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United Plate Glass marks nine years without reportable injury

SUNBURY — United Plate Glass has reached nine consecutive years without a reportable workplace injury, the company announced. The Sunbury-area glass and glazing company credits employee training and workplace awareness for the safety milestone. All company installers have completed OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training, while lead installers and several fabrication and project management employees have completed the 30-hour program. United Plate Glass President Nate Lawrence said employees take responsibility not only for their own safety but also for that of their ...

Mount Nittany adds Mohs surgery at new dermatology site

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has opened a new dermatology practice on Sandy Drive, consolidating its dermatology services at a larger location and adding Mohs surgery to its services. The 7,296-square-foot practice opened Aug. 31 and houses Mount Nittany Health’s dermatology team of Drs. Matthew Hazey, Lorraine Rosamilia and M. Amanda Jacobs, along with physician assistants Dallis Dillon and Amanda Marin. The health system said the larger facility is intended to increase appointment availability as demand for dermatology services has grown in the region. “It’s not ...

United Plate Glass recognizes president’s 10 years

SUNBURY — United Plate Glass President Nate Lawrence recently marked 10 years with the company, a decade that has included an expansion of the company’s workforce, facilities and commercial operations. Lawrence joined United Plate Glass 10 years ago and now co-owns the company with CEO ...

Peo joins Kish Bank as branch banking market leader

ALTOONA — Kish Bank has named Dana Peo vice president and branch banking market leader for its Blair, Centre and Huntingdon county markets. Peo will oversee branch banking performance, team development, client service and community engagement across the bank’s branch network in the three counties. She brings more than 20 years of banking and financial services experience to the position. Peo most recently served as vice president and branch manager with First National Bank in Hollidaysburg. She previously held leadership positions with First Commonwealth Bank, including vice ...

Geisinger hospitals recognized for organ donation awareness

LEWISTOWN — Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is among seven Geisinger hospitals recognized for efforts to promote organ donation awareness and education. The Lewistown hospital received a Platinum designation from the Gift of Life Donor Program as part of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania's annual Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge. Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center Muncy and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital also received Platinum designations. Geisinger Community Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center in Danville and ...

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January. The blueberry muffin-flavored cookies were developed with Bark, a New York-based seller of dog treats and toys. The cookies, dubbed Patch Pals, will only be sold online. Also joining the Girl Scout cookie lineup in January are Sparkables, the organization's first allergy-friendly cookie. The crunchy oatmeal cookie, which has chocolate chips and colored sprinkles, was developed with New Jersey-based Partake Foods. Sparkables are ...