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June 29, 2022

Ellwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation To Meet July 22

Ellwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation is proud to announce that our next monthly meeting is Friday July 22, 2022. The meeting will take place at the Ellwood City Area Historical Society located at 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The health concerns have passed according to ECIAHF President, Barbara Mastropietro. ECIAHF will resume at 10:00 a.m. healthy and stronger than ever and are preparing for guests, relatives, friends, members, and neighbors. A very special presentation is enough to knock off your socks. Everyone is welcome at this special meeting regardless of your heritage. A light luncheon will be…

June 28, 2022

PHOTO: Third 2022 Mayor Beautification Award Presented

The 3rd beautification award was presented by Mayor Anthony Court to Sean and Crystal Latimer of 406 Persing Street. “Congratulations, your hard work did not go unnoticed,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “Job well done.” They were presented with a yard sign and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. In the photo below, from left to right, are Mayor Court, Nahla, Crystal, and Sean Latimer. This is the 12th year for the beautification program. The program still has three more winners to go and there is still time to get your nominations in! Nominations will be accepted by…

June 28, 2022

Butterfly Release Scheduled At Moraine State Park Regatta

Come to the Moraine Regatta in August and release a monarch butterfly in honor of a special someone, in memory of a loved one, or just for fun! Monarch butterflies are now available for pre-purchase. Claim your pre-purchased butterfly at the table that corresponds with the first letter of the purchaser’s last name starting at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7th. This release fills the sky with the color and movement of one of nature’s most beautiful creatures, the Western Pennsylvania Monarch. After 4:00 p.m., individuals who pre-purchased Monarchs are welcome to release their butterflies in private. Names (in honor…

June 25, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of June 27

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE: The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00…

June 24, 2022

NOTICE: Wayne Township Tax Office Hours

Due to the Wayne Township Tax Discount Period ending Thursday, June 30, 2022, the township has announced extended tax office hours. According to a notice made available by the township on Friday, the Wayne Township Tax Office hours will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The tax office is located in the Wayne Township Firehall, 5153 Ellwood Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117 For questions, please contact the tax collector at 724-824-6047 or waynetwptaxes@yahoo.com  

June 24, 2022

The Riverside Pool Is Open This Summer

According to the Riverside Beaver County School District website, the Riverside Pool is reopening this summer for lap swimming, lessons, family swimming, and more. The schedule is as follows: Daily lap swimming from 7:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Family swimming from 12:30-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Scheduled pool parties from 12:30-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Water Zumba from 10-10:45 a.m. on Saturdays. Water Zumba classes began June 11th and are offered at a $5.00 fee per class. There is a $2.00 entry fee to use the pool. If you’re interested in Aqua Zumba or for more general information, please CLICK…

June 24, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: An incident as reported that unknown actors(s) attempted to pry open a secured mailbox from the Ellwood Wampum Rod & Gun Club. The incident was reported to have happened between May 1 and June 14, 2022. During the attempt they did not steal any contents from the mailbox however it was damaged, valued at $200.00. No video surveillance cameras were observed on the exterior of the building. As a result no viable suspects can be identified at this time according to the police report. The investigation is ongoing. THEFT: PA State Police investigated reports of theft from a…

June 23, 2022

Meet The Cast of Bigfoot the Movie: The Sequel

Chuck, Dale, and Burl from Bigfoot the Movie are back!! Join your favorite beer drinkin’, gun lovin’, chew spittin’ rednecks in this hilarious new Sequel as they are now tasked with hunting down yet another dangerous Bigfoot in the greatest setting ever for a movie…a ski lodge! Come out and meet the cast and crew of the sequel at The Strand Theater this weekend. The screening will take place Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. General admission is $5.00 and $4.00 for seniors. Box office opens one hour before showtime. house opens 30 minutes before…

June 23, 2022

Butler Health System To Hold Job Fair

Butler Health System will be holding a job fair on Wednesday, June 29 at their Butler and Clarion locations. Both jobs fairs will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Butler Memorial Hospital’s will be held in the Findley Auditorium/Tower Entry Hallway at One Hospital Way, Butler and BHS Clarion Hospital’s will be held in the Boardroom at One Hospital Drive, Clarion. Butler Health System offers: Competitive Pay Flexible Scheduling Free Parking Employee Fitness Center Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance To view a complete listing of hospital and physician office openings visit www.butlerhealthsystem.org. Come be part of award-winning care…

June 22, 2022

Franklin Township VFD Set To Host Community Blood Drive Next Month

Please come out and support a local Fire Department by donating blood as part of the Franklin Twp Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive. The blood drive is scheduled for Friday, July 22, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. at a Bloodmobile located at the Franklin Township Building, located at 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123. Appointments are recommended. To schedule your lifesaving appointment, go to https://donateblood.centralbloodbank.org: Choose “Donor Login” if you have donated with Vitalant or Central Blood Bank before If you have not donated with Vitalant or Central Blood Bank before, choose “New Donor” At the “Schedule…