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Your LOCAL Media since 1918! VOLUME 107: ISSUE 19
Officer involved shooting in Beaver County - pg 7
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Obsidian Ridge hosts first winter wonderland Kelsey Witham Staff Reporter
Obsidian Ridge, a wedding venue located in the west end of Beaver County, hosted their first ever ‘Winter Wonderland’ event over the span of four days during the holiday season, Saturday, Dec. 28 to Tuesday, Dec. 31. The festive event offered a variety of activities including face painting, a holiday market, and a train ride that was referred to as ‘The Polar Express.’ Winter activities such as sledding and skating were also open to enjoy. “We considered the event a success! This was our first year running it and we had over a thousand attendees over the four days,” manager of Obsidian Ridge, Raechel Hurd said. The holiday market consisted of twelve local vendors, mini pot pies, frozen maple syrup, kettle corn, s’mores, and festive drinks were also available for purchase. The event offered giveaways to help collect food for the local food bank. “A light display was installed, to create an enchanted forest walkway that the children really enjoyed,” Hurd stated. Obsidian Ridge plans to host this event next season and are looking forward to offering other festival style events in the future. “A special thank you to all the vendors, volunteers, and staff, as well as our sponsors that helped make this event possible,” owner Layson LaFayette shared.
Thousands of attendees came out to enjoy the winter activities during the Winter Wonderland at Obsidian Ridge on Dec. 29. Above, skaters enjoyed their time on the ice. LISA KUFLAY PHOTOS
The Polar Express
Above: Families walked along the brightly lit and decorated paths. Below: After walking people could warm up inside and check out the various vendor tables.