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December 20, 2016

CCBC Thanks Shell Chemicals for $150,000 Donation

Monaca, PA – Demonstrating strong support for CCBC’s industry-approved Process Technology associate degree program, Royal Dutch Shell has donated $150,000 to CCBC for student scholarship assistance and state-of-the-art educational simulation equipment. The gift will address high priority workforce needs and meet industry-specific training requirements as CCBC expands its Process Technology program. CCBC will launch a new daytime cohort of the program during the spring semester beginning on January 9, 2017. Registration is currently ongoing. Shell’s gift will further strengthen the College’s initiatives to recruit and train a diverse, skilled workforce for career opportunities available at the new ethane cracker plant…

December 19, 2016

Wampum Parade to Air on Armstrong Cable

The Wampum Parade Committee submitted the following press release: It takes a village to put on the Wampum Parade! We, the Parade Committee, want to show our gratitude to so many, and want to share that Armstrong Cable / Channel 183 will be airing the parade on the dates listed below. 12/17 Saturday, 1am, noon & 9pm 12/18 Sunday – 4 pm 12/19 Monday – 9 am 12/20 Wednesday – 8 pm 12/22 Friday – 8:30 pm 12/23 Saturday – noon & 4 pm We thank The Parade Donors for helping with parade material and expenses, treat bags for children,…

December 16, 2016

Toys For Tots Benefit From BodyShop’s Kid Fit-Mas.

On December 4th, BodyShop Group Fitness held their Kid Fit-Mas event at their space in the Creekside Commons at 324 Wampum Ave. The event was attended by over 30 children from the ages of 1-10 years old. The owners of the fitness studio set up obstacle courses requiring the children to complete circuits of exercises including jumps, push-ups, crunches, hula hooping, running, and climbing. The event started off with warm-up, proceeded to a few rounds of the obstacle courses, and settled down with a cool-down and stretch before turning into an all-out dance party for the kids (and a few…

December 16, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Weeks of December 19 and December 26, 2016

Activities scheduled for the next two holiday weeks include the following: Wednesday, December 21, 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, December 21, 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. New members are always welcome, so call…

December 15, 2016

CCBC Student Awarded First National Bank Culinary Arts Scholarship

Monaca, PA –Culinary arts student Brooke Karlheim is this year’s recipient of the First National Bank Culinary Arts scholarship. The scholarship is awarded each year at the CCBC Foundation HollyDay Auction and Gala to a first-year student moving into his or her final year of culinary studies. “First National Bank greatly values our relationship with CCBC and is happy to be able to help further the education of their very talented students with this scholarship program,” said Gerard Gloekler, Vice President/Market Manager for First National Bank. Karlheim is currently employed at Texas Roadhouse in Monaca, where she is participating in…

December 14, 2016

Relay for Life Event Leadership Meeting

Relay for Life is encouraging the local public to help them 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 together every year. It can only become bigger…

December 14, 2016

Ellwood City Parade Committee Thanks Community for Participation

The Ellwood City Parade Committee would like to thank everyone who participated, attended, and helped make this year’s Halloween and Christmas parades a success. The parades were funded by the following donors: Ellwood City Wolves Club, Ellwood City Lions Club, Courtyard Catering, Beth Hazen, Ellwood City Elementary PTO, Municipal Woman’s Club, Corona D’Italia Lodge, R. W. Powell, Inc., Chris Kobbe, Michael and Janice Loccisano, Dinosaur Studios, and Dorosh Documentaries. The committee wants to recognize the Ellwood City Borough, Ellwood City Police Department, and Holy Redeemer School for all of their support. Tentative dates have been set for next year’s parades….

December 14, 2016

Local Recreation Projects Receive over $1 Million in State Grants

Seven recreation projects were recently awarded Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2) grants totaling over $1 million according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). The C2P2 program is administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and includes the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93), which includes Key – Community and Key – Land Trust; the Environmental Stewardship Fund (ESF); the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); Pennsylvania Recreational Trails fund (PRT – federal source); Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program (HA) and; the Snowmobile /ATV (SATV). Grants announced today in Senator Vogel’s District include: Beaver County Potter…

December 12, 2016

The Borough of Ellwood City Recognized as Certified Sustainable Municipality

Dec. 8, Ellwood City– The Borough of Ellwood City announced today it is among a select group of high performing municipalities to become certified through the Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification program. The Borough is recognized at the Silver level of certification for meeting the program’s rigorous performance criteria which tracks 131 policies and practices that define a sustainable community. The sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification, administered by the Pennsylvania Municipal League in partnership with Sustainable Pittsburgh, is designed for municipalities that are working to save money, conserve resources, and serve vibrant communities. Originally deployed in Southwestern Pennsylvania by Sustainable Pittsburgh, the…

December 12, 2016

Ellwood City Wrestling: Hampton Dual

Highlights Impressive showing by our new comers from Jr. High Austin Walley and Jake Alberts who had a very strong showing  in their first varsity matches. Austin went 4-1 for the day and Jake went 5-0 for the day. After taking a year off,  HWT Vincent Decaria did not disappoint with a record of 4-1 for the day.  Tyler Alberts also went 5-0 for the day and joined the milestone 100 wins club. The team was 2-3.  Individually we won 24 out of 35 matches. I am very pleased with all of our boys individual performances.  Every single one of…