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February 5, 2020

Bernstine Reacts to Governor Wolf Budget Address

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today joined his colleagues in a joint session of the General Assembly as Governor Tom Wolf delivered his budget address. Bernstine released the following statement on the governor’s proposal. “The governor today failed to mention the billions of dollars he wants to borrow from the taxpayers’ credit card. He claims his budget does not include any new taxes, but we know that debt doesn’t magically disappear. He’s mortgaging the paychecks of our children and grandchildren with his excessive overspending and borrowing agenda. “Instead of discussions about all the different ways to spend the taxpayers’…

February 5, 2020

Senator Vogel Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

The Senate will carefully study the $36.1 billion state General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 unveiled by Governor Tom Wolf on Tuesday (February 4) before a joint session of the General Assembly, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). “Obviously, it’s more of the same old, same old,” said Senator Vogel. “We hear that he doesn’t want to raise taxes, yet there is over $1 billion in new spending in the budget and that money has to come from somewhere. We don’t know where that is coming from yet. He is taking a lot of money out of other programs….

February 3, 2020

FBI Raids Americore Hospital in Ellwood City

According to a LeeDaily.com article and many local news reports, nearly two dozen FBI agents recently raided Ellwood City Medical Center, the now-closed Pennsylvania hospital owned by Americore Health. Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court told WPXI that the agents “carried out boxes and boxes of material from the medical center” late last week. The FBI says that they are conducting law enforcement activities, but at this time the agency is not saying more. Ellwood City Medical Center closed in December after the state banned the hospital from admitting patients for various health and safety regulations. Years of financial trouble had plagued…

February 3, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 3

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the sses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade and up. This group meets twice a month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. 6:30 p.m. – “Evening Book Group for Adults,” the…

January 31, 2020

Gordmans to Open Ellwood Location in February with Grand Opening Brand Bash

Apparel and home décor retailer Gordmans will replace Peebles in Franklin Plaza on Route 288 and will open its doors on February 18 at 9 a.m. The grand opening festivities will kick off with a ribbon cutting and follow with a $1,000 donation presented to Riverside Beaver County School District. The opening is one of 23 in Pennsylvania for the retailer. Gordmans will also open on the same day in Neshannock Township where the former Peebles used to be. “We are proud to be part of so many Pennsylvania communities, helping to sustain jobs, quality of life and economic growth….

January 30, 2020

LHS Caring Team Accepting Donations During Senior Night Basketball Game

The Lincoln High School Caring Team will be accepting donations for the community food bank before the boys’ final home basketball game Tuesday night. Fans attending the Senior Night game are asked to bring non-perishable food to help support people in our community who are facing food insecurity. There is a particular need for canned fruit, tuna, and soups, as well as cereals, mac and cheese, and toilet paper. Caring team members will also be collecting cash donations to support the program. All donations are welcomed and appreciated. “Supporting our community food bank has been a years-long commitment of the…

January 30, 2020

Fireworks Benefit to Feature Live Music, Comedy, Food, Prizes

An explosion of entertainment, food, and fun will kick off this year’s Fireworks Benefit. The event will take place at Koehler Brewery, 130 Wampum Ave, from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday February 8. The benefit will raise money to sustain the annual fireworks display at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Foods Festival and is being organized by Eric Rayner, the Ellport man who lead the community in an effort to save the display last year. “This year I decided I wanted to do the fireworks fundraising a little bit different. Instead of asking for donations, I wanted to…

January 30, 2020

Final United Fund Campaign Report

The Ellwood City United Fund campaign ends on Friday, January 31, 2020 – but there still is time to donate! The fund did not make the campaign goal of $50,000.00 and is short $10,500.00 with five days to go this month according to treasurer Andrew Kindle in a statement. “It is only by the generosity of the community that the United Fund agencies are able to serve our neighbors and friends who are in need, and who are going through rough times in their lives,” said Kindle. “It is not the amount you donate but that you give. Your donation…

January 29, 2020

Senate Approves Two Bills Supporting PA Fire & EMS Companies

Recognizing the major issues facing Pennsylvania’s firefighters, the Senate on Tuesday approved two bills based on recommendations made by a bi-partisan commission established to study emergency services across the Commonwealth, according to Senator Elder Vogel. “The Senate Resolution 6 Commission built upon the foundation set by the previous Senate Resolution 60 Commission to develop a new set of recommendations that provides the next steps toward providing needed assistance to Pennsylvania’s first responders,” said Senator Vogel. “Using that background information as a guide, these bills help address some of the issues facing Pennsylvania’s fire departments. Senate Bill 908 would create a…

January 29, 2020

Riverside SD Announces New Student Online Enrollment; Students of the Month

Riverside will be implementing Skyward New Student Online Enrollment on February 10, 2020. The Riverside School District is creating a new way to enroll students new to our district, including NEW KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENTS FOR 20-21.  The process is automated and eliminates the need for printing endless forms.  The process walks new parents/guardians through a series of questions and will help improve the efficiency of the enrollment process.  We will be working diligently this week to create and test our new system.  Access will be available February 10, 2020.  No phone calls for kindergarten enrollment will be received until Monday, Feb…