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Public-sector retirees to see pension raise

During a speech to AFSCME Chapter 13 retirees in Harrisburg on Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro touted the first cost-of-living adjustment, known as COLA for short, in over 20 years for various public servants. “You represent really the best of the best, the people that make our world go round and round,” Shapiro said. “The people that make a difference in our communities: the bus drivers and the building engineers, the municipal workers in our boroughs, our townships, our communities, our cities-and the amazing employees that I get to work with every day, who make up the nearly 80,000 ...

Truck-Lite reaches 1 year without accidents at McElhattan, Coudersport sites

Truck-Lite recently announced that its manufacturing facilities in both Coudersport and McElhattan have reached “a significant safety milestone: 365 consecutive days without a lost-time accident,” according to a news release. “The achievement reflects the dedication of employees across ...

Sporting goods store owner to share perspective

At 1 p.m. this coming Tuesday, Sept. 15 in the Deane Center lobby, 104 Main St., Wellsboro, the free one-hour Golden Afternoons program, open to men and women ages 65 and older, will feature a presentation by Zack Buck about Nessmuk’s Sporting Goods, 91 Main St.. Free light refreshments will be provided. “My wife Tracy and I are the owners of Nessmuk’s Sporting Goods in Wellsboro,” Zack said, according to a news release. “On Sept. 15, I will be talking about how we got here, the things we’ve done in the past and our plans for the future, as well as the impact we have had ...

Credit union on Harrisburg magazine’s ‘best’ list again

Members 1st Federal Credit Union recently announced the credit union has been recognized as one of the top local businesses in Harrisburg Magazine’s “Simply the Best” Readers’ Poll for the 22nd year. Members 1st received the designation of “Simply the Best” in the following categories: • Credit Union • Customer Values – Large Business • Mortgage Company • Place to Work (101+ employees) Harrisburg Magazine readers determine nominations through an online ballot system. The top eligible nominees for each category are then added to the voting ballot. ...

Hope Foundation’s board of directors has new chair

The Hope Foundation, Inc., which drives funding in support of people with diverse abilities, has named James J. Dinsmore as chair of its board of directors, effective July 1. As board chair, Dinsmore will lead the foundation’s volunteer board of directors in advancing its mission to enhance lives through philanthropy, community partnerships, and strategic support of Hope Enterprises, Inc., a news release said. Dinsmore has been an active member of The Hope Foundation Board, Golf Committee, and has demonstrated a strong commitment to expanding opportunities for individuals with ...