PodCast for October 8, 2016
In case you missed the Weekly News Wrap Up broadcasted every Saturday on Ellwood City’s very own radio station, WXED, at 6p.m., here’s the podcast for the week of October 8.
Local News
Wurtemburg-Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Fire Prevention Week
The Wurtemburg-Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department hosted their annual Fire Prevention Week open house on Wednesday, October 12th, from 6-8PM. Those in attendance had the opportunity to learn and practice “stop, drop, and roll,” how to use a fire extinguisher, see live fire demonstrations, and tour the fire safety trailer, where they learned fire prevention tips and how to use a bedroom window for a fire escape route. Picture submitted Pictured above, firefighters prepare to extinguish a simulated living room fire as Chief Mark McDevitt [Left] explains the different stages of the fire and Captain Al Leo Jr. [right] demonstrates how a Thermal…
Ellwood City’s School Board Meeting Brief
Yesterday night Ellwood City Area School District held their monthly school board meeting; many topics were discussed regarding school matters. The meeting had more visitors than normal and a large majority of them were district school bus drivers who wanted to attend the school board meeting in regards to a recent personnel incident involving a school bus driver who was fired- which they believe was unfair. Not much information about the incident is being released currently, but the school board informed the visitors they do not handle the hiring and firing of bus drivers since it’s handled privately by the…
A Letter From the Borough: Political Signs on Borough Property
No candidate for political office, whether local, county, state or federal, shall post any political signs on Borough property without registering at the Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City PA 16117. The registration procedure involves a $50 deposit, which will be returned if the following regulations are complied with: no sign shall be placed prior to four weeks before the date of election and must be removed within five days after the election. If the signs are left on Borough property after this time period, they will be removed by the Borough and the deposits will be retained. If…
Gibbons Hosts Agriculture Secretary and Farmers at Local Event
BEAVER COUNTY, Oct. 13 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, welcomed Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and 30 local farmers at a local restaurant to talk about agriculture education, food trade and the future of state farmers. Gibbons said Redding addressed the audience and took questions relating to the agriculture workforce. When Gibbons met with the local farmers, he stressed that the state needs to prepare the next generation of agriculture workforce with some 75,000 people needed in the next 20 years. “For decades, agriculture in Pennsylvania has been associated with the production of essential food crops, so we need…
Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of October 17, 2016
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, October 17, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “The Farm,” by Tom Robb Smith. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, October 18, 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…
Senator Vogel Urges Residents to Take Part in Oct. 17 Tele-Town Hall on PA Heroin/Opioid Crisis
Pennsylvania’s heroin and opioid epidemic will be the focus of a special Telephone Town Hall meeting, to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 17th, according to Senator Elder Vogel. Senator Elder Vogel is urging area residents to participate in the event, which is part of a statewide effort to gather information on how the growing epidemic is affecting Pennsylvania and what can be done to save lives and battle addiction. It is the second of five ‘regional’ tele-town halls scheduled around the state in the coming months. Those interested in taking part in the discussion can sign up…
Police Reports: Political Sign Wars Rage On
Political Sign War The political-sign war rages on with many Ellwood residents who continue to report that their political signs are being stolen and sometimes even replaced with other political signs- and some perpetrators are getting creative with their schemes. We brought to you a story about a woman who was lured to a fake democratic event just so someone could have the opportunity to replace her “Hillary for President” sign with a Donald Trump sign. According to a recent police report on October 8, a woman who lives on Spring Avenue called the police station to report that three…
BodyShop Group Fitness to hold 4th Annual Halloween Boo-T Camp
Ellwood City’s longest-running exercise establishment will once again hold their popular Halloween Boo-T Camp, on October 29, 2016, and you won’t want to miss it. This three hour workout session includes half hour increments of six group fitness classes from the world-renowned Les Mills programs. The day is filled with samples, snacks, and costumes – provided those attending dress up! Cost: $10 Includes: T-Shirt, Snacks, 3 Hour Workout, and tons of Fun! Warning: The first three years of the event have all sold out, and this one is expected to as well, so if you are interested you should sign…
CCBC Foundation Appoints Community Leader and Aviation Alum to Board of Directors
Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Peterson and Daniel Zeljak to the CCBC Foundation Board of Directors. The expansion of the Board allows the CCBC Foundation to increase outreach efforts and grow resources for assisting the College, CCBC students, and the community we serve. A resident of Daugherty Township, Mark Peterson is the current president of Sound Ideas Media, LLC, and the owner of WBVP-WMBA Radio in Beaver Falls. Mr. Peterson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Geneva College in 1986 and shortly after began his career in local…