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November 11, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of November 14, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Ten North Frederick,” by John O’Hara. New members are always welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, November 15, at 10:00 a.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…

November 10, 2016

Mayor Court Presents Local Couple with Commendation

Mayor Court presented to Mary and Tim Post, owners and operators of T & M Hardware, a commendation for their 25 years in the business of serving not only the Ellwood City community, but several communities from 6 stores throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.  They have built their business by working hard, dedication to the areas they serve and their loyalty to their customers.  Mayor Court asks that when you see Mary and Tim that you congratulate them on their success.

November 10, 2016

Notification of Tax Office Hours

The tax office reminds the community that the last day to pay the face amount on school tax will be Nov. 15 and the office will be open that day from 9a.m. to 1p.m. The office will be closed on Nov. 16.

November 9, 2016

Lincoln High Swimmer Signs Letter of Intent

Taylor Petrak, a senior swimmer at Lincoln High School, signed her letter of intent today at the high school in the presence of her parents, Patti and Jay Petrak, after she was offered an athletic scholarship by Ohio State University. The intent stated Petrak will be swimming for Ohio State University over the next four years while she attends college there. Taylor visited several colleges before choosing Ohio State, and she said she’s completely confident and excited with her decision to sign with them. “The other colleges were amazing and they had a lot to offer as well, but speaking…

November 9, 2016

Life Line Screening

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventative health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventative health event at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 615 Crescent Ave., on Friday, December 9, 2016. Five screenings are offered that scan for potential health problems related to:  blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used…

November 9, 2016

Riverside High School Softball Team Fundraising Breakfast

Riverside High School Softball Team Fundraising Breakfast will be held next Saturday, November 12, from 8a.m. to 11a.m. at Lillyville Church Lighthouse in Franklin Township. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for veterans since it is Veteran’s Day weekend, children are $5. There will be pictures with Santa and activities for children, residents can meet the new coaching staff, the varsity players will be helping serve food and clean tables. As of current, the raffle will include a chance to win either a lottery basket, Penguin Basket, Steeler Basket or Riverside Basket. Offical flyer below.

November 8, 2016

“Second Saturday” Soup Supper

“Second Saturday” – Soup Supper November 12th,  4p.m. – 6:30p.m. Wurtemburg United Methodist Church 1244 Portersville Road  (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA  16117 Soups:  Ham & Bean Soup and Beef Veggie Includes:  Italian Bread, Homemade Rolls, Dessert, Beverages & Refills Eat-in and Take-out are both $6; under age 5 Free. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are just $1.00 Quarts of Soup are $6.00 Please mark your calendar for” every “Second Saturday” through April. Church:  724-758-9685

November 8, 2016

Local Districts Receive Safe School Grants

Several Beaver and Lawrence county school districts in the 47th Senatorial District were selected to receive state Safe School Initiative grants for the training and compensation of school resource officers and to prevent and reduce violent incidents through programs and security equipment, according to Senator Elder Vogel. The local funds were part of $6.5 million in competitive grants announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Education on Friday, November 4. Beaver County recipients include: Ambridge Area School District, $15,950 for visitor identification system; Big Beaver Falls Area School District, $60,000 Safe School Initiative Grant; Midland Borough school District, $24,889 for cameras…

November 7, 2016

Star Wars Event

The Ellwood City Public Library is having their Star Wars Event on Sat. Nov. 12 from 1p.m.-3p.m at their library location. The 501st Legion will be providing 12 costumed characters. They do a short program first, including a trivia contest and then will pose for pictures with the kids or adults in attendance afterwards. Two years ago the library had them come for the library’s 100th Birthday which drew a crowd of over 100 people. The 101st Legion uses only screen accurate costumes (pictured to the right) and they are extremely good with children, also proving to be untiring in posing for…

November 7, 2016

Christmas Angels Toy Drive

Franklin Township Fire Department joined with Riverside School District to collect gifts for the School District’s families in need.   Donations accepted are: Toys for infant through high school age New boys and girls clothing from infant to teenager Winter hats, gloves, and coats for kids and adults Nonperishable food Toiletries (soap, shampoo, body spray, etc.) Gift cards (Gift cards will be used to purchase gifts for the program.)   Drop off Locations Franklin Township 897 State Route 288 Fombell, PA  16123 Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.   Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department 808 Old Zelienople Road Ellwood City, PA …