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Electricity consumer protection a work in progress for lawmakers

(The Center Square) – Higher supply prices and weather-driven swings in energy use contributed to high electric bills for many Pennsylvanians over the past year, prompting lawmakers and energy stakeholders to take a closer look at whether state policies and retail electric choice programs provide enough protection for residents. The state’s electricity system is neither fully competitive nor fully regulated. That means customers can shop for an electric supplier, while the electric distribution companies handle infrastructure, maintenance, and delivery services. Those who do not ...

Supreme Court rejects suit challenging East Palestine settlement

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge of the $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern Railroad and victims of toxic train derailment in East Palestine more than three years ago. The high court let stand the ruling by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in November, rejecting a challenge of the settlement. The train was carrying hazardous chemicals when it derailed in February 2023. “Unfortunately, the clean-up efforts vented toxic chemicals across the surrounding area,” according to a synopsis of the case in the Sixth Circuit ruling ...

Real estate agent awarded ‘specialist’ designation

Alison Hall, Realtor with RE/MAX BRIDGES, has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation, the premier seller agency designation in the country. According to a news release, the SRS is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and is an official credential of the National Association of Realtors. Alison Hall joins an elite group of real estate professionals from around the world who have earned the SRS designation. All were required to successfully complete comprehensive coursework in seller representation, demonstrate significant seller ...

Bank headquartered in Loyalsock Township announces quarterly, annual earnings

Woodlands Financial Services Co., the parent bank holding company of Woodlands Bank, reported both its fourth quarter and annual financial results for 2025. According to a news release, Woodlands Financial Services Co. trades its shares publicly on the Over-the-Counter Integrated Disclosure Market under the symbol WDFN. Woodlands Bank, the sole subsidiary currently operating under the parent company, is headquartered in Loyalsock Township with seven additional community offices located across Lycoming and Clinton counties. “Woodlands Bank proudly holds the mantle as the only ...

Williamsport real estate office presents 2 with awards

Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, recently announced the Williamsport office monthly awards for January 2026. The award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Amie Penfield and the sales award went to Betsy Bjorkman. “Celebrating the success of our monthly winners is a reminder of how far dedication and hard work can take you. I’m continually inspired by the talent and professionalism shown by our agents every day,” said Hodrick, according to a news release. “In the ever-changing world of real estate, ...

New WIC program director named for Lycoming, Clinton counties

Hope Enterprises Inc. recently announced Angela Sumner as the new director of the Bi-County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program serving Lycoming and Clinton counties. Sumner succeeds Nancy Bittner, who retired “after an extraordinary 39 years of dedicated service to the program,” ...