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Housing sets the stage, but the Fed, PCE are the main event

By Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – This week begins with housing, but the real macro story comes later: the Federal Reserve chair’s press conference and the Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation report. The Case-Shiller home price index will ...

Municipal officials complete State Academy Program

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — Two local municipal officials were recognized during the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors’ Annual Educational Conference in Hershey after completing the administration certificate program through the Pennsylvania Municipal ...

Breaking ground

Submitted photo MCS Bank trustees, employees and guests break ground Tuesday, April 7, on a new Allensville branch, marking what officials described as continued investment and growth in the local community. Pictured from left are Matt Conrad, trustee; Ruth Eddy, trustee; Will Heath, board ...

Former area business owner publishes book on Lewistown manufacturing

From staff reports LEWISTOWN — A former manufacturing executive with ties to the local business community has released a new book reflecting on the rise of a company that once employed more than 100 people in the area. Brian D. Schell, a Lebanon resident and former owner of Buckell ...

Penn Highlands updates visitor check-in process for safety and security

HUNTINGDON — Penn Highlands Healthcare has announced a new visitor check-in procedure at Penn Highlands Huntingdon aimed at enhancing the safety and security of patients, visitors, employees and physicians. Beginning Monday, all visitors will be required to sign in and receive a visitor ...

First Community announces dividends

LEWISTOWN — Scott E. Fritz, President and CEO announced that on April 14, 2026, the Board of Directors of the First Community Financial Corporation, the parent company of Pennian Bank, declared a quarterly regular cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The cash dividends will be paid on May 1, ...