Cumberland — Brad Nelson, a graduate of Allegany High School and Frostburg State University, has been named wildlife program manager for the Southern Region by the U.S. Forest Service, an agency of the Department of Agriculture. He is based in Atlanta.
Nelson has more than 30 years of federal service as a wildlife biologist with the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
He has held positions in Alexandria, Va., Rawlins, Wyo., and most recently, as a supervisor on the Allegheny National Forest in Warren, Pa.
Nelson has worked on a variety of wildlife projects involving elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, river otters, fishers, white-tailed deer, eagles, bats and raptors. In Pennsylvania, he worked closely with game officials and was a popular speaker at various hunting and fishing organizations.
In his new position, Nelson has wildlife budget and partnership coordination responsibilities for national forests in 13 southern states and Puerto Rico.
Nelson and his wife, Rebecca, have relocated to Atlanta. He is the son of K.O. and Colleen Nelson, McMullen Highway, near Pinto.
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Southern States Cumberland Cooperative annual meeting set Thursday
Southern States Cumberland Cooperative will review its operations at a Thursday meeting at the Allegany County Fairgrounds.
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United front
Thomas Subaru in Motor City recently hosted an employee presentation by County United Way to provide agency information to its staff about the programs and services supported by United Way contributions and to initiate a payroll deduction opportunity for employees to easily contribute to the United Way annual campaign.
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Chick-fil-A in LaVale marking 30 years in business
The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Country Club Mall will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a week of customer appreciation events and giveaways beginning Monday.
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MVA honor
Bob Kimble, left, maintenance chief at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Cumberland branch office, was recently honored as the employee of the month for January.
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In brief - February 27, 2011
Bridal expo at Rocky Gap this afternoon
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Hite Roofing again earns contractor award from Firestone
Hite Associates Inc., trading as Hite Roofing, has been awarded a 2011 Firestone Master Contractor Award by Firestone Building Products Co., LLC. It’s the 10th time the local roofing contractor has received the award.
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Frostburg accepts bid to harvest timber
Frostburg City Council members on Thursday unanimously voted to approve resolution 2011-01 awarding a timber harvest bid to Blue Triangle Hardwood Inc. of Everett, Pa.
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Combs, Weese earn driving awards at Pilgrim’s Pride
The Pilgrim’s Pride Moorefield transportation department has selected Donald Combs as its Driver of the Month for September and Israel Weese for October.
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Ray the Reliable Cleaner & Tailor celebrates 100 years
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Economy recovering, but recession’s shadow is long
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Southern States Cumberland Cooperative annual meeting set Thursday
