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Bedford County Development Association Secures ARC Grant to Advance Workforce Housing Development

The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) has been awarded funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Program to support the Bedford County ...

Jennifer Marsh Appointed President & CEO of BCDA

The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Marsh as its new President & CEO, effective July 1, 2025. ...

Investing in Tomorrow: ECM Insurance Group’s Continued Commitment to Early College Education

A 90% increase in possibilities “Gratitude” is one of the first words Leah Pepple, our director of PA Advancement and Community Relations, uses to ...

Bedford County Library: More Than Just Books – Community Resources, Programs & Innovation

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 ...

Innovative Bloodwork and Testing Services: Q&A with Shelah Layton, Owner of Care Lab Services

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 ...

Brouse Forestry Promotes Healthy Trees and Healthy Competition

Brouse Forestry promotes healthy trees – and healthy competition By George Berkheimer More than 71% of Bedford County’s land area is categorized as forested or ...

Dugan’s Pest Control: Expert Solutions for Homes, Businesses, and Agriculture in Bedford County

Dugan’s Pest Control ticks all the boxes for home, industry, and agriculture By George Berkheimer Living in a rural area can pose some unique challenges ...

Heritage Cove Resort’s Transformation: Alicia Copenhaver Shares Vision for Growth and Community

Q&A with Alicia Copenhaver, co-manager of Heritage Cove Resort By George Berkheimer Alicia Copenhaver and her husband Jason took over the Heritage Cove Resort in ...

Espy House: Turning a Historic Legacy into a Modern Whiskey Business

From rebellion to retail: Espy House’s whiskey legend begins a new chapter By George Berkheimer In 1794, President George Washington spent at least one night ...

Kyle Dumpert’s Journey Back to Bedford: Building Radiant Dental with Cutting-Edge Care

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 ...

Honoring Family and Community: The Story Behind Eula B Consignment Shop

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 ...

Kaitlyn Swope: The Woman Bringing Beef to the Forefront in Pennsylvania

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 ...

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