The board of directors of First Community Financial Corp., the parent company of Pennian Bank, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share, according to President and CEO Scott E. Fritz. The dividend will be paid Aug. 7 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 4.
MIFFLINTOWN — The Juniata Valley Bank has named Theodore “Theo” Ohler II vice president and mortgage and consumer lending manager. Ohler brings more than 20 years of experience in mortgage lending, consumer lending and financial analysis to the position. During his career, he has originated and structured a variety of loan products, including conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and portfolio-based mortgages. Most recently, Ohler served as a senior loan officer with Fulton Mortgage Company in Lewisburg. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Towson University in Maryland ...
Hummelstown retiree Mark Warble suspects, but doesn’t know, if AI is behind the significant changes he’s received in his prescription and the repeated deliveries — and charges — he has received for the medical supplies he did not order. And, as of right now, he doesn’t have a right to know. Current Pennsylvania law does not require healthcare providers to inform patients when AI is being used in their treatment. While patients may never think to ask, the medical field, like any other industry these days, is increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence. While AI ...
HARRISBURG — When Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a state budget on Sunday, leaders praised it for being a fiscally responsible $50.8 billion product that doesn’t dip into the state’s rainy day fund. That’s a misleading picture. To reach that number, they had to employ some accounting tricks. The biggest involves delaying two months’ worth of payments — each costing about $1.3 billion — to the state’s Medicaid managed care organizations. In the Capitol, it’s a process called a “cycle roll.” Managed care organizations, or MCOs, are responsible for organizing ...
From staff reports MADISONBURG — The Madisonburg Water Works has been awarded an $875,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to fund improvements aimed at protecting drinking water quality, according to state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre/Mifflin. The funding will be used to upgrade the water system’s infrastructure to ensure it can safely inactivate microorganisms, including viruses and bacteria, in the drinking water supply. The project also includes the purchase of a new chemical vault to securely store hazardous materials, ...
BURNHAM — Got a little patriotic pep left in your step. You are in business because this weekend features several America250 Celebration events. Here’s a glance at what is in store: America250 Celebration at Burnham Pool An America250 Celebration will be held at the Burnham Pool, ...
