The next Mayor’s Advisory Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 3 p.m. in council chambers at the Ellwood City Borough Municipal Building. The Crime Watch meeting will be held the same day at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers. The speakers will be Mayor Anthony J. Court himself and Frank Sniezek. All residents are invited to attend.
Looking For A Few Good Persons As the Ellwood City Relay For Life starts its 2016 year, we are in search of individuals that are outstanding in working with the community to lead our committee to greater rewards than in years past. Even if you have just a few moments in your busy schedule, we could use your guidance and knowledge. Openings are in the areas of Chairperson, Sponsorship, Team recruitment, Chinese Auction, Logistics and Survivors. You are invited to join us at our committee meetings to learn more about these openings and other places your service can be helpful…
The Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation will celebrate the opening of the summer baseball season on Saturday, April 30 with a parade starting at 11 a.m. in Ewing Park. Events include a home run derby, dunk tank, carnival games, inflatables, prizes and trophies, a 50/50 raffles, a Chinese auction, and more. There will also be a Pitch, Hit & Run event open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14 beginning at 4 p..m. in Sanders Field in Ewing Park.
Officers and members of Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 5 p.m. at Pizza Joe’s. The session began with the pizza luncheon hosted by President Clemmy Sirimarco and served by Sentinel Lois DiFrischia. Mistress of Ceremonies Mary Quintanilla voiced the invocation for the Easter season. Orator Valerie Valentino presented candy favors and decorated Easter baskets filled with candy and chips to each person in attendance. The business session followed with financial reports presented by Treasurer Louise Vitullo. Sirimarco reported on the monthly fund raising and distributed tickets for April. Anyone wishing to participate…
Pudue La Cava hosted the 1954 Lincoln High School “Life is a Beach” committee at her Mt. Vernon Drive home on Thursday, April 14 at 4 p.m. The session began with a luncheon provided by committee members Ann Amadio, Ilene Gardner, Jan Keenan, Clemmy Sirimarco and LaCava and served by LaCava and Gardner. Gardner conducted the business session that followed. Sirimarco presented the financial reports and updated all the fundraising activities. Tickets for April were distributed and are available by contacting LaCava or Sirimarco. Gardner reported on mailings and correspondences received from class members. LaCava updated reservations received, noting that…
Monaca, Pa. – The Hayden Juried Purchase Prize in Painting was awarded to student artist Angela Paterchak at this year’s An Evening of the Arts on April 21. Established through the CCBC Foundation, the Purchase Prize awards a $200 annual prize to one student for excellence in oil painting. Angela’s oil painting entitled “Bob Marley” was chosen by judges Scot Rutledge, Digital Marketing Services Manager at CCBC, and Megan Cassioli, Graphics Specialist at CCBC, as this year’s prize winner. “All of the submitted artwork was exceptional, but Angela’s stood out due to her skill and color composition,” Rutledge said. “She…
Grand Finale Salon on 301 North St. is now open for business under owner Maria Perrotta. Perrotta has 38 years experience working in a hair salon and decided to take the next step and own her own salon. The business is dedicated to her late brother who always wanted Perrotta to start a business. She works with one employee, Julie Yoho. The salon strives to provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and offers waxings, cuts, color, perms and sets. Perrotta is originally from Italy, having immigrated with her family from a small town near Naples when she was eight. She visits…
Lawrence County Emergency Responders Receive State Grants Thirteen Lawrence County fire companies, 44 fire and ambulance companies in Beaver County and five fire and EMS companies in Butler County were recently awarded state grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel. The grants, from a program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction. “We owe a debt of gratitude to our firefighters and EMS crews,” Senator Vogel said. “They provide a tremendous and…
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, April 27, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. Those attending may take their own supplies or use coloring pages supplied by the library. There will also be a limited number of colored pencils available for use. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, April 27, at 6:00 p.m. — “Movie Nights for Adults” – This program…
Republican state House candidate Aaron Bernstine received a quartet of endorsement from party youth organizations and leaders, including the Pennsylvania Young Republicans, the Butler County Young Republicans, the president of Slippery Rock University College Republicans and the president of Geneva College Republicans. “His policy views embody our common Republican beliefs,” Sarah Curtin, Pennsylvania Young Republicans Chairwoman, said. “He’s fiscally conservative, pro‐growth and has a strong sense of traditional values. He is also pro‐Second Amendment, pro‐life and is committed to promoting individual liberty and opportunity for every resident of the 10th District.” Bernstine, a Lawrence County businessman and farmer, is seeking…