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City real estate agency presents monthly awards

Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, recently announced the Williamsport office’s monthly awards for May 2025. The award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Amy Fessler and the sales award went to Betsy Bjorkman. “I applaud these individuals for this outstanding achievement,” Hodrick said, according to a news release. “It comes as no surprise, as they are customer-centric sales professionals who are always focused on meeting their customers’ needs.” “In the ever-changing world of real estate, ...

Elk County Ammo & Arms celebrates 40 years

Elk County Ammo & Arms, like so many businesses, had humble beginnings. The business at 246 Brusselles St., St. Mary’s, began as Marlos Fur Post and operated out of a shed. The small operation launched by brothers Mark and Joe Rupprecht in 1983 sold trapping supplies and bought raw furs ...

Virginia tied to grid emergency cited in order

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order to keep a Pennsylvania power plant running past its scheduled retirement, citing concerns about electricity supply during high-demand periods. The order affects the PJM power grid, which covers 13 states ...

Feds move to drop discrimination case against Sheetz

Federal authorities are moving to drop a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Sheetz convenience store chain, part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to halt the use of a key tool for enforcing the country’s civil rights laws. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, confirmed it has begun notifying potential claimants of its intention to drop the Sheetz lawsuit, citing Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to deprioritize the use of “disparate impact liability” in civil ...

Law firm celebrates 45 years

Marshall, Parker & Weber, an estate planning and elder law firm founded by Jeff Marshall, widely recognized as the “Father of Elder Law,” celebrated its 45th anniversary with area professionals on May 22 at its 29th Annual Professional Update. According to a news release, The 29th Annual ...

Lunch to discuss opportunities in outdoors recreation field

The Pennsylvania Economy League will host lunch, networking and discussion on leveraging the power of the great outdoors to boost local economies at noon, June 4 at the Jane Schultz Room, Wertz Student Center, Lycoming College. “Whether you’re a small business owner, outdoor enthusiast, or community leader, this event is your chance to learn from industry experts, connect with like-minded individuals, and discover innovative strategies to capitalize on the recreation economy,” a news release said. The panel includes Silas Chamberlin, Ph.D., Firefly Outdoor + Economics, ...