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December 9, 2020

Cameroonian Operator Charged In Fradulant Online “Puppy Scam” That Exploited The COVID-19 Pandemic

WASHINGTON – A criminal complaint unsealed Friday in federal court in Pittsburgh charges Desmond Fodje Bobga for his alleged involvement in a puppy fraud scheme perpetrated against American consumers, including a New Brighton woman. Fodje Bobga, 27, is a citizen of Cameroon who is in Romania on a visa to attend a university there. He is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, forging a seal of the U.S. Supreme Court, and aggravated identity theft. Fodje Bobga has been arrested. A website that was used in the online puppy fraud scheme, www.lovelyhappypuppy.com, is already deleted. Acting Assistant Attorney…

December 8, 2020

Santa Claus Will Be Coming To Franklin Township

On Sunday, December 20th, Santa Claus will be proudly escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls in boys in the township. The tour will begin in Tomica Springs at noon on Sunday. Listen for the sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santas arrival. When the truck comes to a stop, please come see Santa on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa himself and his elf. Please refer to the Franklin Township Facebook page on the day of the event for updated arrival times. Estimated arrivals in the…

December 8, 2020

N.O.W. Project Plans December Food Distribution

Jubilee Ministries International (JMI) Nourishing Others Well-being Project (N.O.W.) along with The Christian Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania (CCCWP) is sponsoring a Massive Drive-Thru Food Giveaway for UP TO 2,500 families on Saturday, December 12th, 2020. Jubilee Ministries International N.O.W. Project and CCCWP will distribute an abundance of quality food boxes for almost 2,500 families. The location of this food distribution event, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., is the Cascade Galleria (AKA Town Mall), 200 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101. Cars must form a line that will begin at the intersection of West Washington Street and…

December 4, 2020

Lawrence County 4-H Announces Its 2020 Virtual Benefit Auction

Everyone is invited to help us make the best, better by attending the 20th Annual Lawrence County 4-H Benefit Auction Sunday, December 6, 2020, through Thursday, December 10, 2020 – where all proceeds go directly to the Lawrence County 4-H/Youth Development Program! The original auction was scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020, but we are back and just in time for your holiday shopping! Bidding opens on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at noon, and ends on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 8:00 pm at lawrence4hauction.psu.edu. Pick-up for items is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2020, and Sunday, December 13, 2020,…

December 2, 2020

Watch Out For Increased Scams This Holiday Season

HARRISBURG—Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a warning this week to Pennsylvanians of common online scams that may increase in frequency this holiday season. “Because of the pandemic, this holiday season looks and feels different than those in the past,” said Attorney General Shapiro. “These scams are present all year long and it is important that Pennsylvanians remain on guard. Make sure you know what these scams look like in order to protect your money, your identity, and your personal information.” Here are some common scams the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is aware of: Email and Text Phishing – In a…

December 2, 2020

Mayor Court Swears In Officer Joshua Sipe

A recently hired police officer was sworn in by Mayor Anthony Court on November 30, 2020. Officer Joshua Sipe is a full-time officer. Ellwood City Police Department now has 10 full-time officers and 3 part-time officers in the department.  The new officer was sworn in at Mayor Court’s office in the Ellwood City Municipal Building. The Ellwood City Borough Council passed its motion for the employment in its November Council Meeting. In photo below: Mayor Anthony J. Court, Officer Joshua Sipe and Council President George Celli.

November 30, 2020

Riverside Christmas Angel Collection

Franklin Township has announced a Riverside Christmas Angel Collection event in hopes of collecting items in need for all ages.  All items need to be new The collection is in need of the following: Toys for all ages, sheet sets, toiletry & hygiene products, Axe body care, Old Spice body care, Bath and Body Works items, shampoos, conditioners, toothbrushes, make-up, socks for kids Pk-12th, hand sanitizer singles or family size, and gift cards in any amount (Aldi, Giant Eagle, Walmart, fast food, local restaurant, local businesses). Those interested in donating are asked to drop off at one of two locations: Franklin Township,…

November 24, 2020

As COVID-19 Cases Reach Critical Levels, Wolf Admin Announces New Mitigation Efforts

With new modeling projecting 22,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in Pennsylvania in December, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced new targeted mitigation measures to help stop the spread during this critical time. These include a robust enforcement plan targeted at chronic violators along with an effort to ensure schools are safe and in compliance with COVID safety plans. The administration is also encouraging Pennsylvanians to limit unnecessary travel and stay at home. “As our hospitals and health care system are facing greater strain, we need to redouble our efforts to keep people safe,” Gov. Wolf…

November 23, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 23

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the surge in numbers of covid-19 cases in our area, the Ellwood city Area Public Library will be joining other public libraries in western Pennsylvania and will suspend in-person visits beginning Tuesday, November 24. The Library will continue doing curbside pick-up. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations…

November 20, 2020

New Pact with LaRoche Provides BC3 Transfers With Options, Possible Scholarships

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College’s new agreement with La Roche University will allow BC3 graduates with an associate degree in early childhood education (Pre K-4) to transfer credits toward any one of three bachelor’s degree programs in education and to be eligible for annual merit scholarships of up to $15,000 from the private institution near Pittsburgh. Graduates of BC3’s early childhood education (Pre K-4) program can apply credits from courses in which they earned a C grade or higher toward La Roche programs in Pre K-4 education, Pre K-4 education with Pre K-12 special education, or Pre K-12 special…