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Sheetz recognized for workplace culture, satisfaction

ALTOONA — Sheetz has been named to the annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for the 11th consecutive year, ranking No. 32 — its highest placement to date. The list, compiled by Fortune Media and Great Place To Work, recognizes companies with strong workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Sheetz remains the only convenience retailer included on the list for the ninth straight year. “This recognition reflects the culture our employees have helped build over time,” Sheetz President and CEO Travis Sheetz said in a statement. “Our people are at the heart of what ...

State College firm marks 50 years

STATE COLLEGE — PennTerra Engineering marked its 50th anniversary Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by employee-owners and local officials. Founded in 1976 and employee-owned since 2016, the land development firm has contributed to projects across Centre County and the region, including retail, residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. “For 50 years, our success has come down to the relationships we’ve built with our clients and the level of care our team members put into the plans,” said company President John Sepp. Officials credited the firm ...

An inflation problem that could get harder to ignore

By Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Last week’s jobs report looked reassuring at first glance. Payrolls rose by 178,000 in March and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. But the details were softer than the headline. January and February payrolls were revised down by a net 7,000, the labor force shrank by 396,000, participation slipped to 61.9%, and the employment-to-population ratio fell to 59.2%. The number of marginally attached workers jumped to 1.94 million, including 510,000 discouraged workers. Wage growth also cooled, with average ...

MCS Bank names Harford to board of trustees

MILROY — Joseph P. Harford Ph.D has been appointed to the MCS Bank Board of Trustees. Harford is an accomplished business leader, entrepreneur, educator and community advocate with over 25 years of progressive executive experience spanning cybersecurity, enterprise risk, business operations, ...

Wawa sets April 30 opening for Yeagertown store

YEAGERTOWN — Wawa has announced plans to open its first State College-area location on Thursday, April 30, in Yeagertown. The new store, located at 13100 Ferguson Valley Road in Mifflin County, will offer made-to-order food, beverages, convenience items and fuel. A grand opening ceremony is planned, with additional festivities and community-focused activities. Ahead of the opening, Wawa is inviting local residents to share personal stories about their experiences with the brand for a chance to attend a “Taste of Wawa” preview event scheduled for April 29. Company officials said ...

MCIDC highlights regional growth at industrial development forum

STATE COLLEGE — The Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation partnered with Focus Central Pennsylvania to host the 2026 Industrial Development Forum, drawing a sold-out crowd of more than 280 attendees. The event, held March 11 at the Nittany Lion Inn, brought together developers, site consultants, manufacturers and local leaders to highlight economic investment across central Pennsylvania. Focus Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that works to attract corporate investment and job opportunities to a seven-county region that includes Mifflin, Centre, Snyder, ...