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November 30, 2020

Riverside Christmas Angel Collection

Franklin Township has announced a Riverside Christmas Angel Collection event in hopes of collecting items in need for all ages.  All items need to be new The collection is in need of the following: Toys for all ages, sheet sets, toiletry & hygiene products, Axe body care, Old Spice body care, Bath and Body Works items, shampoos, conditioners, toothbrushes, make-up, socks for kids Pk-12th, hand sanitizer singles or family size, and gift cards in any amount (Aldi, Giant Eagle, Walmart, fast food, local restaurant, local businesses). Those interested in donating are asked to drop off at one of two locations: Franklin Township,…

November 30, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 30

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE  Due to the surge in numbers of covid-19 cases in our area, the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be joining other public libraries in western Pennsylvania and will suspend in-person visits beginning Tuesday, November 24.  The Library will continue doing curbside pick-up. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations…

November 24, 2020

As COVID-19 Cases Reach Critical Levels, Wolf Admin Announces New Mitigation Efforts

With new modeling projecting 22,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in Pennsylvania in December, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced new targeted mitigation measures to help stop the spread during this critical time. These include a robust enforcement plan targeted at chronic violators along with an effort to ensure schools are safe and in compliance with COVID safety plans. The administration is also encouraging Pennsylvanians to limit unnecessary travel and stay at home. “As our hospitals and health care system are facing greater strain, we need to redouble our efforts to keep people safe,” Gov. Wolf…

November 23, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 23

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the surge in numbers of covid-19 cases in our area, the Ellwood city Area Public Library will be joining other public libraries in western Pennsylvania and will suspend in-person visits beginning Tuesday, November 24. The Library will continue doing curbside pick-up. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations…

November 20, 2020

New Pact with LaRoche Provides BC3 Transfers With Options, Possible Scholarships

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College’s new agreement with La Roche University will allow BC3 graduates with an associate degree in early childhood education (Pre K-4) to transfer credits toward any one of three bachelor’s degree programs in education and to be eligible for annual merit scholarships of up to $15,000 from the private institution near Pittsburgh. Graduates of BC3’s early childhood education (Pre K-4) program can apply credits from courses in which they earned a C grade or higher toward La Roche programs in Pre K-4 education, Pre K-4 education with Pre K-12 special education, or Pre K-12 special…

November 19, 2020

AHA Training, American Red Cross and Emergency Response Training Now Available in Ellwood City

Since 2017, Star of Life Training has been offering First Aid, CPR, or Emergency Response Training for employers and individuals. Now there is a location right in the heart of Ellwood City. Located at 315 Fifth Street, Star of Life Training is an American Red Cross Training Partner, American Safety and Health Institute training center and Emergency Medical Response trainer for the Pennsylvania Department of Health.  Star of Life Training is also partnered with Babcock Health Education Services out of Florida and is an American Heart Association Training Center. Owners Robert and Heather Kratz, who live in Franklin Township, with…

November 19, 2020

Snow and Ice Reminder From Ellwood City Borough Public Works

With the weather conditions rapidly changing, I would like to remind residents to remove any items hanging over the roads, (Basketball hoops, ETC.) Park in driveways where possible so we can clear your streets. Our plows are 10’ wide, if your roads are narrow and you have no driveway, please stagger your parking so we can weave in and out of cars parked on both sides. Residents are reminded, our job is to remove the snow from the street and keep our drains cleared, because of the freeze and thaw cycle the road gets narrower and narrower, PLEASE DON’T SHOVEL…

November 18, 2020

Riverside School District To Shift To Virtual Online Learning on December 1

In an informational letter made available on the Riverside Beaver County School District website this week, Superintendent Bret Trotta provides and update from the district as they plan to shift to virtual online learning after the Thanksgiving holiday.  Ellwood City School District made a similar announcement earlier this month. The full statement reads as follows: Dear Riverside Families, As we approach the upcoming holiday seasons, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your support of all of our processes we have been utilizing throughout the school year. We began this journey without the full understanding of how our…

November 18, 2020

First Local Meadery to Open in Ellwood City

If you want to partake in the drink of the Norse Gods, you might want to stop into Fitzgibbon Meadery at 536 Lawrence Avenue. You also can stop in if you just enjoy a delicious mead or country wine in general. The locally owned and sourced meadery will be opening its doors on November 28. There will something for every palate ranging from dry to sweet in a variety of flavors. Owners Eric and Misa McAnallen look forward to introducing their community to their homemade meads. “As Ellwood City’s only Meadery, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to introduce our corner…