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December 2, 2017

REMINDER: Time is Almost Up to Vote Connoquenessing for River of the Year

Voting for Pennsylvania’s River of the Year ends TODAY, December 22, 2017. The winning river gets a $10,000 grant. The Connoquenessing was 1 of 5 nominations picked out of hundreds of submissions. As we all know, over time this local waterway had been neglected and abused leading to its rating as the 2nd most polluted waterway in America in 2000. Since then through Allegheny Aquatic Alliance and other organizations’ efforts, significant positive changes have been made to this creek and have resulted in the restoration of it. Now we have the opportunity to show our appreciation to this precious waterway…

December 1, 2017

Vote Connoquenessing for River of the Year

Connoquenessing Creek was just nominated for Pennsylvania’s River of the Year! In 3 days, the “Connie” went from last place to 1st place! It was 1 of 5 nominations picked out of hundreds of submissions. As we all know, over time this local waterway had been neglected and abused leading to its rating as the 2nd most polluted waterway in America in 2000. Since then through Allegheny Aquatic Alliance and other organizations’ efforts, significant positive changes have been made to this creek and have resulted in the restoration of it. Now we have the opportunity to show our appreciation to…

December 1, 2017

Let There Be Lights Event Schedule

Let There Be Lights 2017 is starting tonight! Here is the event schedule: Friday, December 1 6-8p.m. Light Up Night on Lawrence Avenue, ft. live entertainment, free horse and carriage rides, dance performances, food and vendors 6:30p.m. Lighting of the tree and fireworks display (located in the Community Plaza) 8:15p.m. Free movie “A Christmas Story” located at the Lincoln High School Auditorium WIN A $25 AMEX GIFT CARD! Stop by The Color Center tonight from 6-8p.m. to warm up and enter our Annual Coloring Contest! We will have four age groups: 0-5, 6-9, 10-12, and 13-18. This year’s prizes are a…

December 1, 2017

Ellwood City United Fund Update

The Ellwood City area United Fund campaign is now under way. The 2017-2018 campaign runs until December 31, 2017. The fund is an independent local United Fund with absolutely no paid staff or administration. You can be assured that your donation stays here in Ellwood City. The Ellwood City United Fund has been serving the community for over 50 year provides funds to the following agencies: Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Ellwood City. People-in-need City Rescue Mission Lark Enterprises Ellwood Family Center Human Services(Unicenter) Ellwood City Area Public Library Just one donation will provide funds to the many agencies who…

November 30, 2017

VIDEO: Elementary Student Narrates Weekend Events in School Newscast

“Attention all students – we have one really cool thing to report this week that has something to do with this weekend,” Giovanna, an Ellwood City elementary school student, stated during the Perry-Hartman school news production centered around the Let There Be Lights weekend. She then furthers on, professionally narrating the events to take place this weekend while clips of past year’s events play. The schools record news-like productions to air on the school TVs, which not only helps prepare the participating students for careers in production and media, but also keeps the students who watch it up to date…

November 30, 2017

Scholarship Available to Students Pursuing Education in Construction or Trades

Monaca, PA – The CCBC Foundation recently announced the establishment of the William R. Minton Scholarship Fund. A generous gift from William Minton’s surviving wife, Abigail Minton and her family, the scholarship celebrates the legacy of Mr. Minton. The $20,000 endowed scholarship is available to students pursuing an education in construction or the trades in programs such as CCBC’s Building Trade Technology Associate in Applied Science degree, which is designed to meet the workforce training needs of business and industry by recognizing college-level, on-the-job learning. Born in Hibbs, Pennsylvania in 1934, and self-educated in bricklaying, plumbing, frame carpentry, concrete work,…

November 30, 2017

BC3’s “forward-thinking” library earns spot in national magazine

(Butler, PA) The nation’s oldest magazine devoted to libraries has recognized the architecture of Butler County Community College’s new Heaton Family Learning Commons, a $6.4 million state-of-the-art facility dedicated in August 2016 and one whose visual attraction defies the words within its 40,000 volumes, according to Martin Miller, BC3’s interim dean of library services. The Heaton Family Learning Commons, on BC3’s main campus in Butler Township, is among seven academic renovations and the most expensive listed in the Nov. 15 issue of Library Journal, a New York City magazine founded in 1876, according to managing editor Bette-Lee Fox. Funded in…

November 29, 2017

Criminal Complaints: Ellwood City Man Facing Felony Theft Charges

Ellwood City Man Facing Felony Theft Charges James Allen Sawyers, 26, of Ellwood City, is facing one felony count of theft by unlawful taking and one felony count of receiving stolen property after stealing a jewelry box full of miscellaneous jewelry from a local household. According to the complaint, the resident of the household was unwell for several months and had to have caregivers in and out of the residence often. The homeowner had noticed the jewelry box missing after one of the caregivers had brought their son, who would sometimes cut the grass of the property until his services…

November 29, 2017

New Year’s Eve Bingo

Holy Redeemer is hosting their New Year’s Eve Bingo on December 31, 2017 at the Catholic Center located at 311 Lawrence Avenue. Doors open at 5p.m. and the cost is $25.00 in advance of $30.00 the day of at the door. $1000.00 coverall with 70+ players – cookie jars and two winner-take-all games! Dinner is included with festivities from 5p.m. until the first break. Tickets can be purchased at regular bingo and the church office.

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