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CCBC Appoints Industry Expert to Lead Process Technology Program and Adds Daytime Classes

Monaca, PA –Michael Martino, a CCBC alumnus and Hopewell Township native, has been appointed to a full-time process technology faculty and leadership position at Community College of Beaver County. Martino brings with him 40 years of experience in oil refining, including 25 years of process operations experience. With this new appointment, the College will be able to grow program enrollment by offering both day and evening cohorts while strengthening industry partnerships to help address current and future employment needs in the county. “After an extensive search, we are fortunate to welcome Professor Martino, with his wealth of experience, training expertise,…


Criminal Complaints: Stolen Vehicle Sold to Unsuspecting Local

Stolen Vehicle Sold to Unsuspecting Local A warrant for the arrest of Andrew Leroy Mercado, 29, of Koppel, has been filed after he sold a vehicle that belonged to Linda Boots. According to the criminal complaint, on Dec. 8, the buyer of the vehicle came to the police station to report an issue he was having with the seller of the 1998 Toyota Avalon he had purchased two days earlier. After the victim had seen the vehicle, which had no registration plate, the back seat was ripped out, and the steering column was disassembled, he purchased it from the Mercado…


Speicher Connects On Eight 3-pointers, Panthers Shoot Down Summit

Dylan Speicher connected on a school record 8 3-pointers Wednesday night to propel the Panthers to a 76-61 victory over Summit Academy. Speicher finished with 32 points on 12 made field goals on the evening and broke a school shooting record in the process.  The 5’10” senior guard received recognition on social media by former Panther Mike Shoaf who was one of three former Panthers who made seven 3-pointers in a game. @DylanSpeicher congrats – I set that record 18 yrs ago. Glad for you. Keep shooting, & always assure yourself next one’s always going in! — Mike Shoaf (@shoaf13)…


Additional Station and Times to Air for Wampum Christmas Parade

The Wampum Area Christmas Parade Committee is delighted to announce additional television air times of the 2016 Wampum Christmas Parade Parade on local cable stations.  Joe Sobczak of KDSTV.com who films the parade makes it a point to get crowd shots and coverage of individual participants.  “I know it’s a thrill for parents and grandparents to see their kids on the home TV screen!” In addition to the air times listed below, anyone with internet access can watch the parade in high definition 24/7 on www.kdstv.com So get cozy and tune in on: In the Ellwood City area Armstrong, Channel 10  at 10 am…


Notice of Tax Office Hours

The municipal building will be closed Monday the 26th and Tuesday the 27th of December.


Local Youth Receives Safe Step Tub

Santa came early to the Jones household, located in Ewing Park, this year. The Jolly Man himself and his helpers from the Safe Step Tub Company, a family owned Tennessee based establishment, came to deliver and install a very good boy’s Christmas gift – a Safe Step Tub. After suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis nearly his whole life, 12 year old Noah Jones, the son of Jaime and Torrey Jones, is hopeful to find a wholesome option for relief after receiving the generous donation from the Safe Step Tub company, courtesy of their Care program. “Safe Step Tub is a company…


Shortest Day of the Year

You’ve probably noticed the early sunsets, the late dawns, and perhaps even the low arch of the sun across the sky leading up to this date. That’s right – today is Winter Solstice, the shortest “day” of the year for those in the Northern Hemisphere – not that the day is actually any shorter than 24 hours, but there is overall less daylight. For astronomers and scientists, Winter Solstice signals the official beginning of winter, however, the meteorological winter started three weeks ago at the beginning of December. Despite that the Earth is actually closet to the Sun in December…


Hitched and Unhitched: October and November

Hitched and Unhitched has been updated for those who applied for marriages throughout October and November. Hitched and Unhitched: October and November


Bernstine Announces Opening of District Office

ELLWOOD CITY – Promising to provide high-quality constituent services to the residents of the 10th Legislative District, Rep.-elect Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced that his new district office is open at 438 Line Ave., Ellwood City. Bernstine’s district office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. On Thursdays, the office will be open until 7 p.m. Residents can contact the office by phone at (724) 752-2120. The office will be staffed by Nick Kerin, district office manager, and Mandy Hyde, constituent outreach specialist. “I invite residents to stop by and let us know their thoughts…


Council Votes to Pass Increased Tax Mill

The hot topic of the council meeting last night was the proposed 2017 budget, including the tax mill increase from 7.75 to 8.75. Both the 2017 budget and the tax mill increase were approved by council, but not without discussion. The budget was passed in a 5-2 vote by council, with council members Judy Dici and Marilyn Mancini voting against it. The new tax mill is expected to increase property taxes just over a dollar per every thousand the property is worth; so for the average property owned in Ellwood (about $60,000) taxes will increase roughly $60 for the 2017…