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‘Big Idea’ contest winners from DuBoistown, Renovo

A DuBoistown woman and a Renovo man are the grand prize winners of the 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga counties. Katie Caputo, founder of Roambler, of DuBoistown, was a co-first prize winner, taking home $25,000 and Tim Emerick, founder of Otzzy was the other co-first prize winner, each taking home $25,000 for their Big Ideas, according to the contest results. Roambler was pitched as a business that will revolutionize experiential tourism in Pennsylvania by seamlessly ...

Lewisburg entrepreneur honored by ‘Women in Business’

Local business owner, Dr. Dana Garner, an autism specialist, has been selected as one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women Owned Businesses for 2024 Garner’s company, Garner Behavior Services, which has an office in Lewisburg, will be featured in the June edition of Women in Business. According to a news release, Garner Behavior Service is an IBHS-ABA that provides 1:1 center based therapy for children with Autism in Lycoming, Clinton and Union counties.

Real estate agents win awards

Announcement was made by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty of the Williamsport office monthly award winners for May 2024. The award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Lance Jensen and the sales award went to Denise Reis. “We congratulate these agents on these outstanding achievements. Despite challenging market conditions, they continue to produce at record levels. Each of them is admired by their peers in our local market, as well as the Hodrick Realty Network,” said Kevin Hodrick, according to a news release. “We take pride ...

Mulberry Moose celebrates grand opening

The Mulberry Moose celebrated its grand opening Saturday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony, a raffle and more. "I'm just incredibly grateful that we've been able to come together and bring something to the community that I hope will bring lots of joy and smiles over the years to come," ...

No audit of housing agency since time of USSR

(The Center Square) — Though state housing agencies have seen failure, malfeasance, and money gone missing across the nation, it’s been ages since Pennsylvania’s has been audited. If some legislators get their way, though, the situation could change. House Bill 2387, sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell, R-Richboro, would require the auditor general to conduct an annual audit of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. Current law requires an audit “from time to time,” but has effectively meant “once in a generation” at best. “It’s come to our attention that the PHFA ...

Foundation grateful for donations from businesses

Several area businesses recently presented Loyalsock Foundation with donations under the 2023-2024 Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program offered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development, according to a news release. The contributions are designated for Phase 1 of the permanent driveway/access road for The Summit: Center for Wellness in Laporte Township, Sullivan County. Six businesses contributed a combined total of $336,000. “Loyalsock Foundation is appreciative of the financial support from Coterra Energy, Dushore Pharmacy, Fish Real Estate, UnityLab ...