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Community focus: Complete Insurance Services marks 25 years

Complete Insurance Services is marking 25 years in business in October and owner/founder John H. Eichelberger Jr. expects his business to continue to grow. “When I hit five, ten years, I thought it was a big deal. Twenty-five is pretty good. When I made it to ten years, I was more excited ...

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New hires and promotions Katie Cuff has joined Hillman Cancer Center of Altoona as patient service coordinator. Cuff previously worked for U.S. Digestive Health (previously known as Blair Gastroenterology) for 12 years and has experience in medical sciences along with many certifications. Leland Calistri has joined Swift Kennedy & Associates State College office as strategic partnerships manager. In this role, Calistri is focused on maintaining client relationships and identifying their specific needs to ensure they receive the highest level of service. Scott Sieron has joined ...

Lack of jobs data muddies view of US economy

WASHINGTON — From Wall Street trading floors to the Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern as everyone awaits the Labor Department’s crucial monthly jobs report. But with the government shut down, no information was released Friday about hiring in September. The interruption in the data has occurred at a particularly uncertain time, when policymakers at the Federal Reserve and Wall Street investors would need more data on the economy, rather than less. Hiring ...

New lodging option coming to State College

STATE COLLEGE New lodging option coming The Nittany Residence Club, an exclusive condominium-hotel designed for Penn State alumni, visiting families and travelers, will begin construction shortly in downtown State College. The Nittany Residence Club combines the comfort of private ownership with full-service hospitality. Owners will enjoy the flexibility of using their residence during visits to State College, while also benefiting from the option to participate in a professionally managed rental program when away. A groundbreaking event is scheduled for Oct. 10, with construction ...

Health and Wellness fair set for Oct. 5 at Galleria Mall

JOHNSTOWN Health and Wellness fair set for Saturday at Galleria Mall The Cambria County Health & Welfare Council will hold its 4th Annual Trick or Treat Yourself to Wellness Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Galleria Mall (lower level by Auntie Anne’s). There will also be trick-or-treating at the resource tables. The health fair will raise awareness about health and human services resources available to the public. Parents are encouraged to bring their children dressed-up in their Halloween costumes to trick-or-treat at each of the vendor tables. Dressing up is ...