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October 6, 2016

CCBC And Piedmont/American Airlines Partner To Offer Pilot Cadet Program

Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County and Piedmont Airlines, which is part of the American Airlines Group, have formed a new partnership to offer CCBC professional pilot graduates an unprecedented opportunity to earn a guaranteed career with American Airlines. The Piedmont Airlines Pilot Cadet Program is a mutually beneficial pilot recruitment, retention, and employment program offered by Piedmont and partner universities, colleges, and flight schools that provides students with a direct career pathway to American Airlines. “This is a win-win-win partnership for CCBC, Piedmont, and CCBC piloting students,” said Col. Bill Pinter, former Dean of Aviation Sciences and…

October 5, 2016

Police Reports: Several Clown Sightings in Ellwood

Three Separate Clown Sighting Incidents Have Been Reported to the Ellwood City Police Department: According to the police report, on September 30, officers were dispatched to the Ellwood City football game after a caller had reported two characters in clown masks were terrorizing civilians at the game. The caller advised police that after she had heard rumors from her 12 year old daughter that two clowns were supposed to show up to the football game and start shooting people she immediately went to pick her daughter up. Upon her arrival she witnessed the two masked individuals parked in a black…

October 5, 2016

Breaking News: Wampum Fire Department Caught On Fire Last Night

According to reports, three service vehicles were destroyed in a fire that happened last night at the Wampum Fire Department. The fire reportedly started around midnight and continued for several hours after. The cause of the fire is not yet known, however it is speculated that one of the cars may have shorted out, causing the fire. The fire was mainly contained in the station and no injuries were reported. Update: 4 vehicles were destroyed in the fire.

October 5, 2016

Veterans’ Specialists to Visit Gibbons’ Office Next Week

ELLWOOD CITY, Oct. 3 – To assist veterans and their families, state Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence,  announced today he will be hosting veterans’ specialists in his Ellwood City office. Gibbons said Stephanie Bengoa and Ryan Paglia will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at his Ellwood City office, located at 438 Line Ave., to lend help to veterans and their families. Bengoa of the American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be in Gibbons’ office to assist veterans with understanding what benefits they have earned, filing appeals to existing claims, enrolling in the Department of Veterans…

October 4, 2016

Hitched and Unhitched: August and September Edition

Hitched and Unhitched for the months of August and September is up and ready to view! We also want to give a special congratulations to Kasey Johnson, 24 of Ellwood City and her fiance Jeff Work, 26 of Ellwood City on their marriage that took place at the Saint Monica Church in Wampum, with the reception held at the New Galilee Fire Hall on September 24th, 2016. Photo provided by the family.

October 4, 2016

Ellwood City’s Powderpuff Game Tonight

Ellwood City’s Lincoln High School will be hosting their annual Powderpuff game tonight at Helling Stadium. Freshmen vs. Sophmore will start at 6p.m. and Juniors vs. Seniors will start at 8p.m. Cost of admission is $3.00 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.

October 4, 2016

Recent Transmission and Capacity Charges

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 Adjustment (PPA Factor) and customer billings during the months of August, September and October.  A comparison of PPA components (Energy Purchased, 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 August of 2015 was 3.10 cents per kWh compared to1.80 cents per kWh…

October 4, 2016

Wurtemburg United Methodist Church Soup Supper

Wurtemburg United Methodist Church (1244 Portersville Road  (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA  16117) will be having their “Second Saturday” Soup Supper on October 8th from 4p.m. to 6:30p.m. Soup flavors will be stuffed pepper and beef veggie. The meal includes soup,  Italian bread, homemade rolls, dessert, beverages & refills. Grilled cheese sandwiches will be available for $1.00 and quarts of soup are $6.00. Eat-in and take-out are both $6; under age 5 Free. Come, relax and enjoy fresh homemade soups and desserts. Please mark your calendar for every  “Second Saturday” through April. Church:  724-758-9685

October 3, 2016

Police: Over 100 Marijuana Plants Seized in Little Beaver Township

140 mature marijuana plants were confiscated by state police from a property in Little Beaver Township last week. According to reports, the plants were growing among a cornfield and in total are estimated to be worth around a street value of $630,000. Police are still investigating.

October 3, 2016

Gibbons Hosting Annual Senior Fair this Wednesday

ELLWOOD CITY, Oct. 3 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D- Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will host his 10th Annual Senior Fair from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Wurtemburg-Perry Fire Hall, 425 Portersville Road, Ellwood City.  Gibbons said his free senior fair will feature health screenings and information on programs and services benefitting senior citizens. “This special event will be a one-stop-shop for seniors to get helpful information and learn about services available in our community,” Gibbons said. “The annual senior fair is always a good opportunity to meet constituents and talk with them about the issues affecting their…