Recent Articles from Paula Wolf
Pair of Harrisburg-area restaurants to close
Two midstate restaurants recently announced that they’re closing, although one plans to reopen under new ownership.
Emerald Asset Management names new CEO
Leola-based Emerald Asset Management announced that Scott L. Rehr has been appointed the new CEO, succeeding Emerald’s founder Joseph E. Besecker, who will assume the new role of nonexecutive chairman.
Gettysburg Welcome Center project receives grant
The $1.4 million Gettysburg Welcome Center project took a step toward realization as it was awarded a $35,000 grant from the Pella Corp. through Main Street Gettysburg.
Strawberry Square’s Chockablock Clock moving to Shippensburg
The iconic Chockablock Clock in downtown Harrisburg will soon have a new home.
Lancaster’s 200 block of West King undergoing façade transformation
The Lancaster City Alliance announced Thursday that five façade improvement grant projects are happening on the 200 block of West King Street, a critical block on the edge of downtown.
Orrstown Financial to close five more bank branches
Shippensburg-based Orrstown Financial Services Inc., parent company of Orrstown Bank, announced that it is closing five branches and adopting other staffing adjustments to improve efficiency.
OverEZ Chicken Coop egg-spanding into Europe
Manheim-based OverEZ Chicken Coop, which makes backyard chicken coops and accessories, saw its sales triple in 2020 and double in 2021.
U.S. consumer confidence reaches five-month high, improves locally, too
Despite rising interest rates, stubborn inflation and recessionary fears, U.S. consumers grew more confident for a second straight month, posting the highest reading since April as gas prices continued to fall.
Calvary Fellowship Homes appoints new president/CEO
The board of directors of Manheim Township-based Calvary Fellowship Homes announced the appointment of M. Dale Weaver Jr. as president/CEO, effective Oct. 31.
Harsco Rail inks $31M deal with Saudi Railway Co.
Camp Hill-based Harsco Corp. announced Thursday that its rail division has signed a nearly $31 million contract with Saudi Railway Co. to supply it with a 60-stone rail grinder. Additionally, Harsco Rail will provide two years of grinding services starting this year.
C-P Flexible Packaging will convert 50% of its plants to solar power by 2025
York-based C-P Flexible Packaging, a manufacturer of sustainable flexible packaging, has created a roadmap to convert 50% of its U.S. facilities to solar energy by 2025.
FedEx Supply Chain seeking to hire up to 400 seasonal workers
To keep up with expected demand, FedEx Supply Chain – a business unit of FedEx Logistics - is looking to hire up to 400 seasonal warehouse workers for its facility at 325 S. Salem Church Road, West Manchester Township.