Tyna Writes For The Bedford Gazette

11/17/2025

Would you be surprised when polled for our upcoming Thanksgiving Day story that every single person mentioned their pets?
Many in our community are struggling right now while there’s others who are blessed with the gifts of what Life has to offer.
Will you be sharing your home with family & friends? Will you be celebrating alone this year? Will you be offering a list of what you’re most thankful for with those around the table, or just feeling that gratitude in your heart?
Some have had their hopes & dreams shattered; others are living their best life. Read all about how Bedford neighbors plan to spend this holiday season—in print & online. Get your subscriptions ready now—for you or as a gift!

11/13/2025

I live in a small town so I wear a lot of hats. I write for The Bedford Gazette, help manage Peppercorn Market & the Fortified Bedford House. My best work though, is being Granny to Miss Peppery who gave me a two thumbs up over a video chat today when I showed her the shop’s storefront windows getting ready for Christmas. “Home Sweet Home” with Papa Bear reading the evening news, Mama Bear cooking in her kitchen while Baby Bear taps out her list, “Dear Santa…” I have a few things to add there from my own list as I’m sure you do, too. While I wait—I’ll work, I’ll write, I’ll wish.

11/11/2025

11/06/2025

Free lunch on the next two Thursdays for members of the community! Share this post & let your neighbors know that Bedford cares & is stepping up to the plate to help!

11/03/2025

Eat, drink & support your local DAR on November 18th. These women do so much good for the community—throw some bucks their way when you go to Wendy’s on that day. I’m thinking lunch for Patrick & me, & then a couple of baked potatoes & chilis to take home for dinner later. Print or save this poster to show the workers.

10/31/2025

Beauty & the Beast…Could you, would you do what a local Bedford couple has done & move into a house that’s a jail? Do you dare deal with the bats that attack in your sleep without the netting? Is this the spookiest house in America? Is living here bravery or cuckoo? Is it Happy Halloween here every day? You can find the answers to these questions & much more when you read the story in print or online—embalming table & steel bars optional…if you’re tough enough to read all about it in The Bedford Gazette. Are they stories full of laughter or hysteria? Rattle the cells & decide for yourself. 💀🎃👻

10/29/2025

What does the demolition of the East Wing of the White House & the construction of what President Trump has called “the big, beautiful ballroom” have in common with Bedford? How are we connected? Curious? Read all about a unique and personal encounter on these projects, and what it all really means for the country and the world—by someone who really knows. Online or in print—don’t miss a word of this upcoming story—this week in The Bedford Gazette.
(Photos taken from online news sources)

10/27/2025

I spent the weekend in NYC to visit 2/6 of my children & to attend a wedding party. The venue & time here were packed with media world celebrities & personalities—TV, Broadway, the New York Times & more. There were actors, dancers, photographers, journalists, anchors, producers, writers—& me. I held my own—shaking hands, smiling for photos, chatting about our mutual media craft—“I’m Tyna—I write for the Bedford Gazette.” One guy said to me, “What feature writers do for small town newspapers is pure magic. They’re what holds this industry together.” Some say it’s the visual video trend, or the encroaching AI or social media content that “brings the juice.” I just listened because that’s what a feature writer does first & foremost. And while they talk, I see the old manual typewriter attached to the wall, & I smile. There will always, always be stories to tell no matter how they get shared. Some will make us blush or sob with either inspiration or sorrow. Some will bore us, motivate us, stir us, inform us.
I love being surrounded by these professionals’ creativity & dedication to this task of educating & entertaining—& the kindness & consideration that was shown to me. I represented the Bedford Gazette, to be sure. And I represented myself as a writer—no more, no less than anyone there. Sure, they get a lot more attention, they get paid way more money, they get a lot of recognition & rungs for their corporate ladders. But my buddy is right—small town writers hold down the fort as the world spins this way & that. That’s my mission & it’s meaningful to me. If I do it right, if I do it well, it’ll be meaningful to those around me too. “Why don’t you write for network? What about this outlet or that?” What? And miss out on writing about Ruth who is nearly 100 & still taking care of cats in the community? Miss out on writing about the Christmas House Tour & the Garden Club? Miss out on covering Everett School board meetings? I remain—faithfully your storyteller because “Tyna Writes for the Bedford Gazette.”
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10/25/2025

Black & white & quirky all over! Vote for this little plastered critter! Character counts! 😂🙋‍♀️🌟The Bedford Gazette Vote now until October 30.

10/20/2025

A presentation was made by local historian, author, & board member Larry Smith of the Bedford County Historical Society Saturday after their annual meeting was held. Members gathered to share their input on Society matters before Smith gave his talk on the historic 1758 Fortified Bedford House located in downtown Bedford. Read all about it in print & online this week in The Bedford Gazette.

10/13/2025

So much going on at the Bedford Fall Foliage Festival that’s now in the books of history. Did you get gobs? These women from Bedford’s Professional Women in Business said they sold at least 1500 in one “slower” day! There were also the plates going around of a towering “cactus” of potato chip ringlets! There were all kinds of food, one-of-kind crafts, music & of course, much more—lots of out-of-towners, & old familiar faces! What did you think of this year’s event? Favorite food? Special purchase? Exceptional experience? Fun memory?

10/06/2025

Everything from costumed rockers to whimsical quirky turkeys showed up at the 61st annual Bedford Fall Foliage Festival weekend. How did things go? What were the weekend hits? What’s up for next weekend for Round Two? I interviewed organizers & participants post-weekend #1 to get the scoop. Read all about it in print & online this week. We’re all seasoned professionals around here —we all know what’s coming next weekend! Family, friends, fellowship, food, & fun….with thousands of people lined up to be entertained, and to shop unique vendors, merchants & establishments. Bring it on, baby! Let’s rock it out! 💃🕺