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October 31, 2023

Chewton VFD Ladies Auxiliary Celebrates 70 Years of Community Service

The Chewton Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary celebrated a milestone this year, 70 years of community service, with a dinner honoring the three surviving charter members, Barbara Barr, Lois Chappell, and Frances Sbarro. Beginning on October 20th 1953, by a group of women, some who were the wives of firemen, knew there was a need for their department and community and came together to do their part to help the department and the purpose they served through financial and moral support. On that day, they acquired 20 members. The auxiliary today has 17 members, ranging in age from 25 to…

October 25, 2023

Special Activities Group of the Holy Redeemer Church Celebrates 60th Anniversary

On Sunday, October 22, 2023, members of the Special Activities Group of the Holy Redeemer Church met to celebrate their 60th Anniversary. Fifty four members and their guests were present and enjoyed a meal of chicken marsala, beef tips, meatballs and pasta. John Biondi presented a history of the Special Activities Group (fondly called SAG). The Group was created in 1963 by parishioners who wanted to assist in funding non-budgeted items the school and church would need during a year. They created a year long raffle ticket that you could pay on a monthly basis. The ticket cost $120 with…

October 19, 2023

Independence Health System Offering Health Fair & Screening Event

BUTLER – Specialists from Independence Health System, Butler area, will present the latest advances in technique and technology at a free health fair and screenings event on Saturday, November 11, from 8 am- 1 pm, at 127 & 129 Oneida Valley Road, Crossroads Campus. The event is open to the public, featuring multiple presentations by health system physicians regarding the latest innovative surgical and treatment options available in bariatric surgery, breast surgery, urologic surgery, endocrinology, vascular surgery, and includes heart-healthy cooking demonstrations by members of the Lifestyle Coaching team. A cardiovascular health screening will be available to participants who pre-register…

October 12, 2023

Mayor Court Presents Proclamation To “Hoots” Mazzei

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation this week to Tony “Hoots” Mazzei for his recent Heritage Marker from Beaver County Historical Research and Landmark Foundation. Mayor Court recognized Mr. Mazzei for his historical significance for his building at 1001 South Second Street, Ellwood City, PA. Mayor Court emphasized throughout Tony and his family’s history in business this location has become an integral part of the Ellwood City community and now is declared a historical landmark in accordance with the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmark Foundation. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with the Borough of Ellwood City declared October…

October 12, 2023

Bernstine: PA House Democrats Destruct Democracy in the Dark

While many Pennsylvanians were tuned into the dysfunction in Washington D.C. last week, Democrats in the state House were one-upping Congress and leading one of the most destructive assaults on democracy I’ve seen in my time in Harrisburg. The week was full of shady last-minute legislation, the silencing of debate when anyone objected to their ideas, and passage of a bill that spends $800 million more of your tax dollars. But by far the worst and most concerning action happened while most Pennsylvanians were sleeping. House Democrats bypassed a chamber rule that prevents voting after 11 p.m. and rammed through…

October 10, 2023

Bernstine Announces C2P2 Grant To Fund Rehabilitation of Wampum Park

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced grants totaling $171,300 have been awarded to Butler and Lawrence counties to fund two recreational improvement projects through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). “Parks and recreation centers provide gathering places for families and social groups, as well as for individuals of all ages and economic status,” said Bernstine. “Development projects are vital to our district as they provide job opportunities to those in surrounding areas and, upon completion, help increase tourism in our communities.” Wampum Borough in Lawrence County will receive a grant of $73,000 to rehabilitate Wampum Park. The work includes…

October 10, 2023

Vogel Announces Over $3 Million in Park Project Grants for Beaver, Butler, & Lawrence Counties

HARRISBURG – Several communities in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties will soon benefit from the $3.3 million in grant funding for park and recreation projects awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program, according to Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). “Our local parks serve as a central place in our communities to bring together residents and visitors alike,” said Vogel. “Investing these critical funds in their upkeep and rehabilitation is a way we can continue to boost tourism in our area, stimulate our local economy, and help revitalize our communities for a better,…

October 9, 2023

ELLWOOD Celebrates Manufacturing Week With Visits To Lawrence County High Schools

]New Castle, PA] – For the second straight year, ELLWOOD celebrated Manufacturing Week with a tour of Lawrence County area high schools, talking with area students about the many manufacturing career opportunities available in the community. ELLWOOD partnered with Lawrence County School-to-Work to coordinate the effort of visiting every high school in the county over the five-day period, reaching more than 1,000 students. The initiative is a lead-up to today’s Manufacturing Day, a nationally recognized day reserved by manufacturers to engage students. Manufacturing Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in October and is the manufacturing industry’s biggest…

October 5, 2023

PennDOT Announces ‘Innovations Challenge’ for High School Students

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that high school students from around the state are invited to participate in the seventh annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades 9-12, regardless of their school’s learning model. For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a plan for the replacement of an aging multi-lane roadway that will reconnect previously separated neighborhoods and incorporates community needs, such as…

October 4, 2023

FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for October 4th

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this afternoon. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message…