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FROM THE CEO
Welcome to the summer issue of IN Millcreek magazine.
Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy everything your community has to offer: picnics in the park, festivals, art shows, fairs, movies under the stars, and outdoor concerts.
It’ s a season made for gathering with friends and neighbors and creating lasting memories. With our 2026“ Summer Scoop” events guide, you can fill your calendar with fun activities— many at little or no cost.
In this issue, be sure to read“ Reality Check” on page 58. Local artist Daniel Austin paints extraordinary paintings of ordinary places. At first glance, you might think the paintings are photographs, but if you look a little closer, you’ ll view them through the lense of the artist who sees them as living, evolving structures with a story to tell. Some of his paintings are instantly recognizable such as Larry’ s Central Market, the Warner Theatre and Kraus Department store.“ My painting style is called photo-realism, I just paint what I see.”
Wishing you a safe, happy, and memorable summer!
Wayne C. Dollard
CEO Wayne Dollard
PUBLISHER Julie Talerico / j. talerico @ icmags. com
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MANAGING EDITORS Pamela Palongue / p. palongue @ icmags. com South, West & Erie
Nicole Tafe / n. tafe @ icmags. com North, East & Peters Township
LISTINGS EDITOR Emily King
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ART DIRECTOR Michael Miller / m. miller @ icmags. com
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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Primetime Shots Kelly Vernon Ralph LoVuolo
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