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October 11, 2016

“Open Street” Event

Ellwood City’s Kitchen Cabinet is hosting an “Open Street” event ahead of the annual Halloween Parade on Oct. 29 from 1p-3p (Parade begins 3:30). For those of you not familiar with an Open Street, designated streets are closed for a period of time so that people can experience the business district from a different perspective – on their bikes, with baby strollers, wagons, skates, skateboards any mode of wheels not fuel or electric powered. No vehicular traffic. In this instance, Lawrence Ave. will be closed from 4th to 8th and down to Spring Ave. We both invite and encourage you…

October 7, 2016

Yard Waste Pick up Days

We would like to remind residents of the upcoming Yard Waste Pick up Days that will take place in the upcoming weeks. Yard Waste will take place the week of October 16th –October 22nd and the week of October 30th through November 4th. The final yard waste pick up for 2016 will be the week of November 14th through the 18th. The Yard Waste and Recycling Calendar can be found on the Ellwood City Borough Webpage, www.ellwoodcityborough.com. Please select the LIVE tab and go to Recycling/Trash and you can then select the calendars and review information regarding the subjects. Borough…

October 6, 2016

Drug Disposal Event

Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal Saturday, October 22, from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at the Ellwood City Municipal Building. This event is sponsored by the Ellwood City Police Department. For more information visit www.dea.gov.

October 6, 2016

CCBC And Piedmont/American Airlines Partner To Offer Pilot Cadet Program

Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County and Piedmont Airlines, which is part of the American Airlines Group, have formed a new partnership to offer CCBC professional pilot graduates an unprecedented opportunity to earn a guaranteed career with American Airlines. The Piedmont Airlines Pilot Cadet Program is a mutually beneficial pilot recruitment, retention, and employment program offered by Piedmont and partner universities, colleges, and flight schools that provides students with a direct career pathway to American Airlines. “This is a win-win-win partnership for CCBC, Piedmont, and CCBC piloting students,” said Col. Bill Pinter, former Dean of Aviation Sciences and…

October 5, 2016

Veterans’ Specialists to Visit Gibbons’ Office Next Week

ELLWOOD CITY, Oct. 3 – To assist veterans and their families, state Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence,  announced today he will be hosting veterans’ specialists in his Ellwood City office. Gibbons said Stephanie Bengoa and Ryan Paglia will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at his Ellwood City office, located at 438 Line Ave., to lend help to veterans and their families. Bengoa of the American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be in Gibbons’ office to assist veterans with understanding what benefits they have earned, filing appeals to existing claims, enrolling in the Department of Veterans…

October 4, 2016

Ellwood City’s Powderpuff Game Tonight

Ellwood City’s Lincoln High School will be hosting their annual Powderpuff game tonight at Helling Stadium. Freshmen vs. Sophmore will start at 6p.m. and Juniors vs. Seniors will start at 8p.m. Cost of admission is $3.00 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.

October 4, 2016

Recent Transmission and Capacity Charges

The attached information is being provided in order to inform Ellwood City Electric customers of the effect the reduction in the Transmission and Capacity charges set by PJM has had upon the Rate Adjustment (PPA Factor) and customer billings during the months of August, September and October.  A comparison of PPA components (Energy Purchased, American Municipal Power-Power Charges, as well as Transmission and Capacity Charges) were used. The Rate Adjustment is added to the electric bill of each user, Residential, Commercial and Industrial. The Rate Adjustment for August of 2015 was 3.10 cents per kWh compared to1.80 cents per kWh…

October 4, 2016

Wurtemburg United Methodist Church Soup Supper

Wurtemburg United Methodist Church (1244 Portersville Road  (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA  16117) will be having their “Second Saturday” Soup Supper on October 8th from 4p.m. to 6:30p.m. Soup flavors will be stuffed pepper and beef veggie. The meal includes soup,  Italian bread, homemade rolls, dessert, beverages & refills. Grilled cheese sandwiches will be available for $1.00 and quarts of soup are $6.00. Eat-in and take-out are both $6; under age 5 Free. Come, relax and enjoy fresh homemade soups and desserts. Please mark your calendar for every  “Second Saturday” through April. Church:  724-758-9685

October 3, 2016

Gibbons Hosting Annual Senior Fair this Wednesday

ELLWOOD CITY, Oct. 3 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D- Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will host his 10th Annual Senior Fair from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Wurtemburg-Perry Fire Hall, 425 Portersville Road, Ellwood City.  Gibbons said his free senior fair will feature health screenings and information on programs and services benefitting senior citizens. “This special event will be a one-stop-shop for seniors to get helpful information and learn about services available in our community,” Gibbons said. “The annual senior fair is always a good opportunity to meet constituents and talk with them about the issues affecting their…

October 3, 2016

Ellwood’s Homecoming Game Recap and Gallery Photos

Ellwood City’s Homecoming game recap taken from the Wolverines site: Scoring has been at a minimum for the Wolverines through the first half of the year.  That may be due to the fact that each opponent up till Friday night has been in the top half of their respectable division.  However, Valley seemed like a good opportunity to look for that first W on the season. The first quarter of the game involved a “cat and mouse” battle between the Vikings and the Wolverines where both teams had the ball at least twice and were not able to do anything…