IN West County Fall 2025 | Page 9

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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the West County 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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A West County family is building a new healthier life that’ s also restoring the land at Ridgemeade Farm. The Ragghianti Family is pictured here in front of their 1840s barn. See story on page 10. Photo by Sydney Leemhuis. fall 2025

10 The Renaissance of Ridgemeade Farm
Blake and Danielle Ragghianti are restoring their farmland and reaping the rewards of wholesome food grown with ancient methods.
14 Fall Festival Fever!
As autumn approaches, let the fall fun begin! Pumpkin patches, Oktoberfests, hayrides, haunted houses and more await!
20 Happy Tails
Local pet shops with treats, toys and accessories for your dog or cat.
23 Special Real Estate Section: Home Sweet Home
Buying and selling trends and tips for the Erie area.
28 The Art of Pet Pampering
A guide to ultimate pet happiness.

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2 From the CEO 8 IN the Loop: What’ s News in West County 32 IN Focus: West County at a Glance
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