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May 9, 2016

Four Environmental Projects in 47th Senate District Awarded State Grants

  Four different environmental projects in the 47th Senate District will receive Growing Greener grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. The Lawrence County Conservation District will receive $810,283 for the Slippery Rock Watershed Agricultural Restoration project. Stream Restoration Inc., will receive $99,785 towards the Raccoon Creek Bank & Buffer Project. The Allegheny County Conservation District will receive $54,395 for remediation of the Raccoon Creek Streambank. The Beaver County Conservation District will receive $25,667 towards the North Fork Little Beaver Stabilization/Habitat Project II. “These are great investments by the state helping to protect…

May 9, 2016

Gibbons Invites the Public to First in a Series of Town Hall Meetings

NEW GALILEE, May 9 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will be hosting the first in a series of town hall meetings to update residents on local community events and important state government-related issues. The first town hall will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the New Beaver Borough Municipal Building, 777 Wampum New Galilee Road, New Galilee. “I want to give all of my constituents an opportunity to ask questions about the state budget and how it would impact their families,” Gibbons said. Gibbons said he encourages all of his constituents to attend. And those who…

May 9, 2016

Library Activities Week of 5-9-2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Not Without Laughter,” by Langston Hughes. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 11, 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. Those attending may take their own supplies or use coloring pages supplied…

May 6, 2016

Photos: National Day of Prayer

Ellwood City observed National Day of Prayer with a gathering in the Community Plaza on Lawrence Avenue at noon yesterday. “Wake Up America” was the theme. It was the 65th annual National Day of Prayer. Rev. Norina Owens of Women of Faith International Inc. gave the welcome. State Representative Jaret Gibbons, D-10, gave the greeting and pledge. Janelle Fox, a student at Lincoln High School, sung the national anthem. 10 local pastors prayed for topics including business, churches, education and more. Connie MacDonald, Ellwood City council president, provided closing remarks. Suzanne Bleakney, Ellwood City Community Partnership, spoke on behalf of…

May 6, 2016

Local Radio Station Open House

WXED 107.3FM will host an open house on May 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second floor of Dayspring Harvest Ministries on 316 Sixth St. meet the staff record a free “shout out” watch a live on-air DJ watch someone interviewed on air learn how to be involved with the community radio station There will be refreshments, live entertainment, a question and answer session and a tour of the facilities.

May 6, 2016

Gibbons to Host Long-Term Care and Protection Seminar

BEAVER FALLS – State Rep Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will be hosting a seminar to inform the public on how to protect people’s financial investments, long-term care and estate planning. The free event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at the Beaver Falls Library, 1301 7th Ave. Beaver Falls. The seminar is being presented by a local professional in the insurance industry. Gibbons said the seminar will give residents a chance to become better informed about their investments and they will be able to ask questions about long-term care if they should ever need it….

May 5, 2016

National Day of Prayer to Be Observed Today in Ellwood

“Wake Up America” is the theme of the annual Ellwood City National Day of Prayer observance at noon today in the Community Plaza on Lawrence Avenue. Special music will precede the program at 11:45 a.m., presented by Matt Reynolds of Word Alive Church. This is the 65th annual National Day of Prayer. Planned program speakers include: the Rev. Norina Owens, Women of Faith International Inc. welcome State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-10, Franklin Township, greeting and pledge Janelle Fox, a Lincoln High School student, national anthem the Rev. Cliff Reynolds, Word Alive Church, prayer for government the Rev. Sean Brubaker, Calvin…

May 5, 2016

Unprecedented Animal Stem Cell Therapy Procedure to be Performed in Cranberry Township

Stop by to witness this incredible procedure and learn about how stem cells are changing human and veterinary medicine! WHO: A canine patient at Cranberry Holistic Pet Care WHAT: MediVet Biologics revolutionary regenerative stem cell therapy procedure! WHEN: Thursday, May 5 beginning around 9 a.m. WHERE: Cranberry Holistic Pet Care, Rear, 20570 US-19, Cranberry Township PA, 16066 (724-758-8882) Cranberry Township – An unprecedented in-clinic stem cell procedure will be performed locally today! Veterinarians now have a new tool available to combat osteoarthritis and give hope to improving quality of life of canine, feline and equine patients. Adipose derived stem cell therapy allows for an…

May 3, 2016

Ellwood City Prom 2016 Announces Court for “A Night at Gatsby’s”

The Ellwood City School district has announced the prom court for 2016. This year’s prom will be held on Friday, May 6 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. This year’s theme is “A Night at Gatsby’s.” This year’s prom queen court is Emily Brown, Alena Costulas, Nikol Damato, Jodi Iddings, Karington Ketterer, Victoria Ketterer, Molly Morales and Sydney Shurtz. The king court is Justin Baney, Ryan Buzard, Brian Hudson, Keanu Jefferson, Brady Krosior, Carter MacMurdo, Vinny Romanio and Ricky Roth. The king and queen will be crowned at the Cathedral between 9:45 and 10. Lincoln High Auditorium doors…

May 3, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Looking For A Few Good Persons As the Ellwood City Relay For Life starts its 2016 year, we are in search of individuals that are outstanding in working with the community to lead our committee to greater rewards than in years past. Even if you have just a few moments in your busy schedule, we could use your guidance and knowledge. Openings are in the areas of Chairperson, Sponsorship, Team recruitment, Chinese Auction, Logistics and Survivors. You are invited to join us at our committee meetings to learn more about these openings and other places your service can be helpful…