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Savage River Lodge, Heifer Task Force
Business donating portion of revenue
FROSTBURG — The Savage River Lodge has partnered with the Western Maryland Heifer Task Force to raise funds to fight world hunger.
Today through Nov. 13, the business will be hosting Heifer Week to raise funds to help families suffering from hunger and poverty. The lodge will donate 10 percent of all food and beverage revenue to the organization.
A regional sector of Heifer International (www.heifer.org), the Western Maryland Task Force aids in the fight against world hunger by collecting milk, eggs, meat and wool via fundraising and donations. The organization also supplies families with livestock, treesand other resources.
The lodge, a four seasons resort located in Savage River State Forest, has been dedicated to the promotion of community service and charitable donations since opening 10 years ago.
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7 tenants leasing space at former hospital
The former site of Memorial Hospital, which was vacated when the hospital was consolidated into the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in November, now has seven tenants who are reimbursing the city $16,000 a month.
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Yoder recognized as Houser of the Year
Duane Yoder, president of Garrett County Community Action Committee, accepted the Houser of the Year Award from the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition during its annual meeting.
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In Brief - March 7, 2010
Healthcare 1st Federal Credit Union opens new branch, headquarters
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ACM to explore social media in Viral Networking series
Social media and their use in marketing will be explored in Viral Networking, a new Allegany College of Maryland continuing education series that starts March 18.
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Former local man promoted within U.S. Forest Service
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.
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New bank opens doors
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Ross among central Pennsylvania’s ‘Top 100’
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Cumberland to give local preference on projects
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NewPage commends federal fair trade ruling
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LaVale entrepreneur opens state’s first Jersey Mike’s sub store
A LaVale man has opened the state’s first Jersey Mike’s Sub store in Laurel.
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