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March 29, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

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…

March 28, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of 3-28-2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, March 29, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — “Family Laptime,” an interactive story time for babies as young as 6 months old as well as for toddlers and preschoolers. Featured are stories, songs, finger plays and more. This spring session runs through April 19. Registration is requested, so call the library now at for more information. Wednesday, March 30, 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…

March 24, 2016

Two Ellwood Graduates Travel to Puerto Rico for Baseball

Two Lincoln High School graduates spent a week in Puerto Rico as part of the inaugural Clemente Cup baseball tournament. Matt Germanoski and Greg Lynn are 2012 Lincoln graduates who were on the 2012 Class AA WPIAL championship baseball team. Currently, they’re both seniors on the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg baseball team. The two went with their team and nine other college Division 3 baseball teams from the states. Through the program, they played games in Aguadilla, Anasco and Lajas. The two also met Luis Clemente, Roberto Clemente’s son. More information about UPG Baseball can be found at pittgreensburgathletics.com.

March 22, 2016

Ellwood City Drug Take Back Program

The Ellwood City Police Department is sponsoring a drug take back program on Saturday, April 30 at the Ellwood City Municipal Building. Residents may use the opportunity to turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 22, 2016

Cortney Harden Joins RAYSL Training Staff

As Riverside Area Youth Soccer League grows, so too does it’s training staff. After adding Doug Miller to the Club in the Fall 2015 season, RAYSL recently added alum Cortney Harden as a Technical Trainer. “Bringing Cortney on is very exciting for us,” Club President Derek Zona said. “Over the past year, our Board has been focused on finding a skilled female trainer who can make a positive impact on the lives of the young ladies in the club, acting as both a mentor and a role model.” Harden’s immediate focus will be Riverside’s U12 and U14 girls’ teams. She…

March 22, 2016

CCBC Faculty Member Selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert

Monaca, PA – Recognized as a global leader in using technology to transform education, Mary Jo Slater, Professor of Office Technology at Community College of Beaver County,  joined more than 5,600 educators worldwide as part of the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert program. Each year, Microsoft selects innovative educator experts to share ideas, try new approaches, and learn from each other through a global community dedicated to improving student outcomes through technology. “I am excited to have this opportunity to collaborate with and learn from educators all across the globe as well as bring CCBC the designation of leader in…

March 21, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of March 21

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, March 21, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Ordinary Grace,” by William Kent Krueger. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, March 22, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — “Family Laptime,” an interactive story time for babies as young as 6 months old as well as for toddlers and preschoolers. Featured are stories, songs, finger plays and more. This spring session runs through April 19. Registration is requested, so call the library now…

March 18, 2016

Corona D’Italia March Meeting Brief

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 officers and members observed St. Patrick’s Day at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 9 at 5 p.m. The session held at Pizza Joe’s began with an Irish Stew luncheon prepared by the staff and served by Trustee Pudue LaCava, Sentinel Lois DiFrischia and member Jackie Perno. Invocation was given by Trustee Patty Regna remembering all present and deceased lodge members and military personnel. Orator Valerie Valentino presented candy favors from her decorated table of green and white hats, green flower arrangements in vases, and cups to all in attendance. President Clemmy Sirimarco conducted the business…

March 17, 2016

Mary Fabian Receives Honor for 100th Birthday

Mary Fabian of Ellwood City received a commendation from Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court on her 100th birthday on March 5. Friends and loved ones gathered to celebrate the milestone with her at Vinny’s restaurant in Ellwood.      

March 17, 2016

Gibbons Votes for 2015-16 Budget to Keep School Open and Provide Services

HARRISBURG, March 16 – State Rep Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, said he voted in favor of the latest state budget proposal in an effort to keep schools open and continue to fund human services programs for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens The Republican majority proposed another state budget today that offered additional funding for schools, social services and agricultural programs without raising taxes. “I am very concerned for our children and senior citizens who have been the victims of continued bickering in the General Assembly,” Gibbons said. “I do not want to see schools in my area close because Governor Wolf and…