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Stephanie Lowe recently joined Preferred Mutual Insurance Company as an auto physical-damage claims representative. Previously, she completed an internship at the Chenango County Probation Department,

Slocum-Dickson Medical Group has appointed Frank V. Servadio director of human resources. He joins the group with more than 30 years experience in employee relations

Rebecca A. Deeley, M.D., has joined the Level II Special Care Nursery in The Birthplace at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH). The Special Care Nursery
Clarence E. (Chuck) Shager, Jr.
Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David has appointed Clarence E. (Chuck) Shager, Jr. as city comptroller. Since 2011, he has served as Tioga County’s chief accountant
First Niagara has promoted Michael Macy to vice president of equipment and municipal finance in the Central New York region. He has been with First
M. Griffith Investment Services announced that Matthew Sheridan has joined the firm. He is a financial consultant with the Sheridan Team at M. Griffith Investment

Christina Massoud has joined M. Griffith as an administrative assistant. She has more than 20 years of customer-service experience. Massoud previously worked at PAR Technology

Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C. has promoted Janis Baker to marketing-communications assistant. She has been with the firm since 2008. Baker earned her bachelor’s degree from St.
EFC approves $5.27 million in low-cost financing to create wastewater system for Verona
VERONA — The board of directors of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) recently approved and announced almost $5.27 million in zero-interest financing
Walmart formally opens larger Clay store
CLAY — A new Walmart Supercenter formally opened in Clay on Wednesday, June 4 with a grand opening/ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new 152,000-square-foot store is situated