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Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships

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CAIRO (AP) — The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait is closed until the ...

UPMC celebrates Donate Life Month with annual flag-raising ceremony

Health

UPMC Williamsport recognized National Donate Life Month with its annual Donate Life flag-raising ceremony, honoring organ and tissue donors and recognizing the lives saved through the gift of donation. The ceremony opened with welcoming remarks from Heidi Weeder, BSN, senior clinician, ICU, ...

Report: State tax burdens inch outlook higher

Business

Tax burdens growing a tick lighter for residents and businesses alike in Pennsylvania pushed the state’s economic outlook a tick higher, according to a recent report from the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC, as it’s called for short, publishes the annual analysis “Rich ...

Local National Day of Prayer set for May 7 in Williamsport

Religion

“Glorify God Among the Nations” has been chosen as the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer, which will be held locally at 6:30 p.m., May 7 at Ways Garden, 845 W. Fourth St. Based on 1 Chronicles 16:23, which continues, “Seeking Him in all generations,” the message was set ...

Regional bank selects mortgage lending leader

Business

Woodlands Bank recently announced Wanda Marie Fortin is joining the bank’s mortgage lending team. Throughout her 40 years in the industry, “Fortin has helped thousands of clients finance the purchase of new homes, construction projects, and refinancing opportunities,” a news release ...