Penn State Extension will host a small group gathering for sheep and goat producers to focus on nutrition from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Penn State Extension Office in Bedford County.

Melanie Barkley, Penn State livestock educator in Bedford County, will answer questions and share information about balancing rations for sheep and goats.

The meeting will allow local producers to network with one another and provide valuable input on the nutritional needs of small ruminants. The meeting will conclude with an open discussion, providing an opportunity to learn from peers, gain insights from industry representatives and help determine future meeting topics.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about this event, visit https://extension.psu.edu/sheep-and-goat-small-group-gathering or contact Barkley at 814-623-4800 or meh7@psu.edu.

RICHMOND, Va.

Coldwell Banker Premier expands footprint

Coldwell Banker Premier has completed its merger with Richmond-area Coldwell Banker Prime, continuing the company’s meteoric growth of more than 350% in six years and establishing a presence in Virginia’s state capital. The merger positions Coldwell Banker Premier as the largest Coldwell Banker brokerage in Virginia while expanding its regional

network to 24 offices across seven states plus Washington, D.C.

The integration will give agents training on Coldwell Banker Premier’s technology platform and service offerings in time to leverage the spring real estate market. Coldwell Banker Premier has locations in Bedford and Everett.

JOHNSTOWN

Concurrent Technologies Corporation recognized

Concurrent Technologies Corporation has been honored as a 2025 Best for Vets Employer by Military Times, a leading source of news and information for service members and their families. CTC is ranked No. 3 among Pennsylvania-based companies. This is the 14th time the company has been recognized in this program.

The Best for Vets program is known for its rigorous analysis of companies’ efforts to recruit, retain and support current and former service members. The survey is meant to highlight these efforts, emphasizing the areas most important to transitioning service members and their families. Recruitment practices, employment policies and retention support programs receive the highest weight in scoring.