Washington County

Farm Museums from Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties to be Highlighted at the Newcomer House

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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FREDERICK, Md., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA) is showcasing the farm museums from Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties at the Newcomer House on the Antietam National Battlefield on Saturday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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They will share information on how their facilities interpret early American life, transportation history, and the agricultural history of the region.
The Newcomer House has a mystery item in the newly designed Southwest Parlor!
This is the seventh season of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House, HCWHA's Exhibit and Visitor Center at Antietam National Battlefield.
The Newcomer House is located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike in Keedysville, MD.

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.

Newcomer House Porch Program to Feature Three Farm Museums on August 13

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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FREDERICK, Md., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA) is showcasing the three farm museums from Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties at the Newcomer House on the Antietam National Battlefield Saturday, August 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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They will share information on how their facilities look at early American life, transportation history, and the agricultural history of the region.
The Farm Museum at Rose Hill Manor Park will offer activities related to the museum's new Dairy Barn exhibits.
This is the sixth season of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House, HCWHA's Exhibit and Visitor Center at Antietam National Battlefield.
Porch Programs feature presentations, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits, interactives and more from April through December.

UGI Energy Services Provides $200,000 in Scholarships to Pennsylvania Schools

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Today, UGI Energy Services LLC (UGIES), the midstream and energy marketing subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), commemorated its spring 2022 visits to Pennsylvania schools and scholarship organizations it supports through Pennsylvanias Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program.

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Today, UGI Energy Services LLC (UGIES), the midstream and energy marketing subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), commemorated its spring 2022 visits to Pennsylvania schools and scholarship organizations it supports through Pennsylvanias Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program.
UGI Energy Services has provided over $2 million in scholarships through the OSTC program since 2014.
UGI Energy Services is committed to supporting education in the communities where our employees and customers live and work, said Joe Hartz, president of UGI Energy Services.
We are thankful for UGI Energy Services $10,000 scholarship donation, said Kathleen Harvey, senior financial Analyst for Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS).

Black Voices for Black Justice Fund Announces Awards to 19 Black Activists Working to Advance Racial Justice

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210126006016/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210126006016/en/
After receiving over 600 nominations, the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund today announced its second round of awardees, focusing on Black leaders in Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, DC.
Each will receive $20,000 to use however they believe will do the most good in building an anti-racist America.
In addition to her research in public health, she has extensive project and personnel management experience.
Im thrilled that Black Voices for Black Justice recognizes, amplifies and advances the work of these inspiring everyday heroes in Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.