If Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Republicans hope he will fulfill a longstanding GOP goal of privatizing the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been under government control since the Great Recession. But Democrats and some economists warn that, especially ...
Watsontown Trucking Co. has been awarded the Motor Carrier Safety Platinum Level and Workplace Safety Platinum Level by Great West Casualty Company as part of their annual Workplace Safety and Motor Carrier Safety Awards program. According to a news release, the Workplace Safety Awards ...
Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, recently announced the Williamsport office monthly awards for September 2024 and Diamond Club winners for the third quarter, according to a news release. The award for the sales associate with top production in ...
DUNNSTOWN — After nearly four years and two temporary locations, Smith Furniture has made its triumphant return, reopening its doors in Dunnstown after rebuilding from the damage caused by a severe snowstorm in December 2020. On Sept. 23, Smith Furniture celebrated the opening of their new ...
NEW YORK — Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments. The 2.5% raise is intended to help meet higher prices for food, fuel, and other goods and services. The average recipient will see an increase of about $50 per month, according to agency officials. Social Security recipients received a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, and some retirees are concerned that this year’s increase is not big enough to meet their needs. The Social Security Administration will ...
The Hope Foundation recently named Kristie Healy as chair of the board of directors. Hope Enterprises Foundation Inc., drives funding to HOPE Enterprises in the support of people with diverse abilities. “In her role, Healy will lead the 12-member volunteer board in The Hope Foundation’s support of providing grants and opportunities to the disABILITY community,” a news release said. “Kristie has served as a volunteer of HOPE’s board of directors since 2019 and has worked diligently on the Human Resources Committee, Golf Invitational Committee, 5K Planning Committee, and ...
