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October 29, 2015

Richard Hogue Replenishment Blood Drive

There will be a blood drive on Monday, November 16 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Ellwood City Family Center on 311 College St, Ellwood City, PA. The blood drive is in honor of Richard Hogue. Visit centralbloodbank.org and click to make an appointment and search with group code Z0020906. You may also call Central Blood Bank at 1-866-DONORS-1. Central Blood Bank is the not for profit organization that supplies the blood products and transfusion-related services to more than 40 area hospitals in western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, and eastern Ohio. All participating donors will receive Central Blood Bank…

October 28, 2015

November 3 Election: EC Borough Candidate Profiles

The Ellwood City Borough Council may travel back a few years pending Tuesday’s election results. Five candidates are running for three positions. As two candidates are incumbents and two are former council members, it is likely the council will reorganize in December with an old composition. Incumbent Ralph Chiappetta sought reelection but lost in the primaries. A full list of candidates running for Lawrence County and local positions can be found here. Candidate bios are primarily from Kitchen Cabinet’s Meet the Candidates held before the primary elections in May. Suzanne Bleakney Republican Suzanne Bleakney is the only newcomer on the…

October 28, 2015

November 3 Election: EC School Board Summary

Five candidates are running for five positions. Barring the unlikely chance of a successful write in campaign, the five candidates will be sworn in this December. However, the school board will see a substantial reorganization as three newcomers will replace three members who chose not to run for reelection. In Pennsylvania, school board candidates do not run on party platforms, so all five will be listed on both the Democrat and Republican tickets. The new candidates, Erica Sutkowski-Gray, Jennifer Tomon, and Danielle Woodhead, are all Parent-Teach Organization members. At the Kitchen Cabinet’s Meet the Candidates prior to the primary election,…

October 28, 2015

November 3 Election: Candidate List

Ellwood City Borough Council Three 4-year terms Candidate profiles can be found here. Democrat Judi Dici- former council member (2009-13) Marilyn Mancini- incumbent seeking third term John Todorich- incumbent and current vice president seeking third term Republican Suzanne Bleakney George Celli- former council member (2009-13) Judi Dici Lawrence County Commissioner Three 4-year terms Democrat Steve Craig- incumbent seeking fourth term Tim Fulkerson Republican Dan Volger- incumbent seeking fourth term Robert DelSignore- incumbent seeking second term Lawrence County Judge Melissa A. Amodie- current district judge David Acker- current defense attorney District Judge 53-3-2 One 6-year term Jennifer Nicholson- incumbent Ellwood City…

October 27, 2015

Photos: 2015 Halloween Parade

Despite heavy rain, the Halloween spirit endured Saturday afternoon for the 2015 annual Halloween parade. Participants gathered at Lincoln High school at 2:30, and the parade surged forward at 3. The parade line up included: Elwood City Police car, Ellwood City Mayor Court, Ellwood City Council Members, Ellwood City School Board members, parade judges Sandy Gallaher, John Conway, and Janice Boone, Lincoln High School Marching Blue Band, Lincoln High School Clup of Hope float, Riverside Youth Cheering Association cheer and dance teams, Katie Mulhollen and her walking group, Ellwood City Festival 2015 Little Miss Firecracker Mia Meredith, marching group from…

October 27, 2015

Corona D’Italia Columbus Day Dinner

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their Columbus Day Dinner on Tuesday, October 13, 5 p.m. at the Wolverine Restaurant. Treasurer Louise Vitullo and her member daughter Patti Kuhn registered the attendees upon arrival. Trustee Pudue La Cava directed seating and ushered the guests. Orator Valerie Valentino provided and presented favors of a pen with light and a 2016 pocket planner to each person in attendance. She was assisted by the sentinel Lois Di Frischia. Master of Ceremonies Mary Quintanilla photographed the event. President Clemmy Sirimarco voiced the welcome expressing the honoring of Christopher Columbus for his determination to find the…

October 27, 2015

Jim Hendricks, International Christian Pianist, In Concert!

Jim Hendricks, International Christian Pianist, will be performing at the Wurtemburg Methodist Church on Saturday, November 15 at 4:30 p.m. The concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken and refreshments provided afterwards. Jim Hendricks has performed more than 1,200 Christian concerts in churches all across the land, including three appearances at the Crystal Cathedral. He has authored a book, made 13 piano recordings and performed on ABC, CBS, TBN, and PAX. Hendricks will also be playing during our regular 10:20 a.m. worship service. The Wurtemburg Methodist Church is located on 1244 Portersville Rd, Rt488, Ellwood…

October 27, 2015

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Industrial Hemp Bill

The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Elder Vogel, will consider legislation to allow the growth of industrial hemp during a meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, in Room 8E-B of the State Capitol East Wing. Senate Bill 50, introduced by Senator Judy Schwank, provides for an industrial hemp industry in the Commonwealth through the establishment of a permitting process within the Department of Agriculture to license and regulate the cultivation, growth and sale of industrial hemp. The 2014 Federal Farm Bill permits industrial hemp research if it is authorized by a state. While a…

October 26, 2015

Photos: Ellwood Dominates Laurel on Senior Night

Despite a shaky start to the season, the Ellwood City Wolverines are on the path to a winning season. The Wolverines collected their fourth win on Senior Night against Laurel with a final score of 50-13. Twelve seniors: Carlo Agostinelli, Tyler Ballard, Justin Baney, DJ Barrett, Devin Cortez, James Cunningham, David Deloia, Adam Foreman, Logan Gibbons, Nick Ioanilli, Keanu Jefferson, and River Kelly, were honored at halftime. The Wolverines powered through the first half, with runs by Ioanilli, Barrett, and Kelly. This, along with a safety by Kelly and two extra points by Justin Baney, brought the halftime score to…

October 26, 2015

Local Companies to Present “Katharina Von Bora,” an Original Opera

The New Castle Lyric Opera, in collaboration with Opera Westminster, will present the premiere performance of the pop opera “Katharina von Bora” on November 7th. The opera was composed by Mihai Valcu, resident opera conductor at Westminster College, with a libretto by William Zeiger. It will be performed in English. The cast includes both Westminster students and talented vocalists from the region. Katharina von Bora, a former nun who became the wife of Martin Luther, was an important figure in the early history of the Protestant Church. She was a primary source of inspiration and support for her husband, and…