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February 15, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of Feb. 15, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, February 15, in observance of the Presidents’ Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “The Burgess Boys,” by Elizabeth Strout. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 3:30 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 9th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing…

February 12, 2016

Rotary Club January Meeting

The Rotary Club of Ellwood City meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Connequenessing Country Club. In January, the club’s programs included Vocation Service presentation by Gerald Crowley. He discussed his life as a lawyer and his years in law practice. He’s a graduate of Temple Law School in Philadelphia. Jeff Magnifico, Deputy EMA Coordinator, coordinates emergency services including paramedics for a 13 county area including Lawrence and Beaver Counties. He also spoke on the recent emergency that happened at INMETCO. Suzanne Bleakney, Ellwood City Community Partnership founder, explained how this organization will provide a full range of social…

February 9, 2016

CCBC Makes Historic Land Purchase to Accommodate Future Growth

Monaca, Pa. –Community College of Beaver County has formally acquired nearly 13 acres of land adjacent to the main campus in Center Township. While future plans for the land have yet to be determined, the overarching goal is to grow the campus, including increasing enrollment and expanding services for students and the community. “This is an exciting time of change and growth for the College, especially as we approach our 50th anniversary,” CCBC President Dr. Chris Reber said. “This land will be very important to our future and I’m currently in discussions with colleagues and College Trustees regarding possible futures…

January 29, 2016

Local Businessman Aaron Bernstine Announces Run for State House

New Beaver Borough – Businessman and farmer Aaron Bernstine announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 10th District. The district comprises parts of Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties, and embraces what Bernstine termed “core Western Pennsylvania values that have been ignored for too long by Harrisburg.” “The unprecedented budget gridlock and continuing ethics scandals in Harrisburg are an insult to the hard-work and high-principles found in places like the 10th District,” Bernstine said. “I am running because the special interests and bureaucrats in state government need to hear our voices, not…

January 28, 2016

Aspen Institute Names CCBC One of the 150 Best Community Colleges in America

Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2016 –Highlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Community College of Beaver County as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and $1 million in prize funds, as well as Siemens Technical Scholars Program student scholarships. CCBC is the only Pennsylvania community college included on the list. The Prize, awarded every two years, is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges and recognizes institutions…

January 18, 2016

Library Activities Week of Jan. 18, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “The Headmaster’s Wife,” by Thomas Christopher Greene. New members are always welcome, so call the library for more information. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 3:30 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 9th grade and up. The group meets twice each…

January 12, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Looking For A Few Good Persons As the Ellwood City Relay For Life starts its 2016 year, we are in search of individuals that are outstanding in working with the community to lead our committee to greater rewards than in years past. Even if you have just a few moments in your busy schedule, we could use your guidance and knowledge. Openings are in the areas of Chairperson, Sponsorship, Team recruitment, Chinese Auction, Logistics and Survivors. You are invited to join us at our committee meetings to learn more about these openings and other places your service can be helpful…

January 11, 2016

Real Estate Transfers from December 2015

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City Area for December of 2015: Ellwood City 220 Patricia Drive; Jason and Jamie Blando to Jordan DiBucci for $137,700. 520 Mount Vernon Drive; Christopher and Ashley Freed to Kenneth and Geraldine Schmidt for $81,500. 520 Spring Ave; Kenneth and Tracy Kriess to Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy LLC for $115,000. 522 Spring Ave; James and Delores Donley to Pennsylvania CVS Pharmacy LLC for $135,000. 922 Third St; Jeffrey and Reneta Hart to Angela Berger for $89,000….

January 5, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Looking For A Few Good Persons As the Ellwood City Relay For Life starts its 2016 year, we are in search of individuals that are outstanding in working with the community to lead our committee to greater rewards than in years past. Even if you have just a few moments in your busy schedule, we could use your guidance and knowledge. Openings are in the areas of Chairperson, Sponsorship, Team recruitment, Chinese Auction, Logistics and Survivors. You are invited to join us at our committee meetings to learn more about these openings and other places your service can be helpful…

December 31, 2015

Police: DUI and Bad Checks

DUI Passenger Threatens to Call Mayor According to the criminal complaint, Larry Anthony, 60, of Ellwood City, was charged with a DUI and failure to stop at a stop sign. The incident occurred on Dec. 20 around 12:45 a.m. when an officer observed a vehicle run a stop sign. Although Anthony’s passenger verbally scolded the investigating officer and threatened to call the mayor, it was to no avail. DUI According to the criminal complaint, on Dec. 27 at approximately 1 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle on Lawrence Avenue traveling without its headlights on. The officer pulled over the vehicle…