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December 2, 2016

Vietnam Veterans Honorary Pins Available at Senator Vogel’s Offices

Senator Elder Vogel Jr. encourages all veterans who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 to visit his district offices to receive a special 50th Anniversary commemorative Vietnam Veterans’ lapel pin. Due to limited supply, only one commemorative pin will be available per veteran. Senator Vogel’s Beaver County District Office is located at 488 Adams Street, Rochester and his Lawrence County District Office is located at 1905 West State Street, New Castle. These lasting mementos of our nation’s thanks to all Vietnam Veterans…

December 2, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of December 5, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. — A “Holiday Story Time” for preschoolers featuring holiday stories, songs, finger plays and more. The event is open to all area preschoolers. No registration is required. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, December 7, at 6:30 p.m. – Evening Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Reunion,” by Hannah Pitard. Call the library for more information. Thursday, December 8, at 3:30 p.m. – “Just 4 Girls,” a book discussion group for girls in…

November 30, 2016

Christmas Trains in Ellwood

Come On, Get Aboard! Your TICKET has arrived! Ellwood City Area Historical Society and the Beaver Lawrence County Railroad Historical Society Present Running Model Trains! ADMISSION IS FREE! ALL ABOARD Friday Dec. 2nd- 5-8pm Saturday Dec.3rd- 3-8pm Sunday Dec. 4th- 1-5pm EXPRESS RUN Friday Dec. 9th- 5-8pm Saturday Dec.10th- 3-8pm Sunday Dec.11th- 1-5pm LAST RUN Friday Dec.16th- 5-8pm Saturday Dec.17th- 3-8pm Sunday Dec.18th- 1-5pm

November 29, 2016

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The New Castle Playhouse presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (official flyer below): SHOW SYNOPSIS In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for across the United States!

November 28, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of Nov. 28, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, November 30, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, November 30, at 3:00 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 7th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. Call the library for more…

November 23, 2016

Relay for Life Events

Ellwood City Hospital Basket Raffle Monday, December 5 – Friday, December 9, 2016 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday  8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Tuesday 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Friday 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Bake Sale Wednesday 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Drawing Friday at 1:00 P.M.  Come to the Hospital Cafeteria Dining Room down in the basement to do your early Christmas shopping by browsing the beautiful basket from groups who donated time to create them.  If you haven’t attended the other basket raffles you have missed out on some fantastic baskets of all shapes, size, and contents.   Wednesday…

November 23, 2016

Rescheduled Mayor and Crime Watch Meeting

The Mayor has called for the cancellation of the following meetings: Mayor’s Advisory meeting that was schedule for Dec. 1 at 3:00 p.m. and the Crime Watch meeting that was also scheduled for Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. BOTH meetings will be rescheduled for Thursday January 5, 2017. Mayor’s Advisory @ 3:00 pm Crime Watch @ 6:30 pm

November 21, 2016

Adult Season Tickets: Ellwood City Varsity Basketball

Adult Season Tickets, for Ellwood City Boys Varsity Basketball, will be on sale in the High School office. The cost is $20, and the tickets are good for all regular season home games (excludes Tip-Off Classic 12/9-12/10). Adult Season Tickets for Girls Varsity Basketball will be available at the gate of each home game, and the cost is also $20. All tickets at the door will be $5 for adults, $2 for students, and $1 for senior citizens. All games except those posted otherwise will begin with JV at 6:00pm followed by Varsity at 7:30pm.   Boys Varsity Schedule (Home in…

November 21, 2016

DEP Implements Vogel Legislation Suspending Costly Fuel Pump Regulation

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that effective November 12, 2016, it will no longer enforce the Stage II vapor recovery requirement for new or modified gasoline dispensing equipment. Senate Bill 1386, a measure introduced by Senator Elder Vogel Jr. and signed into law as Act 135 of 2012, eliminated the requirement that gas stations in the Pittsburgh region install Stage II vapor recovery systems on fuel pumps. Since 2000, all passenger cars and light trucks have been required to include onboard refueling emissions controls, rendering the costly Stage II vapor recovery systems on fuel pumps redundant….

November 18, 2016

United Fund achieves 38% of goal of $50,000.00

The Ellwood City United Fund annual campaign began Oct 1, 2016 with a set goal of $50,000.00 for the coming year of 2017. A get acquainted mixer was held on Oct 18, 2016 that was enjoyed by over 60 guest and service organizations. Andy Kindle, treasurer said, “the first 45 days of the campaign the donations have reached up to over 38% of the goal, funds collected to date total $19,905.00.” “We still have 45 days to receive donations and we are hopeful that the community will respond this year and be generous to help our neighbors and  friends in need,”…