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November 2, 2018

Bernstine Announces $225,000 in School Safety Grant Awards for Area Schools

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced that $225,000 in funding has been awarded to nine school districts in the 10th Legislative District to help improve student safety through a new grant program established by lawmakers earlier this year. The School Safety and Security Grant Program provides grants to school districts, intermediate units, area vocational-technical schools, charter schools and private residential rehabilitative institutions for a wide variety of projects to improve school safety. Local grant recipients include Big Beaver Falls Area School District, Blackhawk School District, New Brighton Area School District, Riverside Beaver County School District, Slippery Rock Area…

October 25, 2018

Date Released For Town Hall Meeting Regarding The EC Medical Center

On Wednesday, November 7, Ellwood City residents will finally have their chance to ask their looming questions about the recent happenings and what the future entails for the Ellwood City Medical Center as a Town Hall Meeting has been scheduled. The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. and is scheduled to be held in the upstairs auditorium of the Ellwood City Municipal Building according to interim Borough Manager, Joe Cioffi Officials from the Florida-based Americore Health LLC, including CEO Grant White, will be in attendance. The meeting had been requested at the previous Town Hall meeting, due to the rising…

October 9, 2018

Monthly Mayors Advisory Committee Recap

On September 27, 2018 Mayor Court met with his Advisory Committee.  The Mayor stated the Borough’s war on drugs continues with 441 arrests to date. On October 6, 2018, Ellwood had celebrated October Fest, which has been a great success in the past. The Mayor will resume radio interviews on the radio, starting on Thursday, October 4, 2018 Cindy Mauro has donated $200 for supplies for Ellwood City’s K9 Ranger. On October 18, 2018 the Borough Association will have a dinner in New Wilmington. The Mayor discussed with the Committee a crackdown on speeding within the Borough. The next meeting…

September 20, 2018

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Rights and Safety Seminar

ELLWOOD CITY – As a way for local residents to further understand their rights with respect to the state’s firearms laws and protections, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is holding a free Concealed Carry Rights and Safety Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the North Sewickley Fire Department, located at 887 Mercer Road, Beaver Falls. “If you already have a concealed carry permit, or are thinking about obtaining one, please consider attending this seminar,” Bernstine said.  “This event offers a unique opportunity for both prospective and experienced firearm owners to expand their knowledge of existing gun…

September 14, 2018

John Fetterman To Hold Meet & Greet This Weekend

The Lawrence County Democratic Party is excited to welcome John Fetterman to the area, and we hope that you all will join us. This meet and greet will be held this Saturday, September 15th at Ellwood City Community Plaza at 4:00 PM.  It is free and there will be light refreshments. John Fettermam has emerged as one of Pennsylvania’s leading progressive voices for working people, running on issues like inequality, racial justice, and ending the failed war on drugs. John, who has been Braddock’s three term Mayor, has long been a champion of small towns and encourages strong community development.  His…

August 27, 2018

Ellwood City Electric Extended Payment Plan

When a residential customer receives a notice of delinquency, he/she must apply for an extended payment plan unless payment is being paid IN FULL. Extended Payment Plan Conditions  Payment plan shall not exceed 90 days after original due date. Agreed amounts are payable for 30-60-90 day periods. If amounts are not paid under the current agreement, plans for a second extended plan SHALL NOT be granted. It is understood and made clear to persons receiving extended payment plans that current bills MUST also be paid and cannot be made part of the current extended plan. If the residential customer is…

August 22, 2018

Ellwood City Council May Still Consider More Changes to Ellwood City Electric

Ellwood City council members have met more than half of the seven suggestions they received in a letter about improving Ellwood City Electric Department from Rep. Aaron Bernstine and state Sen. Elder Vogel Jr., after Monday nights council meeting. Ellwood City Council voted yes Monday to extend the delinquency period on bills from the borough-run department from 12 days to 16 days, to eliminate the $5 fee for delinquency notices and drop the penalty rate from 5 percent to 2.5 percent. The borough also decided to reduced the re-connection fee. Originally the fees started at $25, then $50 for the…

August 22, 2018

Bernstine Applauds Borough’s Changes to Ellwood City Electric

ELLWOOD CITY – Following months of negotiations and legislative intervention, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today praised Ellwood City Borough Council for adopting changes to Ellwood City Electric, which he said will ensure consumer protection, price stability and increased transparency for residents. The actions came after Bernstine and Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) issued a letter to council members last month urging immediate implementation of several consumer-based changes. Bernstine’s legislation requiring the borough to adopt changes passed the House in April and was awaiting consideration by the Senate. The changes adopted or being considered by council include providing advance notice of rate…

August 16, 2018

Council Votes on Issue Regarding Ellwood City Electric

Ellwood City Council Votes 4-2 at Monday’s agenda meeting to find out more information on Rep. Aaron Bernstine’s suggested changes to the Ellwood City Electrical Department. The council will not be voting on the seven issues suggested by Bernstine at next Monday’s council meeting. Council President, Judith Dici and Interim Borough Manager, Joe Cioffi felt it would be better to wait to vote on some of the issues until there could be further negotiation with Bernstine and Senator, Elder Vogel about them. However, two council members Robert Brough and Lisa Guerrera challenged the timeliness of the Borough’s actions and asked the…

August 1, 2018

Bernstine to Provide Monthly Legislative Updates on WKST’s Morning Show with Ken Hlebovy

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today he will be providing monthly legislative updates on the News Radio WKST 1200’s Morning Show with Ken Hlebovy, beginning Thursday, Aug. 2. Bernstine will be a guest on the show from 8-9 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month to talk about state and local issues and current legislation being considered in Harrisburg. “I look forward to highlighting some of the issues we’re working on and how they impact western Pennsylvanians, as well as answering questions from callers,” Bernstine said. “A big thank you to Ken Hlebovy for this great opportunity…