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Bank names chief growth officer

Journey Bank recently announced the appointment of Loni N. Kline as chief growth officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Kline will lead the bank’s efforts to advance its enterprise-wide growth strategy and expand revenue and market share across all lines of business. According to a news release, her focus will be on strengthening customer relationships, broadening access to banking solutions, and ensuring Journey Bank continues to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves. She will collaborate with teams across the organization to align marketing, ...

Law firm honored for pro bono work

The law firm of Rieders, Travis, Dohrmann, Mowrey, Humphrey & Waters recently announced it was only one of two law firms in Lycoming County receiving recognition for the pro bono work which it performs in the county. “This means that 100% of the lawyers in the firm have participated in the program,” a news release said. “The Lycoming Law Association’s Fair Share Award has been awarded to the firm for 2025, and in every year since the program was initiated.” According to the news release, the award is: “In recognition of commitment to equal justice for the poor by fair ...

Williamsport bookstore plans expansion in same building

“For more than a century and a half, generations of Williamsport families have walked through the doors of The Otto Bookstore in search of stories, knowledge and connection,” a news release said. “This spring, the beloved independent bookstore will take a historic step forward by ...

North Central Sight Services welcomes 2026 board officers, directors

North Central Sight Services, Inc. recently announced the appointment of its 2026 board officers and board of directors, whose leadership, experience, and shared commitment to the organization’s mission will help guide NCSS in the years ahead. According to a news release, Dennis Gilbert ...

Sun-Gazette names new advertising sales manager

Jessica Kowalchick has been recognized for her outstanding contribution, talent and skill at the Williamsport Sun-Gazette and for that recently had her responsibilities elevated at the newspaper where she will be the Advertising Sales Manager. Kowalchick, who has been with the Sun-Gazette ...

Financial services giant names local adviser to council

Jason M. Dugan, president and private wealth adviser at Aspire Wealth Group located at 190 Choate Circle, Suite B, Montoursville, Pennsylvania was recently named a member of the 2026 Raymond James Chairman’s Council. This marks the 7th consecutive year that Dugan has qualified for this prestigious recognition. According to a news release, Dugan, who joined Raymond James in 2011, has over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, and represents the client-first values that the firm proudly applies to every part of business. Aspire Wealth Group offers a wide range of ...