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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, ...

Maintenance strategy topic of workshop

IMC will host a two-hour, in-person workshop explores the essential building blocks of a proactive maintenance strategy from 9 to 11 a.m., June 18, at the IMC offices at 1127 W. Fourth St. According to a news release, participants will learn how to implement preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM), reduce costly unplanned downtime, and improve asset reliability. Whether you’re developing a maintenance program from the ground up or fine-tuning an existing one, this session will provide practical insights and foundational tools to support long-term operational ...

Woodlands Bank welcomes new commercial loan officer

Woodlands Bank is proud to announce and welcome Nathan Steinbacher to their Commercial Lending team. He joins the organization as a Commercial Loan Officer. Steinbacher was born and raised in Lycoming County where he continues to plant his roots with his family. He has more than a decade of ...