All things local

David's Barbershop Relocates and Expands Services

4/29/2018

David Barbershop Relocates and Expands Service Photo Credit: Felicia Mycyk/Ambridge Cconnection

David Sabol owner of David's Barbershop moved his business from 5th Street to the Historic District in Ambridge in October 2017. "Much more space, more parking available, and visibility shared Sabol about the new location.

He is now expanding the services offered by teaming up with Lorie Mesko Jeskey to offer a full-service salon. "We cover every single aspect of the hair business" shared Sabol.

Annie Lee’s Southern Kitchen Opens In Ambridge

4/28/2018

Lethera Harrison, Ambridge resident, and partner of Annie Lee’s Southern Kitchen decided that Ambridge was missing something. Photo Credit: Felicia Mycyk/Ambridge Connection

Lethera Harrison, Ambridge resident, and partner of Annie Lee’s Southern Kitchen decided that Ambridge was missing something.

"I wanted to bring something new to the area."

Ambridge Historic District: Spring Fest Planned For May

4/28/2018

On Saturday, May 12, the Ambridge Historic District will come alive with activities from 9am - 5 pm for Springfest. Photo credit: Felicia Mycyk/ Ambridge Connection

HANDS-ON HISTORY & GARDEN MART

4/27/2018

Come down to Old Economy Village and join your friends in Bringing History Alive with these two great upcoming events!

First, we have Hands-on History, May 5&6. This event brings history to life for visitors of all ages. Come try your hand at a variety of nineteenth century crafts, trades and games.

After that, we have our annual Garden Mart on May 12. Old Economy Village will be selling heirloom varieties of plants raised in its greenhouse as part of the 7th Annual Garden Mart. Other vendors will also be available to sell plants and garden-related items.

Submitted by Friends of Old Economy Village

Springtime in the Bridge: Eleven Events To Do This Weekend Around Ambridge

4/27/2018

Springtime in the Bridge: Eleven Events To Do This Weekend Around Ambridge Photo Credit Felicia Mycyk/Ambridge COnnection

Sprint time is here, time to get outside and have some fun locally. If we missed listing your event please submit here.

1. Big Dog 5k Walk and Run, a senior project of Bethany Hartman and Hale Rogers, to honor Tim "Big Dog" Rakovan and other affected by Huntington's Disease.
Where: Old Economy Village
When: April 28, registration 8 am , Run 9 am , Walk 10 am
Cost: $15

2. Rain or Shine Fun Day with Western PA Soap Box Derby for those who are interested in racing will have a hands-on opportunity to learn on Saturday in Ambridge. Riders will get a chance to ride a real soap box derby car and gather information about th up coming local race on June 9th.
Where: 14th Street at Duss Avenue in Ambridge
When: April 28, 9 am to 2 pm
Cost: Free to kids 7 to 17, $5 for adults

Track and Field: Ambridge Senior Brings Home Gold

4/27/2018

Mahki Robinson, a senior at Ambridge High School, took first place against 28 teams in the long jump at the 2018 MAC Invitational. Robinson first time trying the long john was just a week earlier and shared that "It was something I just tried." Photo Submitted

Mahki Robinson, a senior at Ambridge High School, took first place against 28 teams in the long jump at the 2018 MAC Invitational. Robinson's first time trying the long jump was just a week earlier and shared that "It was something I just tried."

Robinson placed first at MACs with a jump of 22-04.75 just shy of breaking Dantae Ranieri of Hopewell 2017 record of 22 -10.50.

Top 6 Long Jumpers at MAC

Robinson, Mahki , Grade 12 , Ambridge, 22-04.75
Kraner, Jason , Grade 10 , Shenango , 21-09.50
Guandolo, Santino, Grade 12 , Freedom Area, 21-02.00
Kimbrough, Trent, Grade 11, New Castle, 21-01.50
Gawley, Kenneth , Grade 11 , Blackhawk , 20-11.00
Alexander, Deante, Grade 12, Beaver Area, 20-09.75

Ambridge had three athletes place in the top 6 at the competition .

Maura Devine , 9th grade placed 4th in 800 M 2:28.74
Leuca Hanish , 4th grade placed 4th in 3200 M 12:16.84
Kylee Bobak, 10th grade placed 5th in 400 M 63.26

Want to support the track team ?
Ambridge Track and Field Team Bowl-A -Thon at Fire Oaks Bowling Alley . Open to all ages.
Funds raised will benefit the team.
Where: 660 Ambridge Ave. , Fair Oaks, Pa 15003
When: April 29 , 2 pm to 4 pm
Cost: $13 all you can bowl , includes shoe rental

Kindergarten Registration Extended

4/20/2018

Connected Leadership Symposium: Bringing Leaders Together

4/19/2018

On Wednesday afternoon an event called Connected Leadership Symposium was put together to help the area's leaders to continue moving the community in a positive direction. Photo credit: Felicia Mycyk/ Ambridge Connection

Two Ambridge Students Participate in the County-wide Mr. Beaver County Contest

4/15/2018

Ante Cvitkovic (#3) and George Kontoulis (#5) participated in the annual Mr. Beaver County on Friday, April 13 hosted by The Prevention Network and the Beaver County Teen Leadership Committee held at Central Valley High School. Image Submitted.

Ambridge Borough receives 2018 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence

4/12/2018

AMBRIDGE BOROUGH RECEIVES 2018 GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE Image Credit : Ambridge Borough Facebook

Councilwoman Janet Caldarelli, chair of the Borough’s Code Enforcement Committee, announced at the regularly scheduled meeting of Borough Council on April 10th that the Borough of Ambridge has been awarded the 2018 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence in the Fiscal Accountability and Best Management Practices category for Ambridge’s efforts to create and implement its new Fire Department staffed Code Enforcement Program.

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