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Probst awarded for top sales in January at Berkshire Hathaway

LOCK HAVEN — Amy Probst was awarded for her work at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for the month of January. Probst received the award for being a sales associate with top production in listings and sales. The announcement came from Kevin Hodrick, broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices ...

Stores to close in Centre County

TAMMY COAKLEY/FOR THE EXPRESS Bellefonte will be losing two furniture stores when Your Furniture 4 Less at 2904 Benner Pike and the Amish Furniture Connection at 2961 Benner Pike close their doors sometime in March. Both of the businesses are currently in the midst of out-of-business ...

Inflation is nearly back to 2%. So why isn’t the Federal Reserve ready to cut rates?

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Wall Street traders to car dealers to home buyers, Americans are eager for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates and lightening the heavy burden on borrowers. The Fed is widely expected to do so this year — probably several times. Inflation, as measured by its preferred gauge, rose in the second half of 2023 at an annual rate of about 2% — the Fed’s target level. Yet this week, several central bank officials underscored that they weren’t ready to pull the trigger just yet. Why, with inflation nearly conquered and the Fed’s key rate at ...

New River Valley Health & Dental president and CEO named

WILLIAMSPORT — River Valley Health & Dental (River Valley), recently announced the selection of Max Houseknecht, Jr. to lead its organization effective Feb. 15. Houseknecht was named President and CEO, by the Board of Directors after a national search effort was completed following the announced retirement of existing CEO James Yoxtheimer. Houseknecht joined River Valley Health & Dental Center in 2012. He holds a bachelor of science degree in Management Information Systems & Accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2008). He completed a master’s in business ...