Update as of 9:30 am: AWA is actively working on the water main break. According to AWA personnel, yesterday a temporary patch was done and they are hopeful that within 24 hours the repair will be done.
Ambridge Connection will update this post as updates come in.
Water buffaloes are located in the back of the Ambridge Borough building, and at Harmony Township borough building for those in need of water. All are to bring containers to the buildings to get water. Waterfrom the Buffaloes needs to be boiled to use.
Creek Side Springs donated bottled water for drinking. The bottled water is located at the Ambridge Borough building.
There is not a charge for this service and no identification is necessary.
As of this post, there is no estimated time of when service will be restored.

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Last update 10 pm , March 19, 2018 

AWA road crews have cleared out. People are getting water and water pressure returned to their homes according to Ambridge Fire Chief Gottschalk.

The leak has been somewhat repaired, shared Chief Gottschalk. However, the fire department will keep a water tanker until 8 am on standby in case of any fires.
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Ambridge Police and Fire departments said that portable water buffaloes are in route to the borough building, following a water main break Sunday. 

Residents are advised to bring containers to the station to get water. 

There is not a charge for this service and no identification is necessary. 

The water buffaloes will be located in the back of the Ambridge Borough building, 600 11th Street in Ambridge. 

As of this post, there is no estimate time of when service will be restored.
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According to the Ambridge Water Authority, the leak is in a 12-inch line off of 19th Street. AWA personnel advise all customers to conserve water.
They were unable to give an exact time when the line will be fixed.

​ New Business on Duss Avenue offers a place to talk to each other again.
Aunt Bridget's Tea Room located at 1400 Duss Avenue, Ambridge
Hours: 
7 am to 7 pm Tuesday - Friday 
8 am to 7 pm Saturday 
11 am to 5 pm Sunday

Over 150 students at Ambridge Area High  joined in the National Student Walkout on March 14 to honor the 17 people killed in Parkland, Florida school shooting. 

The walkout , organized by the group Empower,  is meant to press lawmakers to pass stricter gun laws.  

Ambridge school administration released a statement prior to the event that the students expressed their intent to participate in a school walkout as an expression of support and solidarity with their peers in Florida. 

“We see this as an opportunity for our students to engage in civic activism and to exercise their First Amendment rights, and we support them in this endeavor,” said Ms. Janice Zupsic, High School Principal. “Safety for our students is my main concern. If they remain on school property and gather peacefully, no disciplinary action will be taken.”

The nationwide  walkout is  both a memorial and protest.  Students walked out at 10 am and stood together on the center of the football field for 17 minutes to honor the 17  students and faculty members who were killed. 

The demands, participants want Congress to:

• Ban assault weapons
• Require universal background checks before gun sales
• Pass a gun violence restraining order law that would allow courts to disarm people who display warning signs of violent behavior

Video by Felicia Mycyk/ AMbridge Connection 

An important message from the Ambridge Area School District Administration:

On Wednesday, March 14, students nationwide have expressed their intent to participate in a school walkout as an expression of support and solidarity with their peers in Parkland, Fla.
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The Ambridge Area School District has not been informed in advance whether our students intend to participate in this nationwide walkout. However, students who opt to participate in the walkout will not be disciplined by Administration provided they remain on campus grounds during the walkout. Should students exit our buildings to participate in the walkout, they will be closely monitored by Administrators and members of the local police, as needed, to ensure their safety.
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“We see this as an opportunity for our students to engage in civic activism and to exercise their First Amendment rights, and we support them in this endeavor,” said Ms. Janice Zupsic, High School Principal. “Safety for our students is my main concern. If they remain on school property and gather peacefully, no disciplinary action will be taken.”

The Borough of Ambridge will be holding two special collection events at the Borough Building, 600 11th Street, this year to help citizens properly dispose of hard to recycle items including electronics and tires.

The Electronic Recycling Event is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th, 9AM to 1PM.  Event collects computers, TV's, office equipment and other electronic devices.  Pre-registration is required before you drop off your items.  Register by calling 1-866-815-0016 or at www.ECSR.net  Fees: tube and CRT TV's - $0.55 per pound.  Other electronics are $0.35 per pound to recycle.  

The 3rd Annual Community Tire Collection Event with the Independence Conservancy, assisted by the Committee to Clean and Beautify Ambridge, is Saturday, October 6, 2018, 9AM to 12.  Average fees are from $3 to $5 per tire.

The Ambridge Area School District is accepting nominations for the 2018 Hall of Honor.

The Hall of Honor was established to commend outstanding Ambridge Area School District alumni for their accomplishments, successes, service to others and state or national awards.

In order to be eligible for nomination, alumni must meet the following criteria:
• Nominees for the Hall of Honor must have made significant community contributing and/or career-related accomplishments. One-time distinctions or awards may be appropriate if they were given at a state or national level.
• Nominees also must have graduated from Ambridge Area School District at least 10 years prior.
“The primary goal of the Hall of Honor is to have our current students aspire to the greatness that other Ambridge Area graduates have achieved,” said Dr. Jo Welter, Superintendent of Schools. “Those successful graduates add to our greatness and allow us to encourage and motivate current students toward future aspirations.”

The 2018 Hall of Honor winner will be selected by a committee consisting of School Board members, District Administrators, teachers, students and community members. If available to participate in the ceremony, the 2018 Hall of Honor designee will be recognized during the 2018 Commencement Ceremony on May 31.

Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2018 and are available on the District website and the Ambridge Area Senior High School office.

Current Hall of Honors 

• Alan Klaich, Class of 1965
• Alexander Vasilakis, M.D.,F.A.C.S.Cass of 1976
• Angela K. Zondos, Ed. D.  Class of 1951
• Bud Bilanich, Ed., Class of 1968
• David L. Worten, Jr. Class of 1987 
• David Niklewicz, Class of 1969
• Doreen Welsh , Class of 1968
• Lieutenant General USMC (RET) George C. Axtell Cass of 1938 
• George Vujnovich, Class of 1933
• Jody Ann Brylinsky, Ph. D. , Class of 1973
• John Choma, Ph .D. Class of 1959
• Judge Harry E. Knafelc, Class of 1965
• Kara Dolinski, PH D. Class of 1988
• Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kelly L Dorenkott Class of 1990
• Kevin Fisher, Class of 1987
• Mickey Marotti, Class of 1983
• Mike Lucci, Class of 1957
• Nicholas J. Feduska, M.D., F.A.C.S. Class of 1959
• Ray T. Zakovich Class of 1952
• Reed D. Hankinson , Ed. D. , Class of 1988
• Robert Ackerman Class of 1966
• Robert F. Matzie, Class of 1986

The Ambridge Borough Council and Mayor presented Bob and Denise Dunn with a proclamation recognizing them for their annual Christmas display on Maplewood Avenue and efforts that have supported St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

 FEBRUARY 13, 2018 Declared  AS BOB AND DENISE DUNN DAY IN AMBRIDGE

Photographed is Mr. and Mrs. Dunn and fellow members of Council and Mayor Drewnowski.

Ambridge Graduate Lexi Korol wins her first fight in the single elimination amateur boxing tournament.   The Toughman contest is open to men and women age 18 through 39 who have no previous professional and limited amateur experience. ​