Eula B consignment store promotes affordable style with a charitable twist By George Berkheimer When work-related back and neck issues prevented Dena Sigler from continuing her dental hygienist career, she listened to her grandmother – and her heart – and opened the Eula B consignment shop in Bedford two years ago. Q: What […]
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Q&A with Kaitlyn Swope, Director of Consumer Affairs for the Pennsylvania Beef Council By George Berkheimer Kaitlyn Swope’s familiarity with beef cattle didn’t start until she attended college, but she was a quick learner thanks to her family’s own background in agriculture It was during her time at Penn State University that she met
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Dennis Verrill grew up in Oakland, Maine, and spent 30 years learning all aspects of the Pine Tree State’s lumber industry, from sawmill operations to budgeting, project management, maintenance, and customer visits. In December 2022 he moved to Bedford County to be closer to his son and has served since then as general manager of
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Pal Paranamana has spent his whole career in the hospitality industry. When he noticed that Bedford lacked transit to help visitors and residents get around town and had only limited transportation options for guests attending weddings and other events, he started his own business to meet those needs. “I’m originally from Sri Lanka and worked
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Bedford residents and visitors don’t need a passport to experience the best food and atmosphere that Italy has to offer. A simple stroll down Pitt Street delivers it all. Stefano Ferrari opened the LIFeSTYLE trattoria and food shop in 2007. In the intervening years, his venture has grown into a collection of businesses that now
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Meaningful connections make all the difference for Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa By George Berkheimer Amanda Burroughs oversees every aspect of the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa as the general manager, but her relationship with the resort runs much deeper. “When I started my Omni career 12 years ago in Washington, DC, my
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Bedford Gazette – Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Study discusses outdoor rec industry By Ryan Spring, Gazette Managing Editor Outdoor recreation opportunities across Pennsylvania are viewed by many as a hidden gem, and leaders and industry proponents in and around Bedford County continue to highlight ways to attract more visitors and thus increase the local economy.
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Bedford County Technical Center Joins Local Churches and Volunteers to Aid North Carolina Residents with Cold Weather Shelters Bedford, PA – December 6, 2024 – The Bedford County Technical Center (BCTC) has partnered with local churches and community volunteers to provide relief to North Carolina residents still grappling with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
Q&A with Betsie Neff, owner of Friendship Village By George Berkheimer Winding up a three-decade career as an Executive Acute Care Hospital Representative for Merck Pharmaceuticals, Betsie Neff was ready to plunge into the next phase of life. Her husband, Brad, had long dreamed of owning a mobile home park, she said, and the idea
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Bedford, PA – The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is advancing plans for Bedford County Business Park III, following the recent acquisition of 151 acres on Country Ridge Road in Bedford Township. This new development, spanning three parcels, will be executed in phases to accommodate future business growth and expansion. BCDA Chair Jeff Crist highlighted