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Williamsport native named library’s outreach director

The Himmelreich Memorial Library has named Elizabeth “Betsy” Lewczyk to a new position as national outreach director for “The Awakening In America.” A Williamsport native, Lewczyk most recently served in significant roles for two leading Christian universities, as well as for entrepreneurial and influential small businesses in Texas. Prior to that, she served in administrative, service and teaching positions within central PA, Georgia and Wisconsin. She also held key management positions in the financial services sector within the greater Philadelphia area. “As a devoted ...

Corporate filing switch leads to longer waits for business owners

(This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania.) HARRISBURG — Business owners trying to register new companies in Pennsylvania faced unusually long waits this winter, ...

Little League names creative director

Little League International recently announced the hiring of Amanda Cropper-Rose as its new creative director. According to a news release, Cropper-Rose rejoins Little League after serving on the graphic design team from 2014-22. “We are thrilled to be able to welcome Amanda back to our ...

Champagne producers say Miller’s slogan a sham, pain

BRUSSELS (AP) — The guardians of Champagne will let no one take the name of the bubbly beverage in vain, not even a U.S. beer behemoth. For years, Miller High Life has used the “Champagne of Beers” slogan. This week, that appropriation became impossible to swallow. At the request of ...

State’s gaming revenue surpasses $500M for 1st time

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania gaming revenue surpassed $500 million for the first time since the state legalized forms of gambling outside of horse racing. Gamblers wagered $724 million on sports betting in March, a 1% increase compared to last year and almost 21% more than in February. Online casinos, meanwhile, set a new record of $182 million in revenue for March, a 27% increase from last year. Total revenue from all gaming hit $515 million in March, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said. The boost may offer hope to state lawmakers fretting over the declining budget ...

Larson Design Group names engineering director

Larson Design Group, an award-winning, employee-owned national architecture, engineering, and consulting firm, recently announced the promotion of Stefanie English to associate vice president and director of engineering within the firm’s Built Environment group. In this role, English oversees the delivery of our professional services in the mechanical, electrical and structural engineering disciplines and is responsible for the leadership, growth, development, and advancement of those employees. “It is always exciting to be able to promote from within the company. With ...