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Montoursville financial adviser named to list of state’s best

Jason Dugan, president and private wealth adviser of Aspire Wealth Group, 190 Choate Circle, Suite B, Montoursville, was among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors named to the Forbes list of Top Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, according to a news release. The list, which recognizes advisers from national, regional and independent firms, was released online April 8 and marks the 5th consecutive year that Dugan has qualified for this prestigious recognition. Dugan, who joined Raymond James in 2011, has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Aspire Wealth ...

Real estate office selects award winners

Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, recently announced the Williamsport office monthly awards and the first quarter diamond club winners for March 2025. The award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Matthew Goss and the sales award went to Amanda Evans. Members of the first quarter diamond club winners from this office include Jim Shaible and Amy Fessler. “Recognition like this doesn’t come easy — it’s the result of long days, late nights, and an unwavering dedication to doing right by your clients. ...

State-system universities get boost for work-based learning

(The Center Square) – Work-based learning opportunities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or PASSHE, will be getting a boost from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The 13-state organization has awarded three of the system’s rural schools, Slippery Rock, East Stroudsburg, and Commonwealth, with $350,000 toward initiatives that partner with local employers over the next three years. Those employers will give students opportunities to develop skills specific to the industries in which they hope to work through placements like internships and apprenticeships. ...

(The Center Square) – A flurry of lawsuits have been filed around the country in recent years attempting to make oil and gas companies pay for the costs of climate change. But critics of these lawsuits say that they are on tenuous legal ground because of a 2011 U.S. Supreme Court case, and ...

Tax credits for local businesses available

Loyalsock Foundation is once again reaching out to local businesses to participate in the state Department of Community and Economic Development Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program. “The goal of this program is to bring together businesses and non-profit organizations to benefit local communities,” a news release said. This program is available to any corporation, LLC, and subchapter S corporation that may want to direct their tax dollars to a nonprofit to benefit the community while simultaneously receiving a tax credit. Participating businesses may receive a 90% tax ...

Former Sun-Gazette editor launches copywriting business for nonprofits

Olivia Rowe, former assistant lifestyle editor at the Sun-Gazette, has launched a copywriting business for local and national nonprofits. According to a news release, Liv J. Rowe Copywriting helps nonprofit organizations with their digital and print marketing so they can increase their donations and nurture important relationships with their supporters. After her time at the Sun-Gazette, Rowe moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and New York City to handle communications at companies like CBS Interactive, Hearst Magazines, and other Fortune 500 brands. She currently resides in Lewisburg.