By George Berkheimer for the Bedford Gazette When outdoor recreation retailer REI was looking for a second distribution location to replenish stores on the eastern half of the United States faster and more frequently, Bedford emerged as the obvious choice. Since opening its doors in 2007, the 525,000 square foot REI distribution center has grown […]
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By George Berkheimer for The Bedford Gazette Hometown Bank has grown steadily since its launch in Bedford and Everett in 2007, adding branches in Claysburg, Martinsburg, Woodbury, Saxton and Pleasantville in recent years. As of the end of June, its portfolio includes assets of $408.9 million, loans of $286.3 million, and deposits of $375.4 million.
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By George Berkheimer for The Bedford Gazette The Huntingdon & Broad Top Rail Trail stretches 13.4 miles to connect Tatesville with Warriors Path State Park near Saxton. Owned and maintained by Broad Top Township, its first phase opened in 2012. State and local dignitaries joined Broad Top Township Supervisors in October to celebrate the official
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By George Berkheimer For the Bedford Gazette Bedford County didn’t become a prominent manufacturing and employment center by accident. Business owners and development officials here all say there’s thought and intention behind every decision that has led to job creation and strong industry competitiveness. One of the best examples of that can be found at
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By George Berkheimer for the Bedford Gazette Unexpected demands can weigh heavily on anybody’s mind, but for Randy Shaw, president and CEO of Everett Cash Mutual, they’ve been a big part of his career progression and success. What he’s learned, he says, is that overwhelming challenges sometimes conceal greater opportunity, if it can be recognized.
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By George Berkheimer For the Bedford Gazette Visit any county fair in the region, and even some neighboring states, and there’s a good chance the Junior Market Goat champions have ties to Myers View Farms. “We have 15 head of beef cows and 100 head of goats, and the focus is on genetics,” said co-owner
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By George Berkheimer, for the Bedford Gazette Brittany Reid was a professional ballerina for the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, Wash., for 15 years, accustomed to a regimen of Pilates exercises to strengthen and condition her body. After suffering an ankle injury, Pilates became part of her rehabilitation after surgery, helping her return to
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By George Berkheimer, For the Bedford Gazette The Bedford County Airport began service in 1947 as a grass and gravel landing strip in Cessna known as Max Hunt Memorial Field, which supported a successful flight school. When that airstrip was abandoned, it was replaced by a more contemporary airport built in 1960 and situated
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By George Berkheimer For the Bedford Gazette Adrienne Ellis opened Bedford’s only independent bookstore in June, combining a lifelong love of books with a venture that allows her and co-owner Drew Kondylas to become a part of the town they grew to love as visitors. Q: What inspired you to establish a bookstore? Ellis: I’ve
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By George Berkheimer, for the Bedford Gazette In 2023, Jessica and Gerry Leader bought a fire-ravaged church in Everett with the aim of turning it into apartments. The couple already owned some rental properties and thought they could expand their portfolio. “It turned out to be an engineering nightmare,” Jessica Leader said. “With the height
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