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Company bringing 78 more jobs to Mifflinburg area

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania has secured a $10.9 million investment as John Brothers Holdings revives a shuttered facility to begin manufacturing wood components in Union County, according to a news release from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. The Commonwealth is investing $450,000 to support the project, which will create 78 new jobs over the next three years and retain 465 existing positions. John Brothers Holdings is acquiring the neighboring site and equipment of a closed cabinetry manufacturer at 100 Industrial Park Road in Mifflinburg. ...

State legislators debate paid family leave proposal

(The Center Square) - To convince colleagues that Pennsylvania workers need access to paid family and medical leave, state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara used facts from her own life: her father died young, she has two kids, and her veteran husband was wounded in combat. Those circumstances can disrupt family income, said O’Mara. A Democrat from Delaware County who as a rank-and-file lawmaker makes more than $113,000 a year, she acknowledged during floor debate on March 25 that she was “really fortunate in the position that I have” but it was “our responsibility to deliver” the bill ...

Woodlands Bank welcomes new mortgage loan officer

Woodlands Bank recently announced Kimberly Ann Walker is joining the bank’s mortgage lending team. According to a news release, Walker began her community banking career as a teller. Holding various titles through her 40 years in banking, she brings valuable insight that helps her clients on a path to success. As a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore area, Walker is proud to serve the community she calls home. She is dedicated to guiding customers through a wide range of financial needs, whether they are purchasing their first home, building a dream home, refinancing, or ...

Wedding photographer celebrates 25-year milestone

A milestone worth celebrating, Erin M. Cole, a respected wedding and portrait photographer in North Central Pennsylvania, is marking 25 years “behind the lens, capturing some of life’s most meaningful moments,” a news release said. “Since beginning her photography journey in the mid ...

State House approves boost in minimum wage to $15

(The Center Square) - The Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House on Tuesday voted to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $15 over a period of years, advancing one of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s priority issues and setting up yet another face-off with the Republican-controlled Senate. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Jason Dawkins of Philadelphia, passed on a 104-95 vote and now will be considered by the Senate. A similar bill passed the House last session but stalled in the Senate Labor & Industry Committee, led by Allegheny County Republican Sen. Devlin ...

Company in Clinton County earns certification

RTG Solutions was founded in 2022 by Sarah Getz alongside her husband Robbie with a mission: “To strengthen their communities through reliable, high-quality commercial roofing services and stable local jobs,” a news release from the business said. “As a woman-owned, veteran-operated ...