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2024

September 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Boys Golf Team Remains Unbeaten, Defeating Rival Riverside

The Wolverines remained unbeaten with victories over Shenango and Riverside this week. Ellwood City now holds a 12-0 record on the season. On Thursday, Ellwood City defeated its rival Riverside 207-224 at Connoquenessing Country Club. Junior Jordan Keller went low, recording a match-low round of 37 to lead the Wolverines.  Nate Kennedy scratched out a round of 40 and Gino Biondi added a round of 42 while Andy Lin and Jaxon Rozanski each finished with a round of 44 for the victors.  Drake Fox finished with a team-low round of 38 for Riverside. On Tuesday, the Wolverines knocked off Shenango…

September 6, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Tyler Cox, 22, of Ellwood City, is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on September 1st. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 8:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to Loop Street for a disturbance and were advised of a physical domestic with an male actor fleeing the scene. The male, later identified as Cox was located near Evans Drive and Cox told officers an argument turned physical. Police returned to the residence to get a statement from the victim whom was found with a swollen right eye after she was punched by Cox. The…

September 5, 2024

OCTG Imports Continue To Impact Operations At Tenaris

OCTG (oil country tubular goods) imports continue to impact operations at Tenaris and its operations in Pennsylvania and Ohio. This according to Tenaris US President Luca Zanotti on the matter. Last month, three U.S. senators urged the Biden administration on to reduce the import quota on oil and gas drilling pipes from South Korea, saying it has affected companies with operations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to a Reuters article, Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Bob Casey and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, said the market for products known as oil country tubular goods, used for drilling, extraction and transport of…

September 5, 2024

Exciting Changes At The Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93

While the summer has been pretty quiet at the local Moose Club, lots of changes have been happening in the background. As of last month, the Board of Officer has almost been completely replaced with the exception of Trustee Dave Gallocher, who’s been on the board for over 10 years. In May, Joe Barresi was sworn in as President and Paul Pishioneri took the position of Chaplain. During the 2nd board meeting in August the following members were sworn in: Randy Whelan as Vice President, Cassandra Pishioneri as Treasurer, Rodney Houk and Conny Gallenz as Trustees and Ray Gallenz as…

September 4, 2024

PennDOT Job Fair for Winter Maintenance Program Thursday in Lawrence County

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is inviting the public to attend a job fair on Thursday, September 5 to learn about available maintenance positions the department offers for the winter maintenance program in Lawrence County. The event will be held at PennDOT’s Lawrence County Maintenance Building located at 1800 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 5. Available positions in Lawrence County include: Seasonal (Temporary-to-Permanent) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Operators Full-time permanent Diesel Mechanic Full-time permanent Diesel Mechanic Trainee Seasonal Clerical Assistant Commonwealth recruitment staff will be on-hand to discuss current winter maintenance…

September 4, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For August 2024

Fall may be on its way and for some the summer heat has subsided, but for others the real estate market is still too hot and now is the time to make the move! According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in August 2024 for 5.7% more than they did a year ago and, more specifically, homes in Ellwood City have sold for 2.3% more than they did last August, listing at a $163,700 Median Sold Price per RocketHomes.com Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for August 2024 for Ellwood City and…

September 3, 2024

Richard Bofinger, 87

Richard “Rich” Bofinger, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2024. He spent his childhood in Punxsutawney with his father, Albert Bofinger. Richard always spoke fondly of several uncles, aunts and cousins who assisted in his upbringing. Following high school he served in the US Air Force for four years. He then attended Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and became and aircraft mechanic. On May 19, 1961, he married Carol Marie Brinker of Brookville, PA. They were married for 58 years living first in New Jersey and then moving to Beaver County in 1976. They enjoyed gardening,…

September 3, 2024

Stonecrest Business Park Receives $1M Improvement Funds Grant

New Beaver Borough, PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently announced the award of up to $1,000,000 in Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Funds (TIIF) to Stonecrest Business Park for transportation improvements in New Beaver Borough, Lawrence County. These infrastructure enhancements support the growth and accessibility of the Stonecrest Business Park site, which is set to become a significant hub for commercial and industrial development in the southern portion of Lawrene County. The allocated TIIF funds will be used for the following key projects: Roadway Widening and Turn Lane Installation on S.R. 18: The project will involve the widening of S.R. 18…

September 3, 2024

Mayor Court Presents Proclamation To Erma Winters On Her 100th Birthday

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation to Erma Winters on her 100th birthday on September 2, 2024. Erma was born on  September 2, 1924.  She has four children that are her greatest gifts, Georgana, Steven, Eric and Rosemary. Erma was very artistic learning how to paint porcelain china and etched stem ware with different designs which was sold at high end Department stores. Erma held the office of Secretary of the Schill Manor Residents Association and was very involved in many activities. A party was held on September 2, 2024 at the Community Room at Schill Manor to celebrate…

September 3, 2024

Kay Panella, 74

Kay (Tarver) Panella, 74, passed away in her home with her family by her side on September 2, 2024 following an extended illness. She was born September 17, 1949. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donice Hughey and Alcus Tarver, her brothers John and Tom Tarver, and brother-in-law Jim Croston. Kay made the world a more beautiful place both figuratively and physically with the care she provided to those in need, the haircuts, color, and stylings she performed as a beautician for many years, and her remarkable ability to design, develop, and decorate any area she felt needed…