September 12, 2025 at 3:19 pm – Boil Water Advisory is Lifted
Today is September 10, 2025. This is the Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Department. Relocation of a hydrant has resulted in a boil water advisory for customers at 175 Industrial Park Road, 656 Industrial Park Road, and 188 Industrial Park Road. The water company cannot confirm when the advisory will be lifted. Loss of pressure can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Low pressure may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. The organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. All affected customers are advised not to drink their water without boiling it first.
EBENSBURG SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
The Borough of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania (pop. 3,088) is seeking candidates for the position of Public Works Director. The Director will be responsible for the management, direction and supervision of all aspects of Public Works Department including but not limited to the supervision of five full-time and numerous part-time seasonal employees, storm, water and sewer system maintenance, road maintenance and improvements, the maintenance of buildings and grounds, and parks and athletic field maintenance. Qualified candidates should have broad experience in construction-related activities. Candidates will be well organized, able to handle multiple tasks, possess excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills, budget preparations, and have ability to work with multiple government agencies. Excellent computer skills and self-motivation are essential. Requires excellent supervisory skills.
Although a college degree is preferred, demonstrated hands-on experience and previous supervisory positions are equally important.
A CDL is preferred but will have to be obtained. Acquire and maintain throughout employment a valid PaDEP water operator certification. The ability to lift, stand, operate equipment, train employees on operating equipment and performing their duties, attend evening meetings, and be available on weekends and holidays is required. The salary is $65,000-85,000 dependent on experience. Excellent benefits package. Applicants should forward an application, letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references to Ebensburg Borough Manager, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa 15931 or e-mail to eburg@ebensburgpa.com. This position will remain open until filled. EOE. Visit www.ebensburgpa.com for an application and complete position description.
FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE
The Borough of Ebensburg is seeking applicants for a full-time position in the borough’s Public Works Department. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age, possess a valid CDL, and be proficient in the operation of a loader, backhoe, skid steer, and other such equipment. Responsibilities include assignments on street, water, wastewater and stormwater crews. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a wide range of skills such as carpentry, masonry, electrical, and/or mechanical. $23.48/hr. Full benefit package. Application and job description available below and at the borough office, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa 15931. Applicants must send completed application, resume and references to same address or email to eburg@ebensburgpa.com. Completed applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
Click here for full-time employment application.
Ebensburg – The 34th annual PotatoFest will be held Saturday, September 27th from 9 am – 5 pm in historic downtown Ebensburg! Over 200 of the area’s best craft and food vendors will line High, Center, Julian and West Sample Streets, as well as the Cambria County Veterans Memorial Park and Penn Eben Park. Visitors will enjoy unique potato foods and live entertainment all day long! Dance performers will take place in the VFW parking lot.
“The PotatoFest Committee works year-round to put together a family-friendly event that has a little something for everyone,” said Danea Koss, Community Development Director. “We really focus on attracting all types of people from our area and beyond.” Dauntless Fire Station will also host their 18th Annual Wine Extravanganza at their station. Admission is $10 which includes a wine glass and wine tasting.
Returning once again this year will be a designated area for kids called ‘Adventures in Spudland’ featuring a Hogue’s Fun Factory obstacle course, bounce house & slide, the ‘Kid’s Potato Patch’ craft area, mini golf and Home Depot Kid’s Workshop at the Ebensburg Presbyterian Church, and the STEM Rocks Van hosted by the IU8.
New this year, the America250 PA Mobile Experience Unit will be making at stop from 1 to 5 pm. Check out the video here to see all this amazing experience has to offer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IliTWTKHZOU.
There is no charge to attend PotatoFest and a free shuttle runs from 9 am – 5:30 pm from Admiral Peary Vo-Tech & Central Cambria School (Rt. 422), Penn Highlands Community College, American Legion County Fairgrounds, the Mini Mall and Lake Rowena!
PotatoFest is sponsored by First National Bank, Edgar Synder & Associates, McAneny Brothers, Damin Printing & Kim Springer, Community Friend and a number of additional sponsors. The event is hosted by the Ebensburg Main Street Partnership. For additional information, please visit www.potatofest.com, or call the Ebensburg Borough Office at (814) 472-8780.
The Borough of Ebensburg is seeking bids from qualified Bidders to renovate the entire interior roof section of the Young People’s Community Center. The project includes installing a ceiling membrane to cover the existing vapor barrier to eliminate condensation from falling onto the gymnasium floor. Quantities shown here are for illustrating the scope of the project only. It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine construction quantities.
The Borough of Ebensburg will receive sealed Bids until 12:00 noon local prevailing time Monday, August 25, 2025 at 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931, at which time they will be opened. Council will consider the bids at the regular scheduled meeting on August 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the same location. Bidding Documents are linked below. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Borough.
A (non-mandatory) pre-bid conference, including a site visit of the project area, will be conducted on Thursday, August 14th, at 11:00 A.M. Prospective bidders are encouraged to meet at the Young People’s Community Center, 300 Prave Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
The project is a prevailing wage project, subject to the Pa. Prevailing Wage Act. The contract provisions, including prevailing wage requirements, apply to work performed on the contract by the contractor and subcontractors.
Bid Security in the amount of 10% of the Bid must accompany the Bid. A performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract will be required of the successful bidder. The Borough of Ebensburg reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any and all Bids.
This project is being funded by the Borough of Ebensburg.
The July 2025 Borough Newsletter is now available. Newsletters are mailed out to all borough residents and copies can also be found in the borough office. If you’d like to view it online, you may do so here:
July 2025 – Borough Newsletter
January 2025 – Borough Newsletter
July 2024 – Ebensburg Newsletter
January 2024 – Ebensburg Newsletter
January 2023 – Ebensburg Newsletter
July 2022 – Ebensburg Newsletter
January 2022 – Ebensburg Newsletter
July 2023 – Ebensburg Newsletter
The Ebensburg Farmers Market will begin Saturday, July 5th and go through September 20th. The market runs every Saturday in Penn Eben Park from 9 am to 12 pm, rain or shine. Vendors in attendance will be selling the following items, and items will vary from week to week:
The Ebensburg Borough Swimming Pool is re-open as of Tuesday, July 1st.
EBENSBURG DOWNTOWN SHUTDOWN & HOMECOMING WEEKEND EVENTS
Ebensburg – On Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26 Ebensburg Main Street Partnership will host their annual Downtown Shutdown and Homecoming celebration.
The weekend begins when the streets at the center of town close down at 6 pm to set up for a free concert that runs from 8 pm to 11 pm. This year’s event will feature The Bachelor Boys Band a high-energy, pop and classic rock band who bring the fun. Many of the downtown shops and restaurants are planning specials, events and live music as well, so we encourage everyone to follow our website or Facebook page as we are always updating our schedule of events.
Saturday begins with a community-wide yard sale, a fishing derby at Lake Rowena, a Farmer’s Market in Penn Eben Park, 5K & 15K at the Ghost Town Trail, Free Tennis Clinics at the Tennis Center and so much more. “There are a variety of different activities happening throughout the day and into the evening – it’s an event that our community loves to celebrate!” said Danea Koss, Community Development Director. Yard Sale maps will be available the week prior at the Borough office, Ebensburg Library, and online at www.ebensburgmainstreet.com.
The Ebensburg Public Library will be hosting an outdoor book sale, yard sale, basket raffle and food sales.
Cambria Summit ABATE will return with a backpack give-a-way (while supplies lasts) at Lake Rowena Pavilion.
Baskets donated by the Main Street Partnership and local businesses for the Homecoming basket raffle will be on display at First National Bank at 111 W. High Street two weeks prior to the event. Anyone may purchase raffle tickets at the bank through Friday, the 25th, and then onsite at Lake Rowena beginning around 5 pm on Homecoming Day.
Homecoming festivities will come to a close at Lake Rowena with food, fireworks and live music performance by TBD from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Call the Ebensburg Borough Community Development Office at (814) 472-8414 with any questions.
Click Here to See a Tentative List of Downtown Shutdown Events
Click Here to See a Tentative Homecoming Event Schedule
4/28/2025
Today is April 28, 2025. The Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Department will be doing new water line tie-ins on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, from 7 AM to 3PM at Lovell Avenue and New Germany Road. There is a possibility that water service may be interrupted on New Germany Road, Crestwood Estates, Mini Mall Road, Industrial Park, Admiral Peary Highway, Ogden Street, Adams Avenue, Jamesway Road, and Mylo Park.
During the tie-in customers in this area may experience periods of low to no water pressure. When the new water line is connected, customers may experience dirty water. Thank you for your patience as we strive to improve our water system.
