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January 9, 2019

Senator Vogel Reappointed Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman

Senator Elder Vogel was reappointed today, January 7, 2019, by President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session. He has chaired the committee since 2012. The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee considers legislation and holds hearings on issues pertaining to agriculture in Pennsylvania and provides review and oversight on regulations proposed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. “I am honored to be reappointed by Senator Scarnati to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee,” Senator Vogel said. “I look forward…

January 8, 2019

Ellwood City Historical Society To Host Guest Speaker

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will open their first meeting of the year on Monday, January 14 at 7:00 pm. Newly elected officers and board members, Andy Kindle, Dana Baker and Alexis Bodenschantz will be installed. The guest speaker for the evening will be Jonica Walters of Neshannock Township. Jonica Weigel Walters was 4 years old as she walked across the Ewing Park Bridge to kindergarten. She literally followed in her sister’s footsteps, picking up the imprints in the snow and stacking them high on her arms. Through the years her family lived in Pittsburgh Circle, Hardyville, and Wurtemburg….

January 3, 2019

BC3 At Lawrence Crossing To Host Program Orientation

(New Castle, PA) Butler County Community College has announced that BC3 at Lawrence Crossing will host an orientation on January 8 for students seeking to enroll in a free, month long basic health care employment skills certificate program. This program will begin February 12 and will train participants for entry-level positions. The 82-hour noncredit program will also be held at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing, 2849 W. State St., New Castle, and will feature 42 hours of classroom instruction from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 24 hours of online instruction, six hours of lab, and employability training that…

December 26, 2018

Tickets On Sale For “West Side Story”

SHARON – The Jets and the Sharks will take over the Armory of the Arts for seven days in January when the Chrysalis Stage Advanced Performing Arts Conservatory stages “West Side Story” in Sharon. Tickets are now on sale at the conservatory’s web site, thechrysalisstage.org, for shows at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19 and 24-26, and 3 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27. The Armory of the Arts, 49. S. Sharpsville Ave., is adjacent to LuLu Beans Cafe. The show, the first by the Chrysalis Stage, will feature about two dozen students in grades eight through 12 from Sharon, Brookfield,…

December 24, 2018

BC3 President And Ellwood Native Elected To Discuss College’s Initiatives On PCN Show

(Butler, PA) Ellwood City native and Butler County Community College president Dr. Nick Neupauer will discuss Butler County Community College’s new downtown Butler initiatives and the advantages of a community college education when he becomes the first community college president in the state to appear on a cable television program that reaches 4 million Pennsylvania households. Neupauer, a 1985 graduate of Lincoln High School, will be one of two guests when “Inside PA Boroughs” opens its 2019 season at 5 p.m. Jan. 13 on PCN. The half-hour show will “explore the vital role community colleges play in workforce development and economic…

December 21, 2018

Two Ellwood City Men Plead Guilty To Drug Charges

PITTSBURGH – Two residents of Ellwood City, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced earlier this week. Dylan Main, 22, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. Anthony Washington, Jr., 26, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. In connection with the Main guilty plea, the court was advised that on May 31, 2018, Main distributed and possessed with intent to distribute less than 50 grams of cocaine, a Schedule II…

December 18, 2018

United Fund Needs Your Support Now, More Than Ever!

The Ellwood City United Fund needs your (the Ellwood City community) support now, more than ever! At this time of year we all know that we only have so many days left to prepare for the Christmas holiday. The United Fund service agencies know that only 20 more days remain before the end of the year. Then the new year starts with budget problems because funds were short this year due to lack of donations. Over the past few years this is an on going story that allotments are cut causing changes in the agencies new year operations. The United…

December 17, 2018

Corona D’italia December Meeting, Lodge Disbanding

Officers and members of Corona D’italia #807 held their Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, December 5, at the Wolverine Restaurant. Chairman, Acting President, Valerie Valentino and Co-chairman, Lois DiFrischia, greeted the arrivals. Valentino checked reservations and gave door prize tickets, DiFrischia directed seating and presented each person with a 2019 journal and a Santa soap dispenser, provided by Valentino. Tables held miniature Christmas trees and boxes of assorted candies with Christmas settings. The Emcee, Mary Quintanea, provided recorded Christmas music and also photographed in attendance. She extended Holiday wishes to and Valentino expressed her wishes for a Merry Christmas and an…

December 10, 2018

POLICE: Rash of Vehicle Break-Ins, Telephone Scams Reported

RASH OF VEHICLE BREAK-INS Ellwood City Police Department are requesting residents LOCK their vehicles when parked outside their residences. On Sunday night, December 9, 2018 into Monday morning, December 10, 2018 ECPD took reports of 10 UNLOCKED vehicles broken into in the Meadowridge Drive, Skyline Drive, Aetna Drive, and York Street areas. All of the thefts were from unlocked vehicle. ECPD states that the thefts occurred sometime after 9:00pm and prior to 5:00am. Police are asking any residents in this area with video surveillance cameras contact ECPD if they have footage that will assist police. TELEPHONE SCAMS REPORTED Ellwood City…

December 10, 2018

Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting Planned

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ellwood will be holding its next event leadership meeting this Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00pm. The group will be meeting at the Ellwood City Moose Lodge located at 1400 Factory Avenue in Ellwood City.  The meeting, open to the public, is scheduled to last approximately one hour. The meeting will continue plans for our 2019 event again on Lawrence Avenue downtown.  The theme is Carnival with a large Kid Zone needing volunteers. If you would like to help or serve on a committee come to the meeting.  Help us spread the word…