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November 10, 2022

Butler County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Multiple Bricks of Fentanyl

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, has pled guilty on a charge of possessing 10 grams or more of a mixture containing fluorofentanyl and fentanyl, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced this week. Gerry Lee Kendall, age 41, pleaded guilty before Senior District Court Judge Arthur J. Schwab. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that on June 6, 2021, an officer with the Duquesne Police Department observed Gerry Lee Kendall exit Truman Towers, a known high-drug trafficking area. The officer observed Kendall enter the front passenger seat of a parked vehicle, which then…

November 8, 2022

Wolf Administration, Safety Partners Announce Results of Operation Safe Stop 2022

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined today by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Newbery Township Police, and West Shore School District transportation partners to reinforce the importance of school transportation safety and highlight the potential school transportation challenges posed by changing daylight conditions. The results of Operation Safe Stop, an annual school bus enforcement and education initiative that was held on October 19 this year, were also announced. Operation Safe Stop data revealed that participating school districts and law enforcement agencies reported witnessing 155 violations of the law, down from the…

November 7, 2022

Riverside School District To Host Veterans Day Assembly

On Wednesday, Riverside High School will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly. The assembly this year will honor the four Riverside young men who lost their lives in Vietnam. In the fall of 2019, a Riverside graduate visited Riverside High School, asking about our Riverside boys who lost their lives in Vietnam. He explained that he was participating in the Honor Flight program that provides transportation for Vietnam veterans to visit the memorial in Washington DC, and he wanted to be sure to know all their names. A few weeks later, he returned with a beautifully framed piece with the…

November 7, 2022

LHS Standout Softball Player, Aliya Garroway Commits to Saint Francis University

Lincoln High School Senior Aliya Garroway verbally committed to Saint Francis University of the NEC last Thursday. She will sign her National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, November 9th at Lincoln High School. SFU, located in Loretto Pa, is coached by Jessica O’Donnell. The team has won 5 consecutive NEC titles and participated in the NCAA tournament over that same span. The University is a tremendous academic institution and is also one of the top 50 Division 1 softball programs in the country. Garroway started her softball career at six years old with the Bellissimo’s Magic/EC Fastpitch Youth Development program….

November 2, 2022

ECIAHF October Meeting Recap

Members of the Ellwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation met Thursday October 27th at Hunter Bros Coffee, at 229 Portersville Road. The meeting opened with “A Prayer in Time of Need.” World War II Veteran and hero Mr. Guy Prestia led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Treasurer Cherlyn Rangel reported on the current expenses and remaining balance. Due to needed changes and updating of information Secretary Virginia Ottaviani will give a complete report at the November meeting. It was with pride that Kathy Gorzkowski delivered the group’s Yearly Notebooks to be displayed at the Hunter Bros Meeting Room….

November 1, 2022

Support For Our Seniors Workshop Planned

If you or a loved one are in need of support and resources through the aging process, join a free workshop planned for Wednesday, November 9th. Th event, scheduled to take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Crane Roome Grille, New Castle, features keynote speakers and a Vendor Fair including community agencies who will be available to discuss their services. Refreshments will be provided. Keynote speakers include Schler Law Firm, discussing Elder Law and Asset Protection, Anova Home Health, discussing different in-home care options, Cambridge Falls, discussing senior living options, and Area Agency on Aging “Challengers”, discussing…

November 1, 2022

Housing, Arts, Schools Among Newest Firefly Solar Grant Recipients

The Firefly Solar project is excited to announce its latest community grant recipients. Award winners are nonprofits and educational institutions dedicated to community building in Lawrence County. This quarter the project provided funds to six local organizations: the Human Services Center, Cathedral Foundation, the Mohawk Area School District, the New Castle Public Library, the New Castle Regional Ballet, and the SNPJ Recreation Center. “The Human Services Center is excited to be starting a Bridge Housing Project in Lawrence County,” said Tamara Gibson, Director of Community Services at the Human Services Center. “And we’re very thankful for the funding received through…

October 31, 2022

Lawrence County Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Distribute Cocaine from Mexico

PITTSBURGH – A Lawrence County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, in form commonly known as crack cocaine, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Quantel Searcy, age 49, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on Friday to one count before United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan. If this case would have proceeded to trial, the government would have proven that Searcy was part of a cocaine-distribution conspiracy focused on New Castle, Pennsylvania. The conspiracy involved cocaine imported from Mexico into California that the California conspirators…

October 28, 2022

Beaver, Butler County Projects Receive a Combined Total in Excess of $7.2 Million

HARRISBURG – Four Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants, with a combined total of $7.225 million, have been awarded to projects in Beaver and Butler counties, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) and state Rep. Rob Matzie (D-16). The majority of that grant funding total – $4.5 million – went to Cozza Enterprises, LLC, located in Ambridge Borough, for the first phase of the construction of the Ambridge Community Center Sports Complex. “While this is only the start to this project, the facility will be a great benefit to the local community,” said Vogel of the complex. Also receiving funding…

October 27, 2022

Brooks, Vogel Announce $3.5 Million Grant to Create Local Jobs at Steelite

LAWRENCE – Sens. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Elder Vogel (R-47) announced a $3.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to facilitate the expansion of the Steelite International facility, which will contribute to the economic strengths of Neshannock Township, the City of New Castle and surrounding areas. The project entails the formation of a 55,000-square-foot, pre-engineered steel building in Neshannock Township. Funds will be used to develop the site; purchase and construct the pre-engineered steel building; and for related building operation systems, such as electrical, HVAC and plumbing. “I appreciate the opportunity to work with Sen. Vogel and Steelite on…