Growing up, Alex Burzese remembers spending time helping out at The Original Style Pizza when his father, Robert Sr., owned the Ambridge business. In 1986, he purchased the business from his father and continues to operate the popular Merchant Street shop today. "I always wanted to follow in his footsteps," he said. Several students and staff were recognized Wednesday night at the Ambridge Area School Board meeting.
Teachers, staff and administrators nominated the individuals for outstanding scholastic excellence and high moral character. Pictured are some of the award recipients: Ambridge Area school administrators gave a summary on Wednesday of the feedback the district has received since a February presentation on the state of the district. School officials gave 10 possible scenarios, which included re-configuring grade levels and schools, renovating or closing the junior high and leaving the schools the same. Factors that should be considered in every case were also presented. Several Harmony residents on Wednesday raised issue with the board of commissioners over the recent increase in sewage fees. Harmony resident Jim Petroff said he is angry his sewage fees are higher and said he isn’t the only resident who is upset. He brought an old bill to compare with his new bill, which shows an $84 increase for the year. “This is highway robbery gentlemen, it really is,” he said. The sixth annual tea takes place on Wednesday, April 30 at Trinity in Ambridge. Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge will host its sixth annual Women's Tea later this month to raise funds for Trinity's Future Leaders Scholarship Fund. The event being held at 4 p.m. April 30 is patterned on a traditional English tea and has gained in popularity from year to year. Residents who wish to vote in the upcoming May 20 primary election must be registered by Monday, April 21. Registered voters who have moved or changed their name or party affiliation must also notify the Beaver County Elections Bureau by April 21. Individuals must be registered in a political party in order to vote in that party’s primary. |
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