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Area woman’s business connects people to nature

A desire to introduce people to the natural resources the area has to offer inspired Katie Caputo Noll to launch Roambler, a web-based business which brings together those seeking to learn more with those who know more. “About five years ago, I got the idea for Roambler because I was ...

First Quality to shut down Hygienic operation

LOCK HAVEN — First Quality Enterprises, Inc. has announced that First Quality Hygienic Inc., will discontinue manufacturing and selling tampons in summer 2021. “First Quality remains committed to the feminine care category. The company will continue to provide innovative sanitary pads ...

Little League welcomes new financial systems analyst

Little League International recently hired Rachel Duda as its financial systems analyst. “Rachel is an exciting addition to the Little League team as we continue to develop the support for our local leagues and evolve our business operations,” said Andy Frederick, Little League senior ...

Lawsuit targets pay practices at Olive Garden’s parent

A group that seeks higher guaranteed wages for restaurant workers is suing Olive Garden’s parent company, saying its pay policies make workers more likely to ensure harassment and discrimination. One Fair Wage filed the lawsuit Thursday against Orlando, Florida-based Darden Restaurants. Darden employs more than 167,000 hourly workers at 1,800 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to the Olive Garden chain, it owns Longhorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Yard House and The Capital Grille. The lawsuit says Darden has a policy of paying its tipped workers ...

Plankenhorn, Keystone Advertising merge

New and exciting things are happening at the Plankenhorn Stationery Co., the legendary Center City landmark that merged at the beginning of the year with award-winning Keystone Advertising Specialties. “Plankenhorn’s will stay the same as everyone has loved for 122 years, but with a ...

Mid-State, Diageo donate $30k to local food bank

Mid-State Beverage Co. along with Diageo donated $30,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Each year Diageo recognizes a “Distributor of the Year” based on sales and growth. This year Mid- State Beverage Co. was honored to receive the Golden Bar Award. This award gave Mid-State Beverage Co. the opportunity to partner with a local charity. These funds will provide more than 180,000 meals throughout the 10 county footprint that Mid-State Beverage actively distributes Guinness and Smirnoff products. “As a local family owned company based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania we ...