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Real estate agents win awards

Announcement was made by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty of the Williamsport office monthly award winners for May 2024. The award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Lance Jensen and the sales award went to Denise Reis. “We congratulate these agents on these outstanding achievements. Despite challenging market conditions, they continue to produce at record levels. Each of them is admired by their peers in our local market, as well as the Hodrick Realty Network,” said Kevin Hodrick, according to a news release. “We take pride ...

Mulberry Moose celebrates grand opening

The Mulberry Moose celebrated its grand opening Saturday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony, a raffle and more. "I'm just incredibly grateful that we've been able to come together and bring something to the community that I hope will bring lots of joy and smiles over the years to come," ...

No audit of housing agency since time of USSR

(The Center Square) — Though state housing agencies have seen failure, malfeasance, and money gone missing across the nation, it’s been ages since Pennsylvania’s has been audited. If some legislators get their way, though, the situation could change. House Bill 2387, sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell, R-Richboro, would require the auditor general to conduct an annual audit of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. Current law requires an audit “from time to time,” but has effectively meant “once in a generation” at best. “It’s come to our attention that the PHFA ...

Foundation grateful for donations from businesses

Several area businesses recently presented Loyalsock Foundation with donations under the 2023-2024 Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program offered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development, according to a news release. The contributions are designated for Phase 1 of the permanent driveway/access road for The Summit: Center for Wellness in Laporte Township, Sullivan County. Six businesses contributed a combined total of $336,000. “Loyalsock Foundation is appreciative of the financial support from Coterra Energy, Dushore Pharmacy, Fish Real Estate, UnityLab ...

Economic impact, cost compete in paid family leave debate

(This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life.) Alana Griffin was employed and on maternity leave when she and her infant son moved into a Tampa, Florida, ...

Hiring, wage growth picked up in May in sign of sustained economic health

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a strong 272,000 jobs in May, accelerating from April and a sign that companies are still confident enough in the economy to keep hiring despite persistently high interest rates. Last month’s sizable job gain suggests that the economy is still growing steadily, propelled by consumer spending on travel, entertainment and other services. U.S. airports, for example, reported near-record traffic over the Memorial Day weekend. A healthy job market typically drives consumer spending, the economy’s principal fuel. Though some recent signs ...