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January 13, 2016

Gibbons Announces Extension of Persian Gulf Veterans Benefits

HARRISBURG, Jan. 12 – State Rep Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, announced the application deadline for the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Benefit Program has been extended to Aug. 31, 2018. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, since 2008, the state has compensated more than 11,500 veterans for their service in the Persian Gulf conflict. Gibbons voted in favor of the law that extended the program. “Extending this program for applicants is the least we can do for the thousands of men and women who had to leave their families, jobs and livelihoods behind to serve our country in…

January 13, 2016

New Dimension Comics Hosts Walking Dead Creator and Artist Tony Moore

Pittsburgh– New Dimension Comics will be hosting a personal appearance by original creator and artist of “The Walking Dead” Tony Moore. The signing will be held on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 at our Pittsburgh Mills (Tarentum) location from 5 to 9 p.m. This tour is to highlight “The Walking Dead #150”. Attendees will be able to meet Tony Moore who will be sketching and signing books. He will also have a variety of merchandise and art prints, including a signed and numbered limited edition (only 100 produced) silkscreen tour poster. A free raffle will be held for a rare Walking…

January 12, 2016

Borough Live Christmas Tree Disposal

Residents may drop off their live Christmas Trees at the Public Works Garage from now until Jan. 31. The garage is located on Glen Avenue and Sixth Street and trees may be dropped off at any time. All items must be removed from the tree and as a reminder, only live trees are eligible. In addition, picnic shelter reservations will begin on the fourth Monday in February (Feb. 22) for Borough residents and begin on the fourth Monday in March (Mar. 28) for non-borough residents.

January 12, 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…

January 11, 2016

United Fund Campaign Extended to Jan. 31, 2016

The United Fund is short of its goal of $50,000 by $18,000. We really need the help of the community now. Please give. Live united. Every year the United Fund asks for the community and surrounding area for its generous support. We need the support so we can continue to help meet the needs of our friends and neighbors. The Ellwood City United Fund is a year round organization that helps to provide funds to the agencies that provide services to the Ellwood City area. More than ever, we need the support of the community today, now. Your donation will…

January 11, 2016

Painting Project Spruces Up Ellwood City Family Center

It was with great excitement that Mayor Anthony J. Court worked on a program with Marion Owens of Sherwin Williams to spruce up the Ellwood City Family Center with complimentary paint and professional painters. It was a great success and Mayor Court thanks everyone involved in getting this program successfully off the ground. Gratitude and thanks from everyone at the Ellwood City Family Center to all involved, including Marian Owens, the Manager of Ellwood City Sherwin Williams, for supplying paint, and the painters who include Tom Milnes, Chris Owens and Shannon Lucas, who donated their time painting. The Mayor and…

January 7, 2016

Portersville Christian School Information Night/Open House

Portersville Christian School will hold an Information Night/Open House on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the church for families interested in enrolling students for the 2016-17 school year. The school is accepting student applications and registrations prior to the release of next year’s tuition schedule at the end of March 2016. In addition to kindergarten, there are openings in most grade levels for fall 2016. Interested families who have students entering kindergarten and grades 7 through 9 are encouraged to apply early, since these grades tend to fill up fast. Portersville Christian School (PCS) provides a distinctively…

January 7, 2016

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Worship Celebration

The First United Methodist Church will have a worship celebration for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Speakers include Charles “Mick” Jones, police chief of Beaver Falls and graduate of Riverside High School. Jones is also minister of the Second Baptist Church, Beaver Falls. Also speaking will be the Rev. Wayne Cleary, ordained minister serving four United Methodist Churches in the Beaver Valley. Cleary is originally from Peters Twp., Washington County, Pa. The worship celebration is sponsored by the churches of the Ellwood City Ministerium and will be conducted by ministers and…

January 7, 2016

Notice of Tax Office Hours for Winter

For January and February, the Tax Collector Office will be open one day a week: Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local tax bills will be sent March 2016. The office will then be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. We accept personal and business checks.

January 5, 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…