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Financial advisory group named to ‘best’ list

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 ...

Montoursville boiler repair company owner reaches 50-year milestone

Bruce Miller, of Muncy, celebrated 50 years with his company L&L Boiler, 116 S. Washington St. in Montoursville, this month. He worked his way up from the bottom to become the owner and president. A position he has held since 1984. L&L Boiler installs and repairs boilers, pipes and anything else in the boiler room. They also have an expansive inventory of parts. It serves the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and six surrounding states. The Sunbury native started his career at the former Williamsport Area Community College. His first boss at L&L Boiler came to the college searching for ...

Clinton County entrepreneur takes leap of faith

LOCK HAVEN — Saying “yes!” is a leap of faith, and, like many brides-to-be, Michele Briggs has taken a bold step of her own by opening Luxe and Lace, a new bridal boutique in downtown Lock Haven. At a crossroads in her professional career, Briggs’ faith and the pursuit of a ...

ClearView Asset Protection partners on solid oxide fuel cell project

According to a news release, WATT Fuel Cell Corp. has completed a full integration of its WATT REMOTE solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) product into ClearView Asset Protection’s patented SmartTower. The SmartTower now leverages the WATT REMOTE system to maximize power reliability for ClearView across their customer applications. ClearView Asset Protection gives users round-the-clock remote video access to locations in need of critical monitoring, no matter the time, temperature or weather. Clearview’s SmartTower technology is a durable, compact, lightweight trailer platform that can ...

Party City to close every store

Party City is closing down all of its stores, ending nearly 40 years in business, according to CNN’s reporting. CEO Barry Litwin told employees in corporate roles Friday in a meeting viewed by CNN that Party City is “winding down” operations immediately and that Friday would be their last day of employment. “That is without question the most difficult message that I’ve ever had to deliver,” CNN reported Litwin said at the meeting, which was held on a video conference call. Party City’s “very best efforts have not been enough to overcome” its financial challenges, ...

Jersey Shore State Bank part of merger

Northwest Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company for Northwest Bank, and Penns Woods Bancorp. Inc., the multi-bank holding company of Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank, jointly announced this week they have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger. With this merger, Northwest will acquire Penns Woods in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $270.4 million. Combining the two organizations will significantly enhance the combined company’s presence in North Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania, according to a news release from Carolyn Konopski, vice ...