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March 26, 2019

Tenaris to Acquire TMK IPSCO Tubulars, Including Koppel Location

LUXEMBOURG, March 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tenaris S.A. (NYSE, Buenos Aires and Mexico: TS and MTA Italy: TEN) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire from PAO TMK, a Russian company and manufacturer of steel pipe, 100% of the shares of its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary IPSCO Tubulars, Inc., for US$1,209 million, on a cash-free, debt-free basis, which includes US$270 million of working capital. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including approval by the U.S. antitrust authorities, and other customary conditions. IPSCO Tubulars is a U.S. domestic producer of seamless and welded OCTG and line pipe products, with an annual production capacity of 450,000 metric tons…

March 26, 2019

Corona D’italia #807 Memorial Scholarship Committee Meeting

Valerie Valentino conducted a meeting of the Corona D’italia #807 Memorial Scholarship Committee on Wednesday, March 20, 5:00 PM at Pizza Joe’s. The session began with the group enjoying lunch of their choice. Lois DiFrischia presented candy favors to all in attendance. The committee will host a Mother-Daughter-Scholarship dinner on Tuesday, May 07, 5:00 PM at the Wolverine Restaurant. This will represent the final awarding of two $500.00 scholarships as the Lodge has disbanded. It is requested that reservations be made by contacting DiFrischia at 724-752-9496, no later than April 30. Choice of meals will be stuffed pork chop or…

March 25, 2019

10,000 Friends of PA Continues South Side Revitalization Program in New Castle

New Castle, PA (March 2019) – 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania kicked off the second year of its $1.35 million revitalization program in New Castle’s South Side neighborhood on Monday, March 18, 2018 at the Gussie Walker Community Center with investors, public officials, neighborhood organizations, residents and business owners in attendance. The partners working in collaboration with 10,000 Friends to implement the neighborhood improvement plan over 6 years are the City of New Castle, Gussie Walker Community Center, Lawrence County Land Bank, Lawrence County Community Action Program, UPMC Jameson Hospital and the South Side Business Association. At the kickoff, 10,000 Friends…

March 22, 2019

Bernstine, Klunk, Solomon CTE Bill Would Prepare PA Students to Enter Workforce

Apprenticeship pilot program would encourage local partnerships HARRISBURG – In a bipartisan effort to prepare Pennsylvania’s youth for the 21st-century workforce, state Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has teamed up with Reps. Kate Klunk (R-York) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) to introduce legislation which would allow high school students to obtain real-world work experience while still in school. House Bill 796 would establish a pilot grant program which would encourage schools and local businesses to collaborate to provide work-based learning opportunities for high school students. “This innovative pilot program would bring our business leaders and students together to transform our education system…

March 21, 2019

Ellwood City Historical Society Monthly Meeting & Advance Info of April Program

Everett Bleakney welcomed guests attending the March general meeting, advising the purpose of the Historical Society is to collect, protect and promote the area history and make it accessible to all. Joe Fisher, Commander of American Legion Post 157, lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Minutes of the February meeting were read by the Secretary Lois Liebendorfer, and Treasurer, Charles Brown presented the financial report. Committee Reports were given. The Ways and Means stated that a number of plans for the calendar year are being finalized. It was noted that the birthday celebration for Donnie Iris in…

March 21, 2019

Chamber Executive Director of Media Accepting New Job Position

Jillian Court, Executive Director of Media, for the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce, has accepted a new position with the Lawrence County Conservation District as a Conservation Technician. Jillian has served as a crucial part of not only the Chamber, but as the head of Ellwood City Community Enrichment, Secretary for Ellwood City Revitalization, Treasurer for All Aboard Ellwood, and sits on multiple committees. Jillian has been an absolute blessing for Ellwood City and she will be greatly missed. She plans on continuing to volunteer for Ellwood City Community Enrichment and various Chamber sponsored events. Her last day will…

March 20, 2019

Two Hartman Elementary Students Received Commendations

Two students, Jacob Hembly age 12 and Rondele Irving age 11, received commendations from the Ellwood City Police Department and Mayor Anthony Court for the students “Doing The Right Thing”. In addition, the ECPD presented the students with gift certificates from Domino’s Pizza for “Doing The Right Thing”. On February 12, at 6:00 p.m., the two students were playing in the area of the 5th street bridge when they discovered a handgun lying in some weeds. The juveniles who attend Hartman Elementary School had been at assemblies at the school where Ellwood Police talked about the importance of gun safety…

March 19, 2019

10,000 Friends of PA Kicks off South Side Revitalization Program in New Castle

New Castle, PA (March 2019) – 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania kicks off its second year of a 6-year plan and $1.35 million investment to revitalize the South Side neighborhood of New Castle. The kickoff event was held at Gussie Walker Community Center, 1207 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA on Monday, March 18. Through its Healthy Communities Initiative, 10,000 Friends leads the collaborative revitalization effort to improve the South Side neighborhood of New Castle in partnership with the City of New Castle, Gussie Walker Community Center, Lawrence County Community Action Program, Lawrence County Land Bank, UPMC Jameson Hospital, and the emerging South…

March 18, 2019

BC3 Is The State’s No. 1 Community College

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College has been ranked as the No. 1 community college in Pennsylvania by Schools.com for a third time in a row, a recognition that validates the college’s continued excellence on its main campus in Butler Township and at its five additional locations, said Dr. Nick Neupauer, BC3’s president. “What is remarkable about this is that the bar has been set so high, and yet for a third consecutive ranking, we have achieved that No. 1 status,” Neupauer said. “It’s not just a single variable that resulted in this ranking.” Schools.com, a Foster City, Calif., organization,…

March 15, 2019

Borough Of Ellwood City Announces Utility Account Budget Plan

The Ellwood City Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 which approves a budget payment plan for utility accounts. These accounts, however, have to be under certain provisions. Provision one states that customers may complete the application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period. This period is from the third Monday in March through the third Friday in April. Following, the second provision mentions that the first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget period will be 12 months with all balances due to be settled in the 12th month. These budget amounts…