Michael T. Mondak speaks about the need for Penn State ice cream in the Shenango Valley
As the Shenango Valley looks toward the future and the redevelopment of the former Shenango Valley Mall site into Hickory Fields, there is an opportunity to bring something genuinely distinctive to our community. My suggestion is simple: Let's bring Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream to the Shenango Valley on a regular, year-round basis. I'm not talking about another seasonal ice-cream stand. I'm talking about a permanent destination where residents can enjoy the actual ice cream produced by the Penn State Berkey Creamery throughout the year. For Penn State fans in Mercer County, this would be more than another place to get dessert. It would be a convenient way to enjoy something associated with Happy Valley without having to make the trip to State College. And that matters even more during the winter. A trip from the Shenango Valley to State College is already a significant undertaking. During the winter months, when snow, ice and difficult driving conditions ...