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November 8, 2016

Presidential Election: Local Polling Places

This presidential election has undoubtedly been an emotional roller coaster, but now the time has come for the citizens of America to decide who they believe will be most fit to take the place of President Barack Obama, who in January 2017, will have served a full two terms. There are a total of five candidates running presidency, Donald Trump for the Republican Party, Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party, Gary Johnson for the Libertarian Party, Jill Stein for the Green Party, and Evan McMullin. Regardless of who you may be voting for, it is important to vote. The new…

November 8, 2016

“Second Saturday” Soup Supper

“Second Saturday” – Soup Supper November 12th,  4p.m. – 6:30p.m. Wurtemburg United Methodist Church 1244 Portersville Road  (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA  16117 Soups:  Ham & Bean Soup and Beef Veggie Includes:  Italian Bread, Homemade Rolls, Dessert, Beverages & Refills Eat-in and Take-out are both $6; under age 5 Free. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are just $1.00 Quarts of Soup are $6.00 Please mark your calendar for” every “Second Saturday” through April. Church:  724-758-9685

November 8, 2016

Local Districts Receive Safe School Grants

Several Beaver and Lawrence county school districts in the 47th Senatorial District were selected to receive state Safe School Initiative grants for the training and compensation of school resource officers and to prevent and reduce violent incidents through programs and security equipment, according to Senator Elder Vogel. The local funds were part of $6.5 million in competitive grants announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Education on Friday, November 4. Beaver County recipients include: Ambridge Area School District, $15,950 for visitor identification system; Big Beaver Falls Area School District, $60,000 Safe School Initiative Grant; Midland Borough school District, $24,889 for cameras…

November 7, 2016

Star Wars Event

The Ellwood City Public Library is having their Star Wars Event on Sat. Nov. 12 from 1p.m.-3p.m at their library location. The 501st Legion will be providing 12 costumed characters. They do a short program first, including a trivia contest and then will pose for pictures with the kids or adults in attendance afterwards. Two years ago the library had them come for the library’s 100th Birthday which drew a crowd of over 100 people. The 101st Legion uses only screen accurate costumes (pictured to the right) and they are extremely good with children, also proving to be untiring in posing for…

November 7, 2016

The Hope House of Ellwood City

First Baptist Church, located on Fountain Avenue, is hosting a community meeting Wednesday Nov. 9 at 7p.m. for all those who would like to be involved with their proposed homeless shelter. The homeless shelter is specified to cater for the needs of full households, not just small households or individuals, which makes it unique to the tri-state county area. The shelter is a donated move-in ready house near the post office in Ellwood City and it will provide a “community” living standard for up to three local families at a time. The shelter will not only house families for up…

November 7, 2016

Christmas Angels Toy Drive

Franklin Township Fire Department joined with Riverside School District to collect gifts for the School District’s families in need.   Donations accepted are: Toys for infant through high school age New boys and girls clothing from infant to teenager Winter hats, gloves, and coats for kids and adults Nonperishable food Toiletries (soap, shampoo, body spray, etc.) Gift cards (Gift cards will be used to purchase gifts for the program.)   Drop off Locations Franklin Township 897 State Route 288 Fombell, PA  16123 Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.   Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department 808 Old Zelienople Road Ellwood City, PA …

November 4, 2016

EllwoodCity.org’s Halloween Contest Gallery

Thank you to all who participated and good luck! The gallery has been posted on our Facebook page. Remember to share your submitted pictures on your social media and ask your friends and family to vote for you! 1 like/reaction = 1 vote, the top two contestants with the most “votes” by Nov. 11 will receive $50 courtesy of EllwoodCity.org. To view the gallery, click here.

November 4, 2016

Mayor Advisory Meeting

Mayor Court met with his Advisory Committee on October 27, 2016 in council Chambers. Discussion revolved around illegal drug and narcotics in the area, including overdoes that are taking place in local communities throughout Pennsylvania.  Mayor Court advised that the recent Drug Take-Back Program held in October was very successful in our community.  Parking and Trick-or-Treat night in our area were also topics of discussion. The next Mayors Advisory meeting will be on Thursday, December 1, 2016 @ 3pm.

November 4, 2016

Italian Heritage Website Created By Local Residents

Gene Morabito remembers his father as a man who immersed himself in the Ellwood City community.  As a prominent local contractor, Cosmo Morabito played an active role in building Ellwood City both literally and figuratively.  Cosmo passed away in 1946 when Gene was 11.  Sadly, in the 70 years since his passing, Cosmo’s contributions to the Ellwood community are largely forgotten, even by his own grandchildren.  Many of the buildings he constructed still stand, the Catholic Center, the old Ellport school among them, but few people are left who remember the builder or the local club that Cosmo started in…

November 4, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of November 7, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Because it is Election Day, there will be no Family Laptime programs on Tuesday, November 8.  Normal Laptime activities will resume on Tuesday, November 15. Call the library at 724-758-6458 with any questions. Wednesday, November 9, 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. Everyone is welcome, so call the library for more information. Thursday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m. —…