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February 9, 2016

CCBC Makes Historic Land Purchase to Accommodate Future Growth

Monaca, Pa. –Community College of Beaver County has formally acquired nearly 13 acres of land adjacent to the main campus in Center Township. While future plans for the land have yet to be determined, the overarching goal is to grow the campus, including increasing enrollment and expanding services for students and the community. “This is an exciting time of change and growth for the College, especially as we approach our 50th anniversary,” CCBC President Dr. Chris Reber said. “This land will be very important to our future and I’m currently in discussions with colleagues and College Trustees regarding possible futures…

February 9, 2016

Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Annual Lenton Lunch Bunch Gatherings

Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church welcomes you to join our annual Lenten Lunch Bunch gatherings at Vinny’s on Thursdays this year, beginning Feb. 11 through March 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll have lunch followed by a discussion based on the devotional Hope-Full Living. Large print copies are available for $2 by calling Slippery Rock Church at 724-752-8892 or it can be downloaded to your Kindle or Nook. Please contact Slippery Rock Church if you have any questions or would like to attend – 724-752-8892 or email: srchurch258@gmail.com.

February 8, 2016

Senator Vogel Seeking Ideas for Saving Tax Dollars

Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) has launched a webpage, SenatorElderVogel.com/Save-PA, where taxpayers can offer their suggestions to cut state spending as an alternative to Governor Wolf’s tax increases. “Like all families and businesses, state government needs to cut costs and set priorities when budgets are tight,” Senator Vogel said. The announcement comes days after the Senate voted to cut the size of the Legislature, a measure that Senator Vogel has long-advocated to save taxpayer dollars. “Pennsylvania has the tenth-highest tax burden in the country,” remarked Senator Vogel, citing independent analyses by the Tax Foundation. “Before reaching into Pennsylvania taxpayers’ wallets,…

February 8, 2016

Committee to Hold Hearing on Fireworks Bill

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 10, to gather testimony on a bill that would permit the sale of fireworks to Pennsylvania residents, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). The hearing, set for 9 a.m. in Room 8E-B in the State Capitol East Wing, will focus on Senate Bill 1055, legislation introduced by Senator Vogel and his colleagues Senators Don White and Gene Yaw that would legalize the sale and use of consumer fireworks for Pennsylvanians. The hearing will be streamed live at: www.pasenategop.com. Click here for Senator Vogel’s…

February 4, 2016

Portersville Christian School Information Night/Open House

Portersville Christian School will hold an information Night/Open House on Monday, Feb. 29, 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 and 9 are encouraged to apply early, since these grades tend to fill up fast. Portersville Christian School (PCS) provides a distinctively…

February 3, 2016

Riverside Beaver County School District Presents “Seussical”

The Riverside High School Theater will present the family musical, “Seussical” on March 3 through March 6 in the high school auditorium. A cast of over 100 students from the high school, middle school and elementary will participate in the production. This is the 53nd Anniversary of Theater at Riverside, so we hope you can join us for this landmark show. “Oh, the things you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens…

February 2, 2016

Kyree’s Dream Team “Eat at Pizza Joe’s” Fundraiser

Let Pizza Joe’s make your lunch and dinner and support Kyree’s Dream Team at the same time! All you need to do is call your order in to Pizza Joe’s Ellwood City and bring a printout of this release with you. Pizza Joe’s Ellwood City will donate 15 percent of your order back to Kyree’s Dream Team! The event is Tuesday, Feb. 2. Pick up only. In order to make the most money for Kyree’s Dream Team we can not accept any coupons, discounts or specials with this fundraiser. Offer valid at Ellwood City Pizza Joe’s Only. 128 Spring Ave….

February 1, 2016

Six CCBC Student-Athletes Achieve WPCC All-Academic Honors

Monaca– Six Community College of Beaver County student-athletes earned a place on the Fall 2015 Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC) All-Academic Team. Four women’s volleyball players and two men’s basketball players were regionally recognized for achieving honors or high honors in the classroom. To earn the honor award, student-athletes must achieve a 3.0 to 3.49 GPA. To earn the high honors award, student athletes must achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher. “Through the combined resources of the new Titan Learning Center and a new Student-Athlete Academic Success Facilitator, Lauren Susan, we are already seeing the positive impacts these approaches can…

February 1, 2016

New Dimension Comics Presents Pittsburgh Comic & Collectibles Show: Butcon

Pennsylvania comic book chain New Dimension Comics presents its annual convention, the Pittsburgh Comic & Collectibles Show, in Butler. The convention will be held Saturday, Feb. 13 at Clearview Mall (Butler) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the mall’s center court. Attendees can take advantage of our freebies and giveaways. All attendees will have a chance to win one of our raffle prizes – winners will be pulled every half hour. Darth Vader will be in attendance from noon to 3 p.m., along with other Star Wars costumed characters. Local artists John Martin, Jack Vasvary and Roy Hughes will…

February 1, 2016

Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart Endorses Bernstine in 10th District Campaign Releases Strong Fourth Quarter Fundraising Results

Former Congresswoman Melissa Hart today endorsed conservative Lawrence County businessman and farmer Aaron Bernstine for the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 10th district. This marks the first major endorsement in the Republican primary. Hart, who served the 4th Congressional District, which encompasses the 10th State House district, was the first Republican woman to serve in the state’s congressional delegation. She also served in the Pennsylvania State Senate, winning the seat in an upset race in 1990. “The ongoing scandal and budget gridlock in Harrisburg demands a fresh voice to speak to the conservative values and traditions of western Pennsylvania. In…