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December 6, 2018

PA Gambling Regulator Holds Public Hearing Big Beaver Mini-Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board hosted Tuesday a public hearing in Big Beaver to hear additional details about a proposed mini-casino by the owners of Mount Airy Casino Resort. Developers presented a summary of their 400-page application with the state gaming regulator to a packed room at the Big Beaver fire hall. The Gaming Control Board selected in February Mount Airy as the winning bidders for the construction of one of five mini-casinos across the state. The casino operator presented a $21,888,888.88 winning bid for the development of a gaming facility on 100 acres of land in Big Beaver, just off Interstate 376. The…

December 6, 2018

Ellwood City Borough Code Office Reminder

It has been brought to the attention of the Ellwood City Borough Code Office that residents are dumping leaves and other yard waste over the hill onto borough property. This has been reported in the Ewing Park area as well as the Pittsburgh Circle area. Borough Ordinance 1060.01, section J, strictly prohibits this action. It is also illegal to put leaves and grass clippings onto the streets as they will clog the sewers. Violators will be prosecuted. If you have any questions, please call the borough code office at 724-824-7636.

December 5, 2018

Bernstine Invites Residents to Open House

HARRISBURG – Prior to the start of the new legislative session in January, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is inviting residents of the 10th District to share their state-related concerns at a Open House on Thursday, Dec. 20, from 5-7 p.m., at his district office, located at 438 Line Ave., Ellwood City. “My staff and I are committed to being accessible to the people we serve. Please consider stopping by before Christmas and talking with us about any state-related issue of interest,” Bernstine said. “This is also a great opportunity to learn how my office can help you.” The event is…

December 4, 2018

Route 351 Koppel Bridge Traffic Stoppages begin Monday

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing traffic stoppages on the Koppel Bridge (Route 351) in Koppel Borough and North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, will begin Monday, December 3 weather permitting. Traffic stoppages of 15 minutes or less will occur weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Koppel Bridge through Tuesday, January 15. Crews from Brayman Construction will conduct steel erection for the new bridge from the existing structure. Motorists should expect delays. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free…

November 30, 2018

Portersville Christian School’s Elementary Holiday Program: The Present is the Future

Portersville, PA – Portersville Christian School’s Elementary 2018 holiday program THE PRESENT IS THE FUTURE will be staged Saturday, December 8, at 7 PM, at the school, 343 East Portersville Road/Rt. 488 East, Portersville PA 16051. THE PRESENT IS THE FUTURE: A KIDS’ CHRISTMAS MUSICAL ABOUT THE GIFT OF HOPE, created by Katie Combs, features Portersville Christian School’s upper elementary students and will be enjoyed by both children and adults. Musical Director is Debbe Picerno. Acting Director is Laurie Hallberg. The choreography is by Mackenzie Milnes. Performance time is 45 minutes. Tickets will be available at the door and are $…

November 30, 2018

Bernstine Announces Grant for Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced a $6,500 grant has been awarded to Butler County Area Vocational Technical School (AVTS) for the purchase of new equipment aligned to training students in high-demand occupations. Awarded by the Department of Education, the grants will be used for the purchase of an engine lathe and tooling set. The new equipment will be used to support the machine technology program. The funding must be matched dollar-for-dollar at the local level. “The future of our local, state and national economies depend on having highly qualified, job-ready workers,” Bernstine said. “This grant will help…

November 29, 2018

Ellwood City United Fund – Annual Fund Drive Update

The Ellwood City United Fund c1mp1ign started October 1, 2018, and will continue until December 31, 2018. The campaign committee met on this week, Monday, November 26, to review the number of contributions up to this day. The committee had set one goal of $50,000.00 to provide funding for the eight agencies they support (Ellwood Family Center, People in Need, Ellwood City Public Library, LARK Enterprises, Boy & Girl Scouts, Human Services, and Ellwood Education Foundation). Connie MacDon1ld, president of the United Fund states “donations have been coming in daily but we are right now about $2000.00 behind last year figures. I believe…

November 23, 2018

Allegheny Aquatic Alliance Awards Borough With Plaque

The Ellwood City Borough Council and the Mayor’s office were honored to received a plaque, that was presented last week, from The Allegheny Aquatic Alliance. Along with Borough Council and the Mayor’s office, the Ellwood City Police Department is also a proud sponsor of this organization. With over 400 volunteers, this organization had picked up 404 tires and 58,126 pounds of trash within 2018. From their start, they’ve collected a total of 4,455 tires and 418,983 pounds of trash. The Allegheny Aquatic Alliance recently completed their seventh year of the Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup Project. They’ve completed all 50 miles of…

November 21, 2018

Borough Of Ellwood City Advertising Board Vacancies

Ellwood City Borough Council is advertising the vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions of Ellwood City Borough: Zoning Hearing Board Alternate, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Library Board, Board of Health, and the Recreation Board. Any Borough resident that is interested in serving on any of the above positions is asked to submit a letter interest to the Borough Secretary. You can address the letter to 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City. All letters are due/must be postmarked on or before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018. For questions, please contact the borough at 724-758-7777 x7777.

November 9, 2018

Star Wars Comes To The Ellwood Library On Saturday

The 501st Legion known as Vader’s Fist promotes volunteer work through quality costumed appearances nationwide relating to Star Wars. Ellwood City Library has hosted the group every two years since its 100th anniversary in 2014 and will continue to entertain the group this weekend. On Saturday, November 10th beginning at 1:00pm, the group will appear in the Ellwood City Area Public Library program room, starting the event off with Star Wars Trivia. Afterwards they are available for questions. The event is free and open to the public. They remain men and women of mystery, arriving at the library through the…