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2024

January 10, 2024

NOTICE: Kitties Found A Home, Inc., Files Application For A New Low Power FM Construction Permit

On December 11, 2023,  Kitties Found A Home, Inc., applicant for a new Low Power FM station on 95.5MHz serving Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for a new Low Power FM Construction Permit.  Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit the following websites: https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/views/public/fmDraftCopy?displayType=html&appKey=25076f918bd01efb018bf90d8bec0f0c&id=25076f918bd01efb018bf90d8bec0f0c&goBack=N and https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/lms-how-to-file-pleadings-and-appeals.pdf.”

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January 9, 2024

Patricia Galbreath, 80

Beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia Galbreath, passed peacefully to her eternal reward on Sunday, January 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born April 1, 1943, in Beaver Falls, PA, the daughter of the late Clare and Patricia Weiskopf Donnelly. A 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School and 1965 graduate of Geneva College, Pat enjoyed teaching, being a wife and a mother. She also enjoyed watching her beloved husband, the late Dr. Ronald Galbreath, coach basketball at Westminster College and Geneva College. Pat was a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church, she enjoyed spending her time with…

January 9, 2024

Stonecrest Business Park Project Among Finalists For PA Strategic Investments Program

The Stonecrest Business Park project in Wampum was recently announced as one of only 20 applicants moving forward in a Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program. The program, administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development under the Pennsylvania First Program, provides grant funding to develop competitive sites and support relocation or expansion of businesses within the commonwealth. According to published reports, the DCED received funding requests totaling $236 million for the available $10 million in the program. “We are pleased that our proposed Stonecrest Business Park project was selected as a finalist for potential PA SITES…

January 9, 2024

Congressman Mike Kelly Visits The Borough

Mayor Anthony Court welcomed Congressman Mike Kelly in the borough last Friday. Kelly was in the area and met with the mayor and Sgt. Michael McBride concerning grant funds for police funding. Court and McBride proposed several needs for the department and Congressman Kelly is trying to secure funds through grants. While in Lawrence County, the Congressman followed his visit to Ellwood City with a stop in Wampum to meet with Mayor Jesse Altman and local officials. Congressman Kelly is the U.S. Representative serving the 16th District of Pennsylvania. The counties in the 16th District include Butler County, Crawford County,…

January 8, 2024

Mary Ann Fascetti, 59

Mary Ann Fascetti, 59, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at her residence. Mary was born in New Castle on April 17th, 1964 to the late John and Mary (Stoughton) McCurdy. She graduated from Slippery Rock High School with the class of 1982 and from Shenango Valley School of Business in 1992. Mary loved all animals and the wonders of nature. She is survived by her daughters, Richelle McCall of New Castle, Casey McCall and her companion Robert Bissell of Weirton, West Virginia, Autumn (Mark) Akins of Scott Twp., and Annabelle Fascetti also of Scott Twp.,…

January 8, 2024

Mother Elizabeth, née Helen Mann Lutz, 96

Mother Elizabeth, née Helen Mann Lutz, 96, fell asleep in the Lord just prior to the Liturgy on the Feast of Theophany, January 6, 2024, at the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, Ellwood City, PA, where she has lived and served for the past 43 years. Born May 15, 1927 in Methuen, Massachusetts, she earned Bachelors and Masters degrees, as well as an RN nursing license. She was a talented writer, poet and pianist. The book she wrote and illustrated for her own children many years ago, Micha Mouse, was recently published and is sold in the monastery bookstore. At…

January 8, 2024

Riverside Swimming Sets Records, But Defeated By Blackhawk

The Riverside boys team had their first official section meet of the season against Blackhawk last Thursday and, as expected, tensions were high and the cheering was loud. Although an individual team record was set and a relay team collected a major victory, the Riverside boys narrowly fell to Blackhawk 88-87. Joseph Roth broke the team record for the 200 Individual Medley with a 1:58.62. Riverside Boys 200 Freestyle Relay earned a major victory – not only winning the relay event, but the boys also broke the pool record for Blackhawk High School for the event that was established in…

January 7, 2024

William K. “Biff” Pander, 85

William K. “Biff” Pander Jr, 85, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born January 7, 1938 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William K. Pander Sr. and Jean Schantz Pander Weingartner. He was married to Helen ” Pudy” (Krestel) Pander for 64 years as they were married August 29, 1959. She survives Biff retired from the Ellwood City School District where he was a 5th grade teacher at Walnut Ridge. He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. Biff graduated from Lincoln High School…

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January 7, 2024

Helen R. Wiley, 86

Helen R. Wiley, 86, of Franklin Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Born in Mars, PA on August 26, 1936, Helen was the daughter of the late Henry and Nina Elizabeth Gongaware Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Wiley, who passed away on August 11, 2022. They were married on January 6,1956. Helen was a member of Lillyville Church of God and a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School. Helen enjoyed reading and crocheting, she also loved to birdwatch. Helen is survived by her two children, Leslie (Robert) McConnell of…

January 6, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of January 8th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….