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June 14, 2016

Gibbons Invites Public to Town Hall Meeting 6 p.m. Thursday

NEW BRIGHTON, June 13 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will host a sixth 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, June 16 in  Pulaski Township Building, 3401 Sunflower Road, New Brighton. “I am holding town hall meetings in various locations of my district in order to give everyone a chance to participate in the discussion,” Gibbons said. Gibbons will discuss state and local-related issues affecting residents in his legislative district. The topics include Property Tax/Rent Rebate extension, the proposed increase in PACENET…

June 14, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Paint Party for Retreat Fund Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:30 – 4 p.m. We are hosting a Paint Party as a fundraiser for the Retreat Fund. If you missed the one in March, shame on you- we had a wonderful time. So don’t miss this one or you’ll be square! You many have never been to a party like this! Come join us at Fellowship Hall in North Sewickley Presbyterian Church on Chapel Drive. The party will be fun and a beautiful painting will be completed by everyone there. No need to be embarrassed as everyone’s eye is different and…

June 14, 2016

Mayor Presents First “Beautification Award”

For the past five years Mayor Anthony J. Court has presented to area residents a special “Beautification Award” sign and an area restaurant gift certificate to nominees for the way they present their gardening talents and take special care of how their properties look during the summer growing season. On Tuesday, Mayor Court presented the first of five Beautification Award Signs and a restaurant gift certificate to Beverly and Sam Greenberg of 717 Jefferson Ave. These residents have been nominated by either a family member, a friend and/or a neighbor who felt that considerable time and effort was put into…

June 13, 2016

Color Center Hosts “Father’s Day Decoupage”

In need of a Father’s Day gift? Register for Color Center’s “Father’s Day Decoupage,” and transform three wooden blocks into a timeless 3D collage. The event will be held Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. To participate, register at the Color Center by June 15. The cost is $15. Guests are asked to submit 9-12 pictures (recommended at least three pictures per block). Pictures will be copied, resized and edited to give an aged appearance. However, guests can request their pictures remain unedited when submitting. Pictures used for the craft will be available the day of the event….

June 13, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of 6-13-2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, June 13, 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. During the months of June and July, these sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays instead of Wednesdays because of the library’s Summer Reading Program activities. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. – “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a five-week program…

June 10, 2016

Bernstine Opens Headquarters, Plans Open House

State House candidate Aaron Bernstine will hold an open-house at his new campaign headquarters in Ellwood City Wednesday, June 15, inviting the general public. The building, at the corner of Lawrence and Fifth in Ellwood City, is the location of a former sports-related business. “My primary focus is to get the economy moving again in this area. So far, we now have one less empty storefront,” Bernstine stated. “For far too long, we have not capitalized on the opportunity to bring businesses to our region and create jobs. My job in Harrisburg will be to make sure it becomes harder to…

June 10, 2016

Wampum Area Business Association Presents the Allegheny Drifters

There will be a free concert at the Wampum gazebo on Sunday, June 12 starting at 7 p.m. The Allegheny Drifters, a bluegrass band, will perform. The event is organized by the Wampum Area Business Association. The concert will be held in the L. Butler Hennon Gymnasium in the event of rain. The concert is sponsored by: Armstrong Group, Universal Refractories Inc., Valley ATV Underland Development and Romar Textile The Wampum Lions Club will have refreshments available. There will be a 50/50 drawing. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.  

June 10, 2016

Summer Playground Program Registration Begins Monday

Registration for the Ellwood City Borough 2016 Playground Program will begin Monday, June 13 and run until June 24. The program will last from June 13 to Tuesday, Aug. 9. Who: Borough Residents ages 5-13 Where: Ewing Park Sheltar #5 When: Monday, June 13 to Tuesday Aug. 9 (closed June 30 to July 4 for Arts & Crafts Festival) Time: Weekdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch: Free daily at 11:45 Transportation: Free daily, see bus schedule below Registration: Will be conducted June 13-June 24 at the playground site. Parent or guardian must attend the site and complete important information…

June 9, 2016

Gibbons: Daniel’s Bill Advances in House

HARRISBURG, June 8 – A bill introduced by state Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, was approved by the House Judiciary committee this week. Gibbons legislation commonly referred to as Daniel’s law (H.B. 853) is designed to toughen penalties for distracted driving accidents. Gibbons said he introduced the bill in honor of Daniel Gallatin of Lawrence County who was killed May 7, 2013 while riding his motorcycle when a driver who was texting while driving struck him from behind. “Changes need to be made to increase the severity of the laws governing cell phone use while driving to prevent people from being…

June 8, 2016

Cayla Sudano Receives Lincoln Class of 1957 Scholarship

Cayla Renee Sudano will use the Lincoln High School Class of 1957 scholarship to continue her education, with the goal of becoming an oncologist at the University of Pittsburgh where she will begin classes Aug. 29 and major in biology/pre-medicine. Announcement of the award was made by James Meehan, 1957 class president, during Lincoln’s 55th annual senior class recognition assembly where he noted the class has given more than $40,000 in scholarships in the past eight years. Cayla ranks third and was recognized as one of eight high honor graduates in the 115-member 2016 Lincoln graduating class. She also received…