Member News

The Schuylkill United Way (SUW) was proud to host the annual Captain Jason B. Jones Memorial Day of Caring on Friday May 10, 2024. Over 550 volunteers served as a part of 26 project for this year’s SUW Capt. Jason B. Jones Memorial Day of Caring.

Drasdis & Son, the beloved clothing store located in Pottsville, has just made a major announcement that will delight fashion enthusiasts both near and far. Customers can now shop Drasdis & Son’s unique selection online! ...

The grand opening on April 27, 2024 of the new 1925 Pottsville Maroons Exhibit at the Schuylkill County Historical Society is a momentous occasion for football fans and history enthusiasts alike. Stop by today to immerse yourself in the rich legacy ...

Jeffrey Box, President & CEO of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate McMahon to Vice President of Transportation Planning Services, effective July 1, 2024. Kate will replace Alan Baranski who has ...

Today, Geisinger announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Terry Gilliland, MD, as president of Geisinger Health and selected him to assume the role of chief executive officer (CEO) once Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD, transitions to CEO of Risant ...

The PA Chamber's 2024 Coolest Thing Made in PA tournament is underway! FOUR of our members are representing Schuylkill County!

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (Nasdaq: MPB), is seeking applicants for its Anna Woodside Scholarship. The scholarship will recognize four outstanding high school seniors, awarding each winner $1,000 for college tuition expenses. 

The 2024 Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Council Regional Spelling Bee coordinated by Schuylkill Technology Center is scheduled to take place in the auditorium at DHH Lengel Middle School located 1541 Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901 on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 10:00am.   This event will include thirty-nine spellers and twenty alternates representing the twelve Schuylkill County Public School Districts as well as the non- public institutions.  

An expansion of its small business lending (SBL) team, Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Todd Ferrara to a newly created role, SBL business line manager.

NEPA Alliance (NEPA) worked with Ashley Machine & Tool Co. owners, John & Michele Mulhern to help the business purchase and renovate the facility. The business is located in West Wyoming, PA. Ashley Machine & Tool Company provides ...

The Avenues Foundation Board of Directors recently elected John Powers, Jr. as the Board President. Powers, CEO of Ashland Technologies, replaces Darren March of March Lutz Wealth Advisors. March has been the President of the Foundation Board ...

Nearby Projects in East Norwegian Township, New Castle Township, Palo Alto Borough, and Port Carbon Borough Are Still Undergoing Construction Late December Comcast announced it is connecting residents to the Xfinity 10G Network across St. Clair ...

Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner Luke Weber has been elected Vice President of the Lancaster Bar Association’s Board of Directors. This recognition reflects Weber’s dedication to the legal profession and his commitment ...

Tourism marketing mini grant designed to support marketing, promotional, and publicity initiatives that result in increased tourism and overnight stays within Schuylkill County for qualifying tourism businesses and organizations in Schuylkill ...

In a collaborative effort to address the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, NEPA Alliance and the Northeast PREP Network are proud to announce the deployment of $5 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. This ...

The Schuylkill United Way (SUW) is pleased to welcome Mr. Mike Joyce to the team as the new Director of Community Engagement. In this role, Mr. Joyce will spearhead community & business development initiatives that strengthen and further develop ...

Signal of Eastern Pennsylvania has been named Signal Franchise of the Year for 2023. This prestigious recognition is the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and relationship-building for the team at Eastern Pennsylvania and was ...

If buying a home for the first time is a goal for 2024, take note. Tompkins Community Bank recently announced its participation in the 2024 Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP). The program, offered through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), ...

Happy 10th birthday, Red White and Blue Autos! 🥳🎉🎂 As you celebrate this milestone, take a moment to reflect on the early days when your doors first opened in January 2014. It's quite a story – even facing a snowstorm on the second ...

Heim Construction Co. Inc. collaborated with the Servants to All Homeless Center for Schuylkill County to initiate and manage a charitable program. Staff members at Heim gathered and contributed clothing, food, and personal care items for the local ...

Barley Snyder Attorney Martin R. Siegel Reappointed to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Sewage Advisory Committee For Immediate Release York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania ...

Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Announces New Staff Members Jeffrey Box, President & CEO of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, is pleased to announce the following new staff members: Colleen Burns, Community & Economic ...

Tompkins Financial Corporation (Tompkins) announced that Charles “Chuck” Guarino has been promoted to chief banking operations officer, a newly created position for the organization. Over the past five years with Tompkins, Guarino has ...

NEPA Alliance is offering the following export training webinars in December and January. There is no fee to register. The webinars will be presented by Mr. Bob Imbriani, Vice President-International Services, Team Worldwide. Incoterms 2020 In ...

The Adult Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) Practical Nursing Program has achieved a top ranking in the state of Pennsylvania by PracticalNursing.org, a leading resource for LPN students. Schuylkill Technology Center’s Adult Practical ...

Rev Up Your Holidays with the Area's First Realistic Racing Simulator Experience! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of high-speed racing as Rte 61 Classics & Toy Barn proudly introduces the area's first and only ...

Miller-Keystone Blood Center and Volunteers in Medicine in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties have joined together to save lives by partnering with our communities to provide a continuous supply of blood products and services.

November 6, 2023.  Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), expands its presence in southern New Jersey with the addition of Jeffrey Steigerwalt as regional president and senior vice president. 

Millersburg, Pa., October 19, 2023 -- Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (Nasdaq: MPB), is proud to announce its continued partnership with the PA Breast Cancer ...

In honor of Mid Penn Bank’s $1.1 million fundraising commitment and in celebration of its partnership with Penn State Health to support men’s health and increase cancer research, Penn State Cancer Institute has renamed its second-floor ...