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May 18, 2019

Ellwood City Felon Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl, Illegally Possessing Pistols and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH -A felon from Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Friday. Derick Davare, 32, pleaded guilty to four counts before United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that from in and around 2015, and continuing to on or about October 22, 2018, Davare conspired with others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance. Additionally, on or about October 22, 2018,…

May 17, 2019

Lady Wolverines Stave Off Freeport, Advance In WPIAL Playoffs

The Lady Wolverines withstood two furious comeback attempts by Freeport, finally advancing with a wild 14-11 victory over Freeport on Thursday. Freeport rallied back from an 8-1 deficit by scoring five runs in the sixth to take a 9-8 lead, and later answered an Ellwood City three-run seventh to force extra innings. The game was tied at 11 with Wolverines batting in the top of the ninth when Natalia Greco singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs, pressing the Wolverines back in front for good. Greco led Wolverines to victory by driving in four runs….

May 16, 2019

Senator Vogel to Host 10th Annual Kids Extravaganza May 18th

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr will host his 10th Annual Kids Extravaganza this Saturday, May 18th details below: WHAT: Senator Elder’s 10th Annual Kids Extravaganza WHEN: Saturday, May 18th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm WHERE: CCBC – Athletics & Events Center, 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061 DETAILS: Representatives from a number of state and local agencies will be on hand to provide useful information for children and their families on programs, government services and more. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will be performing some songs from their upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen, Jr. Kids can donate a non-perishable food item…

May 16, 2019

6 Riv-Ell students receive BC3’s Workplace Certificate in Entrepreneurship

(Ellwood City, PA) Butler County Community College’s Class of 2019 was its largest of the century with 599 graduates – 14 more than in 2017, its previous top class since 2000. Five-hundred-twenty-seven graduates received at least one associate degree, and 72 at least one certificate from BC3, which held its 2019 commencement exercises at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Field House on BC3’s main campus in Butler Township. Among the 599 graduates were 32 student-veterans. A 70-year-old grandmother of three who is the Class of 2019’s most senior graduate. A 35-year-old married mother of six. BC3’s first two-sport All-American. And…

May 16, 2019

Wolverines Strike Late, Upset Deer Lakes In WPIAL Opening Round

Ellwood City snagged a late lead by way of an unusual series of events and held on to defeat Deer Lakes 2-1 on Wednesday. The game was tied at one with the Wolverines batting in the top of the seventh when Ellwood City used ‘small ball’ and gained the go-ahead run on a strike out that led to a wild pitch. A walk followed by back-to-back sacrifice bunts put the pressure on the Deer Lakes defense, leading to a first-and-thrid situation with one out.  On the ensuing at-bat, a wild pitch on strike three force the Deer Lakes catcher to…

May 16, 2019

Ellwood City’s Memorial Day Parade

Ellwood City’s Memorial Day parade will be held May 27th. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on the Veterans Bridge on Fifth Street. It will travel to Crescent Avenue, over to Eighth Street, down to Lawrence Avenue, back to Fifth and then take Spring Avenue into Legion Park, where a 45-minute memorial event will be held. Several veterans and local leaders will speak, the borough’s civic chorale will perform, and a flag-raising ceremony held. After the ceremony, a free community picnic will be held at the playground at Pittsburgh Circle. All veterans are welcomed to walk or ride in…

May 15, 2019

Award For BC3 President Reflects “Community Connection”

(Butler, PA) Dr. Nick Neupauer, president of Butler County Community College since 2007, has been selected as the recipient of the third Jean B. Purvis Community Cornerstone Award, which honors those who have made significant contributions to Butler County and who, when recognizing a need, “try to fill it,” the award’s 97-year-old namesake said. Neupauer, an Ellwood City native and 1985 Lincoln High School graduate, will receive the award June 21 at the Butler Country Club, following former recipients Dr. John Reefer, retired chief medical officer and vice president of professional affairs at Butler Memorial Hospital, in 2017; and Larry…

May 14, 2019

Donation Made To ECPD K-9 Fund

Anthony Ovial Learning Support Coordinator representing Lawrence County Career and Technical Center (Lawrence County VoTech) donated $400.00 to the Ellwood City Police Department K-9 Fund. On April 18th Ellwood City Police Department K-9/Ranger did a demonstration for the students at the LCCTC as part of the veterinary program. The program was part of the Peer Leadership week at LCCTC. Presenting the donation to Mayor Anthony Court, is Tabatha Zang a member of the Learning Support in the Veterinary Program at the LCCTC. Accepting the donation on behalf of the ECPD K9 program was Councilman George Celli, Mayor Anthony Court, Tabatha…

May 14, 2019

Bernstine to Host Free Paper Shredding Event on May 25

ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Wurtemburg-Perry Fire Hall, 425 Portersville Road, Ellwood City. Free on-site document shredding will be provided by Iron City Workplace Services. “Now, more than ever, we need to protect our personal information and make sure it is destroyed properly,” Bernstine said. “Identity theft is a growing crime in the United States, and shredding important documents is a simple step residents can take to protect themselves.” Residents who plan on taking advantage of the service should note: No…

May 13, 2019

Corona D’italia Lodge’s Final Mother-Daughter-Scholarship Dinner

Corona D’italia Lodge #807 held their final Mother-Daughter-Scholarship Dinner at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 7, at the Wolverine Restaurant. Reservations and seating were conducted by Patty Kuhn and Lois DiFrischia. Officers, members, and guests were greeted by Chairman, Valerie Valentino, as she presented each with the favor of a retractable back scratcher. Chairman Valentino, welcomed all the officers, members and guests with Mother’s Day wishes. She introduced scholarship winner, Janelle Amadio, and her parents, Kevin and Lorrie Amadio, and Co-Chairman, Lois DiFrischia, representing scholarship winner, her granddaughter, Maya DiFrischia, daughter of Daniel and Sushma, Patel DiFrischia. Valentino recognized Patty…