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List of preeminent attorneys includes city lawyer

Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent American list for lawyers, has once again named Clifford A. Rieders a Preeminent Attorney with the highest possible rating, A with respect to legal ability and V as to ethics. This covers the year 2026. The Martindale-Hubbell registry is a rating system for lawyers based upon an evaluation of other lawyers, according to a news release. The coveted AV rating does not automatically indicate that a lawyer will be designated “preeminent.” Mr. Rieders is a partner in the law firm of Rieders, Travis, Dohrmann, Mowrey, Humprey & Waters. Rieders is a ...

Bank names market executive, relationship manager

Northwest Bank has announced two key leadership appointments that further strengthen the bank’s commercial banking presence in the Jersey Shore and greater Williamsport region. According to a news release, Kevin Waple has been named regional commercial banking market executive, and Chris Sullivan has been named commercial banking relationship manager. Together, they bring more than 65 years of combined banking and commercial lending experience—along with deep, longstanding ties to the local market. “In their new roles, Waple and Sullivan will work together to expand commercial ...

Electricity consumer protection a work in progress for lawmakers

(The Center Square) – Higher supply prices and weather-driven swings in energy use contributed to high electric bills for many Pennsylvanians over the past year, prompting lawmakers and energy stakeholders to take a closer look at whether state policies and retail electric choice programs provide enough protection for residents. The state’s electricity system is neither fully competitive nor fully regulated. That means customers can shop for an electric supplier, while the electric distribution companies handle infrastructure, maintenance, and delivery services. Those who do not ...

Supreme Court rejects suit challenging East Palestine settlement

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge of the $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern Railroad and victims of toxic train derailment in East Palestine more than three years ago. The high court let stand the ruling by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in November, rejecting a challenge of the settlement. The train was carrying hazardous chemicals when it derailed in February 2023. “Unfortunately, the clean-up efforts vented toxic chemicals across the surrounding area,” according to a synopsis of the case in the Sixth Circuit ruling ...

Real estate agent awarded ‘specialist’ designation

Alison Hall, Realtor with RE/MAX BRIDGES, has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation, the premier seller agency designation in the country. According to a news release, the SRS is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and is an official credential of the National Association of Realtors. Alison Hall joins an elite group of real estate professionals from around the world who have earned the SRS designation. All were required to successfully complete comprehensive coursework in seller representation, demonstrate significant seller ...

Bank headquartered in Loyalsock Township announces quarterly, annual earnings

Woodlands Financial Services Co., the parent bank holding company of Woodlands Bank, reported both its fourth quarter and annual financial results for 2025. According to a news release, Woodlands Financial Services Co. trades its shares publicly on the Over-the-Counter Integrated Disclosure Market under the symbol WDFN. Woodlands Bank, the sole subsidiary currently operating under the parent company, is headquartered in Loyalsock Township with seven additional community offices located across Lycoming and Clinton counties. “Woodlands Bank proudly holds the mantle as the only ...