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LORETTO SFU sets business webinar Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center and Somerset Trust Company have scheduled a free pre-business planning webinar for 4 p.m. Dec. 3. This free, online seminar is for people who are interested in opening and operating their own business.     Topics to be discussed are feasibility issues, marketing, recordkeeping, business plans, legal issues, regulations, taxes and financing. Pre-registration is required. If interested, please contact the SBDC at 814-472-3200 or register online at ...

Colonial Courtyard earns Integracare award

TYRONE Colonial Courtyard earns Integracare award Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone earned IntegraCare’s Silver Level Award for its prompt handling of residents’ call bell requests during the third quarter of 2025. When a resident needs assistance, whether it’s for routine help or an emergency, they can push a pendant they carry on them. During the quarter, Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone’s team responded in person to each call in an average of 2 minutes, 36 seconds to attain Silver Level status for a fifth consecutive quarter. Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone achieved an impressive ...

ByHeart recalls formula amid botulism outbreak

ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism. At least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak since August, with more cases pending, ...

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Texas Roadhouse treats veterans, active military Texas Roadhouse will continue its annual Veterans Day tradition of treating veterans and active U.S. military to enjoy a free meal. Today, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Texas Roadhouse location will distribute meal vouchers. Proof of service is required and includes military or VA card or discharge papers. Vouchers can be redeemed through May 31, 2026, for one of 10 entrees, including a 6-ounce sirloin and two made-from-scratch sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/iced tea or coffee. Offers may vary by location. ...

China rolls out version of the H-1B tech visa

HONG KONG — Vaishnavi Srinivasagopalan, a skilled Indian IT professional who has worked in both India and the U.S., has been looking for work in China. Beijing’s new K-visa program targeting science and technology workers could turn that dream into a reality. The K-visa rolled out by Beijing last month is part of China’s widening effort to catch up with the U.S. in the race for global talent and cutting edge technology. It coincides with uncertainties over the U.S.’s H-1B program under tightened immigrations policies implemented by President Donald Trump. “(The) K-visa for ...

Party fowl: Families expected to shell out more for turkeys

If you’re still looking to purchase your Thanksgiving turkey, don’t worry, there should be plenty to choose from, but you may be paying more for your dinner centerpiece than last year. The higher prices are due to economic factors as well as disease challenges, according to the ...