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October 4, 2016

Wurtemburg United Methodist Church Soup Supper

Wurtemburg United Methodist Church (1244 Portersville Road  (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA  16117) will be having their “Second Saturday” Soup Supper on October 8th from 4p.m. to 6:30p.m. Soup flavors will be stuffed pepper and beef veggie. The meal includes soup,  Italian bread, homemade rolls, dessert, beverages & refills. Grilled cheese sandwiches will be available for $1.00 and quarts of soup are $6.00. Eat-in and take-out are both $6; under age 5 Free. Come, relax and enjoy fresh homemade soups and desserts. Please mark your calendar for every  “Second Saturday” through April. Church:  724-758-9685

October 3, 2016

Police: Over 100 Marijuana Plants Seized in Little Beaver Township

140 mature marijuana plants were confiscated by state police from a property in Little Beaver Township last week. According to reports, the plants were growing among a cornfield and in total are estimated to be worth around a street value of $630,000. Police are still investigating.

October 3, 2016

Gibbons Hosting Annual Senior Fair this Wednesday

ELLWOOD CITY, Oct. 3 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D- Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will host his 10th Annual Senior Fair from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Wurtemburg-Perry Fire Hall, 425 Portersville Road, Ellwood City.  Gibbons said his free senior fair will feature health screenings and information on programs and services benefitting senior citizens. “This special event will be a one-stop-shop for seniors to get helpful information and learn about services available in our community,” Gibbons said. “The annual senior fair is always a good opportunity to meet constituents and talk with them about the issues affecting their…

October 3, 2016

Ellwood’s Homecoming Game Recap and Gallery Photos

Ellwood City’s Homecoming game recap taken from the Wolverines site: Scoring has been at a minimum for the Wolverines through the first half of the year.  That may be due to the fact that each opponent up till Friday night has been in the top half of their respectable division.  However, Valley seemed like a good opportunity to look for that first W on the season. The first quarter of the game involved a “cat and mouse” battle between the Vikings and the Wolverines where both teams had the ball at least twice and were not able to do anything…

October 3, 2016

Eastern Star Soup Supper

The Eastern Star Soup Supper will be held October 7 from 11:30a.m. and 6:30p.m at the Christ Presbyterian Church 4th Street and Spring Avenue. Flavors of the served soups will be beef vegetable and chicken noodle; dinner consists of all you can eat soup, bread, pie, and drink. Adult tickets are $7 and children ages 4-12 are $5. Children 3 and under get in for free. Take-out will be available and sold by the quart for $5.00. Funds raised will be used for charitable donation which are made by the Chapter.    

October 3, 2016

PodCast: 9-24-16

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October 3, 2016

Local Business Celebrates their 25th Anniversary with Public “25” Celebration Event

T&M Hardware will be celebrating their 25th anniversary on October 22, and they are inviting everyone to the celebration event! The event will be held at the Ellwood City location, 4 Fountain Avenue. T&M is a family owned and operated business, founded by Tim and Mary Post in 1991. They have opened six stores throughout the course of 25 years, located throughout Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. They are excited to be hosting a 25 year anniversary sale, open to the public as a thank-you for continued loyalty and support, consisting of deals in increments of “25”. Some items will…

September 30, 2016

7th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest

The 7th annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest is on Saturday, October 7th from 12:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. in Ewing Park, rain or shine. The event is geared toward an adult crowd and will feature food, beer samples, live music, prizes, and a Cornhole tournament. Craft beer will be presented by Pete’s Uptown Beer & Beverage and a dozen or more home brews will be available for sampling. Oktoberfest is a charity event run by the Ellwood City Wolves, Rotary, and Lions Clubs.  This year a donation will be made to the Ellwood City United Fund. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25…

September 30, 2016

Gibbons to Host Policy Committee Informational Meeting

Gibbons to Host Policy Committee Informational Meeting on Economic and Environmental Issues Tuesday in Beaver Falls BEAVER FALLS, Sept. 29 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will host a House Democratic Policy informational meeting on economic development and environmental mitigation.  The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 p.m. at Geneva College, Old Main Building, Room 22, College Avenue.  House Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, will co-chair the meeting. Gibbons said the public round table will include representatives from Resources Environmental Solutions. The meeting will feature a presentation by Connor Gillespie, northeast regional manager, Resource…

September 30, 2016

Photo Gallery: Lincoln Junior Senior High School Receives Donation from WesBanco

WesBanco Donation Will Help STEAM Instruction Ellwood City, PA – Lincoln Junior Senior High School is set to receive a $25,000 donation from WesBanco, the financial institution has continued to reach beyond the brick and mortar walls of their buildings to have a direct impact in lives of local students. The funding is part of a plan to generate STEAM programs at Lincoln Junior Senior High School.  The new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics programs will enable the Ellwood City Area School District to prepare the next generation workforce. “We want our students to engage in project based learning…