Emily Loose

Pennsylvania

Contributor at Huntingdon Daily News

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Articles

RS Library Holds Wellness Fair

May 22, 2024 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

One of the best ways to ensure a long life is to have adequate healthcare, so knowing where to look in times of trouble can prove useful. To make this possible, Roaring Spring Community Library worked with The Primary Health Network and held a Health and Wellness Fair Tuesday, May 14. Involving over one dozen different organizations, the event allowed locals to come and learn about many of the resources available to them. PHM offers clinics throughout the state, with two in Altoona.
Conemaugh Nason: Organ Donation 'Gives Hope to So Many'

Apr 10, 2024 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

Becoming an organ donor takes little time and can save more than one life in the process. April is the National Donate for Life Month and to celebrate, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center held a flag-raising ceremony Tuesday, April 2, in connection to the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE). The hospital has been supporting the cause since 2016, though CORE was founded in 2006. Since its inception, over 50,000 flags have been raised across the United States.
Northern Bedford High School's 'Matilda' Show Wows Audience

Mar 27, 2024 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

A local school production showed that talent can come from any walk of life, no matter age or region. Northern Bedford County High School put on Matilda as the 2024 musical, featuring over 50 students and many special effects to big crowds every night. The show ran from Thursday, March 14 through Sunday, March 17, with the final date being an afternoon performance. This was so that more people had the opportunity to come and watch.
Northern Bedford Students to Offer 'Matilda'

Mar 6, 2024 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

Students from a local school district are set to wow audiences with an updated version of a children’s classic story. Northern Bedford County High School will be putting on a production of Matilda from Thursday, March 14 through Sunday, March 17 as this year’s musical. According to musical director Brett Keith, he chose this particular musical due to its popularity with the students. “Last year, a film adaptation of it was put onto Netflix,” he said.
'Tails Wagging' on Rescued Bedford County Dogs

Mar 6, 2024 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

After helping rescue more than 90 dogs at the start of the year, the Bedford County Humane Society has good news, including adoptions and clean bills of health. During New Year’s Eve, the Pennsylvania State Police alerted the humane society about the dogs. Shelter manager Kathy Ramsey said the way they found them was horrifying. “You could tell they were neglected,” she said. “They were matted, their skin was so bad.
Easter for Eli Marks 10 Years of Battling Cancer with Easter Baskets

Feb 14, 2024 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

A local organization continues its mission to provide joy to children battling cancer across the United States. For its 10th non-consecutive year, Easter for Eli is asking that the community create Easter baskets and leave them at one of the many drop-off locations in the Cove by Friday, March 8. “It’s the same old song and dance as previous years,” said Martin Garrett, the founder and organizer.
C-K Backpack Program Fights Student Hunger

Feb 14, 2024 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

In order to perform well in school, children need to be fed, and a local group is guaranteeing that with a unique fundraiser. To continue its goal of lowering student hunger, the Claysburg Backpack Program hosted its first Soup-er Bowl.
Patton-Area Commercial Printer to Take Over Services in Martinsburg

Jan 3, 2024 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

Although the doors to one local printing business close, another company is available to take over their services at the start of the new year. AAA Color Card Company, a prominent printing shop in Martinsburg, has closed as of Dec. 31, with Com=Print taking over business practices. The change is due to AAA owner Sally Wright’s decision to retire from the business after nearly 40 years. She started working at AAA in 1985 and bought it 11 years later from her father and brother.
Mt. Pleasant Joins Thousands of Cemeteries in Wreaths Across America

Dec 20, 2023 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

Local veterans were remembered for their sacrifices by becoming part of a national tradition. Mount Pleasant Cemetery joined over 4,000 other cemeteries honoring veterans with a Wreaths Across America celebration Saturday, Dec. 16, at noon. This was the cemetery's first year holding an event. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that honors active military and veterans by placing wreaths in cemeteries during the holidays.
Nason Auxiliary Holds Live Nativity to Reach Out to the Community

Dec 6, 2023 | mcheraldonline.com | Emily Loose

With Christmas on its way, local volunteers are looking for new ways to spread cheer and raise money for the community. As a way to start the holiday season, the Nason Hospital Auxiliary held a live Nativity scene at the gazebo in front of the Conemaugh Nason Medical Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. This was the first year that the group had done such an event, but members showed their approval of doing it again in the future.