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Cryptocurrency mining study revived

(The Center Square) — The state House revived plans for an impact study on cryptocurrency mining and potential reporting mandates for companies at work in the industry. The House Environmental Resources and Energy committee voted Monday to remove a two-year moratorium on new operations from House Bill 1476, though it still faced Republican opposition. Without the moratorium in the bill, it advanced with 13 votes and awaits consideration by the full House. Committee Majority Chairman Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Havertown – who also sponsored the legislation – argued that its important ...

New Trail Brewing Co. partners with Happy Valley United

Happy Valley United, the official name, image and likeness collective of Penn State student-athletes, and Williamsport-based New Trail Brewing Co. will partner on State Light, with $1.50 per case of State Light will be sent to benefit Penn State student-athletes through Happy Valley United. Since State Light launched in August 2023, Penn State fans have purchased over 10,000 cases, according to a news release. Now, with every purchase, over 850 Penn State student-athletes gain more NIL support through the partnership. “Since even before New Trail’s inception, our founders have ...

Restaurant celebrates one year under new leadership

Chris and Amber Snyder have owned ACME BBQ for just a year, but have worked hard to put their own mark on the beloved area establishment. “I worked part-time at Herman & Luther’s for six years,” Chris explains, “and Herman and George Logue came to me in February 2022 when the person ...

Iron Valley Real Estate opens local franchise

Iron Valley Real Estate North Central joined the Williamsport community in early September and is the newest addition to a larger real estate franchise founded by Adam Gamble back in 2016 that has grown across six states. The Commerce Park Drive location in Williamsport was launched by long-standing agents Julie Williams, Justin Hovetter, Chris Deardorff, Teri Bowermaster and Kristi Knox. They have created a space for forming and closing deals under the franchise mottos “do your thing,” “make your move” and “we’ve got your back.” “We are a business of teamwork and ...

New hydraulic press at PMF Industries likely to create jobs

PMF Industries, a leading provider of metal flowforming and custom manufacturing solutions, recently added a state-of-the-art 800-ton hydraulic press for deep drawing, according to a news release from the company. This latest addition to their cutting-edge machinery further enhances PMF’s ...

Bank’s marketing manager wins ‘Future Under 40’ award

Heather Sargent, associate vice president and marketing manager for First Citizens Community Bank, was announced as a winner of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s Future Under 40 Awards. The Future Under 40 Awards honor banking industry leaders, aged 40 years and younger, who have made ...