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New office for law firm specializing in elder issues

Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, an elder law firm with current locations in State College, Williamsport, Wyalusing and Wysox, is opening of its fifth office, at 273 East Northampton St. in Wilkes-Barre. Additionally, according to a news release, Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak welcomes attorney Stacey Acri to its staff as an associate attorney. Acri comes to Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak from the Acri Law Firm in Wilkes-Barre and has been practicing law for 25 years, including the last 16 in Pennsylvania. The new office will open on Monday. “We are thrilled to be growing our ...

Administrative associate joins United Way staff

Taylor C. Yeagle has joined the Lycoming County United Way’s team as an administrative support associate. The announcement comes from the organization’s president, Ron Frick, and board chair, Patti Jackson-Gehris. “It’s always exciting to welcome new team members who have a ...

Student wins Future Business Leaders of America award

A student from Hughesville Junior/Senior High School won a top prize at the 2023 National Leadership Conference of Future Business Leaders of America Inc., the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, according to a news release. Through a ...

Artists fight AI companies over ‘repurposing’

NEW YORK — Kelly McKernan’s acrylic and watercolor paintings are bold and vibrant, often featuring feminine figures rendered in bright greens, blues, pinks and purples. The style, in the artist’s words, is “surreal, ethereal … dealing with discomfort in the human journey.” The ...

Average long-term mortgage rate jumps to highest level since 2001

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed further above 7% this week to its highest level since 2001, another blow to prospective homebuyers grappling with rising home prices and a stubbornly low supply of properties on the market. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said ...

Evergreen Wealth Solutions adds new adviser

Evergreen Wealth Solutions, a leading wealth management firm, recently announced the appointment of Todd Rishel, to its team of financial advisers. “With an exceptional track record and a deep understanding of the industry, Mr. Rishel brings a wealth of experience that will further ...