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March 16, 2016

State Rep Jaret Gibbons Ellwood City Office will Be Closed on Thursday March, 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 15, 2016 – State Representative Jaret Gibbons’, D – Lawrence/Beaver/ Butler, Ellwood City office will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Staff will be participating in an outreach program at Crescent Place. The Ellwood City office will reopen at 1 p.m. for business. Should a resident need assistance during the closure please contact our New Brighton office at 724-847-1725.

March 15, 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…

March 15, 2016

Municipal Woman’s Club Planning Spring Fashion Show

The Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club spring fashion show is set for April 21 at Shakespeare’s Restaurant. About 200 women are expected to attend. Fashions will be provided by Spoiled Chics from Sewickley and Venezie Sporting Goods from Ellwood City, while a jewelry raffle will be provided by Blocher Jewelers from Franklin Township Plaza. Proceeds raised go to the Club’s scholarship fund. Each May, the club awards two $1,000 scholarships. One is awarded to a Lincoln High School senior and one to a Riverside High School senior. This fashion show will feature a sit-down dinner, silent auction, jewelry raffle and…

March 15, 2016

Ag Committees to Hold Hearing Tomorrow on Cuts to Agriculture Funding

With an increasing groundswell of public outcry regarding the Governor’s slashing of $72 million in state funding for agricultural programs, the Legislature will hold a public hearing tomorrow (Tuesday, March 15) on the impact of those cuts on Pennsylvania’s farmers and the various programs that support their livelihood, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, and Representative Martin Causer, Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will hold a joint public hearing on “Agriculture Partial Budget…

March 14, 2016

Meet Two Pittsburgh Penguins and Raise Money for Kyree’s Dream Team at Beaver County Nissan

Here is your chance to meet two of the Pittsburgh Penguins in person! Patrick Hornqvist and Beau Bennett will be signing autographs and taking pictures at a charity event in Chippewa for Kyree’s Dream Team and The Mario Lemieux Foundation. The event takes place Wednesday night March 16, 2016 from 6 till 8 p.m. at Beaver County Nissan on Route 51 in Chippewa. Tickets are available in advance or at the door (while they last) for just $20 each. The best part is all of the money will go directly to these two wonderful charities. There will also be some…

March 14, 2016

Mayor Presents Commendation to Ellwood City Fire and Police Personnel

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a commendation to Ellwood City Fire Department and Ellwood City Police Department personnel for their quick response which ultimately saved the life of a resident. “You serve as a reminder how each of us should live our daily lives, going above and beyond the call of duty, dedicated to saving those in need,” the commendation reads. “Life lessons are being taught by your actions and do not go unnoticed by those in the community. These heroic actions will be remembered through conversation and passed onto the future generations.”    

March 14, 2016

Senator Vogel Invites Area Seniors to “Healthy Steps” Program

Tues, April 19 – Baden Circle of Friends Thurs, April 21 – Center at the Mall Fri, April 29 – New Brighton Circle of Friends 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Beaver County Office on Aging along with Senator Elder Vogel Jr., would like to invite all area seniors 55+ and better to attend the “Healthy Steps” Program. The program will be held on three separate occasions: April 19 at the Baden Circle of Friends, April 21 at the Center at the Mall and April 29 at the New Brighton Circle of Friends. The Office on Aging’s program will focus on how…

March 14, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for the Week of March 14, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Travels With My Aunt,” by Graham Greene. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — “Family Laptime,” an interactive story time for babies as young as 6 months old as well as for toddlers and preschoolers. Featured are stories, songs, finger plays and more. This spring session runs through April 19. Registration is requested, so call the library…

March 11, 2016

Ag Committees to Hold Hearing on Cuts to Agriculture Funding

With an increasing groundswell of public outcry regarding the Governor’s slashing of state funding for agricultural programs, the Legislature will hold a public hearing on the impact of those cuts on Pennsylvania’s farmers and the various programs that support their livelihood, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, and Representative Martin Causer, Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will hold a joint public hearing on “Agriculture Partial Budget Funding” beginning at 9 a.m., March 15,…

March 8, 2016

St. Elias Orthodox Church to Celebrate Start of Great Lent on March 14

St. Elias Orthodox Church (425 Cherry Way, Ellwood City), joining together with fellow Orthodox Christians worldwide, will start Great Lent on Monday, March 14. These special 40 days, followed by Holy Week, are the spiritual preparation for the Feast of the Resurrection of Christ. A time for repentance, it’s also a time of joyfulness and renewal of minds and hearts, with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Please consult St. Elias Church’s website at www.sainteliasellwood.webs.com to view the monthly schedule of services, including those for Great Lent, Holy Week, and Orthodox Easter (Pascha) celebrated on May 1. All are welcome to attend….