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November 7, 2018

Ellwood City Blood Drive Honors Memory of Shooting Victim

(Ellwood City) – Richard Hogue’s family knows they can never bring him back, but they have chosen to turn their pain into saving lives by hosting a blood drive in his memory. Every year since his 2013 murder, they have held the drive near the anniversary of his death, and this year the event will be on the actual date, Nov. 16, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ellwood Area Family Center gym, 311 College Street, Ellwood City, PA  16117. Hogue was a hardworking, blue-collar man who lived to love and help others, a true man with a…

November 2, 2018

Bernstine Announces $225,000 in School Safety Grant Awards for Area Schools

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced that $225,000 in funding has been awarded to nine school districts in the 10th Legislative District to help improve student safety through a new grant program established by lawmakers earlier this year. The School Safety and Security Grant Program provides grants to school districts, intermediate units, area vocational-technical schools, charter schools and private residential rehabilitative institutions for a wide variety of projects to improve school safety. Local grant recipients include Big Beaver Falls Area School District, Blackhawk School District, New Brighton Area School District, Riverside Beaver County School District, Slippery Rock Area…

November 2, 2018

Wampum Announces Annual Christmas Parade

It’s that time again and plans are underway for the 46th annual Wampum Area Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, December 1st at 1:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Wampum America Legion Post 749, American Legion Auxiliary, Wampum Lions Club, Wampum Area Women’s Club, and Wampum Area Business Association. A special feature of the parade is giving treats to the children, in the Wampum Area that are between the ages of 1-12 and who are registered, by Santa. However, in order to make this feature and parade a success, the parade is asking for your…

November 1, 2018

Ellwood City United Fund Board’s Annual Campaign Continues Through November

The Ellwood City United Fund Board announced its 2019 annual campaign fund drive last month. The campaign started October 1, 2018 and will conclude January 31, 2019. The Boards Selection Committee has chosen six service agencies to seek funds for the year 2019. The Agencies selected: City Rescue Mission, L.A.R.K. Enterprises, People-in-Need, Ellwood City Public Library, Human Services-Unicenter, and Rita Hazen Education Foundation. The Boy and Girl Scouts will receive an annual donation to fund the various programs that promote scouting. The Allocation Committee will review the agencies needs and allocate funds in January 2019. The Campaign for 2019 will…

October 30, 2018

‘Heart of the Cards’ Food Drive Announced

Games who frequent a local comic book, New Dimension Comics, are opening up their upcoming food drive to the public. The ‘Heart of the Cards’ Food Drive begins today, October 30 and running through Sunday, November 4th. For those wishing to participate, please bring non-perishable food items to New Dimension Comics, 516 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA. Proceeds will be donated to the Holy Redeemer Ministerium Food Bank. New Dimension Comics (NDC) is the area’s largest retail chain of comics, games, and collectables.  With 5 locations all around the greater Pittsburgh area and over 25 years experience NDC gives you…

October 30, 2018

Penn State Cooperative Extension Offers ServSafe Food Safety Certification

NEW CASTLE, PA – According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, licensed food establishments must have all persons in charge successfully complete a food safety training class. Completing the necessary training and passing the associated exam brings licensed food establishments into compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) Food Employee Certification Act. To help food establishments meet this requirement, Penn State Extension is offering a Food Safety Training Course. The course will be held at the New Castle Public Library, located at 207 E. North Street, New Castle, PA 16101 from 9AM-4PM on November 8 and 15, 2018. The…

October 26, 2018

Man Arrested Near Portersville Trafficking $2.5M of Meth and Cocaine

PITTSBURGH – A West Virginia man has been arrested and charged in federal court in Pittsburgh with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine after his arrest near Portersville, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Thursday. The criminal complaint, filed on October 22, charges Durell Anthony Jones, 33, of Fairmont, West Virginia, with drug conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. U.S. Attorney Brady said, “This is the largest seizure of methamphetamine in the history of western Pennsylvania. Through the hard work of our…

October 26, 2018

Corona D’Italia Lodge Monthly Meeting Recap

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their Columbus Day Dinner on Tuesday, October 9 at 5:00 p.m. The dinner was held at the Wolverine Restaurant. Orator, Valerie Valentino, who was serving as acting President and Chairman for this event, greeted guests on arrival. Historian, Mary Jane Folino, assisted by presenting favors to all in attendance. Registration was conducted by Patty Kuhn and prize tickets were distributed by Sentinel and acting Secretary, Lois DiFrischia along with member Maura Greco. Valentino recognized Trustee and acting Treasurer, Patty Regna, for the invocation. She then gave tribute to Columbus and his achievements and proceeded to…

October 25, 2018

Borough To Start Strictly Enforcing Address Ordinance

In an effort to increase public safety, the Borough of Ellwood City will start strictly enforcing our address ordinance starting January 1,2019. It will be the responsibility of every property owner (residential or commercial) to comply with the Borough ordinance and have your address “CLEARLY” marked on the front of your property. In accordance with the Borough of Ellwood City Building and Housing Code (Ch 1484), STREET NAMES AND BUILDING NUMBERS Appendix A Section 4. It shall be the responsibility of each and every property owner, trustee, lessee, agent and occupant of each residence apartment building, business or industry to…

October 25, 2018

Tickets On Sale for Portersville Christian School’s An Evening of SIGHTS & SOUNDS

Tickets are now on sale for Portersville Christian School’s An Evening of SIGHTS & SOUNDS which is to be staged Friday, November 9, and Saturday, November 10, at 7 PM. Portersville Christian School, is located 1 mile east of I-79 at exit 96, is centrally located and just twenty minutes from Cranberry Township, Butler, New Castle, Slippery Rock, Ellwood City, and Grove City. The school address is 343 East Portersville Road/Rt. 488 East, Portersville PA 16051. An Evening of SIGHTS & SOUNDS is a showcase of student performances. In the tradition of past PCS productions, student performances will highlight the…