Upcoming Events at the New Castle Playhouse
The New Castle Playhouse has several events coming up, including auditions, plays, and camping. More details on the flyer below.
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Couple Experiences Sleepless Nights Dedicating Time Beautifying Ellwood City
Appropriately in sync with the Ellwood City revitalization project, Katelyn Dominelli and her husband Curt have made it their goal to ensure residing in Ellwood City is a desirable option. Since January 2016, the couple have been focusing their efforts on purchasing eye-sore real estate in the local community and doing a complete flip of the property – turning it into a highly appealing and modern space to live in the hopes it will entice a growing community. Not only do they beautify property in Ellwood City, they also promote the utilization of local companies and workers. The husband and…
Rep. Aaron Bernstine Endorses Mayoral Candidates
Today, State Representative Aaron Bernstine formally endorsed incumbent mayoral candidates Anthony Court of Ellwood City and George Quay of Beaver Falls. Both Court and Quay will be on the Democratic ballot in the primary election to be held on May 16th. Both mayors are also seeking write-in votes to secure positions on the Republican ticket for the general election in November. Representative Bernstine touted Mayor Courts’ integrity and commitment to marketing Ellwood City to employers. “Immediately after I took office, Mayor Court contacted me to express his support of my plan to bring new jobs to Ellwood City. He is a man…
SMC Councils Minimum Wage Survey Reveals Small Business Challenges with Governor’s Proposal
HARRISBURG, PA – In his 2017-18 budget, Governor Tom Wolf calls for a mandated increase in the minimum wage from $7.25 to $12 per hour effective on July 1 of this year, with no phase in period. SMC Business Councils, along with 10 affiliate organizations, conducted a minimum wage survey among 450 Western Pennsylvania small businesses, finding 85 percent of respondents disagreed with the governor’s proposal, while only 11 percent agreed. More than 30 members of SMC Business Councils will converge on Harrisburg on Monday, May 8, 2017 to present members of the Governor’s staff with results from the…
PHOTO: Senior Receives Ellwood Area Education Association Scholarship
Lincoln High student, Joseph Cortez, received a $1,500 scholarship from the Ellwood Area Education Association. The scholarship is funded every year by contributions from the teachers in the Ellwood City School District. The recipient is selected based on a combination of grades and SAT scores. After graduation, Joseph plans to study engineering at Penn State University, University Park. Photo submitted.
Ellwood City Relay for Life Event
Paint The Town Purple Survivor Luncheon Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Join us as we celebrate our survivors at the Wurtemburg-Perry Fire Hill on Portersville Road with a luncheon. This is free to all survivors and a guest prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary Wurtemburg-Perry Fire Hall. Entertainment will be performed by magician T J Hill, plus door prizes and a basket auction. Vic Rangel and Anna Main are the guest speakers, come hear their amazing stories. Relay For Life survivor shirts will be received at this time. For more information contact Donna Kish at 724-758-9856 or e-mail…
Information Regarding New Utility Bill Format
Ellwood City Borough Manager Bob Villella released information regarding the updated utility billing format. Villella stresses that although there is a delay in the April billing due to the billing program change-over, residents will still have a full 10 days to pay their bill – which he believes will be arriving next week. “It is not the customers fault that the billing is delayed and they will have the full amount of time to pay their bill as usual.” Villella says the new billing will continue on a 30-31 day cycle and will have much more detailed information including a…
Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of May 8, 2017
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Sapphira and the Slave Girl,” by Willa Cather. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, May 9, at 3:00 p.m. – The Library Anniversary Committee will meet to discuss upcoming events and fundraisers. New members are welcome, so call the library for more information. Wednesday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and…
Calvin Presbyterian Church’s Annual Rummage Sale
Calvin Presbyterian Church’s annual rummage sale will be held on Friday, May 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m.-noon. Saturday is “Bag Day”. As in past years, baked goods and lunch items will also be available for sale.
Ellwood City Borough Council Meet the Candidate Night Recap
Less than half of the running candidates attended yesterday evening’s Meet the Candidate Night, hosted by the Ellwood City Kitchen Cabinet. Four candidates, three of which are current members of council running for reelection, attended the public event. Democratic incumbent, Michele Lamenza, and newcomer, Caleb Cragle attended – their challengers, former councilman James Barry, and newcomers Bryan Vincent and John Pansera were not present. Republic incumbents, David DeCaria and Connie MacDonald were present while their republican challengers Rob Brough, John Cress, Brandon Fisher and Lisa Guerrera were absent. Brough, Cress, Fisher, and Guerrera released a joint statement Thursday morning saying…