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March 3, 2017

Success with Style on Lawrence Avenue

If Stacy Houk could relive her first year in business; she would not change a thing. “When I opened my doors last Spring, I really did not know what to expect. My husband and I put so much into renovating this space that when customers saw us working and began inquiring before our opening day, I had no time to anticipate how busy I would be. We are really happy with renovation. I knew if I could get people to come in and see the place, they’d give my services a try.” Stacy’s beauty salon, L.A. Cuts, is playfully named…

March 2, 2017

10th Annual Lawrence County Women’s Conference

When: Saturday, March 11, 2017 8:00 am—2:30 pm Where: Shakespeare’s 1495 Mercer Road, Ellwood City   Program Overview WOMEN are EVERYTHING! Celebrate 10 years of Women coming together to help each other achieve their dreams! The Lawrence County Women’s Conference delivers top contacts and resources to enhance and engage women of all stages of life. Driven to foster the development of following individual dreams, the Conference focuses on sparking ideas by providing networking tools to help women initially grasp their dream…and then follow them. Welcome featured speaker, Madame Justice Debra Todd, who became the first Democratic Woman to be elected…

March 2, 2017

Wurtemburg Perry Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry

The Wurtemburg Perry Volunteer Fire Department, located at 488 Portersville Rd, will be hosting their Lenten Fish Dinner on the following days: March 10 & 24, April 7 & 14. Serving time will start at 5p.m. and end at 7p.m. Take out will be available and can be called into 724-758-9126.

March 2, 2017

Ellwood Area Golden Agers 55+ Event

Community members 55+ are invited to enjoy an afternoon of Bingo and cards held at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Center Starting on March 15th and tentatively throughout the following dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 19, 26, and May 3, 10, 17, 24. Doors open at 12:30p.m. with Bingo and cards starting at 1p.m. The event is free but Bingo will cost $1-$2 per ticket, light snacks and drinks will be provided. Any questions can be answered by calling the church office at 724-758-4411.

March 1, 2017

Riverside to Present “The Drowsy Chaperone”

The Riverside High School Theater will present the hilarious comedy musical, The Drowsy Chaperone starting tomorrow through March 5th in the high school auditorium. A cast of over seventy-five from the high school and middle school will participate in the production directed by Andrew Kovall.  This is the 54th Anniversary of Theater at Riverside, so we hope you can join us for this landmark show. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the…

March 1, 2017

February Mayor’s Advisory Meeting

On February 23, the Mayor’s Advisory Committee met in council Chambers; parking problems were discussed, especially vehicles parking on corners posing difficulties to drivers. Also discussed were the All Terrain Vehicles on city streets. Mayor Court reported that Jozek is in poor health and commented that, “there will never be another K9 quite like Jozek”. The fight against drugs continues and there have been 375 arrests since Mayor Court took office. It was reported that 3 new businesses have recently opened in the borough: John DeCaro Law Firm, Consignment Shop and Smoking Dave’s Barbecue. Complaints were received about free-running dogs…

February 28, 2017

Holy Redeemer Catholic School to Close: “Schools Are Now a Business”

Heavy emotions filled Holy Redeemer Catholic School’s lunchroom yesterday during the public meeting about the school’s unexpected closure. Sister JoAnne, the principal of Holy Redeemer Catholic School stated during the meeting that she believes schools are no longer what they once were – they are now businesses that rely on attending students to fund raise and due to the few students attending the school, funding is the main contributing factor to the schools termination. “Schools are now a business, no matter where your child will attend – be it public or private, fundraising will be a thing, and without children…

February 28, 2017

March/April Activities at the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls

Saturday, March 4th, it’s Science With Seuss 11am-12:30pm.  Pre K to 2nd graders are invited to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, explore, create and have fun.  The Franklin Center will be on hand with a STEM Station, HeadStart and Pre-K Counts will have a literacy games and skills station, create a Seuss Make and Take and enjoy the Scavenger Hunt, designed to use a series of clues to lead parent and child from one location to the next.  The program will include a fun snack.  Registration required.  Call the library to register at 724.846.4340. Maker Mondays are the 1st and 3rd…

February 27, 2017

Criminal Complaint: Wampum Storage Unit Theft

According to the criminal complaint on Jan. 22 a Pennsylvania State Trooper was dispatched to the Mini Storage Units located at 941 Clyde Street in Wampum Borough, in reference to four units being broken into. Upon arrival the officer determined the locks were cut on all four units; surveillance photos of the suspect and the car he was driving was provided, allowing further investigation to reveal the suspect as Corey D. Rayl, 43, of Beaver Falls, PA. The estimated amount of stolen goods equals $1809.00 and Rayl will be facing felony charges of criminal trespass and entering unattended property, misdemeanor…

February 27, 2017

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of Feb. 27, 2017

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, March 1, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, March 1, at 3:00 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 7th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. Call the library for more…