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Local graduate starts new business in region

ALTOONA — Kobe Mills, a student who graduated from Central Mountain High School in 2022, has officially opened his new business, The Modern Mane Barber Shop, LLC. Immediately following his graduation from CMHS, Mills attended Keystone Barber School in Altoona where he earned a ...

Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak named to 2024 Best Law Firms Rankings

WILLIAMSPORT — Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, an elder law firm with locations in Altoona, State College, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Wyalusing and Wysox, Pa., has been named a 2024 Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers in its annual Best Law Firm Rankings, an annual peer-to-peer rankings ...

Shoppers spending less during the holidays

According to the latest report on holiday shopping, 56% of Americans won’t be able to buy as many gifts as they’d like this year due to inflation. Considering that 96% of Americans buy gifts for their families and spend an average of $1,000 each Christmas, it can dampen the holiday spirit. According to Nerd Wallet, 27% of shoppers said they’ll probably go into more debt than usual to purchase holiday gifts this year, and 74% said they’ll use credit cards to shop. Many Americans say they’ll consider dipping into savings or using cash advance apps, personal loans, or payday ...

Marshall, Parker & Weber celebrates over a decade of ‘Best Law Firm’

WILLIAMSPORT — Marshall, Parker & Weber, LLC, an elder law and estate planning law firm, has been named as a “Best Law Firm” in Elder Law for 2024 by Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” for both Trusts & Estates Law and Elder Law. This is the 11th consecutive year that the firm has ...

Learn about debt management during ‘Your Money Matters’ webinar

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension will offer a free webinar aimed at helping participants manage debt. “Your Money Matters: Debt Management” will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 19. This webinar is designed for the public, human services providers and anyone interested in developing a healthier relationship with money, building a realistic spending plan, and working toward financial goals. Over-borrowing money can lead to a downward spiral of financial despair if left unchecked, organizers noted. Financial stress can take a toll on one’s physical health, ...