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September 23, 2016

Gibbons Announces State Grants to Help Lawrence County Fire Companies

HARRISBURG, Sept. 21 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, announced that two rural fire companies in the 10th Legislative District are receiving $5,667 in state grants to aid their operations. Local fire companies in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents qualify for the aid. “I am happy that our fire companies are being awarded this financial boost so they can continue providing needed life-saving services in order to protect citizens living in rural areas,” Gibbons said. Fire companies in the 10th Legislative District receiving grants are: New Beaver Borough Volunteer Fire Department, Wampum, $2,900; Volant Volunteer Fire…

September 22, 2016

Changes Made to This Weekend’s Farmers Market

Please Note – due to the Fall Festival in downtown the market will be light on vendors this Saturday September 24th. 3D produce and a few others will be set up for regular market start time and place. We have been told Beaver Avenue will be open. If you head to the market early and encounter 5th street closed please try to access via Beaver from the 400 block right behind National Grind and Market Place on Main. The Fall Festival kicks off at 11 am and many of our vendors will be set up in the festival area during…

September 22, 2016

Bernstine Announces “No Perks” Pledge

Republican State House candidate Aaron Bernstine today signed a “No Perks Pledge,” vowing to turn down the costly extras which members of the general assembly have charged taxpayers as a way to pad their incomes. Bernstine said he won’t accept a taxpayer-leased automobile, will reject the lavish defined-benefits state pension career lawmakers enjoy, and will turn down the no-receipt expense accounts called per diems that pay lawmakers an extra $159 for each day the legislature is in session. Incumbent State Rep. Jaret Gibbons was recently identified in a news report as the second-costliest user of per diems in the entire…

September 22, 2016

New Window Hours for the Borough

The following are new window hours for the Borough. Customers are also reminded that in addition to the window and office hours they are always able to utilize any of the following payment accommodations. Customers are always invited to make payment in person at the Utility Collection Office during the business hours as listed in the following Customers may always mail their payment to the Utility Collection Office c/o 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA. 16117 (please do not send cash in the mail) Customers may use the Borough Collection Drop Box (located behind the Borough Building, Bell Avenue) Customers…

September 22, 2016

CCBC and Southern Illinois University Partner to Offer Aviation Bachelor’s Degree at Aviation Sciences Center

Monaca, PA –Southern Illinois University (SIU) has begun to offer its aviation management bachelor’s degree program at Community College of Beaver County’s Aviation Sciences Center, located at the Beaver County Airport in Chippewa Township, PA. This new partnership provides a convenient and affordable way for CCBC aviation graduates and other aviation professionals to complete the SIU aviation management bachelor’s degree on-site locally. “CCBC’s aviation programs are well known for their excellence, particularly in air traffic control, and SIU Aviation has been known as an industry leader in aviation flight, aviation management, and aviation technologies degree offerings,” said Dr. Samuel R….

September 20, 2016

Corona D’Italia Lodge’s September Meeting

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 resumed their monthly meetings on Wednesday, September 14 at 5p.m. at Pizza Joe’s. The session began with a pizza luncheon hosted by the Lodge and served by Sentinel Lois Di Frischia, Trustee Patty Regna, and Member Mary Jane Folino. Treasurer Louise Vitullo was honored for her September birthday. Orator Valerie Valentino provided fall table and place mat decorations and presented candy flavors to each member in attendance. Regna voiced the invocation before the serving. President Clemmy Sirimarco presided over the business meeting that followed. Vitullo presented the financial reports and requested any updated for beneficiary changed…

September 19, 2016

Relay For Life Upcoming Events

Trash and Treasure Sale/Relay For Life Book Sale Friday, September 23, 2016 from 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 8:00 A.M. – Noon It is time again for the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church Flea Market at 106 Chapel Drive.  As in years past; North Sewickley Walkers Relay For Life team will be holding their book sale in the PreSchool Room down the hall from Fellowship Hall.  Come in and browse our collection of childrens’ books; science fiction; craft and cookbooks; just to name a few. Drop off books starting Sunday, September 18th and place in preschool…

September 16, 2016

Calvin Church Hosting Free Concert

Calvin Presbyterian Church welcomes the Allegheny Drifters on Sunday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. for a free concert open to the community. From the western foothills of the Alleghenies, Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Drifters have presented their exciting style of bluegrass for over a decade. Their engaging, fast-paced show appeals to all ages with fine bluegrass classics, strong soulful vocals and blazing instrumentals. They’ve earned a national reputation for superb song selection and good old-fashioned energy and drive. Visit www.alleghenydrifters.com for more information about the group.

September 16, 2016

Mayor’s September Advisory Meeting Brief

At the Mayor’s September 2016 Advisory meeting, several topics were discussed between the board members. There have been numerous complaints about quads speeding on Wampum Avenue and Woodside Avenue. There are still some concerns involving scams going around that target our elderly, specifically the IRS scam and the Publishers Clearing House scam. If you have elderly family and/or friends in the area, talk to them about these scams so that they do not become the next victims. Also discussed have been that large trucks and the parking of these large trucks that make it difficult for motorists to see when…

September 16, 2016

Senator Vogel to Host Veterans’ Specialist at New Castle District Office

Senator Vogel announced yesterday that he will host a veterans’ specialist in his New Castle District Office to assist constituents with various issues related to their military service. Stephanie Bengoa of the American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Wednesday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Senator Vogel’s New Castle Office (1905 W. State St. New Castle, PA 16101). No appointment is necessary. Ms. Bengoa can assist veterans and their families understand the benefits they have earned, enroll in the V.A. health care system, assist with the appeals process, and much more. Please bring any…