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U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April

By Brett Rowland | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, about double what economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Health care led job gains, adding 37,000 ...

House passes Takac bill establishing water well driller licensing standards

HARRISBURG — Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Paul Takac that would establish statewide licensing standards for water well drillers has passed the Pennsylvania House with bipartisan support. House Bill 2302 would amend the state’s Crane Operator Licensure Act to include licensing ...

Elderly man’s body pulled from pond in Muncy

From the Williamsport Sun Gazette MUNCY — The Lycoming County Coroner’s Office and state police are investigating the death of an elderly man whose body was pulled from a pond along Musser Lane, just outside the borough, late Thursday afternoon. Muncy Area volunteer firefighters and ...

Cancer rally to support local families set for Saturday at Kish Park

LEWISTOWN — A new fundraising event aimed at supporting local families dealing with cancer will be held Saturday at Kish Park. The Mifflin County Cancer Rally is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. and will benefit the Bob Perks Fund. Beginning at 4 p.m., attendees will hear from Executive ...