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Ebensburg Downtown Shutdown & Homecoming Events – July 25 & 26

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

 

June 3, 2025 in Community, News

21st Annual Wheels & Wings – Thursday, June 26, 4:30 – 10 pm

Ebensburg is gearing up for the 21st annual “Wheels & Wings” event to be held THURSDAY evening, June 26th in Historic Downtown Ebensburg.  This car, truck, and motorcycle show will once again be combined with a wing-off between local restaurants and vendors!  The event brings thousands to Downtown Ebensburg each year and is held in Penn Eben Park (corner of Julian & High Streets) and along North Julian & West Sample Street Streets.

The 21st Annual Wheels & Wings will feature live entertainment from UNDERCOVER at the intersection of Center and Sample Streets. The live act will perform from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Vehicle registration will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event only. Only the first 250 vehicles will be registered and the first 125 registrants will receive ‘Wheels & Wings’ dash plaques sponsored by Roundhouse Harley-Davidson.  The registration fee is $10 and vehicles will enter at the corner of Caroline & High Streets. This year vehicles will once again be judged by classes; there will be three bike classes: Sport Bike, Cruisers & Custom Bikes. There will be five car classes: Pre-50’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, Post-80’s. There is also one class for trucks.

A panel of judges will award a “Best in Class” trophy to one vehicle per class, in each category, as well as an overall “Best of Show” award to be given to one car, truck and motorcycle. The awards will be announced at 8:30 pm from the entertainment area.

Meanwhile, food vendors will serve up their best wings from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  along West Sample Street while competing for the title of “Best Wings!” Additional food items will also be available for sale.

Wing judges this year will include Cambria County Commissioner Tom Chernisky, a representative of the event’s Premier Sponsor, Kim Springer Insurance Agency LLC and Ebensburg Borough Mayor and Council members.

Dauntless Fire Company, The Castle Pub and Ebensburg Main Street Partnership will sell adult beverages. The Ebensburg Main Street Partnership will once again be selling this year’s official Wheels & Wings T-shirts featuring a new logo design and other merchandise at their booth along West Sample Street.

This event’s Premier Sponsor is Kim Springer Insurance Agency LLC. Other event sponsors include: Roundhouse Harley-Davidson and West Central Equipment. For more information, please visit www.ebensburgwheels.com or call the Ebensburg Borough office at (814) 472-8414.

May 28, 2025 in Uncategorized

Water Project Tie-ins For Tuesday, April 29th

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.

April 28, 2025 in Uncategorized

Boil Water Has Been Lifted, 4/29/25

BOIL WATER ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED – APRIL 29, 2025

The boil water advisory has been lifted as of Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Today is April 23, 2025.  This is the Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Department.  A water line break on Barton Street has resulted in A boil water advisory for customers on Susan Street, Cindy Street, Beverly Street, Karen Street, and Barton Street.

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.  Bring the water to a boil, let it boil for one minute and then let it cool before using it, or use bottled water.

The Ebensburg Borough will notify you when the advisory is lifted.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR JULIAN & CHERRY HAS BEEN LIFTED ON APRIL 23RD

Today is April 21, 2025.  This is the Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Department.  A water line break on North Julian Street has resulted in A boil water advisory for customers on the 300 to 600 block of North Julian Street and the 200 block of West Crawford Street between Cherry Street and North Julian Street.

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. Bring the water to a boil, let it boil for one minute and then let it cool before using it, or use bottled water.

The Ebensburg Borough will notify you when the advisory is lifted.

April 21, 2025 in Uncategorized

EBENSBURG BOROUGH SET TO MARK 200TH ANNIVERSARY

EBENSBURG BOROUGH SET TO MARK 200TH ANNIVERSARY

EBENSBURG, PA – Ebensburg Borough will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of its incorporation on Sunday, April 27th at 2:00 PM in front of the Cambria County Courthouse. The ceremony will begin with a bell-ringing followed by comments by the County Commissioners, Mayor and Council President, and president of the Cambria County Historical Society. Incorporated into the program will be a raising of the Borough Flag, and vocal performances of the Central Cambria and Bishop Carroll Alma Maters by local students of each institution.

This event is open to the public and is taking place alongside the 27th Annual Art in Bloom Spring Art Show, which will close on Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 PM.

Any questions may be directed to Community Development Director, Danea Koss at 814-472-8414 or dkoss@ebensburgpa.com.

 

April 8, 2025 in Uncategorized

Peoples Natural Gas Current & Upcoming Projects

The following Peoples Natural Gas projects are scheduled for Ebensburg:

  • 13714 – N Caroline St
    • Approx dates: 3/12 – 7/15
    • Scope:
      • E Crawford St, from N Poplar St to N Center St
      • N Caroline St, from E Horner St to E High St, and
      • E Horner St from N Caroline St to N Center St.
      • Union St from N Locust St to N Center St.
  • 39797 – East High St – SR 422 – PENN DOT
    • Approx dates: 7/16 – 9/1
    • Scope:
      • E High St, from N Caroline St to Rowena Drive
  • 42009 – North Center St – SR 422 – PENN DOT
    • Approx dates: 9/2 – 9/26
    • Scope:
      • E High St from N Caroline to N Julian St
      • N Center from E High to W Sample St
  • 13091 – N Julian St
    • Approx Dates: 9/29 – 11/28
    • Scope:
      • N Julian from W Horner to W Highland Ave
      • W Milton St from N Julian to N Cherry
      • N Cherry from W Milton to W Highland Ave
      • N Cherry from W Horner going south to the alley.

For projects that are currently in construction, any questions can be directed to the onsite PNG representative. For questions about any upcoming projects, please reach out to PNG rep Katie Curry at 814-269-6329.

To see a status of each project, click here: Future Work | Upcoming Gas Line Projects | Peoples Gas | Peoples Natural Gas

March 12, 2025 in Uncategorized

Water Project Update

The Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Department will be doing new water line tie-ins on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 7AM to 3PM at Uni-Mart on South Center Street, all customers on Lakeview Road, Cindy Street, Karen Street, Barton Street and Susan Street.
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.
February 7, 2025 in Uncategorized