PORT CLINTON — Reading & Northern Railroad (RBMN), Pennsylvania’s largest privately-owned railroad, once again broke its own records for freight traffic and excursion passenger ridership.
CARLISLE — For the third year in a row, The GIANT Co. launched its Feeding School Kids initiative and its $250,000 commitment to kick off the program.
MILLERSBURG — Employees of Mid Penn Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp Inc., volunteered at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and presented the organization with a $25,000 grant through the PA Neighborhood Assistance Program.
PAXINOS — Pretty Petals & Gifts by Susan, 1168 Route 487, celebrated eight years in business in Paxinos this past November.
WASHINGTON — Betsy Kramer, revitalization coordinator at SEDA-Council of Governments in Lewisburg, has been named one of the 18 Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) credential recipients for 2022 through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
POINT TOWNSHIP — Button Oil & Propane, in partnership with the North Shore Railroad, on Tuesday held a grand opening for the first facility of its kind in the region.
HERSHEY — Hersheypark has announced the details of its all-new Wildcat’s Revenge hybrid coaster.
SUNBURY – Weis Markets has launched a limited-edition flavor of its Weis Quality Ice Cream, Pink Peppermint Patty, to benefit the PA Breast Cancer Coalition.
Gas prices across the Susquehanna Valley are 15 cents lower this week at $4.001 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
SHAMOKIN — With pens and pads armed and ready, Sharee Nicholls, Joel Haddock and Haddock’s family took the first order of the season at Bahama Sno-Shack before the business was even opened.
POTTSVILLE — D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. announced that it will continue its partnership with the American Eagle Foundation (AEF), a nonprofit organization focused on the care and protection of the U.S. National Symbol, the Bald Eagle, with a $10,000 check donation.
KULPMONT — John Shimock was a young man just home from four years at the University of Pittsburgh and armed with an economics degree when he was entrusted to grow the family business in Mount Carmel. Shimock suggested converting the warehouse, the former Imperial Theater in Kulpmont, into a …
MOUNT CARMEL — For the past 55 years, family-owned and operated Scicchitano ACE Hardware, 27 N. Oak St., has been a trusted retailer in the Mount Carmel community.
MOUNT CARMEL — For the past 12 years, April Rhoads has built a following in the greater Mount Carmel area as a trusted notary public. In return, she has received a slew of repeat customers who have patronized her business, the Notary Shop in Mount Carmel.
SUNBURY — Zimmerman Motors continues to be a premier retailer of new and used Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles.
NORTHUMBERLAND — From a one-man operation started in 2001 to the impressive trailer sales and service and automotive repair facility it is now, NorthPoint Auto & Equipment has seen phenomenal growth in 20 years.
MOUNT CARMEL — The Mount Carmel One Stop Shop is a discount retail store that features a wide selection of countless, affordable household products to choose from.
POINT TOWNSHIP — “Nature’s finest drink delivered to your door.”
MOUNT CARMEL — The borough has changed quite a bit over the years since the Academy Sports Center opened more than 70 years ago, but the business has continued to evolve to meet the customers’ needs and interest.
ATLAS — At Safety Net Counseling Inc., a dedicated and compassionate group specializes in the treatment of children’s mental, emotional and behavioral needs.
TREVORTON — From their mouth-watering pierogie pizza to the scrumptious buffalo chicken stromboli, Dals Pizza has been a staple of the coal region since 1993.
PAXINOS — Pretty Petals & Gifts by Susan, 1168 Route 487, celebrated seven years in business in Paxinos this past November.
SELINSGROVE — In the six years since Greg Mull purchased Salem RV, the store’s inventory has doubled, said the business’ manager, Keith Mull, Greg’s son.
COAL TOWNSHIP — Rock-n-Block Hardscapes, located at 123 Quarry Road has long been known for selling quality hardscaping products. As it transitions to new ownership this year, the business is pleased to add storage sheds to its list of quality items available for purchase.
SHAMOKIN — George B. Keiser Co., 34 W. Chestnut St., is a family-owned, family-operated plumbing, heating and air conditioning supplier.
COAL TOWNSHIP — Bloom Heating LLC is a local leader in providing affordable and reliable heating oil delivery, along with heating, and air conditioning maintenance and repairs. They are proud to serve the area for over 25 years. Located in the Tharptown section of Coal Township, the business…
ATLAS — Atlas Anthracite Coal Co., 325 Mulberry St., provides residential and commercial coal sales throughout the area, offering pick up or delivery.
MOUNT CARMEL — Barb Wascavage spent more than 20 years operating a salon in Kulpmont before moving out of the area for a few years. Three years ago she returned to the region and opened Salon 42 in downtown Mount Carmel, a full-service salon that features 10 employees, several of which speci…
ELYSBURG — “A home away from home” is how Jennifer Jankowski describes Little Britches Daycare Center, 12 S. Hickory St.
ATLAS — The smell of freshly baked sticky buns is the first greeting customers receive when visiting the Mount Carmel Farmer’s Market each Saturday in the former Bi-Lo grocery store at the intersection of Routes 54 and 61. But it’s the smiling faces, family-friendly atmosphere, country ambia…
ELYSBURG — As the Klebon Insurance Group continues to expand since its beginnings in 2004, the locally owned and operated independent insurance agency and proud Erie Insurance provider continues to devote its resources to serving the small communities it is surrounded by.
IRISH VALLEY — Whether it’s demolition, excavating, hauling, septic services or dumpster rentals, Dan Shingara Enterprises Inc. continues to be a premier contractor in the greater Paxinos area.
SUNBURY — Since 1996, Jake Bennage Flooring Inc. has been building their reputation as a meticulous, high-quality flooring installation business in the Lewisburg, Danville, Bloomsburg and Northumberland areas.
ELYSBURG — At Tire Ranch Auto Service Center quality automotive service and repair is the number one priority.
HELFENSTEIN — What started as a hobby shared between father and son set the foundation for a successful business on the main road of a tiny village surrounded by little more than rolling hills and farmland.
COAL TOWNSHIP — Holdren Notary Service, 167 Circle Drive, has been providing outstanding notary public and messenger services for 32 years.
STONINGTON — “Service you can count on.”
SUNBURY — Resources for older adults are hardly at a minimum in Northumberland County, thanks to the efforts of Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging administrator Karen Leonovich and her staff.
SUNBURY — The Moyer family has offered quality furnishings for nearly 90 years.
COAL TOWNSHIP — If you’re looking for quality home furnishings with rent-to-own options, Aaron’s is the place to be.
SHAMOKIN — Bressi and Martin Real Estate Inc., a family-owned business since 1985, has been a leader in property sales in the area for many years.
MOUNT CARMEL — Winnie the Pooh Daycare and Pre-School, 233 E. Fourth St., has been in existence for almost 40 years.
SHAMOKIN — CSP Office Equipment first opened in downtown Shamokin in 1961 servicing Remington typewriters. In the 1980s we added Mita copiers to our brands offered. Since then, Mita has evolved to become Kyocera Document Solutions, which we continue to offer to this day.
Did anyone ever imagine that we would still be in the midst of a global pandemic in 2022?
MOUNT CARMEL — Belski Community Pharmacy in Mount Carmel has been serving the community for over 50 years.
WEIGH SCALES — Miller Gas & Oil, 6507 state Route 61, has been providing dependable fuel delivery and heating and cooling needs to customers throughout Central Pennsylvania for over 90 years.
MOUNT CARMEL — Established in 2007, Realty World Molesevich and Associates, which includes owner Dennis Molesevich Jr., Scott Vincenzes and Kelly Avellino, has many years of real estate experience.
SUNBURY — When Noah Stotter and his family found out the former Sunbury Train Station had been listed for sale, the search for finding a location for the family’s antique store had come to an end.
RIVERSIDE — For a unique and most memorable wine-tasting and shopping experience, we invite everyone to visit our Shade Mountain Winery store, located at the historic, old train station in Riverside, just across the bridge from Danville.
DANVILLE — Looking for a quality new or used vehicle with service you can count on? Choose Jack Metzer Auto Group, a trusted name in automotive sales and service for nearly half a century.
COAL TOWNSHIP – “Baking Your Day with Lovin’ From Our Oven” is not just a clever slogan at Rita’s Bakeshop, but a way of life for Rita Timco.
SUNBURY — As most people know, Sunbury Motor Company at 943 N. Fourth St. offers new Fords, Hyundais and Kias, but did you know Sunbury Motors offers one of the largest commercial truck departments in central Pennsylvania?
SHAMOKIN — Local cigar aficionados likely never imagined they could have the opportunity to smoke a stick with “Shamokin, Pa.” printed directly on the band, but through the work of Breaker Cigars owner Michael Snyder, that became a reality this month.