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September 16, 2016

The 15th Annual Story Telling Festival

The 15th annual Story Telling Festival, brought to you by Ellwood City Public Library and supporting sponsors, will be hosted in Ewing Park on September 17 from 4p.m. to 7:30p.m. The storytelling stage will feature talented performances from Jocelyn Dabney, Mike Kennelly, Bill Pate, Michael Perry and Joanna Demarest. Performances will be followed by 15 minute intermissions, a perfect time to enjoy free activities like horse drawn trolley rides, face painting, strolling minstrels and balloon art. Snacks will also be provided at The Friends of the Library Booth. View the photos from last years Story Telling Festival here.

September 16, 2016

Police: Boy Claims His Family Treats Him like “Harry Potter”

Boy Claims His Family Treats Him like “Harry Potter” According to the police report dated September 10, a juvenile came to the police department to report that he feels that he is being treated unfairly at home; he furthered his statement saying he is adopted, his parents don’t talk to him unless they need something, he’s forced to do chores, and he’s overall treated like “Harry Potter”. The minor said he did not want to go back home and he was getting bit up by bed bugs that live in his mattress. He also claimed that there are bats living…

September 16, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of September 19, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, September 19, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “The Lola Quartet,” by Emily St. John Mandel. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, September 20, 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. Call the library for more information. Thursday, September 22, at…

September 16, 2016

Calvin Church Hosting Free Concert

Calvin Presbyterian Church welcomes the Allegheny Drifters on Sunday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. for a free concert open to the community. From the western foothills of the Alleghenies, Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Drifters have presented their exciting style of bluegrass for over a decade. Their engaging, fast-paced show appeals to all ages with fine bluegrass classics, strong soulful vocals and blazing instrumentals. They’ve earned a national reputation for superb song selection and good old-fashioned energy and drive. Visit www.alleghenydrifters.com for more information about the group.

September 16, 2016

Mayor’s September Advisory Meeting Brief

At the Mayor’s September 2016 Advisory meeting, several topics were discussed between the board members. There have been numerous complaints about quads speeding on Wampum Avenue and Woodside Avenue. There are still some concerns involving scams going around that target our elderly, specifically the IRS scam and the Publishers Clearing House scam. If you have elderly family and/or friends in the area, talk to them about these scams so that they do not become the next victims. Also discussed have been that large trucks and the parking of these large trucks that make it difficult for motorists to see when…

September 16, 2016

Senator Vogel to Host Veterans’ Specialist at New Castle District Office

Senator Vogel announced yesterday that he will host a veterans’ specialist in his New Castle District Office to assist constituents with various issues related to their military service. Stephanie Bengoa of the American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Wednesday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Senator Vogel’s New Castle Office (1905 W. State St. New Castle, PA 16101). No appointment is necessary. Ms. Bengoa can assist veterans and their families understand the benefits they have earned, enroll in the V.A. health care system, assist with the appeals process, and much more. Please bring any…

September 16, 2016

CCBC: New Endowed Scholarship

Monaca, PA –NOVA Chemicals is establishing a new endowed scholarship through the CCBC Foundation that will expand access for all students enrolled in the College’s Process Technology program. The named gift will go a long way in helping the College recruit and train a skilled workforce for Beaver County while providing greater access and opportunity for those students in the community who need it most. NOVA Chemicals will contribute $60,000 to create the scholarship fund over the next five years. “We value our continued partnership with NOVA Chemicals and this new opportunity they are providing for underserved populations in our…

September 15, 2016

Man Steals An Estimated 2,000 Kilowatt Hours of Electric

On September 6, officers and the electric company were investigating a residential meter in Ellwood that had been tapped into. Bob Villella gave the following information about the electric companies investigation, “the Ellwood City Borough Electric crew was reviewing the TIP Report which is generated from the Borough Utility Software. The TIP report identifies that a meter was pulled and is inactive and if there is activity then it identifies new usage compared to the period when it was pulled. This process requires crew members going to each listed address on the report to check meter status. Our crew checked…

September 15, 2016

The CVS that Caused the Destruction of One of Ellwood’s Oldest Buildings Is Scheduled to Open This Weekend

As many of you can most likely recall, EllwoodCity.org’s previous journalist, Jonathon Cortez, posted months earlier bringing almost constant updates about St. Agatha’s destruction in order to build a new CVS Pharmacy; he even wrote a lengthy opinion piece about his thoughts of it. He stated that he believed the destruction of St. Agatha was a mistake, mainly because it was one of the oldest buildings in Ellwood and it should be protected as such. He emphasized that there are other similar pharmacies in the area and a Rite Aid across the street from the proposed CVS, so it seemed…