Member News

Barley Snyder is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have named the firm a “Best Law Firm” in 26 different practice areas.

Many local people may remember the days when Schuylkill Technology Center (STC), then called the “Vo-Tech” had almost as many adult students as secondary high school students.

The NEPA Alliance located at 1511 Oak Street, Pittston, PA has received the 2022 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the goals of the Get Connected initiative.

The Schuylkill Technology Center Students of the Semester were honored by the STC Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023.

University and other officials recognized the accomplishments of many, while looking toward a bright future January 19 in celebrating the grand opening of Alvernia University Pottsville CollegeTowne.

In its ongoing dedication to strengthening the communities it serves across Pennsylvania, this Thanksgiving Tompkins Community Bank gifted a total of $15,000 to local food-focused nonprofits in celebration of its annual “Banksgiving” holiday donation.

Students enrolled in the Marketing and Business Administration Program at the South Campus of Schuylkill Technology Center compete at the regional Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Competition held at LCCC in Schnecksville, on Tuesday, December 14, 2022.

Three new Schuylkill County lawmakers are among a group of 49 set to take the oath of office in the General Assembly on January 3.

Jeffrey Box, President & CEO of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, is pleased to announce the promotion of Donna Hritz to Vice President of Communications & Operations.

When times get tough, the tough get generous.

Schuylkill United Way (SUW) is overjoyed to announce their 2023 H.O.P.E. Campaign hit their goal of $1,165,000!

Bank’s New Smart Spend Checking Product Provides Banking without Overdraft Fees

Primary Health Network (PHN) announces today an executive appointment designed to strengthen the Community Health Center’s mission to improve access to high-quality health care services.

Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in PA by Central Penn Business Journal. The awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group.

A new effort to demolish blighted buildings on the 100 block of North Bower Street in Shenandoah and build housing for seniors will be awarded $500,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29).

House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access Ranking Member Dan Meuser (R-PA) and Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) held a small business roundtable last week on inflation’s impact on America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Student participating in the Academic Achievement Enhancement (ACE) Program at Schuylkill Technology Center installed Little Library Boxes in Gordon, Girardville and Lavelle.

Schuylkill Medical Imaging, located behind Wendy’s at 48 Tunnel Road in Pottsville is proud to announce the arrival of its new, state-of-the-art Siemens Magnetom Aera 1.5T MRI unit. This unit, designed to meet the needs of claustrophobic ...

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, August 18, 2022– Louise Jenkins has been promoted to Chief Retail Officer (CRO) for Mauch Chunk Trust Company. As CRO, Jenkins will be responsible for overseeing MCT’s seven Community Banking offices and Business Bankers.

It is true what the old proverb says: It takes a village to raise a child. Fortunately for our children, they have an entire county behind them. From Pine Grove to Tamaqua, Ringtown to Auburn and everywhere in between, school supplies and backpacks ...

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the 2022 Joseph M. Plasko Citizenship Award recipient, Jay Hollenbach. The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce would also like to congratulate the 2022 Business Person of the year is Micah Gursky.

In a celebration of professional growth, Tompkins Community Bank has announced the promotion of Peter Rowley to senior vice president, commercial banking regional manager.

Hydro will invest NOK 500 million ($50.6 million) in its extrusion plant in Cressona, Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg, Pa., August 25, 2022 -- Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (Nasdaq: MPB), is thrilled to announce its partnership with WITF to inform and educate its employees and communities on DEI initiatives within the Mid Penn Community.

Just over 200 guests attend the Schuylkill Technology Center Adult Practical Nursing Graduation Ceremony held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Frackville Campus.

Members and advisors of the SkillsUSA student organization from Schuylkill Technology Center North and South campuses attended the 54th Annual SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Leadership and Skill Conference.

Comfort Inn & Suites Barnesville-Frackville has been recognized with a prestigious 2022 Gold Award from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of Comfort Inn & Suites.

Shannon Brennan was commissioned by Judge Hobbs as the Assistant Executive Director of Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (Nasdaq: MPB), is proud to announce that it has awarded the Mid Penn Bank Anna Woodside Scholarship to four outstanding high school seniors.

Matthew Fees of Schuylkill Haven, Pa, and a teacher at Schuylkill Technology Centers, will travel to Washington, D.C. this June to attend the prestigious Supreme Court Summer Institute.