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Pittsburgh Mills Sky Trail to Honor First Responders with Free Admission

FRAZER TWP – Pittsburgh Mills Sky Trail is recognizing first responders for their service in protecting life and property with free admission from June 5-30, 2016, Sundays through Fridays. A 10 percent discount for up to six additional guests with the first responder is also included. First responders include active duty fire fighters, rescue and emergency medical workers, TSA personnel, law enforcement officers and military men and women. A current and valid photo ID must be presented at the ticket counter. “It’s a fun way to say thank you to our local first responders and security personnel,” said Walter Pyle,…


Memorial Day Parade Schedule and Route

On Monday, May 30 Ellwood City will honor the men and women that died in military service for the United States of America with a community parade, ceremony and picnic. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on the Veterans Memorial Bridge with a brief tribute to those who died at sea. Dr. Robert Gregg, a World War II Army Veteran, will be the Parade Marshal. Gregg was a battalion master sergeant and combat engineer in Germany. The parade will conclude on Spring Avenue and be immediately followed by a ceremony at Legion Park. After the ceremony, everyone is invited…


Notification of Tax Office Hours in June

Mary Ann Portugallo, Ellwood City tax collector, will open her office in the borough municipal building, 525 Lawrence Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in June. In July, the office will return to regular hours – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  


Confronting the Heroin/Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania

What: The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will hold its 10th public hearing to solicit testimony on confronting the heroin and opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and how this epidemic is affecting our most rural counties. The hearing will be held at the Fez in Aliquippa, Pa. and will be hosted by State Senator Elder Vogel and State Senator Camera Bartolotta. State Senator Gene Yaw, chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors, says the public hearings are intended to continue informing the public of the health crisis of heroin/opioid addiction and fatalities, and to bring greater focus and attention to treatment…


Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Moose Night Out Friday, May 27, 2016    8:00 P.M. – Midnight Join us as we welcome a new Relay For Life Team Moose at the Moose Lodge on 1400 Factory Ave. in Ellwood City, for their first fundraiser! If you enjoy the band Voices, then this is for you as they will be on stage starting at 8 p.m.  A $5 donation will be taken at the door for an evening of dancing, music and fun.  Along with Voices there will be a 50/50 drawing, Jello shots, $1 Miller Lite drafts, and six bottle buckets for $10. Come out and…


ABATE Members Support Gibbons Legislation

HARRISBURG, May 23 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, was recognized at a state Capitol rally by members of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed toward Education (ABATE) in support of his bill (H.B. 853), commonly referred to as Daniel’s Law. The bill, designed to toughen penalties for distracted driving accidents, was introduced in honor of Daniel Gallatin, a father, grandfather, military veteran and 40-year fireman. Gallatin, from Scott Township, Lawrence County, in Gibbons’ district, was killed on May 7, 2013 while riding his motorcycle when a driver texting while driving struck him from behind. “Changes need to be made to…


North Sewickley Presbyterian Upcoming Events

VBS Deep Sea Discovery Monday, June 13 – Friday, June 17, 2016    9:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. Vacation Bible School June 13th – 17th 9:00 am – 12:15 pm Dive into a new adventures with Deep Sea Discovery VBS. Grab your goggles and swimming fins as kids learn that God is With Me Wherever I Go! Children will submerge into God’s Word and His presence learning He KNOWS me, HEARS me, STRENGTHENS me, LOVE me, and SENDS me! Registration forms will be available in the church office or can be printed from the web-site: www.nspreschurch.org. Paint Party for Retreat Fund…


Fall Sports Physicals at Lincoln High

Ellwood City School District will be offering physicals for athletes participating in fall sports on June 8 and 22. Physicals are by appointment wit Dr. Lawrence Rahall in the Lincoln High School health office. Required forms are at the athletic director’s office or health office. Completed forms and payment of $10 should be brought to the health office before an appointment can be made. Information: 724-752-1591 Ext. 3035.


Franklin Township to Discontinue White Waste Management Bags

Effective May 31 white waste management bags will be discontinued for Franklin Township. Residents may use the remaining bags that they have purchased. Going forward Waste Management will now offer a sticker service. The stickers are $3 apiece. Each bag placed on the curb for pickup or placed in the dumpsters at the township building will need to have a sticker attached. The stickers can be purchased by either calling 1-800-866-4460 or by mailing a check to : Waste Management Attn: Sticker Service, 625 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Township, PA  15108.


Gibbons Invites Public to Upcoming Town Hall Meeting at Beaver Falls City Building

BEAVER FALLS, May 23 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will host a third town hall meeting to update residents on local community events and important state government-related issues. The town hall will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at the Beaver Falls City Building, 715 15th St., Beaver Falls. “I look forward to meeting with constituents and the general public at this town hall event to discuss important issues that affect us on both the local and statewide level,” Gibbons said. “Town halls are a great way for constituents to stay informed and be involved in how their…