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September 28, 2018

Penn State Extension Lawrence County Holds 2018 Ag Encounter

Penn State Extension Lawrence County is hosting its annual Ag Encounter on Tuesday, October 2 and Wednesday, October 3 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Approximately 800 fourth grade students from the public and private schools in Lawrence County will participate. They will rotate through twelve stations where educators will teach them about local agriculture and livestock. Students will learn about agriculture in Lawrence County, its place as the leading industry in the county and the various steps get the food from the farm to their table. Along with learning, that farming is a specialized business, that preconceived stereotypes of farmers…

September 26, 2018

Performing Arts Conservatory opens in Sharon, PA

The Chrysalis Stage Advanced Performing Arts Conservatory for students in grades eight through 12 will emerge this fall in Sharon, Pa. Conceived by Joseph Scarvell and Robert Russo, the Conservatory will provide academic instruction in all facets of the theater to advance understanding of the performing arts as a force for student and community relevance. The first semester begins Oct. 8 and will culminate with a production of the American classic musical “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. “The performing arts give children the opportunity to express themselves creatively, giving them a modality of expression that is…

September 25, 2018

Historical Society To Plan ‘History on the Street’ Event

The Ellwood City Historical Society held a special meeting to prepare for the upcoming Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Show. The Society decided to hold a display outside the History Center on Fifth Street. The event will be called, “History on the Street.”  Featured items will be the Ellwood Sign that has lighted the way for the Arts Crafts and Food festival for over 30 years. The Society will also offer its own Car Show by having 10 Soap Box Derby Cars from different years of the racing event. On display in the street will be collected artifacts, some over…

September 21, 2018

Corona D’Italia Lodge Monthly Meeting Recap

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 resumed their monthly meetings on Wednesday, September 12 at 5:00pm. The session was held at Pizza Joe’s and began with a luncheon hosted by the President, Clemmy Sirimarco and served by Historian, Mary Jane Folino and Sentinel, Lois DiFrischia. The business meeting began with open discussion as changes are needed due to illness, work schedules and relocation. President, Sirimarco, will be leaving the area and remain a member. She requested that the Orator, Valerie Valentino, serve as acting president until the next administrative election in 2019. Purdue LaCava will remain as a Trustee, requesting that she…

September 20, 2018

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Rights and Safety Seminar

ELLWOOD CITY – As a way for local residents to further understand their rights with respect to the state’s firearms laws and protections, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is holding a free Concealed Carry Rights and Safety Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the North Sewickley Fire Department, located at 887 Mercer Road, Beaver Falls. “If you already have a concealed carry permit, or are thinking about obtaining one, please consider attending this seminar,” Bernstine said.  “This event offers a unique opportunity for both prospective and experienced firearm owners to expand their knowledge of existing gun…

September 18, 2018

Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County Host Basic Training Class

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County will be hosting a Basic Training Class beginning Fall 2018. Master Gardener volunteers support Penn State Extension’s educational programs in consumer horticulture. The Basic Training class will include the following topics: botany, plant propagation, soil health and fertilizer management, composting, controlling pests safely, entomology, plant diseases, indoor plants, vegetables, lawn care, pruning, woody ornamentals, herbaceous plants, native plants, weeds and invasives. After completing their training, Master Gardeners help Penn State Extension better serve the home gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, writing articles, working with youth, and much more. Applications…

September 14, 2018

Busy Beaver Set To Open New Location On Ellwood Road

Based on information made available on their social media page, Pittsburgh-based Busy Beaver will open its newest store located at 2640 Ellwood Road in New Castle, PA 16101 on September 14, 2018. This location, just north of the Lawrence Village Plaza, is the third new store that has opened for the neighborhood home improvement retailer this year. Similar to Busy Beaver’s new Grove City and Greenville, PA locations that opened earlier in 2018, the 40,000 sq. ft. New Castle Store features an expanded seasonal department, a drive-thru lumber yard, a farm and ranch department, and a designated contractor service center….

September 14, 2018

VIDEO: Man Opens Fire Inside Local Bar When Told To Leave

According to a publish report and video, a regular at a local bar who didn’t want to leave at closing time opened fire overnight Tuesday at a Weisz’s Hazel Manor in Ellwood City.  According to reports the patron refused to leave the establishment which led to a verbal confrontation with the bar owner. With five people inside, including the owner, Michael Allen Henry, Jr., 26, of 185 Kindale Street pulled a 9mm gun out and put it on the bar. The bartender told everybody to run into a back room as police say he told Henry to leave. According to…

September 14, 2018

John Fetterman To Hold Meet & Greet This Weekend

The Lawrence County Democratic Party is excited to welcome John Fetterman to the area, and we hope that you all will join us. This meet and greet will be held this Saturday, September 15th at Ellwood City Community Plaza at 4:00 PM.  It is free and there will be light refreshments. John Fettermam has emerged as one of Pennsylvania’s leading progressive voices for working people, running on issues like inequality, racial justice, and ending the failed war on drugs. John, who has been Braddock’s three term Mayor, has long been a champion of small towns and encourages strong community development.  His…

September 12, 2018

Ellwood-Wampum Rod and Gun Club Results

The Ellwood-Wampum Rod and Gun Club in Wayne Township held a turkey shoot on Tuesday, September 4. The turkey shoot winners were Tom O’Brien, Paul H. Redmond, Larry Baker, and Aaron Kelly. Kelly was a double winner, and Jim Spielvogel won the door prize. Due to Tuesday turkey shoots, trap shoots have been moved to Thursdays. Sign-ups for both trap and turkey shoots begin at 6 p.m. Trap shoot participants should bring extra protection as well as a box of 25 count shells and $3 for each round they plan on shooting in. The rifle range will be closed until…