Battle of Antietam

Flight Fiber Takes Flight in Carroll County

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Flight Fiber by Antietam Broadband, is next generation 100% fiber to the home (FTTH) technology, delivering up to 2.5 Gbps, and will be available in Carroll County this year.

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  • Flight Fiber by Antietam Broadband, is next generation 100% fiber to the home (FTTH) technology, delivering up to 2.5 Gbps, and will be available in Carroll County this year.
  • Flight Fiber will continue to expand and provide choice to other areas of Carroll County throughout the year.
  • Tony Heaton, President/General Manager of Antietam Broadband, is looking forward to Flight Fiber launching in Carroll County.
  • “Flight Fiber is 100% fiber to the home, blazing fast and is an affordable and secure solution that matches what consumers are looking for in a broadband provider.”
    "A 100% fiber broadband network isn't just about connecting cables; it's about knitting together communities,” said Mike McMullin, President Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

Schurz Communications Announces the Retirement of Senior Vice President Brian Lynch

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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MISHAWAKA, Ind., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schurz Communications, Inc. (“Schurz”) today announced the upcoming retirement of Brian Lynch, Senior Vice President.

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  • MISHAWAKA, Ind., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schurz Communications, Inc. (“Schurz”) today announced the upcoming retirement of Brian Lynch, Senior Vice President.
  • After serving fourteen years with Schurz, and the last seven as SVP of Broadband, Lynch will retire December 31, 2023.
  • “Brian has earned the respect of his peers, his team members, and the entire industry over the course of his three decades in cable and broadband,” said John Reardon, President and CEO, Schurz Communications.
  • Earlier, he was Vice President of Cable Operations for Schurz and also served as President of Antietam, where he started nearly 25 years ago.

Schurz Communications Appoints Tony Heaton as President and General Manager of Antietam Broadband

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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MISHAWAKA, Ind., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schurz Communications, Inc. (“Schurz”) today announced the appointment of Tony Heaton as President and General Manager of Antietam Broadband in Hagerstown, Maryland.

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  • MISHAWAKA, Ind., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schurz Communications, Inc. (“Schurz”) today announced the appointment of Tony Heaton as President and General Manager of Antietam Broadband in Hagerstown, Maryland.
  • Heaton is a skilled executive leader that has been with Antietam Broadband since 1989.
  • He assumes the role from Brian Lynch, Senior Vice President of Broadband, Schurz Communications who also led Antietam Broadband as part of his work with the Schurz Broadband portfolio.
  • “Tony is an oustanding leader who is deeply involved in the community and dedicated to providing the best possible service to our Antietam customers,” said Brian Lynch, Senior Vice President of Broadband, Schurz Communications.

Guided Walking Tours of Antietam Battlefield from the Newcomer House

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sunday, July 16, 2023 visitors to the Newcomer House can join former National Park Service ranger Matthew Penrod for a guided walking tour covering the Middle Bridge part of the Battle of Antietam. Following the Tidball Trail, Mr. Penrod's talk will encompass all the history of the Newcomer House and the surrounding area as well as the battle. Hikes will start at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the west side of the Newcomer House located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, MD.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sunday, July 16, 2023 visitors to the Newcomer House can join former National Park Service ranger Matthew Penrod for a guided walking tour covering the Middle Bridge part of the Battle of Antietam.
  • Following the Tidball Trail, Mr. Penrod's talk will encompass all the history of the Newcomer House and the surrounding area as well as the battle.
  • Hikes will start at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the west side of the Newcomer House located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, MD.
  • This is the seventh season of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area's Exhibit and Visitor Center at Antietam National Battlefield.

Calix Intelligent Access EDGE Executes the Industry’s First Live Access Network Upgrade With Zero Subscriber Downtime

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Today at ConneXions 2022, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) and Schurz Communications, Inc. (Schurz) announced that Antietam Broadband (Antietam) performed the industrys first-ever live network upgrade with their Calix Intelligent Access EDGE platform, resulting in zero downtime and no subscriber interruption.

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  • Today at ConneXions 2022, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) and Schurz Communications, Inc. (Schurz) announced that Antietam Broadband (Antietam) performed the industrys first-ever live network upgrade with their Calix Intelligent Access EDGE platform, resulting in zero downtime and no subscriber interruption.
  • Calix delivers the innovative platforms like Intelligent Access EDGE that enable our own service providers to stand apart.
  • The Intelligent Access EDGE delivers the simplicity, reliability, and automation that every network operations team needs to continue improving the subscriber experience.
  • This groundbreaking live network upgrade is the ultimate proof point for the power of the Calix Always On network and Intelligent Access EDGE platform.

FOX Business Network Marks 15th Anniversary With All New Season of FBN Prime

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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FOX Business Network (FBN) will debut the third season of its popular primetime programming slate, FBN Prime, on Monday, October 17th as the network celebrates its 15th anniversary, announced Lauren Petterson, its president.

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  • FOX Business Network (FBN) will debut the third season of its popular primetime programming slate, FBN Prime, on Monday, October 17th as the network celebrates its 15th anniversary, announced Lauren Petterson, its president.
  • This will mark Grammers second contribution to FBN Prime following the network premiere of Legends & Lies last spring, which was among the top-rated FBN Prime programs.
  • FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street.
  • Headquartered in New York the business capital of the world FBN launched in October 2007 and is currently the top business channel on television.

Previously Unknown Map Showing Engagement's Aftermath Amounts To A 'Rosetta Stone' For Battle Of Antietam

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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Now, a period map, recently uncovered by happenstance, is shedding new light on the human toll of war by showing the temporary burial locations of thousands of Americans killed in the battle.

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  • Now, a period map, recently uncovered by happenstance, is shedding new light on the human toll of war by showing the temporary burial locations of thousands of Americans killed in the battle.
  • The Antietam Elliott Map , like its Gettysburg counterpart , shows significant detail about how the battlefield appeared in the aftermath of fighting.
  • The Battle of Antietam saw some 23,000 total casualties, with the National Park Service interpreting that between 4,000-5,000 individuals died on the day of the battle.
  • Since field burials often occurred very close to where individuals fell, the map confirms locations where units were engaged on the field.

Newcomer House Porch Program September 16: Aftershock and Trauma - The Resilience and Duality of War

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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KEEDYSVILLE, Md., September 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area's (HCWHA) 2018 Porch Program Series, Drs.

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  • KEEDYSVILLE, Md., September 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area's (HCWHA) 2018 Porch Program Series, Drs.
  • Goldman and Broomall will discuss their research at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 16 at the Newcomer House.
  • This is the third season of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House , HCWHA's Exhibit & Visitor Center at Antietam National Battlefield.
  • Future Porch Program times and other details will be posted on the Heart of the Civil War calendar of events, heartofthecivilwar.org/events .

American Battlefield Trust Gets Students Out Of Classroom To Experience History Where It Happened

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Friday, May 25, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --In four short years, the American Battlefield Trust's Field Trip Fund has helped 20,000 school students experience history at the battlefields and historic sites where our nation was forged.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --In four short years, the American Battlefield Trust's Field Trip Fund has helped 20,000 school students experience history at the battlefields and historic sites where our nation was forged.
  • Thanks to this innovative educational program, students have had the opportunity to travel to some of the most famous places in American history, including Antietam, Chattanooga, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Independence Hall.
  • A recent visit to Gettysburg by students from Grand Rapids Christian Middle School in Michigan pushed the fund past the 20,000 mark.
  • The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America's hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today.