The agriculture community is mourning the loss of the only horticulture educator in the immediate area. Thomas G. Ford, 63, of Duncansville, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. Ford was a commercial horticulture educator for 41 years, most recently at Penn State Extension for the last 31 years. “Tom was the expert on horticulture and was […]
Customers who use Penelec as their power generation supplier will see their electricity bill rise as the company announced a rate increase. Effective Friday, the residential rate for electricity will rise 9.3% from 9.7 cents per kilowatt hour to 10.6 cents per kWh. For the typical residential customer using 750 kWh per month, that means […]
Maureen Dodson always wanted to be a sports reporter. “I love sports. I went out for basketball. I was never big enough to play,” Dodson said. She made her mark as an educator, creating and facilitating customized management and leadership-development programs. Dodson is the longtime facilitator for the Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Blair […]
While there should be an ample supply, Christmas tree buyers might be needled by shorter selections and higher prices. “The supply of trees remains tight for 2023, but there isn’t a shortage. Everyone who wants a real Christmas tree will be able to get one, as has been the case since 2016 when the tight […]
New hires and promotions Alison Martin has joined the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County with 20 years of client service, membership and relationship-based experience. She will be responsible for membership and business development, corporate sponsorships, and the Chamber CRM system. Prior to joining the chamber, she spent 15 years as the managing […]