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Ellwood City Area Public Library: Activities for Week of October 31, 2016
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old and preschoolers up to 5 years old. The program, which runs through November 22, features stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is requested, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, November 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…
Police Reports: Franklin Township Asking Residents to Lock Vehicles
Franklin Township Warns of Recent Vehicle Break-ins Police are requesting all residents to lock vehicles at night and to avoid leaving valuables in cars after a series of vehicle break-ins at night in Franklin Township. Two Ellwood Residents Arrested for Outstanding Warrants According to the police report, Amanda Lee Hasan, 26, of Ellwood was arrested Tuesday for an outstanding bench warrant related to drugs. An officer noticed a car on the road that was being operated by someone who had a suspended license and conducted a traffic stop. Hasan was not the driver but the officer knew she had a…
Police Reports: Criminals Beware, Ellwood City is Protected by Bounty Hunter with Air Gun
According to the police report, two self-proclaimed bounty hunters were stopped in Ellwood on Monday night after an officer noticed their vehicle had a burnt out taillight and the bumper was scraping on the ground every time the vehicle hit a bump. When the officer pulled the vehicle over and asked the driver for the vehicles information, the driver and passenger both pulled out a badge on a chain from under their shirts and stated they were agents and that the back seat passengers were in training. The responding officer did not observe anything official on any of the individuals…
Kick-Off a Huge Success
The Ellwood City United Fund held its annual “Get Acquainted Mixer” at Nico Lucianos Café on Wampum avenue last Tuesday evening. Over 60 invited guest and service agencies enjoyed special prepared refreshments, a silent auction and door prizes. Connie MacDonald, president of the United Fund introduced city and county guest that were in attendance. MacDonald stated that the Ellwood City Community is always ready to support and help our neighbors that maybe going through rough times . MacDonald then introduced Andy Kindle, treasurer, who stated the goal for fund raising for 2017 is $50,000.00. Kindle recognized Louise Carroll, who has written…
Police: Uni-Mart Retail Theft
According to the police report, on Oct. 20 the pictured male stole merchandise from the Uni-Mart in Ellwood. A “handful” of Blow Pops which cost .25c each, and a bottle of Listerine Mouth Wash which cost $5.59 was stolen by the actor who fled the scene after being confronted by one of the store personnel. Police are still searching for the man and encourage anyone with information regarding the incident to report it. You can leave anonymous tips through the tip box located in the Ellwood Municipal Building or you could report it through their website.
T & M Hardware Owner Elected to National Co-op Board of Directors
October 25, 2016, FORT WAYNE, IN – Tim Post, co-owner of T & M Hardware & Rental, has been elected to the Do it Best Corp. Board of Directors, the international home improvement co-op announced recently. Tim Post and his wife Mary own T & M Hardware, with six stores in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. The Posts purchased their first store in 1991, and they’ve grown the business to six successful locations with a strong focus on customer service, diverse product selection and a nationally recognized rental program. T & M Hardware & Rental is also celebrating its 25th…
Turkey Dinner
First United Methodist Church, located at 416 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117, is hosting their 39th annual turkey dinner on Saturday November 5 from 4p.m.-6p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 5-10, and free for children under 5. Tickets can be purchased from a church member or at the church office which is open Wednesday through Friday from 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. For more information call 724-758-6278
Gibbons resolution designates October as ‘Agent Orange Awareness Month’
HARRISBURG, Oct. 24– State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D- Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, is pleased that the House of Representatives today unanimously adopted his resolution (H.R. 1088) designating October as “Agent Orange Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. “Thousands of veterans have died as the result of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides, and thousands more still suffer from cancer and other health disorders caused by exposure to Agent Orange,” Gibbons said. “Veterans with Agent Orange-related health problems live with the knowledge that genetic damage resulting from exposure to Agent Orange may be handed down through generations.” Gibbons said the Vietnam War, which many of…
Venezie Sporting Goods Food Drive
Venezie Sporting Goods located at 512 Lawrence Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 is supporting the local food bank on Bridge Street by hosting a food drive from Oct. 24 through Nov. 18. (official flyer below) For every non-perishable food item donated you will be entered to WIN $100 Gift Card for Loccisano’s Golden Dawn (1 entry per item). To participate, donate items at the Venezie Sporting Goods store in Ellwood. Drawing for the gift card will be held on Friday Nov. 18. As a personal thank you they will also be giving away a free T-shirt to everyone that donates. “We hope…