Breaking News

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 ...

North Central Sight Services gets contract for state agencies

North Central Sight Services Inc. in partnership with UniqueSource Products and Services is now contracted to offer document shredding services for Commonwealth agencies, including executive, independent, and state-affiliated entities in central Pennsylvania. According to a news release, NCSS became the sole provider of document shredding to state agencies in Bradford, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties in early July. Dauphin, Juniata, Mifflin and Perry counties are projected to be added July 1, 2024. ...