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October 22, 2020

Lawrence County Action Group Announces Get-Out-The-Vote Rally

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 24th for a series of Lawrence County Blue Splash rallies. The Lawrence County Action is hosting a day of Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) rallies in Ellwood City & New Castle. The event is set to begin on Saturday at noon and last until 5:00 p.m.  Space is plenty for social distancing and masks will be required to enter and can be provided to attendees. The day of rallies starts in Ewing Park in Ellwood City for a ‘Splash at Ewing’ rally that will include music with introductions of local leaders, recorded speeches from Joe Biden, and…

October 22, 2020

Anova Home Health Hosting Truck or Treat & Hiring Event

Wear your costume and bring the kids! Anova Home Health Services & LIFE Lawrence County are hosting a FREE Trunk or Treat and Hiring Event in New Castle on Friday, October 30, 2020. The event, scheduled to take place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., will be held at Anova Home Health location on Wilmington Road, next to UPMC Jameson Hospital, in New Castle. Attendees are encouraged to ask Anova Home Health about available caregiving positions, fill out an application, or interview on the spot! You can also learn more about LIFE Lawrence County services for seniors. Those in attendance…

October 21, 2020

Bernstine to Host Shredding Event On October 31

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will host a Shredding Event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the North Sewickley Township Firehall located at 887 Mercer Road in Beaver Falls. “Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes across the Commonwealth and we need to put a stop to it,” said Bernstine. “By allowing residents free use of an industrial-sized shredding truck, they can be assured that old documents, such as credit card statements, utility bills and medical bills, do not fall into the wrong hands.” This event is…

October 20, 2020

N.O.W. Project Plans Drive-Thru Food Distribution

The Jubilee Ministries International (JMI) “Nourishing Others Well-Being” Project (N.O.W.) along with The Christian Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania (CCCWP) is sponsoring a Massive Drive-Thru Food Giveaway for up to 5,000 families on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 This is the ministries largest food distribution to date! The location of the food distribution event is the Lawrence Village Plaza, located at 2650 Ellwood Road, New Castle, PA 16101. Jubilee Ministries International N.O.W. Project and CCCWP will distribute an abundance of quality food boxes for over 5,000 families. Each family will receive multiple boxes containing fresh milk, quality dairy products, meat,…

October 19, 2020

Ellwood City Borough Council to Meet Tonight: Agenda

Council is set to vote on a motion to authorize Gabrielle Gretch to move forward with the Ellwood City Military Banner project. Gretch, a Riverside graduate who plans to attend UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in January, said she was inspired to take on this project during her internship. “I did my scholarship on Leslie Sabo Jr. for the Historical society and shortly after was driving with my mom in Butler and asked why we didn’t have these in Ellwood,” she said. “I hope this will achieve great things and one day many streets in Ellwood will be filled with…

October 19, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Weekly Activities For Week of October 19

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, WE ARE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. It is mandatory that everyone wear a…

October 15, 2020

Borough of Ellwood City Hires New Part-Time Police Officer

The Borough of Ellwood City has hired a new part-time police officer. Officer Salvador “Sal” Zepeda started his first day on the job Wednesday after being hired by Ellwood City Borough Council on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Zepeda is the departments third part-time officer. Mayor Anthony Court and Council President George Celli swore in the new officer who started his duties this week.  According to the ECPD, Mayor Court and Council President Celli were instrumental in getting Officer Zepeda hired. Pictured Below: (Left to Right) Council President George Celli, Officer Salvador “Sal” Zedepa, and Mayor Anthony Court.  

October 15, 2020

BC3 To Begin Spring Semester With Remote, Online Formats for 3 Weeks

(Butler, PA) All Butler County Community College credit courses opening the spring 2021 semester will be delivered by remote or online instruction through Feb. 8 as a precaution with regard to possible changing transmission levels of COVID-19 during the traditional flu season. BC3’s 15-week Session 1 begins Jan. 19. After three weeks, Session 1 courses will transition to their scheduled format. Scheduled formats include face-to-face, blended and hybrid, or the continuation of remote or online instruction. The college’s spring semester also features a 10-week Session 2 and three consecutive five-week Fast Track sessions, each of which will be held fully…

October 14, 2020

Riverside Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID-19

In a letter circulated by the Riverside Beaver County School District on Monday, October 12, 2020, the district was notified that a staff member at Riverside Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. “It is important for students and staff to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms every day,” said Superintendent, Bret Trotta in an email on Wednesday. “If you are symptomatic or have been in close contact with a positive case, we ask that they stay home and contact our school nurse. We sincerely appreciate the support of our school community as we continue to work to provide a safe educational…

October 14, 2020

Free Senior Outreach Event on Protecting Yourself From Fraud & Scams

PITTSBURGH – On October 15, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Pittsburgh Division are holding a virtual town hall event focused on protecting seniors from financial fraud and potential scams during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady announced. One of the best ways to protect yourself or a loved one from financial fraud is to remain informed. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, the SEC, and the FBI have partnered to raise awareness and educate seniors in Pennsylvania…