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Corona D’Italia Columbus Day Dinner

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their Columbus Day Dinner on Tuesday, October 13, 5 p.m. at the Wolverine Restaurant. Treasurer Louise Vitullo and her member daughter Patti Kuhn registered the attendees upon arrival. Trustee Pudue La Cava directed seating and ushered the guests. Orator Valerie Valentino provided and presented favors of a pen with light and a 2016 pocket planner to each person in attendance. She was assisted by the sentinel Lois Di Frischia. Master of Ceremonies Mary Quintanilla photographed the event. President Clemmy Sirimarco voiced the welcome expressing the honoring of Christopher Columbus for his determination to find the…


Jim Hendricks, International Christian Pianist, In Concert!

Jim Hendricks, International Christian Pianist, will be performing at the Wurtemburg Methodist Church on Saturday, November 15 at 4:30 p.m. The concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken and refreshments provided afterwards. Jim Hendricks has performed more than 1,200 Christian concerts in churches all across the land, including three appearances at the Crystal Cathedral. He has authored a book, made 13 piano recordings and performed on ABC, CBS, TBN, and PAX. Hendricks will also be playing during our regular 10:20 a.m. worship service. The Wurtemburg Methodist Church is located on 1244 Portersville Rd, Rt488, Ellwood…


Senate Ag Committee to Consider Industrial Hemp Bill

The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Elder Vogel, will consider legislation to allow the growth of industrial hemp during a meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, in Room 8E-B of the State Capitol East Wing. Senate Bill 50, introduced by Senator Judy Schwank, provides for an industrial hemp industry in the Commonwealth through the establishment of a permitting process within the Department of Agriculture to license and regulate the cultivation, growth and sale of industrial hemp. The 2014 Federal Farm Bill permits industrial hemp research if it is authorized by a state. While a…


Local Companies to Present “Katharina Von Bora,” an Original Opera

The New Castle Lyric Opera, in collaboration with Opera Westminster, will present the premiere performance of the pop opera “Katharina von Bora” on November 7th. The opera was composed by Mihai Valcu, resident opera conductor at Westminster College, with a libretto by William Zeiger. It will be performed in English. The cast includes both Westminster students and talented vocalists from the region. Katharina von Bora, a former nun who became the wife of Martin Luther, was an important figure in the early history of the Protestant Church. She was a primary source of inspiration and support for her husband, and…


Class of 1954 October Meeting

Pudue LaCava hosted the Lincoln Class of 1954, “Life is a Beach” committee at her Mt Vernon Drive home on Thursday, October 15 at 4 p.m. The session began with lunch made and provided by committee. A pasta salad made by Paul Abraham was accompanied by ham, vegetables, and fruit trays. “Pinky” Maielli provided a pumpkin pie type dessert. James Gillespie reported on fundraising and distributed October tickets. They are available from committee members or by contacting LaCava. Clemmy Sirimarco voiced the financial report. Ilene Gardner and Jan Keenan reported on the status of the class pictures from the August…


Library Activities Week of October 26, 2015

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, October 27, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — — Family Laptime, an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old through preschool age. Featured are stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is requested, so call the library now for more information. Wednesday, October 28, at 6:00 p.m. – Movie Nights for Adults,” a continuing program which is free and open to all area adults. Featured are new-to-DVD films and refreshments. Call the library for more information or to discover the title…


Halloween Parade Scheduled For Saturday

The annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday beginning at 3:30pm and will make its way through the downtown. Judging will take place at 3:00pm Saturday in the Lincoln High School parking lot. All participants are asked to be in the parking lot by 2:30pm for judging of floats, costumed marching groups and individuals. Participants from a prior Halloween parade An individual parader from a prior Halloween parade Monetary prizes will be awarded in four categories – ages 1 to 5, 6 to 10, 11 to 15, and 16 and older.  First place float prize…


Beaver Falls Carnegie Library Events

The wind is picking up and the Autumn leaves are floating in the sky. Now is the time to float into the library for some exciting Fall Activities. BEAVER FALLS, PA –Upcoming programs and activities at the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls. $5 Bag Sale. The library’s $5 bag sale is continues till November 14th. There are lots of great reads and videos to keep you warm this winter. The 13th Street Room is pack with all kinds of treasures. Children’s books are in the basement lobby. Oct 28th and Nov 4th—Stories w/ S.T.E.A.M Story experience for children ages…


Senator Sends Bill to Increase Support for Housing Program to Governor

The Senate today gave final approval to a House Bill that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the Senate version of the measure. House Bill 792 would dedicate a portion of funds raised from the state’s Realty Transfer Tax (RTT) for use by the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) for projects across the state. The legislation does not increase the RTT rate, but solely changes how the revenues under the existing rate are used. Senator Vogel introduced…


Borough Advertising a Vacancy in Ellwood Area Family Center Authority

Borough Council is advertising a vacancy on the Ellwood Area Family Center Authority. Any Borough resident interested in serving is asked to submit a letter interest to the Borough Secretary, 525 Lawrence Ave, Ellwood City. All letters must be due/postmarked on or before 4 p.m. on November 5, 2015.