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Mercer County drive-in changes hands. Here's what to know

By Edited by Jessica Payne. Produced with AI assistance.
The Bardwell family has taken over Reynold’s Drive In in Transfer, Pa., keeping ticket prices and Sunday flea markets the same.
The Bardwell family has taken over Reynold’s Drive In in Transfer, Pa., keeping ticket prices and Sunday flea markets the same. Reynolds Drive-In

A beloved western Pennsylvania drive-in theater has new owners just in time for summer. The Bardwell family has taken over Reynold’s Drive In after the previous owners announced their retirement last fall.

FULL STORY: Family steps in to keep running Mercer County drive-in theater

Here are key takeaways:

  • Reynold’s Drive In is now run by Galina, Bill, Nikolay and Lucas Bardwell, following an announcement last fall that the previous families were looking to retire.
  • Movie ticket prices will stay the same under new ownership, and Sunday flea markets at the drive-in will continue at the same time and prices.
  • The first films shown under the Bardwells were Toy Story 5 and The Devil Wears Prada 2, and that double feature returns June 26 and 27.
  • Gates open at 7 p.m. with movies starting at dusk. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 4 to 12, and free for kids 3 and under.
  • The drive-in is located at 3706 North Hermitage Road in Transfer, Pennsylvania.

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