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June 11, 2014

Breaking Bread Grand Opening

by Sarah Reese A waffle iron is to Sam Kelly as glass slippers are to Cinderella. The purchase of her waffle iron, along with her passion for cooking, is what inspired Sam to open up a new restaurant in Ellwood City. With a little help from her “fairy god-husband” Justin, Sam received the keys to her brand new eatery, Mary Fray’s former Ellwood Breakfast and Burgers, as a Christmas present on Dec. 24. Sam, a former banquet server and waitress, and Justin, a former sous chef, had been searching for a restaurant when they were approached about Ellwood Breakfast and…

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June 26, 2013

National Grind Grand Opening

The coffee shop wait in Ellwood City is finally over. National Grind, located at 400 Lawrence Ave., will be opening their new doors this weekend as a part of their Grand Opening. As of today, Bob Rivers begins his very first business venture of his lifetime. The shop will mark the first coffee shop and business ever for the twenty-four year old. Don’t let that fool you, Rivers has been in the hospitality industry for the past ten years. From dishwasher to bartender to sous chef, he has truly done it all. Rivers will soon be able to add barista…

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January 3, 2013

Perpetual Childhood Boutique New Look, Same Traditions

Perpetual Childhood Boutique will open its doors Friday and Saturday at noon for its grand opening with a bit of a new look and new owners but the same warm, personal attention offered since the 1990s. Lori Hannon, co owner, said she decided to buy the business one day after a visit to the store. “I came in one day and Bill and Geraldine said they were selling the store,” Hannon said. “I was sad.” Hannon said she mentioned it to her husband that night, and he asked her if she wanted to buy it. Hannon, a 15-year customer of…