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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Norwin 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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10 Sweeten the Season ! Christmas candies and chocolates make great gifts and stocking stuffers . Here are just some of the local candy shops where you can find something special for those on your list .
14 Snow Much Fun ! Make the most of outdoor winter fun — ice skating , sledding , cross-country skiing , hiking and more !
16 New Year ’ s Bucket List With shows , cultural events and romantic evenings , there are plenty of great things to see and do into the new year .
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This year ’ s Light Up Norwin event , presented by Norwin Rotary on Nov . 21 , kicked off the holiday season in downtown Irwin . See story on page 8 . Photo by Ralph LoVuolo .
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Industry Insight 7 Elder Care : Zacharia Brown
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2 From the CEO 4 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Norwin 6 IN Good Taste : Raymond Mikesell , Chef and Owner , Wild Rosemary Bistro 8 IN Events : Light Up Norwin 2024 19 Norwin School District News 28 North Huntingdon Township News 32 IN the Burgh : A Rink Like No Other
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