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Latvian ambassador visits McLanahan Corp

HOLLIDAYSBURG Ambassador visits local firm McLanahan Corp. recently welcomed Elita Kuzma, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to the United States of America, to its office and facility. The connection between McLanahan and Latvia is personal, as Astride McLanahan, corporate treasurer and member of the Board of Directors, and wife to Chairman of the Board Michael McLanahan, was born and raised in Latvia until immigrating to the United States when she was 9 years old. The ambassador met with Michael McLanahan and Sean McLanahan, President and CEO, and toured the manufacturing ...

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New hires and promotions Ron Coffman and Garrett Smith have joined Keller Engineers, Inc. as transportation construction inspectors. Coffman has more than 20 years of construction related experience, including working as an equipment operator for many Pennsylvania Department of Transportation projects. He also holds certification as a Concrete Finisher from the American Concrete Institute and completed the 12 TA-TCI Modules. Smith is a graduate of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Management. His prior experience includes ...

Blair County Chamber of Commerce sets Down on the Farm event

The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Farm-City Committee is gearing-up for its annual “Down on the Farm” to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at Mitchell Farms, 1019 Old Mill Run Road, Altoona. The Down on the Farm wristband includes the Noah’s Ark Corn Maze, Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch, a Down on the Farm meal and activities, including the Farm Animal Center, Duck Races and more. Admission is $15 per person. Children 10 and under are admitted free of charge. Additional Mitchell Farms activities will be open at the time of the event. Additional fees apply; payable at ...

Conemaugh Memorial recognized by American College of Cardiology

JOHNSTOWN Conemaugh Memorial recognized Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has once again been recognized with the HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology. It is the highest institutional honor the ACC awards and reflects Conemaugh Memorial’s commitment to deliver advanced, patient-centered heart care. Conemaugh Memorial has held this accreditation since 2018. PITTSBURGH First National Bank named admired workplace First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of ...

Sheetz ranks second on Best Workplaces in Retail list

Fortune and Great Place to Work have named Sheetz to this year’s Best Workplaces in Retail list. Ranking second nationally, this is Sheetz’s 10th straight year being named to this list, trailing only Wegmans Food Markets for the second straight year. Sheetz has ranked in the top 10 of this list each year it has appeared. In the last year, Great Place To Work surveyed companies representing a combined workforce of 8.4 million people in the U.S. and received 1.3 million survey responses. SHARON PHN earns recognition Primary Health Network has earned a spot among the Top 3 ...

Penn Highlands unveils new online platform

JOHNSTOWN Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has unveiled an enhanced online platform, now known as Penn Highlands Online. Penn Highlands Online features fully online degree and certificate programs that offer flexible schedules, affordable tuition and support from expert faculty. This platform is designed to help students gain skills for in-demand careers or transfer seamlessly to four-year institutions on their schedule and from anywhere. Available programs include associate degrees and certificates across fields such as Accounting, Behavioral Sciences, Business ...