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Susquehanna Eye Assoc. to perform surgery at UPMC Muncy

LOCK HAVEN — In 1996, George M. Sadka, MD, opened a practice here in Lock Haven, specializing in medical and surgical diseases of the eye. Later that year, Stefano R. Carpenetti, DO, joined him. Both doctors are board certified ophthalmologists who specialize in cataract and implant surgery. In 2011, Dr. Melissa Randecker joined the practice as an optometrist seeing patients for routine eye exams, eyeglasses and contacts. Now that UPMC Lock Haven Hospital has transitioned to an emergency department, the surgeons announced that while their office will remain in Lock Haven, they will ...

Evergreen Wealth Solutions appoints financial advisor

WILLIAMSPORT — Evergreen Wealth Solutions, a leading wealth management firm, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Todd Rishel, CFP, as the newest addition to its esteemed team of financial advisors. With an exceptional track record and a deep understanding of the industry, Rishel ...

Calico Creek partners with Blue Seal Feeds

MILL HALL — Calico Creek Feed and Pet is the one-stop shop for pet owners to make sure they have everything they need to take care of their animals. The business carries a full line of dog food, cat food, small animal feed, horse feed, wildlife and deer feed. The shop also features a ...

Woodlands Bank names Trust & Investment Portfolio Manager

WILLIAMSPORT — Woodlands Bank is proud to announce that Brian Brooking will be moving to their Trust and Asset Management team at their Loyalsock Office. Brooking will now be a Trust and Investment Portfolio Manager for Woodlands Bank. Brooking has been with Woodlands Bank for 20 years. ...

United States slowed hiring but added a solid 209,000 jobs in June

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, a sign that the economy’s resilience is confounding the Federal Reserve’s drive to slow growth and inflation. The latest evidence of economic strength makes it all but certain that the Fed will resume its interest rate hikes later this month after having ended a streak of 10 rate increases that have been intended to curb high inflation. The June hiring figure reported by the government Friday is the smallest in 2 1/2 years. But it still ...

Howard funeral home changes hands

A long-time Howard funeral home has a new name, a new owner and a new sign. The former Kader-Neff Funeral Home in Howard now has a new owner, Garrett Singer, and the sign in front of the funeral home reflects the ownership change. After graduating from Bellefonte Area High School in ...