Breaking News

Business

New president and CEO takes leadership of STEP

The STEP board of directors recently announced Rachelle A. Abbott as the new president and CEO of Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP) Inc. “Following an extensive search by the STEP board of directors, the board appointed Abbott, who has served the agency in various planning and operations capacities since 2011, most recently as chief operations and planning officer,” a news release said. Abbott succeeded Jim Plankenhorn, who stepped down at the end of 2024 after nearly 20 years with the nonprofit in a variety of roles. “Prior to her work with ...

PT competes for $25,000 to advance fall-prevention device

LOCK HAVEN — Every 11 seconds, an elderly person visits the emergency room due to a fall, and every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from fall-related injuries, according to the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Local licensed physical therapist Karen Johnson believes she may have a solution to this crisis — but she needs the public’s help. Johnson is competing in the Entrepreneur of Impact contest, where she is vying for a $25,000 grand prize, an advertorial in Forbes and a one-on-one mentoring session with Daymond John, one of the Sharks on Shark Tank. ...

Engineering firm names assistant vice president

Herbert, Rowland and Grubic Inc. has named Brent Ramsey assistant vice president, overseeing the firm’s civil engineering service offerings. According to a news release, the position was created as part of an ongoing organizational realignment to scale the firm for growth while preserving its commitment to technical excellence and personalized service. The realignment creates unique channels for client outreach, technical expertise, and operational delivery, ensuring each gets proper focus and attention. Ramsey’s position is part of the channel focused on technical expertise. ...

Foundation approved for additional $37,000 in corporate donations

Loyalsock Foundation has been approved for an additional $37,000 in corporate donations through the second round of the state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) 2024-2025 Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program. According to a news release, in mid-January, Rick Siger, secretary of the state Department of Community and Economic Development, officially announced Governor Shapiro’s approval of a total of $34.3 million in support of 218 community revitalization projects throughout the Commonwealth. Loyalsock Foundation will use its approved funds for Phase 2 ...

Local real estate office names award winners

Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, recently announced the Williamsport office monthly awards for December 2024 and Diamond Club winners for the fourth quarter. According to a news release, the award for the sales associate with top production in ...