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May 16, 2016

New Castle Playhouse Audition Notice for “Bedroom Farce”

The New Castle Playhouse will hold auditions for the play “Bedroom Farce” on June 27 and 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Annex Theatre. There are roles for four men and four women. Show dates are Aug. 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28. The play will be directed by Lester Malizia. About the Play Trevor and Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest: three couples whose own relationships are tenuous at best. Taking place sequentially in the three beleaguered couples’ bedrooms during one endless Saturday night of co-dependence…

May 16, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of May 16

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “A Man Called Ove,” by Fredrik Backman. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, May 17 – The library will be taking part in the “5th Grade Walking Tour,” hosting 5th graders from Ellwood City, Riverside and Holy Redeemer schools throughout the day. Wednesday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for…

May 13, 2016

Ellwood School Board Takes No Action on Athletic Director

Over a dozen visitors filled into the board room on Monday, May 9 to support Athletic Director Darrin Morella, who had offered his letter of resignation to the Ellwood City Area School Board. Although approving the resignation was slated as part of yesterday’s voting meeting agenda, the motion was removed in the interim. Because Morella’s contract is a personnel matter, it is exempt from Pennsylvania’s Open Records Law. The board may hold discussions under executive session and doesn’t have to provide information to the public. However, several visitor comments and unofficial statements indicated a raise was at the heart of…

May 13, 2016

Pennsylvania American Water Replacement Projects in North Side Area

Pennsylvania American Water will begin two replacement projects in the third week of May, weather permitting. The first project will replace 3000 feet of aging water main along College Street, Clover Avenue and First Avenue. Currently, the area is served by a four and six inch cast iron main that was installed during the late 1920’s and recently has been the source of several service disruptions. The company will be installing 12 inch ductile iron mains which will improve service reliability and increase flows for firefighting. The $535,000 project will also include replacing approximately 60 company-owned service connections with new…

May 13, 2016

Ellwood City School Board May Meeting Brief

The following is a brief summary of the Ellwood City Area School Board meeting held on Thursday, May 12. Recognition The district and administration congratulated the varsity softball team and head coach Gary Rozanski. The team finished the season 16-0, won the section and are ranked #1 in the WPIAL Class AA by the Beaver County Times. They will begin the playoff season at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at Seneca Valley against the winner of a Neshannock vs. Waynesburg Central game on Monday. Revenue/Finance The board rejected a motion to pass the 2016-17 proposed preliminary general fund budget in…

May 12, 2016

Jozek, Ellwood City Borough’s Police Dog, Retires

Jozek, the Ellwood City Borough’s first police, will retire at the end of this month after nine years of service. His career was honored during a ceremony at the borough council agenda meeting on Monday. Jozek has worked with Sgt. Michael McBride from week one of his training. Since 2007, Jozek has been involved in 247 arrests and 11 bite apprehensions, including sniffing out 789 stamp doses of heroin coated in grease and concealed in a secret compartment in a van. Jozek also participated in over 100 demonstrations at schools and service agencies in the Ellwood City area. Jozek’s son,…

May 12, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Event Leadership Team Meeting Wednesday, April 13, 2016 6 p.m. Please join us at the Wellness Center next to Ewing Park bridge. We need to get working on putting “Paint Your World Purple” together. Help is needed with the Chinese Auction, concession stand, luminaries, sponsorship and logistics. If you’re interested, come to the meeting! For more information contact Ernie Copper at the American Cancer Society 724-654-5577 or e-mail ernie.copper@cancer.org. Moose Night Out Friday, May 27, 2016    8:00 P.M. – Midnight Join us as we welcome a new Relay For Life Team Moose at the Moose Lodge on 1400 Factory Ave….

May 11, 2016

CCBC Announces President’s and Dean’s List for Spring Semester

Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County is proud to release the following names of students who achieved President’s List and Dean’s List honors for the spring 2016 semester. In order to be named to the President’s List, students must have at least 12 credit hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and receive a 3.75 or above for the semester. Dean’s List honorees must have completed at least 12 credit hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and receive a 3.25 to 3.7499 for the semester. [Those students listed from Ellwood City…

May 11, 2016

Senate Approves Vogel’s Cost-saving Legislation for Schools

The Senate today (May 10) approved legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will allow school districts to save thousands of dollars in annual mailing costs. Senate Bill 1077 eliminates the mandate that school districts annually inform parents by physical mailing when the district uses audio and video recording to identify and address discipline issues on school buses. The mailer mandate was included as part of Act 9 of 2014, which gave school districts the ability to use audio recordings on school buses. Instead of the physical mailing, which can easily cost thousands of dollars each year, schools must post…

May 10, 2016

P.A.W.C. Street Work Scheduled

Pennsylvania America Water Company is scheduled to continue work this month within the borough. Their tentative work schedule for the water company is below. Tuesday, May 10 to Thursday, May 19 — Hazel Avenue from College Street to Smiley Street. Thursday, May 12 to Thursday, May 19 — Glenn Avenue from Fifth to Sixth Streets, Locust Way, Glenn Avenue to Buckeye Way, and Buckeye Way from Locust Way to Sixth Street. Friday, May 20 to Saturday, May 28 — First Avenue from Gregg Street to North Street, Gregg Street from Wampum Avenue to First Street, Clover Avenue from Gregg Street…