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West Pharmaceutical holds groundbreaking for expansion

WILLIAMSPORT — Greater Williamsport can expect hundreds of job openings in the near future, thanks to a huge expansion of West Pharmaceutical. Company officials and local leaders took turns applauding West Pharmaceutical Services’ expansion in Williamsport’s industrial park on Reach ...

Toyota recalls electric car for faulty wheel that may detach

TOKYO — Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to roll out electric cars. Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday the cause is still under investigation, but the whole wheel could come off, risking a crash. “Until the remedy is available, no one should drive these vehicles,” the company said in a statement. Among the vehicles subject to the latest recall, about 2,200 were destined for Europe, 270 for North America, 112 for Japan, and 60 for the rest of Asia, ...

Layering, statement denim hit Paris Fashion Week

PARIS — Paris Fashion Week menswear shows geared up a notch Friday, as fashion insiders prepared for Dior’s spectacular afternoon show. Here are some highlights of spring-summer 2023 shows thus far. PAUL SMITH LAYERS A fresh and sensitive wardrobe awaited guests at Paul Smith’s spring show in the southeast of Paris. Layering and optical plays were the themes of the season, in looks that built on the British sartorial master’s bread-and-butter of color, florals and suited looks. A beautiful silver coat ensemble, loose and flowing, cut a trendy preppy vibe with its suit ...

Marshall, Parker & Weber are named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

WILLIAMSPORT — Marshall, Parker & Weber, LLC, a local elder law and estate planning firm, announces that Jeffrey A. Marshall, Certified Elder Law Attorney Matthew J. Parker and Certified Elder Law Attorney Tammy A. Weber were named to the 2022 Super Lawyers list by the Pennsylvania Super ...

Small businesses are facing ‘summer of uncertainty’

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses that depend on outdoor crowds and free-spending tourists aren’t sure what to expect this summer. Consumers likely have a lot of pent-up demand after more than two years of the pandemic. But they’re also facing some significant financial headwinds because of the highest inflation in decades. And COVID-19 remains a looming presence. The U.S. Travel Association, an industry trade group, expects money spent on travel — excluding business travel — in the U.S. to total $726 billion in 2022, up 3 percent from 2021 and slightly above pre-pandemic ...

Market Haus & Grove Celebrates its anniversary

LOCK HAVEN — If you haven’t been to the Lock Haven area’s premier antique and collectible market place in a while, this is a good week to visit. If you’ve never been, it’s time to go! Market Haus & Grove on Washington St., Lock Haven, a sprawling warehouse filled with all kinds ...