Prom is right around the corner and unfortunately many high school girls miss out on the once in a lifetime experience because of finances, and that’s why Prom Dreams in New Castle is hosting their 3rd annual free prom dress giveaway. Local girls who are in need of a prom dress are invited to the event, taking place at Feed My Sheep on Long Ave. in New Castle on March 25th. Official flyer below.
It’s Time Fitness is excited to be expanding their body enhancing services; while the company already offers a gym and salon to the community, they are adding a tanning salon to the list right in time for spring break. With no appointment needed, Big Time Tan will provide the option to utilize a variety of different tanning bed levels, HT42 for a duration of 11 minutes, HT54 for a duration of 10 minutes, HT60 for a duration of 8 minuets, and not 1 but 2 Hollywood Tan High Pressure Tanning beds that is 10 minutes maximum tan with 36 HP…
ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will host an open house at his district office, located at 438 Line Ave., in Ellwood City, from 3-6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6. “Our office is designed to be a direct link between residents of the 10th District and their state government,” Bernstine said. “This event is an opportunity for residents to learn more about what me and my staff can do for them. Our main focus will be meeting with people to listen to their concerns and helping to develop and enact policies that will allow our region to be an…
With the ongoing concern of the hospital potentially closing, many Ellwood residents are thankful to hear that medical companies are still investing in the local community. Council awarded the sale of the old Ellwood City owned L&N building located in Ellport to Worksite Medical, proceeding their bid of $375,000 for the property. The building was named after its original occupant, a North-Wales based company, Leeds & Northup, which relocated in 1997, leaving the property to industrial authorities until 2010 when the Borough took ownership of the property. The Borough received another bid on the property in 2010 of $750,000 but refused…
The Ellwood City Art Club will be hosting an “April Fool Fashion Show and Tea” event, Saturday April 1, 2017 from 1p.m.-3:30p.m. The event will take place at Day Springs Gifts, 316 6th Street, Ellwood City, and will include tea, cookies, music, and entertainment. Proceeds go to producing a coloring book featuring new and seasoned artists from the local community. Adult tickets are $7, 18 and under are $5.
The attached information is being provided in order to inform Ellwood City Electric customers of the effect the reduction in the Transmission and Capacity charges set by PJM has had upon the Rate Adjustments (PPA Factor) and customer billings during the months of December 2016 through the upcoming billing in March 2017. Comparisons of PPA components (energy purchases, American Municipal Power-power charges, as well as Transmission and Capacity Charges) were used. The Rate Adjustment is added to the electric bill of each user, residential, commercial and industrial. The Rate Adjustment for December of 2016 dropped to 2.71 cents from 4.11…
Do you have memories of the Perry School in Wurtemburg? What was it like when you went there? Who were the teachers? What interesting story would you like to tell? Louise Carroll from the Ellwood City Ledger will be at the Ellwood City Area Historical Society at 310 Fifth Street, from 1 to 4 PM on Thursday February 23, to talk to you, and if you want to talk about something else, she will be ready to listen. You are invited to come in anytime in the scheduled period to visit and browse the History Center. Have a cup of…
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of the Presidents’ Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21. Tuesday, February 21, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr. New members are always welcome. More information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Tuesday, February 21, at 3:30 p.m. – The Library Anniversary Committee will meet to discuss future activities and fundraisers. New…
Raymond Santillo, the Director of the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce sent out the following letter in gratitude to the communities continued support: “As many of you may know, I am currently the Director of the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce {ECACC}. I am very proud to lead this enthusiastic group of volunteers that serve our area. I write this to inform our EC Area as an update to Chamber activities and membership. First I continue to ask all residents in our Chamber area (Ellwood City, Wampum, Marion, Wayne, North Sewickley, Perry, Portersville, Big Beaver, Franklin, Ellport, New…
ELLWOOD CITY — Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today that three organizations in the 10th District dedicated to assisting local veterans received more than $15,000 in grant funding through the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF). The Beaver County Office of Veterans Affairs received $7,500, and the Lawrence County Office of Veterans Affairs received $3,000 to enhance outreach for veterans. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Veterans Assistance Fund of Beaver Falls in Beaver County received $5,000 for services related to assist with veteran homelessness, post-traumatic stress and chemical exposure. “More than 900,000 veterans call Pennsylvania home, and many of them live here in…