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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Maple Donuts in York County has been sold
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The popular York County-based Maple Donuts has been acquired by a private equity firm. Swander Pace Capital, which is a private equity firm that is focused on investing in consumer staples in the food & beverage and health & wellness categories, announced it has acquired the York County-based Maple Donuts. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now According to the Maple Donuts website, the family business first opened its doors on Maple Street in York, Pa., back in 1946. 'The Burnside family recognized the clear benefits that Swander Pace Capital's resources and expertise can provide to help Maple Donuts continue its growth trajectory,' Luke Burnside, Executive Vice President of Sales at Maple Donuts, said. 'Their deep understanding of the bakery industry, combined with their track record of working with family-owned businesses, makes them the ideal partner for our next chapter. We are excited to work with the Swander Pace Capital team to further expand our product offerings, enhance our production capabilities, and extend our market capabilities while maintaining the high standards of quality that have defined Maple Donuts since its founding.' Since its founding, the business has grown to become a significant independent producer of private label donuts being offered across retail and food service channels nationwide. 'We are thrilled to partner with the Burnside family and the entire Maple Donuts team to support the company's continued growth,' Tyler Matlock, Managing Director at Swander Pace Capital, explained. 'We will continue to look for interesting investment opportunities within the bakery category to further establish Maple Donuts as a value-added partner to its customers. The company's commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service aligns perfectly with our investment philosophy.' According to Swander Pace Capital, this is now the firm's 8th platform and 15th investment in the bakery sector, with previous transactions including Boulangerie St. Méthode, Café Valley, Bäckerhaus Veit, Voortman Cookies, Pineridge Bakery, Ideal Snacks, and Nonni's Biscotti. 'We have dedicated our lives to building Maple Donuts into a trusted partner for our customers and a great place to work for our employees. As we transition the business, we are confident that Maple Donuts is in excellent hands for the next chapter with Swander Pace Capital. We look forward to seeing the company continue to thrive under their stewardship,' Damian and Nathaniel Burnside, Co-Presidents at Maple Donuts, added. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
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Dozens potentially laid off as West Shore SD selects new transportation provider
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The West Shore School District recently decided to go with a new transportation service provider, resulting in the potential layoff of dozens. Earlier today, a WARN Notice was filed with the Department of Labor & Industry saying that the York County-based location for First Student, located at 531 Fishing Creek Road, would be laying off 81 employees. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Per the WARN Notice, this layoff is scheduled to go into effect on June 30, 2025. According to a spokesperson with First Student, the West Shore School District recently initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to evaluate and select a transportation provider for their next contract term. This proposal was first review by the District back in February, 2025. Pennsylvania school bus company to layoff 70 workers Shortly after during a March 2025 Board Meeting, the West Shore School District announced that it had decided to go with a new provider, being the Perry County-based Rohrer Bus. The new provider's contract is slated to begin on July 1. You can watch the entire March 2025 Board Meeting by clicking here. Following this decision, the West Shore School District held an informational meeting on March 26 to discuss what this change in transportation providers means for the community and current/ interested bus drivers. It is important to note that First Student bus drivers are being offered opportunities to continue driving for the West Shore School District under the new provider, which is one of the items that was discussed during the March 26 meeting. In a statement to abc27 News, First Student said the following: 'First Student is grateful for the opportunity to have served the students of the West Shore School District over the past 14 years. It has been an honor to support the district and contribute to community organizations and events. We extend our best wishes to the school district, its students, and the community. Our employees have been made aware, and we sincerely thank our team members for their dedication and hard work throughout the years.' According to First Student's website, the transportation provider is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently employs upwards of 61,000 people. Furthermore, the provider boasts 545 locations across the U.S. and Canada. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WellSpan Health sues Inch & Co. to transfer ownership of York County sports complex
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Nearly eight months after Inch & Co. broke ground on a new premier sporting complex in York County, they are being sued by the sponsor of the project, WellSpan Health. abc27 news reported back in September 2024, when the York County-based Inch & Co. first broke ground on a new 243,000-square-foot WellSpan Sports Complex located at 275 East Seventh Avenue. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The new complex was set to debut in early 2026, but that may no longer be the case. Now, nearly eight months later, WellSpan Health has filed a lawsuit against Inch & Co. to seize ownership of the future sporting complex property after Inch & Co. failed to hold up its end of the two parties' agreement. Attached below is the full lawsuit: DocumentHandlerDownload According to the lawsuit, which was filed on April 21, 2025, WellSpan entered into an agreement with Inch & Co. stating that the construction company was to raise a certain amount of money from third-party investors, following WellSpan's $5 million investment. WellSpan says Inch & Co. had nine months from the 'Offering Date' to raise these funds, which they did not do. As a result of this breach of contract, WellSpan wants Inch & Co. to transfer to them ownership of the sporting complex property in addition to having them 'pay all costs associated with the respective transfer, including without limitation, transfer taxes, recording fees, and legal expenses.' Crumbl Cookies sued for nearly $24 million; here's why In the lawsuit, WellSpan says on March 4, 2025, Inch & Co. acknowledged their contractual obligations, but requested that WellSpan reimburse them for incurred costs related to the project's design, totaling $230,574.09. Furthermore, Inch & Co. requested that they have an opportunity to purchase the property back from WellSpan if they were able to raise the funds needed for the project. WellSpan denied these requests. In response to the lawsuit, WellSpan told abc27 News the following: WellSpan is no longer a sponsor of what was going to be called the WellSpan Sports Complex. This was an exciting opportunity for WellSpan to provide local and regional athletes with expert medical care provided by WellSpan Sports and Orthopedic Care. After significant time expended in joint planning, we are disappointed this specific effort could not come to fruition. WellSpan Health abc27 News also reached out to Inch & Co. for more information, but did not hear back at the time of this publication. This is a developing story. ABC27 News will keep you updated as we learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
York County company awarded $188 million contract from U.S. Marine Corps
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The York County-based BEA Systems was recently awarded a $188 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps. According to BEA Systems, the U.S. Marine Corps has awarded them a $188 million full-rate production contract for 30 ACV-30mm vehicles, which includes fielding support, spares, and test equipment. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now These ACV-30mm vehicles include an integrated medium-caliber Remote Turret System. The vehicle also enables the transport of troops, mission-essential equipment, and other payloads. 'The ACV is tested and proven to be incredibly adaptable – it not only swims, but it's also optimized for ship-to-shore, island-hopping, and advanced land operations,' Rebecca McGrane, vice president of Amphibious programs at BAE Systems, said. 'With enhanced direct-fire lethality via the 30mm fully stabilized weapon system, the ACV-30 helps to ensure Marines are ready for any mission, land or sea.' Additionally, BEA Systems says they are currently under contract for the ACV-Personnel (ACV-P) and ACV-Command (ACV-C). The company is also building three ACV-Recovery (ACV-R) variant Production Representative Test vehicles, which will provide field maintenance, recovery, and repair capabilities. Work on the CV-30mm vehicles will take place in York, Pa., Johnstown, Pa., and Charleston, S.C., through Q3 of 2026. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
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York County spirits company unveils first-ever canned cocktails
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The York County-based 'Holla Spirits' just announced the introduction of two new canned cocktail flavors. According to Holla Spirits, they have officially introduced their first canned cocktail flavors, which are now available at bars, restaurants, and distributors all across the Keystone State. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now These new Holla Spirits canned cocktails currently come in two 'juicy' flavors: Orange Crush and Watermelon Crush. Holla Spirits says the new 12-ounce canned cocktails will also be making their way to grocery stores, convenience stores, golf courses, country clubs, and other points of purchase throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. 'With changes in the state's liquor law, we went right to work formulating exceptionally fun, flavor-forward canned cocktails using two of our most popular Holla Vodka expressions,' Holla Spirits Founder Patrick Shorb said. 'Holla's convenient canned cocktails are perfect to pack in your cooler during the warmer summer months. As consumers continue to demand quality, instant gratification and on-the-go convenience, the ease of canned cocktails is propelling the RTD category in the spirits industry.' RELATED: Canned cocktail sales expanding under new Pennsylvania law Currently, Holla Spirits can be found in over 1,100 locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Fine Wine and Good Spirits retail stores, and additional markets, including Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Florida. For more information on Holla Spirits, you can click here. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
