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Finelli's wins award
Finelli's Italian Villa of Altoona has been named a winner of the 2026 DiRoNA Award.
The DiRoNA Award (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) is a prestigious honor presented to exceptional fine dining establishments across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Established in 1990, it celebrates restaurants that consistently deliver excellence across the entire dining experience
"I feel about 15 feet tall. We are excited to get an award like that. Not very many restaurants get it," said owner Frank Finelli.
"Finelli's Italian Villa has earned its 2026 DiRoNA Award with its genuine hospitality and fine Italian cooking," said DiRoNA CEO Scott Breard. "Its a pleasure to recognize a family-owned and operated restaurant that delivers an exceptional experience each night."
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Kish reaches 3,300 students
Kish Bank announced record-breaking results from its 2026 participation in the American Bankers Association Foundation's "Teach Children to Save" program, delivering banker-led financial education to more than 3,300 elementary students in local schools across Mifflin, Juniata, Centre, Huntingdon and Blair counties.
In total, 117 Kish team members visited 163 classrooms in 17 schools across central Pennsylvania. Kish Bank's strong 2026 results also reflect a growing need across Pennsylvania schools for accessible, high-quality financial education resources. Through programs like Teach Children to Save, Kish Bank is helping to meet the need for financial education by providing engaging, age-appropriate lessons and volunteer support that complement classroom instruction and ease the burden on teachers.