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Family opens thrift store, plans nonprofit spotlights

LOCK HAVEN — Give Back: A Community Thrift Store has announced their grand opening set for today at 10 a.m., during their ribbon cutting ceremony at 111 E. Main St., Lock Haven, on Thursday, Oct. 9. Reviving the original Salvation Army thrift store, now known as Give Back, is the Hilty ...

Warehouse solar explored as fix for rising energy demand

(The Center Square) – While warehouses and data centers rise across Pennsylvania, so does the demand for energy, creating a situation that prompts lawmakers to explore whether solar power on warehouse rooftops could help fill the gap. House Bill 1260, sponsored by Rep. Joshua Seigel, ...

Sun-Gazette wins multiple honors for advertising

The Williamsport Sun-Gazette earned multiple awards in their division in the 2025 Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation Advertising Contest, bringing home several prestigious awards across multiple categories. The awards were presented during the PNA Advertising Conference awards luncheon in State College on September 25th. The Sun-Gazette received First Place in Ad Campaign or Series for its Little Men Football campaign, as well as First Place in Ad Campaign Using Multiple Products for its Lycoming College/Local Sports campaign. The newspaper also captured Second Place in ...

Officials weigh borrowing through budget impasse

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.) HARRISBURG — At least six Pennsylvania counties are exploring taking out lines of credit to cover expenses as the state budget impasse continues, debt that would likely be passed on to taxpayers. County governments have relatively few options as the state misses critical payments totalling billions of dollars. Some are draining their own ...

Engineering firm acquires Lancaster County company

Herbert, Rowland and Grubic Inc. has acquired Becker Engineering, LLC, a civil engineering firm with 12 employees based in Lancaster County. “Its services closely align to HRG’s with a strong emphasis on municipal engineering, water, wastewater, and hydrogeology,” a news release said. “HRG will maintain the office location, and all Becker Engineering employees will report to HRG’s Harrisburg operations, which are led by Matt Bonanno as assistant vice president.” The acquisition allows HRG to expand its services into Lancaster, Lebanon, and Chester counties, the news ...

Woodlands Bank selects board chair

Woodlands Bank recently announced the appointment of Jay B. Alexander as chairman of the board of directors, effective Sept. 22. Alexander has served on the Woodlands Bank Board since 2022, “bringing strong leadership, business management and a deep appreciation for the role community banks play in supporting local families and businesses,” a news release said. “His appointment as Chairman reflects both the bank’s continued growth and its ability to expand governance by appointing an experienced outside leader to help guide its next phase.” “We are proud to have Jay step ...