Historic farm property gets a loving makeover as Woodhaven B&B and Event Venue By George Berkheimer The barn wedding venue where Bryn and Dan Keller celebrated their marriage impressed them so much they decided to enter the business themselves. What started on the drawing board as a modest barn renovation in Schellsburg quickly took on …
The Organic Snack Company: encouraging health and sustainability one bite at a time By George Berkheimer Doing the right thing for customers and the environment paid off handsomely for The Organic Snack Company, which manufactures and distributes Kate’s Real Food granola bars. The company’s focus on healthful, quality organic ingredients quickly attracted orders from Delta Airlines …
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Timber Ridge Chiropractic owner is hands-on with Everett’s business scene By George Berkheimer “We’re a family-centered practice, which means we see the very young to the very old,” said owner Kaci Batzel, who operates the clinic with the help of a receptionist and a collocated Care Lab Services laboratory that processes private and physician-prescribed bloodwork …
Rec-la-ma-tion curates an intentional and sustainable consignment experience By George Berkheimer Shoppers are accustomed to finding value at thrift stores, but the values to be found at the Rec-la-ma-tion consignment and gift shop on Pitt Street extend beyond the items on the shelves and racks. True to its name, the business is even located …
Q&A with Katherine Erlichman, founder of Pennwood Ophthalmic Associates By George Berkheimer Katherine Erlichman founded Pennwood Ophthalmic Associates in Everett after moving to Bedford County from Philadelphia in 1991. Pennwood employs three optometrists and nine other staff members. Its optical shop offers protective eyewear, designer frames, sports frames, and affordable options for patients of all …
Q&A with Scott Reese, Mayville Engineering Company plant manager By George Berkheimer Scott Reese serves as plant manager for the Mayville Engineering Company in Bedford. He developed considerable experience and skills working for a variety of large-scale manufacturers throughout Pennsylvania. Reese credits the Mechanical Engineering Technology Computer Aided Manufacturing program at Admiral Peary Area …
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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 …
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 …
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 woodland, and more than 67,000 woodland acres are in active farm use. It’s no surprise that those statistics create a demand for someone with a specialized knowledge of tree care …
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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 when it comes to sharing the environment with the insects and animals that also find it just as attractive as humans. Dugan’s Pest Control has been helping homeowners, businesses …