,542 deaths attributed to COVID-19. County-specific information and a statewide map are available on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard. Link at https://www.health.pa.gov//di/coronavirus/Pages/Cases.aspx . Mask-wearing is required in all businesses and whenever leaving home. Consistent mask-wearing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19. There are 24,034 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 642 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure. There are 2,959,724 individuals who have tested negative to date. In nursing and personal care homes, there are 40,541 resident cases of COVID-19, and 7,447 cases among employees, for a total of 47,988 at 1,349 distinct facilities in 66 counties. Out of our total deaths, 7,447 have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities. A county breakdown can be found here at the following link - https://www.health.pa.gov//coronavirus/Pages/LTCF-Data.aspx . Approximately 15,766 of our total cases are among health care workers.

Sprint Football Supports the American Cancer Society for the Month of October Mansfield University Sports Notes - October 2020. MANSFIELD, PA - The Mansfield University sprint football team partnered with the American Cancer Society during the month of October to raise awareness for cancer and research. The team spent the month working to increase knowledge about lesser known cancers, early detection, and available treatments options. ...Continue reading

PRESS RELEASE - October 2020. ICYMI: Investigative Report Confirms Security of COVID Alert PA App HARRISBURG, PA A recent investigative report by abc27 highlighted the security of Pennsylvania’s COVID Alert PA app, declaring that it is very secure.... The article, accompanied by a television news story, states: It has been over a month since the Pennsylvania Department of Health launched its COVID-19 alert app. The state claims it does not track a person’s location or their personal data. Is that true? The abc27 Investigators put it to the test with the help of Harrisburg based security consulting firm, INA. It was a very secure app, said John Sancenito, President, INA. Sancenito’s team downloaded the COVID Alert PA app onto an Apple and Android device and carried the phones around for two weeks. The team then brought the devices back to the INA lab to run some tests. Both devices were tested in our laboratory and looked at forensically for vulnerabilities, said Sancenito. What we found was there was no high-ranking vulnerabilities. According to the Pa Department of Health, the COVID Alert PA app uses Bluetooth technology to alert users if they have been in close proximity with another app user who later tested positive for COVID19. The concern is the app may share a person’s geolocation or access personal information on the user’s phone. There was no ability for the app to actually trace people’s physical location, said Sancenito. The app did not access any personal data on the phones. It did not access contacts. It did not access any other personal information that was stored on the phones. It actually does work exactly as the government has portrayed it to. Read the entire article here: https://www.abc27.com//pas-covid-19-tracking-app-very-sec/

DRIVER LOSES CONTROL OF CAMRY AND CRASHES ALONG ROUTE 15 PA State Police Release - October 2020. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, PA - Back on Saturday, October 10, 2020, Pennsylvania State Police based in Mansfield, PA., responded around 2:28PM to a reported single-vehicle accident in Liberty Township, PA.... According to police, 20-year-old, Mark D. Smithers of Webster, New York, was cited for failure to drive on roadways laned for traffic after he crashed on the Route 15 Highway. Police reported that Smithers was traveling north along Route 15 in the left lane of travel and while negotiating a left-hand curve, he lost control of his 1995 Toyota Camry. The Camry began to turn in a clockwise rotation and crossed into the right hand lane of travel and continued off the roadway. The Camry then struck the guide rail on the east side of the roadway and continued to move north while spinning in a clockwise rotation. The vehicle finally came to rest on the east side of the roadway facing north. Smithers was not injured in the accident, however, his Camry had to be towed from the scene.

PRESS RELEASE - December 2020. Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Sound Alarm on Urgency to Protect Health Care System, Workers as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Surge HARRISBURG, PA As the fall surge of COVID-19 cases continues to surpass record highs nearly every day and the state’s health care systems move precariously close to being overwhelmed, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today sounded the alarm to Pennsylvanians that mitigation efforts must be follo...Continue reading

PRESS RELEASE - December 8, 2020. Department of Health Announces Week-Nine Rapid Antigen Test Card Distributions Across the Commonwealth HARRISBURG, PA The Wolf Administration today began distribution of the ninth allotment of COVID-19 antigen test kits provided by the federal government to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified institutions in Carbon, Clarion, Lycoming, Northampton, Potter and York counties....Continue reading

3 BACKPACKS FOUND IN GAINES TWP ALONG ROUTE 349 PA State Police Release - October 2020. GAINES TOWNSHIP, PA - According to Pennsylvania State Police, they were contacted around 1:14AM on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2020, about three backpacks being found along Route 349 in Gaines Township.... According to Pennsylvania State Police, the three backpacks found were described as follows; a black Nike backpack, an orange Ozark backpack and a black Ozark backpack. The backpacks contained clothes, personal hygiene items and what appeared to be a black powder rifle kit. Police noted that this investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information on the owner(s) of these backpacks, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks in Mansfield, PA., by calling (570) 662-2151.

PRESS RELEASE - December 8, 2020. Department of Health Announces Week-Two of Regional Testing Extension Across the Commonwealth Harrisburg, PA Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced beginning Thursday, December 10, regional drive-thru and indoor walk-in testing clinics will be held in Clinton, Delaware, Greene, Warren and Wyoming counties. The counties with testing sites will change each week over the next 11 weeks so that 61 counties will eventually be cover...Continue reading

THEFT OF ITEMS FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE PA State Police Release - October 2020. ELKLAND, PA - On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, Pennsylvania State Police based in Mansfield, PA., responded to a report of theft from a motor vehicle around 10:00AM in Elkland Borough.... According to Pa State Police, they responded to the Acorn parking lot at 101 East main Street in Elkland to investigate a report of theft. Police noted that four $1.00 bills and a Jessica Simpson Wallet valued at $20.00 were taken from the vehicle owned by a 19-year-old female of Lindley, New York. No other information was provided.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT OF HAILEY N. FISHER OF MANSFIELD FNN Article December 8, 2020. Images provided by parents. MANSFIELD, PA - Ashley and Derick Fisher of Mansfield, proudly announce the birth of their beautiful little girl. ... Hailey N. Fisher was born at 12:44 p.m. on December 6, 2020, at the UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Hailey weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. Both parents are delighted with their new bundle of joy. Congratulations to the Fisher family on the new addition to their family.

NO INJURIES IN 2-VEHICLE CRASH PA State Police Release - October 2020. DEERFIELD, TOWNSHIP, PA - Back on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Pennsylvania State Police responded to two-vehicle accident around 10:04AM in Deerfield Township.... According to the police release, 60-year-old, William W. Humbert of Knoxville was operating a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. Humbert was cited by the trooper for following to closely, as he came into contact with 55-year-old, Duane D. Herr's 2008 Ford F-150XLT. Herr of Galeton refused treatment as he was not injured in the incident. Humbert was also reported to have not been injured in the crash. The accident took place along Route 49, just east of Knox Road.

HIT AND RUN ON COLTON POINT ROAD PA State Police Release - October 2020. WELLSBORO, PA - Pennsylvania State Police responded to a (hit and run) two-vehicle accident on Friday, October 2, 2020, around 1:16PM in Shippen Township.... According to police, the two-vehicle crash occurred as 59-year-old, Clifford R. Rultz of Wellsboro, was traveling north along Colton Point Road, when he noticed a Ford F-150XLT approaching him from the south. Rultz moved his 2020 Ford F250 Supercab to the right side of the roadway due to the road being so narrow. As the unknown driver of the other truck was passing Rultz, the unknown driver's mirror struck Rultz's mirror. The unknown driver continued south without stopping. Rultz was not injured in the incident.

OCTOBER FOOD BASH EVENT SET FOR OCTOBER 31ST This event is being held for the Compton family so come on out and enjoy some pulled pork!

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President Trump Delivers remarks at a 'Make America Great Again Victory Rally' at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, Arizona.

HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT TO BE HELD AT WELLSBORO FIREMAN'S ANNEX PARKING LOT For those who plan on attending, please feel free to bring some canned good as those putting on this event are also accepting donations for the food pantry.

Former Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his health care plan in Wilmington, Delaware.

NORTH PENN-MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GOES TO REMOTE LEARNING ON OCT. 29TH - ALL EXTRA CURRICULAR & ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED STARTING OCT. 29TH WILL RESUME NOV. 5TH. FNN Information Share - Letter released by STSD (Read entire letter). October 28th, 2020. STSD Posted the following: On October 27th, the Southern Tioga School District received confirmation that 3 members of the STSD Learning Community have been identified as positive for COVID 19. ... After the district was notified of this case, members of the STSD Administration and Pandemic Response Team coordinated with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to determine what additional actions needed to be taken. In coordination with, and at the recommendation of the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education, North Penn Mansfield Junior Senior High School will be moving to remote instruction beginning Thursday, October 29th. Students will return to the building Thursday November 5th. North Penn Mansfield students will continue with their current schedule, but their instruction will be virtual on days they would typically be in school as well as on Wednesday allowing for 3 days of face-to-face remote instruction. Use the google classroom links to connect as scheduled. Contact your teacher with any questions about a class. All other schools in the Southern Tioga School District will continue to operate on their current schedules of in person and remote instruction. Additionally, all Southern Tioga School District extra curricular and athletic activities are cancelled starting October 29th and resuming on November 5th. Contract tracing for these cases is still ongoing. As always, if you feel sick you should contact your doctor for medical advice. We would like to thank the members of our learning community and the community at large for their continued adherence with the Health and Safety Plan of the district. It is critical that we continue to work together as we navigate through this global pandemic.