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December 11, 2015

Senate Approves Horse Racing Industry Measure

The Senate on Thursday, Dec. 10 approved an amended bill that makes substantial regulatory changes necessary to protect and bolster Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry, according to Senator Elder Vogel. House Bill 941 now includes an amendment by Senator Vogel that includes a mechanism to shift essential funds into the State Racing Fund and protect the horse racing industry in Pennsylvania. The bill returns to the House of Representative for concurrence on the amendment. The State Racing Fund is depleted and without new money horse racing at Pennsylvania’s six tracks could be suspended. Senator Vogel’s amendment makes a number of substantial…

December 10, 2015

Three Local Child Abuse Victim Support Programs Receive Grants

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) today awarded grants to three local agencies to support their efforts to assist victims of child sexual abuse, according to Senator Elder Vogel. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County was awarded $100,000 for Intervention Services; the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County was awarded $100,000 for its Evidence-Based Therapy Program for Survivors; and the Women’s Center of Beaver County was awarded $62,218 for Children’s Therapy and Services. The local awards were part of $3.4 million in grant funding presented to 44 entities throughout the Commonwealth that assist victims of child sexual abuse….

December 9, 2015

Coronoa D’Italia December Meeting

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 officers, members and guests held their Christmas dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. at the Wolverine Restaurant. Attendees were greeted by the reservation committee of Treasurer Louise Vitullo and her member daughters Patti Kuhn and Maura Greco. They distributed door prize tickets and a 50/50 fundraiser ticket. Trustee Pudue La Cava directed the seating arrangements. Orator Valerie Valentino, assisted by members Jackie Perno and Mary Jane Folino, presented favors of her design of wine glasses filled with bags of chocolates at each place setting. Mistress of Ceremony Mary Quintanilla photographed the group and pictures…

December 7, 2015

Library Activities Week of Dec. 7, 2015

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m. — “Holiday Family Laptime” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8. The event is designed for babies as young as 6 months old as well as preschoolers. Holiday stories, songs and finger plays will be featured. Call the library to register or for more information. Thursday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. – “Hooked on Books,” a book discussion group designed for students in 6th through 8th grades. The group will discuss the book, “Tomorrow When the War Began,” by John Marsden….

December 4, 2015

Nativities on Display at Wurtemburg Methodist Church

Wurtemburg Methodist Church will be displaying Nativity scenes from Dec. 10 to 12. There will be 200 plus Nativities for your viewing pleasure. The event is free and welcome to all ages. There will also be refreshments, kid’s activities, free Nativity drawing and a Nativity store. Dec. 10 and 11: 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Keep Christ in Christmas! Wurtemburg Methodist Church is on 1244 Portersville Road, Ellwood City. For more information, contact the church at 724-758-9685

December 2, 2015

Ellwood Basketball Season Passes Now Available

Season passes for this year’s Varsity Boys’ Basketball are on sale now in the high school office. The cost of the passes are $10 for students and $20 for adults. These passes are good for all home games, excluding the tip off tournament Dec. 4 and 5. If you are a student who bought a Super Fan shirt in the fall and still have it, you will not need to purchase a season pass.

December 2, 2015

Veterans’ Specialist to Visit Gibbons’ Office Next Week

State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, today announced he will host veterans’ specialist Stephanie Bengoa in his Ellwood City office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 to lend help to veterans and their families. Bengoa, of the American Legion’s 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 and any other question regarding benefits. Gibbons’ Ellwood City office is at 438 Line Ave. No appointment is necessary. Constituents with questions can contact Gibbons’ office at 724-752-1133.

December 2, 2015

Ellwood City United Fund December Campaign

Over the last 25 years, the Ellwood City United Fund has collected and provided over $1.6 million in funds to our service agencies. In order to help our agencies, the United Fund released the last allotment of 2015 two months early. “The total amount of funds released to the United Fund agencies for 2015 was $49,800,” Treasurer Andy Kindle said. All funds collected by the United Fund stay in the Ellwood City area. It is only by the generosity of the community that the United Fund agencies are able to serve our neighbors and friends who are in need and…

December 2, 2015

Tax Office Reminder

After Dec. 15, no business or personal checks will be accepted by the tax collector. Payments must be cash, money-order or bank checks.

December 1, 2015

Toys for Tots Sponsored by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department

Many children who reside in Beaver County will have a less-than-merry holiday season because their families have fallen on hard times. If you would like to help a child, please bring a new unwrapped toy by December 10 to: Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 State Route 288 Fombell, PA 16123 Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30 p.m. Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department 808 Old Zelienople Road Ellwood City, PA 16117 Monday’s from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions, please call Shannon Schlosser at 724-758-9702 Sponsored by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department. Thank you for your donation.