Tourism Today: Flat Larry Attends Union Memorial Elementary
January 28, 2016
Larry Attends Union Memorial Elementary Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency (TPA) became involved with Flat Stanley several years ago as grandparents and other family members of students would bring him into our office to take photos and gather information on …
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Tourism Today: Recreation in Lawrence County
December 30, 2015
Living in rural Western Pennsylvania, most of us see the beauty of the land in all directions. It is not uncommon for visitors/tourists to come to Lawrence County and partake in splendor of our area. In a column last month, …
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Tourism Today: Tourism Has Huge Impact on Community
November 4, 2015
In the past few months visitors from Georgia, South and North Carolina, Mississippi, Maryland, and New York visited Lawrence County. During the same time, International visitors from France, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Saudi Arabia, India, Italy, Germany, Australia, Canada, Israel, …
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Tourism Today: Historic North Hill
June 9, 2015
A visit to Lawrence County is not complete without a drive through the North Hill, third largest historic district in Pennsylvania, where turn-of-the century Victorian mansions are found along Jefferson and Leasure Streets as well as Highland Avenue. Dedicated to …
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Tourism Today: Amish Countryside
April 9, 2015
The scenery in Lawrence County is something many of us take for granted, especially the Amish Countryside, where nature thrives and hasn’t been disturbed by western civilization. It’s the perfect place to unwind, relax and find your focus. It is …
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Business Spotlight: Beaver-Lawrence Railway Historical Society
April 7, 2015
Located in West Pittsburg, PA, BLRHS is dedicated to preserving the splendid history of railroading in our area. The society is comprised of railroad enthusiasts from all over the United States. It all started with a group of rail fans and railroad employees. …
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Tourism Today: Learning To Be Better Hosts
March 11, 2015
We at the Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency (TPA) would like to welcome you to our column where it is our goal to help you learn about what we do and how we do it. First our mission is to …
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Business Spotlight: Breakaway Tours
March 11, 2015
Wanting to get the family together or have a trip planned for you? Breakaway Tours is your answer! Located on Wilmington Rd., Breakaway has been giving tours for 22 years! If your interested in seeing a Broadway show, visit a casino …
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Business Spotlight: New Castle Public Library
March 11, 2015
The New Castle Public Library is consistently keeping things fresh and innovative with different programs and activities for both adults and kids! An evening at the Library is almost always busy with students, adults and children browsing the wide selections …
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Business Spotlight: Mona’s Chocolates
March 11, 2015
Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate may be found at Mona’s Chocolates. Oh! One more thing….peanut butter fudge! These are just a few of the wonderful and delicious items on sale. Mona has been making fresh hand dipped chocolates for many …
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