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August 27, 2018

Ellwood City Electric Extended Payment Plan

When a residential customer receives a notice of delinquency, he/she must apply for an extended payment plan unless payment is being paid IN FULL. Extended Payment Plan Conditions  Payment plan shall not exceed 90 days after original due date. Agreed amounts are payable for 30-60-90 day periods. If amounts are not paid under the current agreement, plans for a second extended plan SHALL NOT be granted. It is understood and made clear to persons receiving extended payment plans that current bills MUST also be paid and cannot be made part of the current extended plan. If the residential customer is…

August 27, 2018

Ellwood City Area Library Activities for the Week of August 27

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, AUGUST 20 1:30 p.m. – “Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults.  The group will discuss the book, “Winter in Anna” by Reed Karaim.   WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 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. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and…

August 24, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for August 24 to September 1

Happenings for the Week BEGINNING Friday, August 24th, 2018: Friday, August 24th: Pet Spinal/Joint Adjustment Clinic: The Ellwood Animal Hospital located at 728 Lawrence Ave, Ellwood City is offering a special clinic to adjust your pet’s joints. $40 per pet. Chiropractic care prevents and treats arthritis, aids internal organ function and immune health, and keeps pets more active as they age. Call 724-758-8882 to register your pet and visit www.facebook.com/ellwoodvet or www.ellwoodvet.com for more information. Saturday, August 25th: Ellwood City Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday through October 6th 8:00 AM until Noon Live music from 9:00 – 11:00 AM Located in the Beaver…

August 24, 2018

Ellwood City Animal Hospital Offerings for Fall 2018

This fall Ellwood City Animal Hospital is offering three clinics that could benefit any pet. The animal hospital has two doctors, Amanda Brown and Alyssa Carver. There are three different clinic dates that revolve around hemp/ CBD for pets, stem cell therapy, acupuncture and titer testing. The topics offered for Ellwood City’s Animal Hospital for Fall 2018: “Stem Cell Therapy and Benefits for your pet.” Dr. Carver on Thursday, September 6, from 6 pm to 7 pm. ” Acupuncture for Pets: Beyond Pain Relief,” Dr. Brown on Tuesday, September 25, from 6 pm to 7 pm. ” Facts to Know…

August 24, 2018

Ellwood City’s Fall Fest & Car Cruise

Ellwood City, PA – Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Fall Fest & Car Cruise on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 11 am – 5 pm on Lawrence Avenue.  There will be food, vendors, family activities, a car cruise, and local entertainment. Cruisers and festival attendees will have the opportunity to drive a paced lap around Pittsburgh International Race Complex’s race track for free if the flyer is presented. If you are interested in being a vendor, fill out the vendor application and submit no later than Friday, August 31, 2018 by mail or e-mail to…

August 23, 2018

Ellwood City Wolverine Varsity Football Tickets on Sale Now

Season tickets for 2018 Ellwood City Wolverine Varsity Football games are now on sale. Tickets available will be adult season passes, student season passes and student super fan passes at Lincoln High School; and student season passes and student super fan passes at Hartman Intermediate and Perry Lower Intermediate. The adult and student season passes are only good for home varsity football games, while the student super fan passes are good for all home varsity sporting events, excluding fundraising tournaments and playoffs. The cost for each ticket is adult season pass, $20; student season pass, $4; and student super fan…

August 23, 2018

Lincoln High School Building Updates

Lincoln High School is undergoing some renovations to their science wing and the exterior curtain wall of the building. The project was to replace a curtain wall along the science wing of the high school. The curtain wall was inefficient as far as heating and cooling since it was single pane windows and aluminum framing. “The decision to replace the wall occurred this past spring and work began as soon as school let out in May,” Superintendent, Joseph E. Mancini said. “The project got behind this summer with some work that was not anticipated.” As of today, the contractor has…

August 23, 2018

Schedule of Events: Pie Festival

The Annual Pie Festival hosted by the Lincoln Blue Band will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23 at Helling Stadium. The gates will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. This is a special event to kick off the Blue Band’s fall entertainment. All Blue Band members and fall sport team members will be announced. Pie is limited first come first served. All Proceeds benefit the LHS Marching Blue Band. 7:00 p.m. – Pre-Game show Marching Blue Band 7:10p.m. – Introduction of Band Members 7:15p.m. – Introduction of Fall Sports Teams and Coaches 7:30p.m. –…

August 22, 2018

Ellwood City Council May Still Consider More Changes to Ellwood City Electric

Ellwood City council members have met more than half of the seven suggestions they received in a letter about improving Ellwood City Electric Department from Rep. Aaron Bernstine and state Sen. Elder Vogel Jr., after Monday nights council meeting. Ellwood City Council voted yes Monday to extend the delinquency period on bills from the borough-run department from 12 days to 16 days, to eliminate the $5 fee for delinquency notices and drop the penalty rate from 5 percent to 2.5 percent. The borough also decided to reduced the re-connection fee. Originally the fees started at $25, then $50 for the…

August 22, 2018

Bernstine Applauds Borough’s Changes to Ellwood City Electric

ELLWOOD CITY – Following months of negotiations and legislative intervention, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today praised Ellwood City Borough Council for adopting changes to Ellwood City Electric, which he said will ensure consumer protection, price stability and increased transparency for residents. The actions came after Bernstine and Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) issued a letter to council members last month urging immediate implementation of several consumer-based changes. Bernstine’s legislation requiring the borough to adopt changes passed the House in April and was awaiting consideration by the Senate. The changes adopted or being considered by council include providing advance notice of rate…