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Erie Materials named a ‘great place to work’

For the sixth consecutive year, Erie Materials has been designated a “Great Place to Work”-certified company. According to a news release, the award is determined through validated feedback of our employees and serves as an objective measure of our workplace atmosphere. To receive the certification, at least seven out of 10 employees must have a consistently positive experience. This year, 91 percent of Erie Materials employees said the company was a great place to work. The national average is 57 percent. “I am extremely proud of this honor and appreciate the time our ...

Money to plug dangerous wells unfrozen

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media.) HARRISBURG — As Pennsylvania celebrates plugging 300 abandoned oil and gas wells since 2023, ongoing lawsuits against the Trump administration over hundreds of millions of federal dollars are creating uncertainty for those doing the work on the ground. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, one of the Biden administration’s signature policy achievements, set aside ...

Engineering firm supports economic growth initiative

LIVIC Civil recently contributed $1,000 gold level mission investment in Focus Central Pennsylvania for 2025. These resources are to advance the mission to attract investment that cultivates economic growth in Central Pennsylvania. Recognizing the investment in the photo is Justin Ross, Principal/Co-Founder of LIVIC Civil and Lauren Bryson, Executive Director of Focus Central PA. “LIVIC is proud to support organizations like Focus Central PA to share the Central PA story with quality economic investment projects,” said Justin Ross, principal and co-founder of LIVIC Civil, according ...

Real estate office announces monthly award winners

Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, recently announced the Williamsport office monthly awards for February 2025. The award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Amy Fessler and the sales award went to Denise Reis. “Celebrating the success of our monthly winners is a reminder of how far dedication and hard work can take you,” Hodrick said, according to a news release. “I’m continually inspired by the talent and professionalism shown by our agents every day.” “In the ever-changing world of real ...

Gas prices fall locally — but future uncertain

The price at the gas pumps in Greater Williamsport is starting to drop at various gas stations but gas and oil experts in the region are uncertain what effect, if any, reciprocal tariffs promised to begin soon under the administration of President Donald Trump will have in coming weeks. While there are price fluctuations, some drivers could see adjustments at the pump due to markets and retailers reacting to news of tariffs and the transition to summer-grade gasoline, which is more expensive to produce. The national average for a gallon of gas dropped a penny since last week thanks in ...

Thousands waiting as funding for home repairs program remains in limbo

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media.) HARRISBURG — Republican concerns about state spending could keep $50 million to help Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of major repairs out of this year’s budget, despite overwhelming demand and bipartisan support for a similar initiative several years ago. In 2022, state lawmakers created the Whole-Home Repairs Program and funded it with $125 million in federal ...