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Real estate agency names award winner

Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, recently announced the Williamsport office monthly awards for April 2025. According to a news release, the award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Amie Penfield and the sales award also went to Amie Penfield. “Our agents don’t just facilitate transactions — they build lasting relationships based on trust and professionalism. Congratulations to Amie Penfield who has set the standard this month with her exemplary service,” said Hodrick,” according to the news ...

Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says making cents doesn't make sense anymore. The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirmed Thursday. This move comes as the cost of ...

Nonprofit group recognized for transparency

AIDS Resource recently announced that it has earned the prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid for the third consecutive year, signifying the highest level of transparency. According to a news release, GuideStar, a comprehensive database of registered nonprofits in the United States overseen by Candid, utilizes a four-tier Seal system—bronze, silver, gold, and platinum—to indicate an organization’s level of transparency and completeness in its GuideStar profile. Each seal requires increasing levels of information about the organization, its goals, and its ...

State House passes tax deduction for homebuyers

(The Center Square) - In the hopes of increasing odds for homeownership in the commonwealth, the House moved forward a bill that would establish a first-time homebuyer savings account Monday. The bill would designate a specific type of savings account into which individuals can deposit tax-deductible funds with the express purpose of saving for a first home. Rep Ryan Bizarro, D-Erie, wrote in support of the bill, “It is estimated that this type of savings account program in Pennsylvania could result in an annual increase of up to 4,000 home purchases within the state.” “The ...

Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes

NEW YORK (AP) — Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge. And a handful of major retailers have already raised prices across the U.S., or warned of future hikes. President Donald Trump has slapped ...