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November 4, 2016

False Claims Lead Newspaper to Drop Gibbons Endorsement Paper says Gibbons Manufactured Details

In a rarely seen action, The Beaver County Times today rescinded its endorsement of State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, saying he manufactured details about his opponent that he then attributed to their reporting. “We cannot support a candidate who attributes information to us that we did not write,” said Times Executive Editor Lisa Micco. The newspaper said it had planned to publish its endorsement this week, but pulled the endorsement and will now endorse challenger Aaron Bernstine. The Times’ action comes days after another news outlet, The Beaver Countian, also cited Gibbons for manufacturing details about Bernstine and attributing them to…

November 3, 2016

Ellwood City Christmas Parade

The annual Ellwood City Christmas Parade will march down Lawrence Avenue Saturday, December 3 at 3:30. The parade will start at the intersection of 4th Street and Lawrence Avenue and end at the intersection of 8th Street and Lawrence Avenue. Staging will take place in the Holy Redeemer School parking lot. Participants are encouraged to arrive before 2:45 and enter the lot at Crescent Avenue and 3rd Street.  Parents may drop off their children on Crescent Avenue between 3rd Street and 4th Street. Everyone is invited to participate in the parade. To register your family, friends, club, troop, group, team, church, school, or business, please call…

November 2, 2016

Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting

Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting Wednesday, November 9, 2016 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. It is time again to start planning for the 2017 Ellwood City Relay For Life event.  Our members have been busy working on new ideas for more community involvement, come out and give us your ideas!  We meet at the Wellness Center next to Ewing Park Bridge at 6 pm, don’t shy away because of the meeting length or because you don’t  want to be committed to long term involvement in Relay.  Give us what time you have and be included in how this event comes…

November 2, 2016

“Toys for Tots” Collection Spot at Senator Vogel’s Office

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.’s office will be collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program through December 9th. If you would like to participate, please drop off any new, unwrapped toys at the Senator’s office at 488 Adams Street in Rochester. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, call 724-774-0444

November 1, 2016

State Small Business Group Endorses Bernstine

State House candidate Aaron Bernstine has won the endorsement of the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses. “This vote of confidence from the leading advocate for small business is both an honor and a signal that my message about growing jobs and building the economy of our region is reaching people,” Bernstine said. Bernstine is the Republican nominee for state House in the 10th District, which encompasses portions of Beaver, Lawrence, and Butler counties. He is a businessman and farmer, and resides on a 107-acre farm in New Beaver….

October 31, 2016

Sign up for Wampum Christmas Parade Treat Bags

Sign-up for ‘Treat Bags from Santa’ begins Friday Nov 4th at the Wampum Boro Bldg.  As in past years, the Wampum Christmas Parade begins at 1 PM on the first Saturday in December.  Immediately following the Parade, children who are registered go to the Wampum Gymnasium to visit Santa and Mrs. Clause and receive a treat bag.   Treats are free for Wampum area residents and cost $7 per bag for those outside the area.  Treats must be ordered and paid for ahead of time. Sign Up Dates and Times Nov 4 th Friday 6-8 pm Nov. 5th Saturday  10 am…

October 28, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library: Activities for Week of October 31, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old and preschoolers up to 5 years old. The program, which runs through November 22, features stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is requested, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, November 1, 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…

October 27, 2016

Kick-Off a Huge Success

The Ellwood City United Fund held its annual “Get Acquainted Mixer” at Nico Lucianos Café on Wampum avenue last Tuesday evening. Over 60 invited guest and service agencies enjoyed special prepared refreshments, a silent auction and door prizes. Connie MacDonald, president of the United Fund introduced city and county guest that were in attendance. MacDonald  stated that the Ellwood City Community is always ready to support and help our neighbors that maybe going through  rough times . MacDonald then introduced Andy Kindle, treasurer, who stated the goal for fund raising for 2017 is $50,000.00. Kindle recognized Louise Carroll, who has written…