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State legislators debate paid family leave proposal

(The Center Square) - To convince colleagues that Pennsylvania workers need access to paid family and medical leave, state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara used facts from her own life: her father died young, she has two kids, and her veteran husband was wounded in combat. Those circumstances can disrupt family income, said O’Mara. A Democrat from Delaware County who as a rank-and-file lawmaker makes more than $113,000 a year, she acknowledged during floor debate on March 25 that she was “really fortunate in the position that I have” but it was “our responsibility to deliver” the bill ...

Woodlands Bank welcomes new mortgage loan officer

Woodlands Bank recently announced Kimberly Ann Walker is joining the bank’s mortgage lending team. According to a news release, Walker began her community banking career as a teller. Holding various titles through her 40 years in banking, she brings valuable insight that helps her clients on a path to success. As a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore area, Walker is proud to serve the community she calls home. She is dedicated to guiding customers through a wide range of financial needs, whether they are purchasing their first home, building a dream home, refinancing, or ...

Wedding photographer celebrates 25-year milestone

A milestone worth celebrating, Erin M. Cole, a respected wedding and portrait photographer in North Central Pennsylvania, is marking 25 years “behind the lens, capturing some of life’s most meaningful moments,” a news release said. “Since beginning her photography journey in the mid ...

State House approves boost in minimum wage to $15

(The Center Square) - The Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House on Tuesday voted to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $15 over a period of years, advancing one of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s priority issues and setting up yet another face-off with the Republican-controlled Senate. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Jason Dawkins of Philadelphia, passed on a 104-95 vote and now will be considered by the Senate. A similar bill passed the House last session but stalled in the Senate Labor & Industry Committee, led by Allegheny County Republican Sen. Devlin ...

Company in Clinton County earns certification

RTG Solutions was founded in 2022 by Sarah Getz alongside her husband Robbie with a mission: “To strengthen their communities through reliable, high-quality commercial roofing services and stable local jobs,” a news release from the business said. “As a woman-owned, veteran-operated ...

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 ...