Citizen Spotlight

Aston 2nd Ward Commissioner Carol Graham (right) presented the Neumann University Knights Roller Hockey team with proclamation for capturing the national title. Pictured with the team is their coach Lee Strofe and Neumann University President Dr. Rosalie Mirenda. Photo by Loretta Rodgers The Aston Board of Commissioners, during the April 20 meeting, presented the Neumann University Knights roller hockey team with a proclamation in recognition of the team’s capturing the NCRHA Division II National Championship for the second consecutive time. Commissioner Carl Graham, in reading the proclamation, said the National Roller Hockey Association invited 24 teams to participate in [...]

The Neumann University Roller Hockey Club won their second consecutive National Championship by defeating the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), 4-1, on Saturday, April 9.  The club, who also won the 2015 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (NCRHA) Championship, finished the 2015-16 season with a record of 24-1 before winning the ECRHA Regional Championship in Feasterville, PA and then sweeping through the national tournament.  The 2016 National Championship was played in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from April 6-10. You can find additional details on the tournament games on our official club website here:  http://www.neumannathletics.com/news/2016/4/9/club-sports- rh-claims-back-to-back- national-championship.aspx   Sincerely, David Deal Coordinator, [...]

Aston native Helen Litwa displays her latest piece of artwork. photo by Loretta Rodgers Helen Litwa has worn many hats in her lifetime, which include mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist, historian, volunteer, restaurant owner, and good friend. Litwa, who was raised in Aston Township, speaks passionately and fondly of her childhood, playing in local fields and attending the one room Old Village Green Schoolhouse on Pennell Road. […]

Commissioner, Carol Graham, Chairperson, Parks & Recreation Committee and Kiera As chairperson of the Aston Township Parks & Recreation I would like to thank everyone who gave their time to volunteer for our very successful Easter Egg Hunt/Bunny Meet & Greet! Special thank you to our special guests:  Evelyn Spayd and Andrew Guthrie who were the stars of this great event! […]

Aston 2nd Ward Commissioner Carol Graham presented Aston Public Library Director Stephen Sarazin with a proclamation in recognition of National Library Week, which will take place April 10-16. Photo by Loretta Rodgers Aston Commissioners, March 16, recognized the week of April 10-16 as National Library Week. 2nd Ward Commissioner Carol Graham, who serves as liaison to the Aston Public Library, presented library director Stephen Sarazin with a proclamation on behalf of the board. Graham praised the work done at the library, making special mention of Sarazin's dedication as well as all the hard work of the library staff and [...]

Aston 1st Ward Commissioner Michael Link presented Sun Valley High School basketball player Kate Lannon with a certificate of achievement in recognition of Lannon’s scoring 1,000 points. Photo by Loretta Rodgers by Loretta Rodgers. Aston Commissioners, Feb. 17, recognized Sun Valley High School Junior Kate Lannon for her excellence on the basketball court. The daughter of Mike and Terri Lannon, Kate scored her 1,000th point on Jan. 9 when the Sun Valley Vanguards defeated Chester High School 52-41. Kate is only the second player in Sun Valley High School history to score 1,000 points before her senior year. [...]

The Sun Valley High School Marching Band. (photo by Loretta Rodgers) by Loretta Rodgers. Aston Commissioners, during the January 20 meeting, presented a proclamation to the Sun Valley High School Band. Under the direction of Tim Pry, the band was recognized for placing first in every competition this season. The Marching Vanguards also received special awards for receiving the high score in high visual as well as high overall effect. […]