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

February 22, 2025

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. ...

Bipartisan groups in Congress introduce bill to protect strategic petroleum reserve

February 15, 2025

(The Center Square) – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill to limit, not prohibit, the sale of crude oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The Banning SPR Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act was filed in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, John ...

Engineering firm names assistant vice president

February 15, 2025

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

February 8, 2025

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

February 1, 2025

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 ...

Financial advisory group named to ‘best’ list

January 18, 2025

Aspire Wealth Group, 190 Choate Circle, Suite B, Montoursville, was among the Raymond James-affiliated adviser teams named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams. The list, which recognizes teams from national, regional and independent firms, was released online Jan. 9. According to a news release, Jason Dugan, president of Aspire Wealth Group, joined Raymond James in 2011 and has over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. Aspire Wealth Group offers a wide range of comprehensive financial services including investment management, financial ...