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HAPPY STAR WARS DAY - MAY THE FORTH BE WITH YOU Which Star Wars Character did you like best? FNN Article May 4, 2021. A little history about Star Wars Day - Star Wars Day, May 4, celebrates George Lucas's Star Wars media franchise. Observance of the commemorative day spread quickly through media and grassroots celebrations.... The date was chosen for the pun on the catchphrase "May the Force be with you" as "May the Fourth be with you". Even though the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, many Star Wars fans across the world have chosen to celebrate the holiday. It has since been embraced by Lucasfilm and parent company Disney as an annual celebration of Star Wars. Apocryphally, the reference was first used on May 4, 1979, the day Margaret Thatcher took office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. An online news article from the Danish public broadcaster says her political party, the Conservatives, placed a congratulatory advertisement in The London Evening News, saying "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations." The saying was used in a UK Parliament defense debate on May 4, 1994. Astrophysicist and author Jeanne Cavelos used the saying on page 94 of her 1999 book The Science of Star Wars. In 2008, the first Facebook groups appeared, celebrating Luke Skywalker Day, with the same catchphrase. In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema. Produced by Sean Ward and Alice Quinn, festivities included an Original Trilogy Trivia Game Show; a costume contest with celebrity judges; and the web's best tribute films, mash-ups, parodies, and remixes on the big screen. The second annual edition took place on Friday, May 4, 2012. Fans (even government officials, such as Boris Johnson) have celebrated Star Wars in a variety of ways in social media and on television. Since 2013, The Walt Disney Company has officially observed the holiday with several Star Wars events and festivities at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disney had purchased Lucasfilm, including the rights to Star Wars, in late 2012. The finale of The Clone Wars is scheduled to be available on May 4, 2020. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is scheduled to be available on Disney+ the same day. Minor League baseball teams such as the Toledo Mud Hens and the Durham Bulls have worn special uniforms as part of Star Wars Day promotions. On Star Wars Day 2015, astronauts in the International Space Station watched Star Wars. Also in 2015, the carillon bells inside the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada played "The Imperial March" theme from Star Wars, among other space-related tunes. So enjoy your memories of the original Star Wars Movie and all the characters.

LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES TO BE HELD - NO INTERNATIONAL TEAMS - ONLY U.S. DOMESTIC TEAMS TO PLAY FNN Video Share - May 4, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/littleleague/videos/217330113127677

At End of LIHEAP Season, Department of Human Services Encourages Pennsylvania Renters to Apply for Utility Assistance Through the New Emergency Rental Assistance Program HARRISBURG, PA On May 3, 2021, Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead reminded Pennsylvanians that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season has ended, but assistance with utility bills remains available through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to ind...Continue reading

145th Troy Fair is Set for July 26-July 31, 2021. FNN Article May 3, 2021. TROY, PA - It is true the Troy Fair is set to celebrate it's 145th year from July 26 through July 31, 2021, at the Alparon Community Park in Bradford County, PA. ... According to their Facebook page and their website more events are to come to the Troy Fair as their schedule is still being updated. Presently the following events have been set: * Truck Pulls set for Monday, July 26th. * Tractor Pulls set for Tuesday, July 27th. * Roots & Boots Tour with music artists Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye and Sammy Kershaw set for Wednesday, July 28th. * Bull Ride Mania (Bull Riding) is set for Thursday, July 29th. * Then on Friday and Saturday, July 30th & 31st, everyone's favorite Demolition Derbies! Tickets for the fair will go on sale starting May 11, 2021, at 9:00AM. Tickets are $8 and includes admission, parking, on-grounds entertainment, select rides, and the fun house. Organizers are still planning and adding events to the schedule, so a complete schedule has NOT been released at this time. Interested fair-goers are being urged to keep checking the Troy Fair Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TroyFair and check out their website at http://www.troyfair.com/ . The Troy Fair is said to be the largest event in Bradford County, PA.

Lane Closures on I-180 in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County PennDOT Release - May 3, 2021. LYCOMING COUNTY, PA Motorists who travel Interstate 180 eastbound are advised of lane closures near the Faxon exit (mile marker 26), in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County for bridge inspections.... On Tuesday, May 4, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be performing bridge inspections on Interstate 180 near the Faxon exit. Motorists should expect alternating lane closures where work is being performed. Motorists should be alert, watch for lane change, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the work zone. Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, and relevant training. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

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VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED FNN Article Sunday, January 17, 2021. MIDDLEBURY, PA - A single-vehicle accident was reported early Sunday morning, January 17, 2021, in Middlebury Township.... The crash occurred along the Norris Brook Road approximately one mile from Route 287. Middlebury fire units responded to the accident scene around 12:57AM. Fire personnel arrived on scene around 1:08AM. It was reported that the vehicle involved in the accident came to rest on its side and was partially blocking the road. The vehicle was said to have been leaking fuel, as a tow truck was said to have been on scene prior to fire crews being notified of the accident. Pennsylvania State Police arrived on scene around 1:15AM and they will be handling the investigation into this crash. Fire crews were cleared from the accident scene around 1:39AM after the vehicle had been removed. Remember to support your local fire and ambulance department.

DRIVER INJURED IN TANKER TRUCK CRASH FNN Article Saturday, January 15, 2021. WILLIAMSPORT, PA - Motorists were advised that the Route 15 northbound entrance ramp (Exit 29 Mansfield) from Route 220 northbound in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County was closed due to a single-vehicle accident on Saturday morning, January 15, 2021. ... The accident involved a tanker truck carrying frack water. The tanker truck traveled off the Route 15 North off-ramp and went over an embankment. The truck came to rest after it rolled over around 8:50AM, FNN was told by a motorist. Firefighters worked for nearly an half hour to free the driver inside the tanker truck. The driver of the tanker truck was transported to UPMC Williamsport Hospital for treatment of his injuries. It was reported that the fracking water had leaked out of the tanker and onto the ground. Because of the leak a representative from the state Department Environmental Protection responded to the crash scene. A detour was set up using Route 220 northbound, Maynard Street, Route 220 southbound, 15 northbound, according to PennDOT. The road was closed for several hours as crews worked to contain the spill and remove the tanker truck.

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WILLIAMSPORT WOMAN KILLS HER 5-MONTH OLD BABY AND STABS BABY'S FATHER FNN Information Share - January 15, 2021 Williamsport Bureau of Police Media Release Ref: 21-00410 - Criminal Homicide 344 Adams Street.... 21-00409 - Criminal Attempt/Criminal Homicide 1014 Franklin Street. On January 14, 2021, at approximately 9:36pm, Williamsport Bureau of Police Officers were dispatched to 1014 Franklin Street in reference to a stabbing victim. Officers arrived on the scene and made contact with the male victim, Cordell Faltz, who was suffering from stab wounds to the neck and jaw. Faltz identified the suspect as CORRIE SHANIKAH COWLAY-SAUNDERS of 344 Adams Street, and reported that she fled the scene after taking his keys and his vehicle without his permission. Follow-up investigation revealed that Cowlay-Saunders entered Faltz’s residence without permission, stabbed him in the neck, took his keys and vehicle without permission. She fled the scene and crashed into a fence near Youngs Woods Park in the east end of the City. Faltz, who was transported to UPMC Susquehanna by ambulance for treatment, reported that he and Cowlay-Saunders had a five-month old child together, and that they were no longer in a relationship. While at the scene of the vehicle crash, Cowlay-Saunders allegedly made a statement about her baby being dead. The five-month-old child, CAILANIA FALTZ, was later discovered deceased inside the residence at 344 Adams Street. Evidence of injuries on the child’s neck/throat area were present. Cowlay-Saunders was transported by ambulance from the scene of the vehicle crash to UPMC. While at the hospital, she allegedly made spontaneous utterances indicating that she had killed her daughter. The Lycoming County District Attorney’s office approved charges of Criminal Homicide and Endangering the Welfare of Children with regard to the death of CAILANIA FALTZ, and charges of Criminal Attempt Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault (2 counts), Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Possessing Instruments of Crime and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle with regard to the attack on Cordell Faltz. Cowlay-Saunders was video arraigned on these charges before MDJ Frey, who committed her on NO BAIL.

PRESS RELEASE - January 2021. Administration Announces its Selection to Participate in the National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health HARRISBURG, PA The Wolf Administration today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Department of Aging and Harrisburg University (Pennsylvania cohort) were selected as a participating team in the 10th National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health (NLAPH) Cohort....Continue reading

TREE CLEARED ON KELSEY STREET IN WELLSBORO FNN Article Update - Monday, November 2, 2020. WELLSBORO, PA - Wellsboro Borough Police reported Monday morning, November 2, 2020, that a tree was down across Kelsey Street near the rock cut around 7:30AM.... Fire crews responded around 7:35AM to the area so that fire personnel could clear the tree from the roadway as quickly as possible. Fire personnel arriving on scene around 7:45AM, reported the roadway partially blocked. It is unknown if traffic is moving along that area of roadway. The tree was removed from the road by 7:51AM according to borough police and Wellsboro fire personnel.

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FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO REPORTED GAS LEAK FNN Article Sunday, November 1, 2020. BLOSSBURG, PA - A gas leak was reported by a resident at 129 Main Street in Blossburg Borough around 8:05AM on Sunday morning, November 1, 2020.... Fire personnel were quickly on scene within minutes and a full crew with Engine 4-2 also arrived on scene. According to Blossburg Fire Chief Andrew O'Conners, the gas leak was caused when a salt shaker fell down along the stove and nicked the gas line, causing a small gas leak. When the resident heard hissing from the stove and smelled natural gas, he immediately shut off the gas and called UGI. UGI then placed a call to the 911 Dispatch Center, which in turn dispatched the local fire company to the scene. Blossburg fire crews were heading back to their station shortly after 8:20AM. UGI personnel arrived at the residence around 8:35AM to check things out at the residence. No injuries were reported at the scene and all went well with this incident.

TRICK OR TREAT CANDY HANDOUT DONE BY FAMILY MEMBERS FNN Post. Image provided by J. W. October 31, 2020. WELLSBORO, PA - Shown here from left to right are Alex, Jose, Jaxon, Bethany and Carolanne. This family group handed out candy to Trick or Treaters in front of the Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday night as a full moon hung in the air.... Jennifer, a family member of the group shown, reported that they had a pretty good turnout of Trick or Treaters who stopped by. "It was wonderful to have a piece of 'normal' for an evening," stated Jennifer to FNN. Overall Wellsboro was had a good size turnout all around as Trick or Treaters trolled the town for tasty treats on Halloween night.

TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT AT THE WELLSBORO FIREMAN'S ANNEX BUILDING FNN Post with images provided by Rob & Theresa Spencer October 31, 2020. WELLSBORO, PA - Here is peek of the line of Trick or Treaters coming in to participate at the Truck or Treat event held at the Fireman's Annex Building in Wellsboro.... Many dressed up a variety of costumes on Halloween night, October 31, 2020, with a full moon lighting up the evening sky.

SEAN CONNERY PASSES AT THE AGE OF 90 FNN Article Share - October 31, 2020.

Legislators honor Henry '84 with county and state citations, congressional record Mansfield University Press Release - October 2020. MANSFIELD, PA - Mansfield University Director of Police Services & Director of the MU Municipal Police Academy Scott Henry '84 was honored by county, state, and U.S. legislators during a visit to campus on Monday, Oct. 26....Continue reading

HAMILTON-GIBSON POSTPONES "THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT," CANCELS "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" AND CONSIDERS LIVE STREAMING "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE" Local Press Release - October 2020. WELLSBORO, PA - Hamilton-Gibson Productions announced late Tuesday night, Oct. 27 following a meeting of the board of directors that "The Lifespan of a Fact" has been postponed indefinitely, "A Christmas Carol" has been cancelled and live streaming is being considered for "It's a Wonderful Life."... "The board made the decision based on community cases of COVID-19," said Operations Coordinator Bev Dochstader after making the announcement by email at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. "In the interest of safety for our audiences, we have decided to not hold in-person productions," she said. "We want to do 'The Lifespan of a Fact" as soon as we can, but have no idea when that will be," said Dochstader. Performances of this production were originally scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 6 and 7 and 13 and 14 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 8 and 15 in the Warehouse Theatre at 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro. "We are also cancelling "A Christmas Carol" entirely," Dochstader said. "A Christmas Carol" was scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 and 5 and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in the Warehouse Theatre during Dickens of a Christmas weekend. One of the world's most enduring holiday stories, "A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens 177 years ago. It is the tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, a coldhearted man who learns the value of love. "'It's a Wonderful Life' will be streaming, but the details remain to be seen," she added. This beloved American Christmas classic performed as a radio show is currently scheduled for Dec 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. It is about a man who has problems and is thinking about ending it all. Instead, he rescues his guardian angel, Clarence who then shows him what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all of his good deeds over the years.

PRESS RELEASE - October 2020. Department of Human Services Warns Pennsylvanians of Potential Scam Involving Pandemic EBT Benefits HARRISBURG, PA The Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning of a possible scam concerning Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits and reminding Pennsylvanians to be skeptical of unsolicited or random calls or text messages about public-assistance programs especially when the calls or text messages solicit personal information, such as Social Securit...Continue reading

PRESS RELEASE - October 2020. WalkWorks Program Awards 10 Community Grants to Increase Physical Activity Options for Communities HARRISBURG, PA The Wolf Administration and the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health today announced 10 communities and agencies will receive grants totaling $155,000 to assist with the development of plans and policies to increase physical activity options in their communities through the WalkWorks program. This program has al...Continue reading

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TRUMP TRAIN RALLY TO PASS THROUGH SEVERAL TIOGA COUNTY, PA TOWNS ON NOVEMBER 1, 2020 Join your fellow Patriots as we Roll through Pennsylvania this on Sunday, November 1, 2020! This will be the most important rally yet! Two days before election day! Let us get the word out and spread it about.... OUR ROUTE: We will start lining up at the corner of Sagetown Road and Route 328 and lining up in the empty lot, down route 328 or up Sagetown Road heading toward Pine City behind the lead truck. At noon sharp the rally will begin rolling out. This is the route that will be taken; Start: Route 328 and Sagetown Road in Pine City, NY. First Traffic Circle to Pennsylvania Ave. Continue to Broadway and make a Right Cross Clemens Center Parkway Then onto Rt 14 South Through Fasset, Gillette, Troy, Anton Rt onto 414 W through Liberty, PA. Right on Blockhouse Road Through Sebring, Blossburg, and Covington, PA. There will be a stop and regroup at Lowes and so people can use the restrooms. From there the rally will then continue into Mansfield and will turn left at the main traffic light onto Route 6 towards Wellsboro. Entering Wellsboro down East Ave will turn left on Pearl Street Right toward Main Street At light, make a right on Rte. 6 Go through town Right on Rte. 287 N through Middlebury Left on Route 249 by Donna’s Mini Mart Right on Locey Creek Road Right onto Rooute 49 to Lawrenceville, PA. Right on Route 287 to Tioga, PA. Right at Pumpin’ Pantry Left on Coleman Street Left Through Tioga Right on Route 328 Through Millerton, PA. Right on Bear Creek Road Left on Lake Road Left on Route 549 through Daggett, PA. Back to starting point on Route 328 Split off from there. Hope to see everyone there! Ride with care and stay safe! God bless America.