Hunter acquires another dealershipThe Hunter Family of Companies of Butler has bought Pocono Peterbilt, a full line medium and heavy-duty Peterbilt truck dealership.Located at Exit 302 off Interstate 80, Hunter Pocono Peterbilt offers truck sales, parts sales, a body shop and service.“We are excited to expand the Hunter network into northeast Pennsylvania and be able to better serve our customers traveling in that area,” said President Jeffrey Hunter.Hunter has 21 locations in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Ohio.

Average 30-year mortgage rate risesWASHINGTON — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for the first time in two months. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage increased to 3.64 percent from 3.62 percent last week.

Personnel file• Wayne Homes, which has an office in Butler Township, has announced the promotion of Steve Wessel to regional vice president of construction. He started with the Ohio-based custom home builder in 2014 as the construction manager at the company's Belmont, Ohio, office.