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Liquor license moved to Newport convenience store
Newport Borough Council approved an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license during its Sept. 17 meeting. The license, which can be traced to the former Newport Tavern in Oliver Twp., would be utilized by a proposed convenience store at 29 North Second St. The store would have seating for roughly 30 and be operated by Ansh Shah, 21, who currently is a psychology major at Penn State. Shah said the location will feature a deli, and sell hot dogs, sandwiches and other to-go foods. Shah estimated the operation, which has a renovation budget of $38,000, would employ around 12 to 15 individuals.
New owners take over longtime restaurant in Dauphin County
A central Pa. dining institution is under new ownership. Bill Hale recently turned The Wooden Nickel at 219 Market St. in Millersburg over to John, Susan and Connie Fulkrod. “Today is a great day for The Wooden Nickel!” reads a Facebook post. “The Wooden Nickel is ready for a bright new chapter — supported by our loyal guests, dedicated team members, and new owners, who are committed to the future.”
Newport official elected to a state position
Newport Borough Councilwoman Tami Halstead recently won an officer’s position in the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB). The PSAB elected Halstead to the second vice president position this summer. Halstead has served on Newport Borough Council for 16 years and PSAB board of directors for the last decade.
Midstate woman stole $1M in federal funds as head of home healthcare business: court docs
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The former president of a home healthcare service business that provides services in the Midstate is accused of stealing federal funding and money from different banks, according to court documents. Ester Mbaya pled guilty to federal charges of healthcare fraud and bank fraud from the scheme where she stole over […]
Perry County Commissioners - Sept. 16, 2024
Perry County commissioners took time during their Sept. 16 meeting to reflect on the Sept. 11 firefighter memorial walk, held in Liverpool, to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in 2001. One of the commissioners attended the 3.43-mile walk, a symbolic gesture marking the sacrifice. Participants walked while wearing firefighting gear, a nod to the bravery of the first-responders who faced unimaginable dangers on that tragic day.
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