via Sharon Herald. Read full article here.
Smoke from the once-thriving steel mills petered out years ago, but a burning ember of artistic vision aims to help Sharon rise from the ashes like the mythical phoenix.
Organizers of WaterFire Sharon hope to create a spark to help revitalize the city’s downtown and draw more people to the Mercer County area.
The group plans to set up a series of braziers in the Shenango River downtown that, when lit, will provide a unique visual experience and, hopefully, draw people to cultural events organized around the lighting.
