Free Elementary Wrestling Clinic for grades 1-6
Lincoln HS Big Gym, Tuesday and Wednesday November 8th and 9th, from 6:30-8:00. Featuring EC Varsity Head Coach and Wrestlers.
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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…
“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
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….
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…
Fombell Area “History Day” Event
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…
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…
CCBC Nursing Alumna Helps Patient Attend College for the First Time
Monaca, PA – Ms. Dolores Myers always wanted to go to college but never had the opportunity until the age of 85. With the help of CCBC nursing alumna Katie Manni, Ms. Myers’ longtime dream of going to college came true at Community College of Beaver County. “We had a happy life growing up and lived in a good neighborhood but times were different then. We did everything for ourselves. Most of what we had, we either made or grew ourselves. We worked hard,” recalled Ms. Myers. “It was a tough life but going through it, we didn’t really think…
T & M Hardware Owner Elected to National Co-op Board of Directors
October 25, 2016, FORT WAYNE, IN – Tim Post, co-owner of T & M Hardware & Rental, has been elected to the Do it Best Corp. Board of Directors, the international home improvement co-op announced recently. Tim Post and his wife Mary own T & M Hardware, with six stores in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. The Posts purchased their first store in 1991, and they’ve grown the business to six successful locations with a strong focus on customer service, diverse product selection and a nationally recognized rental program. T & M Hardware & Rental is also celebrating its 25th…