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December 10, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 10

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include: MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 6:30 p.m. – “Classic Book Group for Adults,” The book group will be discussing the book “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” by Winifred Watson. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade…

December 7, 2018

PHOTOS: 32nd Annual Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club House Tour

The Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club will be holding their 32nd Annual Christmas House Tour on Saturday, December 8, from 10:00 a.m until 3:00 p.m. On the tour, there will be five homes featured. Tickets are $10 and sold at local businesses such as Kimpel’s Jewelers and Blocher’s Jewelers, Marketplace on Main, Shop at the Underpass and Posies by Patti. The tickets can also be purchased by calling Sherry Sheen at 724-612-5755 or by purchasing them at select homes that are participating on the day of the tour. This event will be featuring the homes of Debbie and Gregg Paul,…

December 7, 2018

‘Joseph Gasper Day’ Proclaimed In Ellwood City

Mayor Court has proclaimed Friday, December 7, 2018 as “Joseph Gasper Day in Ellwood City”, which is also Pearl Harbor Day. In the photo is Mayor Court, Mr. Gasper and Mr. Sam Teolis, a former Ellwood City Mayor and a Service Officer, Veterans Honor Guard for both Beaver and Lawrence County. Mayor Court refers to Joseph Gasper as a Hero. A World War II Veteran for his “Unwavering love and service to his Country”. The proclamation reads as follows: WHEREAS, as an Ellwood City native, Joseph Gasper has served the United States of America with honor and dignity; and, WHEREAS,…

December 6, 2018

PA Gambling Regulator Holds Public Hearing Big Beaver Mini-Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board hosted Tuesday a public hearing in Big Beaver to hear additional details about a proposed mini-casino by the owners of Mount Airy Casino Resort. Developers presented a summary of their 400-page application with the state gaming regulator to a packed room at the Big Beaver fire hall. The Gaming Control Board selected in February Mount Airy as the winning bidders for the construction of one of five mini-casinos across the state. The casino operator presented a $21,888,888.88 winning bid for the development of a gaming facility on 100 acres of land in Big Beaver, just off Interstate 376. The…

December 6, 2018

Ellwood City Borough Code Office Reminder

It has been brought to the attention of the Ellwood City Borough Code Office that residents are dumping leaves and other yard waste over the hill onto borough property. This has been reported in the Ewing Park area as well as the Pittsburgh Circle area. Borough Ordinance 1060.01, section J, strictly prohibits this action. It is also illegal to put leaves and grass clippings onto the streets as they will clog the sewers. Violators will be prosecuted. If you have any questions, please call the borough code office at 724-824-7636.

December 6, 2018

Ellwood City Medical Center Pays Off Debts To Borough

As of Tuesday, December 4, the debts to the Borough of Ellwood City have been cleared for the struggling Ellwood City Medical Center. Joe Cioffi, Ellwood City’s interim borough manager, confirmed that two checks had arrived on Tuesday on behalf of the Florida-based company Americore Health LLC, the owner of the medical center,  that had paid off the hospital’s existing debt with the borough. According to Cioffi, Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. of Chicago wrote the checks. The company had closed on a refinancing deal with Americore last week. These checks covered the $190,000 in past due fees from the borough-run…

December 5, 2018

Bernstine Invites Residents to Open House

HARRISBURG – Prior to the start of the new legislative session in January, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is inviting residents of the 10th District to share their state-related concerns at a Open House on Thursday, Dec. 20, from 5-7 p.m., at his district office, located at 438 Line Ave., Ellwood City. “My staff and I are committed to being accessible to the people we serve. Please consider stopping by before Christmas and talking with us about any state-related issue of interest,” Bernstine said. “This is also a great opportunity to learn how my office can help you.” The event is…

December 5, 2018

Lincoln High School’s 75th Annual Christmas Gift Concert

The Lincoln High Schools Choral Music Department is extremely proud to be presenting it’s 75th Annual Christmas Gift Concert on Sunday, December 16, at 3:00 p.m at Lincoln High School. The music department is dedicated to maintaining the wonderful tradition of excellence in choral music making began by the late Paul Gehm 75 years ago, which was continued by Sandy Lumley Garlick and the late Cindy Pertile. More than 250 students will be performing in this concert of holiday favorites including a combined choir finale – ‘Tis The Season. The concert is conducted by Felecia Greco and Laura Adams.  …

December 4, 2018

Route 351 Koppel Bridge Traffic Stoppages begin Monday

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing traffic stoppages on the Koppel Bridge (Route 351) in Koppel Borough and North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, will begin Monday, December 3 weather permitting. Traffic stoppages of 15 minutes or less will occur weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Koppel Bridge through Tuesday, January 15. Crews from Brayman Construction will conduct steel erection for the new bridge from the existing structure. Motorists should expect delays. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free…

December 3, 2018

PHOTOS: Ellwood City ‘Light Up Night’ & Christmas Parade

Ellwood City held their annual holiday events this past weekend – Friday night’s Light Up Night and Saturday afternoon’s Christmas Parade invited families and friends downtown Ellwood City for holiday festivities. A cool and clear night helped set the stage for Light Up Night with the lighting of the large tree in the community plaza, but as with the annual parade, what feels like annual rain was in the forecast. The parade marched down main street to the enjoyment of those who braved the cold and rain. The weekend also is the kick off of the Chamber of Commerce ‘Christmas…