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May 9, 2016

Four Environmental Projects in 47th Senate District Awarded State Grants

  Four different environmental projects in the 47th Senate District will receive Growing Greener grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. The Lawrence County Conservation District will receive $810,283 for the Slippery Rock Watershed Agricultural Restoration project. Stream Restoration Inc., will receive $99,785 towards the Raccoon Creek Bank & Buffer Project. The Allegheny County Conservation District will receive $54,395 for remediation of the Raccoon Creek Streambank. The Beaver County Conservation District will receive $25,667 towards the North Fork Little Beaver Stabilization/Habitat Project II. “These are great investments by the state helping to protect…

May 9, 2016

Gibbons Invites the Public to First in a Series of Town Hall Meetings

NEW GALILEE, May 9 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will be hosting the first in a series of town hall meetings to update residents on local community events and important state government-related issues. The first town hall will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the New Beaver Borough Municipal Building, 777 Wampum New Galilee Road, New Galilee. “I want to give all of my constituents an opportunity to ask questions about the state budget and how it would impact their families,” Gibbons said. Gibbons said he encourages all of his constituents to attend. And those who…

May 9, 2016

Library Activities Week of 5-9-2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Not Without Laughter,” by Langston Hughes. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 11, 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. Those attending may take their own supplies or use coloring pages supplied…

May 6, 2016

Gibbons to Host Long-Term Care and Protection Seminar

BEAVER FALLS – State Rep Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will be hosting a seminar to inform the public on how to protect people’s financial investments, long-term care and estate planning. The free event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at the Beaver Falls Library, 1301 7th Ave. Beaver Falls. The seminar is being presented by a local professional in the insurance industry. Gibbons said the seminar will give residents a chance to become better informed about their investments and they will be able to ask questions about long-term care if they should ever need it….

May 5, 2016

Last Day for Ellwood Tax Discounts Extended to May 16

The last day for Ellwood City property taxpayers to receive discounts has been extended one day to May 16. Borough tax collector Mary Ann Portugallo’s office hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 16. The tax collector’s office is in the Ellwood City Municipal Building at 525 Lawrence Ave. Her office is normally closed on Mondays but will be open because the original discount deadline fell on a Sunday. The office will also be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday but tax discounts won’t be available. Fore more information, call 724-758-9673.

May 5, 2016

Unprecedented Animal Stem Cell Therapy Procedure to be Performed in Cranberry Township

Stop by to witness this incredible procedure and learn about how stem cells are changing human and veterinary medicine! WHO: A canine patient at Cranberry Holistic Pet Care WHAT: MediVet Biologics revolutionary regenerative stem cell therapy procedure! WHEN: Thursday, May 5 beginning around 9 a.m. WHERE: Cranberry Holistic Pet Care, Rear, 20570 US-19, Cranberry Township PA, 16066 (724-758-8882) Cranberry Township – An unprecedented in-clinic stem cell procedure will be performed locally today! Veterinarians now have a new tool available to combat osteoarthritis and give hope to improving quality of life of canine, feline and equine patients. Adipose derived stem cell therapy allows for an…

May 3, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Looking For A Few Good Persons As the Ellwood City Relay For Life starts its 2016 year, we are in search of individuals that are outstanding in working with the community to lead our committee to greater rewards than in years past. Even if you have just a few moments in your busy schedule, we could use your guidance and knowledge. Openings are in the areas of Chairperson, Sponsorship, Team recruitment, Chinese Auction, Logistics and Survivors. You are invited to join us at our committee meetings to learn more about these openings and other places your service can be helpful…

May 3, 2016

Veterans Specialists to Visit Gibbons’ Office Next Week

State Rep. Jaret Gibbons today announced he will host two veterans specialists in his Ellwood City office next week. “I am happy to provide this service so veterans can understand their rights and benefits,” said Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence. Stephanie Bengoa and Ryan Paglia will participate in the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 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 Veterans Administration health care system…

May 2, 2016

Beaver Falls Library May Calendar of Activities

Thursdays, May 5th and 19th 3pm to 4pm–Wee Build We got the blocks you bring the brains.  This is a pre-school program for parents and children.  Stop in and see what can you and your parents build. Saturday, May 7th at 11:00am — It’s Kite Day. Celebrate the 11th Annual Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child Program.  Children’s Librarian, Christine Kroger will be highlight this year’s selection Kite Day with songs and activities for parents and children.  Each family will receive a copy of the book.  PA One Book’s initiative highlights the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers ages…

May 2, 2016

Library Activities Week of 6-2-2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, May 4, 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. Those attending may take their own supplies or use coloring pages supplied by the library. There will also be a limited number of colored pencils available for use. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. – Evening Book Discussion Group for Adults. The…