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Judge Lovecchio leaves bench to join McCormick Law Firm

McCormick Law Firm recently announced the addition of former Lycoming County Judge, Marc F. Lovecchio, to its complement of attorneys. Lovecchio joined the Williamsport-based firm in November 2021 after serving 12 years on the bench. Lovecchio will focus his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, civil litigation, municipal law, and commercial law. He also will utilize his judicial experience to establish a robust arbitration and mediation practice. David Smith, a senior partner with the Firm, stated: “We are very pleased that Judge Lovecchio chose us as his point of re-entry ...

Lycoming County United Way adds 2 new staff members

JanAnn M. Todd and Elizabeth J. Reichenbach have joined the Lycoming County United Way team. Todd will serve as the director of community impact and Reichenbach as the organization’s administrative manager. The announcement was made by the organization’s President, Ron Frick and Board ...

Mitch Kicks opens on the Golden Strip

Shoppers hoping to pick up, sell, or trade the latest styles in footwear and urban design brands need look no further than the newly opened Mitch Kicks, located at 1911 E. Third St. in Williamsport. Originally established in 2017, Mitch Kicks had its first physical location open in the ...

Facebook Inc. rebrands as Meta to stress ‘metaverse’ plan

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An embattled Facebook Inc. is changing its name to Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short, to reflect what CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is its commitment to developing the new surround-yourself technology known as the "metaverse." But the social network itself will still ...

Farmers embrace fall agritourism

ALTOONA (AP) — Fall offers “a-maizing” opportunities for folks of all ages to get outside, explore, enjoy family time and maybe even get a little bit lost as local farms open their gates to visitors. Corn mazes have seen a surge in popularity — but gone are simple cuts leading to ...

Genesis Birth Services offers accessible family planning

Founded by Gerria Coffee, Genesis Birth Services offers doula support, childbirth education and lactation support for women who are pregnant, are considering or have given birth. Because she offers doula services, Coffee said she is able to reach families very early in their pregnancy. ...