Bedford County Library’s public service extends beyond books By George Berkheimer It didn’t take Matthew Godissart long to feel at home when he became the director of the Bedford County Library in 2013 and the Hyndman-Londonderry Public Library which joined as a branch in 2018. “One of my formative memories was coming here with my …
Kayla Wilt found her true calling after a lifetime of lessons in perseverance By George Berkheimer There’s no simple formula for success or finding a meaningful career, but perseverance is always a part of the equation. That’s the lesson that Kayla Wilt has taken to heart in her own life, and one she readily …
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Q&A with Shelah Layton, owner of Care Lab Services By George Berkheimer Care Lab Services of Everett takes an innovative approach to providing the bloodwork and laboratory testing services that many patients need for medical visits and follow ups to ensure adequate health maintenance. Since establishing her phlebotomy laboratory in 2022, Shelah Layton has taken …
Radiant Dental of Bedford offers state-of-the-art dentistry without the wait By George Berkheimer Kyle Dumpert, owner of Radiant Dental of Bedford, purchased his practice in 2018 with the goal of transforming the existing office to offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art dental care. That resulted in a lot of improvements for patients in terms of time and …
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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 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. …
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. …
By George Berkheimer for the Bedford Gazette Now in its 23rd year, Howard Hanna Bardell Realty in Bedford has seen its fair share of change in the real estate market. Fortunately, said owner Sean Bardell, the agency has been able to adapt to all of it, and even find advantage in adversity. “We have four …
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By HEATHER KOONTZ Gazette Staff Writer – June 28, 2024. Outdoor recreation is a $17 billion per year boon to the state, and a panel of local businesspeople joined a state expert to discuss benefits and inhibitors to growing that industry locally. Housing issues, the difficulties in finding employees, and the benefits the outdoors can …
By George Berkheimer Mention the word welder and the image of a young woman fresh out of high school isn’t an image that’s likely to spring to mind. Take a look at the fabrication and machining shop at Mission Critical Solutions in Alum Bank, though, and that’s just what you’ll find. Hazel Chamberlain graduated from …