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February 4, 2019

Bernstine Calls for More Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Construction Projects

HARRISBURG – In an effort to promote transparency, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today introduced legislation to require full disclosure of contractual terms, known as project labor agreements (PLAs), on construction projects funded by taxpayer dollars. PLAs are comprehensive, pre-hire agreements which, under existing law, include labor terms and conditions for construction projects, often incorporating terms from collective bargaining agreements of unions to be involved in the project. “PLAs often increase the labor costs on a job, so it is problematic when we can’t see the full scope of the project up front,” Bernstine said. “When a contractor is crafting a…

February 4, 2019

Barensfeld Will Be Guest Speaker At Historical Society.

The regular monthly meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society will be held Monday, February 11 at 7:00 pm. Acknowledging one of Ellwood City’s industries that have been in existence for over 100 years, David Barensfeld will be the guest speaker. In August of 1910, two brothers, David and Jonathan Evans opened the doors of a steel manufacturing company in Ellwood City, PA, the Ellwood City Forge. Its name is as simple and straight forward as their approach to business:  Maximizing their profits to reinvest in their business, their operations, and their people, to ensure they have the best…

February 4, 2019

Library Activites For The Week Of February 4

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: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 6:30 p.m. – “Evening Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “What Alice Forgot” by Liane Moriarty. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 3:00 p.m. – “Hooked on Books Book Group,” the group will be discussing the…

February 1, 2019

Ellwood City Meals On Wheels Program Coming To An End

In a message released by Ellwood City Meals On Wheels (MOW) Officers to their clients and volunteers, it was announced this week the program will be coming to an end as of February 28, 2019. According to the release and in conjunction with the financial hardship of the hospital, the MOW has decided that it would be difficult to continue, citing that the hospital was not paying their food or milk bills, the company had frozen their account. “Some of the duties include almost volunteering 20 hours a week,” the statement reads. “This has taken a toll on some of…

February 1, 2019

Yellow Ribbon Girls To Host Spagehetti Dinner

The Yellow Ribbon Girls will be hosting a spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser to help with the monthly shipping costs on the care packages they mail around the world to our deployed troops “Each month between 80- 90 care packages are shipped.  Currently, we are shipping to 13 countries,” said Yellow Ribbon Representative, Bonnie Phillippi. The dinner will be held on Saturday, February 23 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. It will be hosted in the Monaca Sons of Italy building located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061. The menu includes pasta, salad, a roll with butter, as well as…

February 1, 2019

Joint Sewer Authority Receives $37 Million In State Financing

The Rochester Area Joint Sewer Authority (JSA) was today (January 30) awarded $37 million in financing from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for major upgrades to its system, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). PENNVEST awarded a $33,976,271 low-interest loan and a $1,592,241 grant to the JSA for the modification of its existing sewage treatment plant, Center Street Pump Station, West Madison Pump Station, Freedom Pump Station and the addition of a new detention tank to eliminate wet weather overflows. PENNVEST also awarded a $1,431,488 low-interest loan to the JSA for the architectural and engineering costs of the project….

January 31, 2019

Two Schools, One City, One Fundraising Cause

In light of our community’s tragic loss, the two rival schools have decided to come together and show support for the grieving family and friends of the late Kaitlyn “Kait” Francis. Showing their support, four students have stepped up and took on the task of making t-shirts to sell to students in a fundraising effort for the Francis family. The two from Ellwood City that started it all are Ariana Garroway and Sydni Haswell. The idea became so well liked that two students from Riverside, Maggie Harden and Tanner Leavens, decided to also Tweet out Riversides support. Despite the long…

January 31, 2019

Brewing Up New Ways To Preach

A Californian pastor is bringing a new way to teach the word of God to Ellwood City. On Saturday, January 12, Chris Swales opened the doors of the new coffee shop The Badlands on Fifth Street near the underpass. Swales is a California native who had been a pastor for The Badlands Ministry in California. The title of ‘The Badlands’ stems from where he grew up; just on the outskirts of the dry terrain desert. “[The Badlands] is a ministry, the coffee and food are just there to help financially support what we want to do,” Swales said. Swales and…

January 31, 2019

Wampum Graduate Named To The Dean’s List

Aleigh Mcclintick earned a 3.5 GPA, which led to her to be named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 Semester at the Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Mcclintick, of Wampum, graduated from Lincoln High School in 2018 and went on to Clarion to major in Nursing BSN. In high school, she participated in many clubs, some of which were Powder Puff from 2014-2016, Y- Teens from 2014- 2015, Student Council from 2014-2018, and the National Honors Society from 2017-2018. In college, she is currently participating in the Nursing club as well as her being inducted into the National Honors Society of Clarion…

January 30, 2019

3 Rivers Comicon: Featuring Custom Beer & Comics

3 Rivers Comicon, hosted by New Dimension Comics, continues it’s tradition of a custom beer to be featured at the comic convention. With a long, bright future ahead, Shubew in Zelienople has partnered with them to produce this specialty beer for years to come. “I have been fortunate to have a front row seat to witness, and taste, the great work Shubrew has done.”, says Todd McDevitt who is owner of New Dimension Comics and promoter of 3 Rivers Comicon. “I’m excited to partner with Shubrew to bring comic-centric custom beers to life for many comicons to come.” “When Todd…