Progress and Industry

Smith Transport Warehouse: Driving Logistics in Bedford County

By George Berkheimer, for The Bedford Gazette Smith Transport, LLC. was established in 1982, though founder, Barry F. Smith; started his long-haul career as an independent contractor and managed a small fleet of trucks for his father several decades prior. It’s now a national carrier that serves the world’s largest retailers and manufacturers. In addition […]

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Bedford County Fair Delivers Tradition, Tourism, and Economic Impact

By George Berkheimer For the Bedford Gazette The Bedford County Fair has been promoting the science of agriculture, horticulture, household arts and family living since 1873. “In all that time the fair was only cancelled twice, once for COVID in 2020 and once during World War II,” said Bill Hoover, president of the Bedford County

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Bloody Run Canoe & Kayak Classic Combines Recreation with Community Impact

By George Berkheimer For the Bedford Gazette When a group of friends hatched a crazy scheme to hold a canoe race through Everett on the Juniata River in 1981, they weren’t sure if anybody would actually show up for the event. The Bloody Run Canoe & Kayak Classic is still going strong 43 years later

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Celebrating 18 Years of Wholesome Living in Bedford

Q&A with Jessica Frye, owner of Wholesome Living Marketplace By George Berkheimer for The Bedford Gazette Wholesome Living Marketplace is a family-owned business specializing in natural, organic grocery items with an emphasis on health and wellness. The store carries a wide variety of farm fresh products, from local-raised beef, lamb and pork to eggs, raw

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Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce in Bedford County Classrooms

Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce In Bedford County Classrooms By George Berkheimer for the Bedford Gazette New technologies, artificial intelligence and the demand for new skill sets are rapidly changing the workplace, meaning that college and career preparedness is more critical than ever. In response, each of Bedford County’s five school districts is making strategic adjustments to

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Hometown Bank President Beth Manges Reflects on Perseverance and Growth

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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