Ellwood City Commemorates Flag Day
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.
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Gibbons Invites Public to Town Hall Meeting 6 p.m. Thursday
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…
Relay for Life Upcoming Events
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…
Mayor Presents First “Beautification Award”
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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Ellwood Flag at Half-Mast in Respect for Victims of Orlando Shooting
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
Color Center Hosts “Father’s Day Decoupage”
In need of a Father’s Day gift? Register for Color Center’s “Father’s Day Decoupage,” and transform three wooden blocks into a timeless 3D collage. The event will be held Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. To participate, register at the Color Center by June 15. The cost is $15. Guests are asked to submit 9-12 pictures (recommended at least three pictures per block). Pictures will be copied, resized and edited to give an aged appearance. However, guests can request their pictures remain unedited when submitting. Pictures used for the craft will be available the day of the event….
Hitched and Unhitched: April and May
Hitched and Unhitched Spring Edition is here. 12 couples were married and three couples divorced. Check out the latest marriage and divorce records here.
Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of 6-13-2016
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. During the months of June and July, these sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays instead of Wednesdays because of the library’s Summer Reading Program activities. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. – “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a five-week program…
Riverside Advances to Semi-Finals; Ellwood Season Over
Riverside baseball and Ellwood softball played the same school at the same time at the same place: Moniteau High School on Thursday at Slippery Rock University. Unfortunately, the results weren’t the same. Riverside continued its scoreless streak, winning 1-0 over the District IX school. Pitcher Michael Boswell struck out eight, extending his record to 40 scoreless innings. Riverside advances to the semifinals, playing Bishop McCort on Monday. At the same time, Ellwood City’s undefeated season came to an abrupt end. The team that frequently won by more than 10-point margins and claimed the WPIAL title via the mercy rule themselves…