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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Millcreek area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here . Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania .
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School bus drivers are preparing for the start of the school year and are working to ensure the safety of all our students : “ We ’ re all excited to welcome our students back !” See story in the Millcreek School District insert . Photo by Richard Wilson . fall 2023
42 The Iron Age
The enduring legacy of Griswold cast iron cookware is the story of an Erie success , with an interesting chapter about the mysterious Aunt Ellen .
46 All About Fall
As autumn approaches , let the fall fun begin ! Pumpkins , corn mazes , hayrides , haunted houses , applefests and more await .
52 Barbershop Boom !
Retro barbershops are still popular in the 21st century . Here ’ s a list of just some of the local barbershops in our communities .
54 Special Section : Higher Education Outlook for 2024
As goals and career aspirations shift , students stepping out of high school are taking a hard look at options for their future .
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6 From the CEO 9 Millcreek Township News
38 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in
Millcreek & Surrounding Area 72 IN Focus : Millcreek at a Glance
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Industry Insight 8 Senior Living : Asbury Springhill
Business Spotlight 65 Ambridge Rose Spa & Salon
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