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13 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
19 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
24 It’s Festival Time
Girard celebrates the 51st Annual Dan Rice Days
August 4-6.
27 Endless Summer Fun!
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with
community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies,
family-friendly destinations and other summertime treats!
32 Award-Winning Show Promotes Wellness
One local organization teaches kids and families how to
live well.
34 ARTrageous Gala
Art takes the spotlight at Erie Art Museum’s first annual
event.
36 Special Section: Personal Finance
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Saving doesn’t always come easy, but with a little
planning, determination and self-control, you can get out
of the red.
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Frank’s Farm Market and Bakery in Fairview provides locally grown
produce such as corn, broccoli, zucchini and more. Currently, they offer a
wide variety of bedding flowers, pots and hanging baskets. See complete
farmers market listing beginning on page 19. Photo by Becky Ferrick.
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IN the Loop: What’s News
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IN Person: First to Eleven
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Elk Creek Recreation and
Leisure Board News
IN Focus: West County at a Glance
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Industry Insights
12 Your Health: Circulatory Centers
17 Home Repair: A-1 Concrete Leveling
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