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US stocks erase sharp losses; oil prices leap

NEW YORK — Oil prices leaped Monday on worries that war with Iran could clog the global flow of crude and make inflation even worse. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, swung from sharp losses to a tiny gain. Crude prices jumped more than 6%, which will likely mean higher prices soon at gasoline pumps. That would hurt not only U.S. households, whose spending makes up the bulk of the U.S. economy, but also businesses with big fuel bills. The S&P 500 fell as much as 1.2% at the start of trading, and cruise lines and airlines led the way lower. But U.S. stocks quickly erased those losses, in part ...

Firms donate to food pantries

HOLLIDAYSBURG Local engineering firms raised $7,331 during the 17th annual Engineers Fight to CAN Hunger event held during the month of February. During this time, five participating firms held internal competitions and activities to raise funds for those in our community who are less fortunate. Last week, all participating firms presented a check to the American Rescue Workers in the amount of $7,331. One participating firm shared their donation with the American Rescue Workers and the Dorothy Day Outreach Center in Loretto. This year’s participants included: Gwin, Dobson & ...

Blair Chamber of Commerce announces award winners

The Blair County Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2026 award recipients. They include Business of the Year, Primary Health Network; Small Business of the Year, Berry Solutions Group; Athena Award, Sister Paula DelGrosso; Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award, Travis Seymore; George Award, Heather Thomas; Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award, Toni White; and Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year Award, Briana Shriver. The awards will be presented at the 2026 Gala and Annual Celebration on April 28 at the Blair County Convention Center. Chamber planning trip to Ecuador The ...

Nonprofit of the month: Juniata Valley Council, Scouting America

Years in existence: 115 years Total number of employees: Six employees and over 800 adult volunteers Type of nonprofit: Youth programs Populations served: Blair, Centre, Huntington, Mifflin and Juniata counties for boys and girls from 5-20 years old in age-appropriate programs. Area(s) of focus: The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. What services or programs does your nonprofit provide? Scouting’s aims are to Develop Character, Teach Citizenship, ...

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New hires and promotions Stephanie Rowland has been promoted by Keller Engineers, Inc., to Chief Construction Manager, Transportation. With more than 25 years of experience in the transportation construction industry, Rowland has overseen the inspection of many transportation projects and has a keen understanding of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation standards. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology and an Associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, both from The Pennsylvania State University. Awards and ...

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros. Discovery studio

NEW YORK — Netflix is walking away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, in a stunning move that effectively puts Paramount in a position to take over its storied Hollywood rival. On Thursday, after Warner’s board announced that Skydance-owned Paramount’s latest offer to buy the entire company for $31 per share was superior to the agreement it had previously struck with Netflix, the streaming giant quickly announced that it was declining to raise its proposal. It said the new price it would have to pay to acquire Warner would make the ...