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August 12, 2019

SBA Offering Disaster Assistance To Victims Of Recent Flash Floodings

WASHINGTON – Pennsylvania businesses and residents affected by flash flooding on July 21-22, 2019 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator Christopher Pilkerton announced Friday. Acting Administrator Pilkerton made the loans available in response to a letter from Pennsylvania’s Gov. Tom Wolf on July 31, requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. The declaration covers Allegheny County and the adjacent counties of Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland in Pennsylvania. “The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of Pennsylvania with the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist businesses of…

August 12, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of August 12

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, AUGUST 14 9:30 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. Noon – “Bookworms Book Group,” the group will be discussing the book “The Candymakers” by Wendy Mass 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to…

August 9, 2019

ECASD Security Update: School Police Officer Replaced; Vestibule Completion Delayed

In an effort to make Ellwood City Area Schools more secure, The Ellwood City Area School Board—during the spring and summer months—hired two armed school police officers for the 2019-2020 school year and also voted to improve security vestibules at North Side, Hartman, and Perry Lower Intermediate. Updates, new votes occurred during this week’s ECASB’s agenda and regular meetings: School Police In July the board hired Robert Lagoon of Zelienople and Brad Koscinski of Grove City as the first armed officers to serve the school district. During the board’s regular meeting on Thursday the board voted to accept the resignation…

August 9, 2019

ECASB Approves Goals for Upcoming Year

During Thursday’s meeting, The Ellwood City Area School Board directors approved goals for the upcoming school year. A list of 25 goals was discussed at Monday’s Agenda Meeting and trimmed down to three major ones to focus on moving forward—many of the 25 were administrative type ongoing goals or goals that the board needs to work on internally. The top three: Continue to improve district climate by incorporating both small and large changes that can make a big impact. Look into using a school climate survey for the Intermediate Unit to identify and pinpoint areas where improvement is needed. Evaluate…

August 9, 2019

Chromebook ‘Surplus’ to Benefit Seventh and Eighth Graders

Seventh and Eighth graders in the Ellwood City Area School District will no longer have to “share”  Chromebooks. The announcement came during Monday night’s School Board Agenda Meeting on Monday night. Quickly after the announcement, School Director Renee Pitrelli said she felt the decision was made without board approval. Pointing out that this was the first time she had heard about this one to one Chromebook distribution. “The administration doesn’t make a decision for us,” she said during Monday’s meeting. Her point that board approval should be given for such decisions was met with explanation by administrators and school staff…

August 9, 2019

Blood Drive To Support Franklin Twp VFD

Please come out and support your Local Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department. Currently, the township only has 2 people signed up and we need at least 30 to hold the event.  With your support, the Fire Department will receive scholarship funds towards buying equipment and training. The event is scheduled as follows: Franklin Twp Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive Saturday, August 17th 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Bloodmobile Franklin Township 897 State Route 288 Fombell, PA  16123 To make an appointment visit vitalant.org (use group code C5990039) or call 877.25.VITAL Please come out and support the Franklin Twp Volunteer…

August 7, 2019

PHOTOS: Franklin Township Community Days

Dark clouds loomed Tuesday evening, but after rain came and passed, the 7th Annual Franklin Township Community Days shined with cheer and excitement. The event, held at the Giant Eagle plaza parking lot, consisted of CPR training, Fire Safety, Local Radio Station, free children’s activities such as a bounce house, slide, petting zoo, balloon twisting, face painting, games and a variety of vendors. The local event is part of America’s National Night Out against crime.  National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors, residents, Township Officials, Police, & Fire Departments while bringing back a true sense of community.

August 6, 2019

Holy Redeemer Announces $50,000 Labor Day Cash Giveaway

ELLWOOD CITY, PA – Picture yourself with extra cash this upcoming Labor Day which is fast approaching The Holy Redeemer Parish’s $50,000 cash give-away event covers a six-day period leading up to the Labor Day weekend from August 28 thru Labor Day September 2. A grand prize of $25,000 is awarded on Labor Day September 2, 2019. Awards begin on Wednesday, August 28 with five cash prizes of $5,000 awarded each evening thru August 31 as well as on September 1. Only 1,000 tickets are printed and winning numbers are based on the ‘pick-3 PA State Lottery’ 7:00 p.m. first…

August 5, 2019

Local Man Charged With Terroristic Threats

On Wednesday, July 31, the Ellwood City Police received a call from a home on Franklin Avenue from a woman who said there was a situation that needed their attention. The woman informed the police that there was a man wearing a black shirt and black shorts walking on Franklin Avenue. She further told police that he had a bag with him and was armed with a knife. According to police reports, the man in question was David Carter of Ellwood City. Carter was armed with a small pocket knife and a small axe. Police placed Carter into custody before…

August 5, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of August 5

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, AUGUST 7 9:30 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. Noon – “Book Bunch Book Group,” the group will be discussing the book “Crenshaw” by Katherine Applegate. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore…