On Wednesday, Mayor Anthony J. Court presented to Nicole and John McClaren of Evans Drive the second 2016 Beautification Award and gift certificate. The McClaren’s were very appreciative for the nomination of their home for this award, and Mayor Court thanked them for taking pride in their home and in their hometown of Ellwood City.
BEAVER FALLS, June 14 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, is hosting a free shredding event for the community to destroy unneeded confidential documents. The shredding event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18 at the North Sewickley Fire Hall, 893 Mercer Road. “One of the simplest things you can do to protect yourself from identity theft is to shred documents with sensitive personal information that you no longer need,” Gibbon said. “I am hosting a shredding event where those documents may be shredded safely and at no charge.” Attendees should bring to shred any documents…
Goldieann Bookamer, a Lincoln High School Class of 2016 graduate, was awarded the first Tommy Novosel Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded during the June 5, 2016 service at the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, Ellwood City Parish. Goldieann will be attending Duquesne University in the fall to study Forensic Science & Law. About the Scholarship The Tommy Novosel Scholarship Foundation Inc. is a non-profit corporation designed to raise money for a scholarship to be given out each year to a member of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, Ellwood City Parish. This scholarship is in memory of Tommy Novosel, who in…
The following is a brief summary of the Ellwood City Area School Board meeting held on June 13: Moment of Silence At the request of Board Member Anthony Buzzelli, the school board held an additional moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Orlando shooting on June 13. Announcements Remedial summer school will be held from June 20 to July 29. There will be no school on July 4. There will be a board meeting on June 27 to approve the budget. Awards/Recognition The board and administration congratulated the softball team and coach Gary Rozanski for winning the…
Flags line the parking meters in downtown Ellwood City in commemoration of Flag Day, held every June 14, marking the day in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress approved the Stars and Stripes flag design.
NEW BRIGHTON, June 13 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will host a sixth town hall meeting to update residents on local community events and important state government-related issues. The town hall will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16 in Pulaski Township Building, 3401 Sunflower Road, New Brighton. “I am holding town hall meetings in various locations of my district in order to give everyone a chance to participate in the discussion,” Gibbons said. Gibbons will discuss state and local-related issues affecting residents in his legislative district. The topics include Property Tax/Rent Rebate extension, the proposed increase in PACENET…
Paint Party for Retreat Fund Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:30 – 4 p.m. We are hosting a Paint Party as a fundraiser for the Retreat Fund. If you missed the one in March, shame on you- we had a wonderful time. So don’t miss this one or you’ll be square! You many have never been to a party like this! Come join us at Fellowship Hall in North Sewickley Presbyterian Church on Chapel Drive. The party will be fun and a beautiful painting will be completed by everyone there. No need to be embarrassed as everyone’s eye is different and…
For the past five years Mayor Anthony J. Court has presented to area residents a special “Beautification Award” sign and an area restaurant gift certificate to nominees for the way they present their gardening talents and take special care of how their properties look during the summer growing season. On Tuesday, Mayor Court presented the first of five Beautification Award Signs and a restaurant gift certificate to Beverly and Sam Greenberg of 717 Jefferson Ave. These residents have been nominated by either a family member, a friend and/or a neighbor who felt that considerable time and effort was put into…
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The Ellwood City Municipal Building flag is held at half mast today in respect for the victims of the Orlando shooting yesterday. A shooter killed at least 50 people and wounded 53 others at a gay nightclub Sunday morning. The gunmen, Omar Mateen, was American-born and pledged allegiance to ISIS before the attack. Mateen was killed by a SWAT team. Ellwood City joins the rest of the nation and communities around the world in solidarity against violent extremism. Articles: CNN-Orlando Shooting New York Times- Orlando Nightclub Shooting Leaves Loved Ones Waiting in Anguish USA Today- Orlando Shooting- What We Know