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Articles by Tracey Ferguson

March 4, 2022

Borough Council Adopts Budget Payment Plan for Utility Accounts

Ellwood City Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget payment plan for utility accounts under the following provisions: Customers may complete the application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period from the third Monday in March through the third Friday in April. The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the 12th month. The budget amount shall be determined by taking the average of the most recent twelve months utility bills. The Borough reserves the…

March 3, 2022

Estate Issues Final Notice to Receive Medical Records from Ellwood City Medical Center

The “Bankruptcy Estate” (Ellwood Medical Center, LLC d/b/a Ellwood City Medical Center [Ellwood Medical Center Real Estate, LLC; Ellwood Medical Center Operations, LLC] and its parent, Americore Holdings, LLC [Americore Health, LLC; Americore Health Enterprises, LLC]) has announced that patients of the Ellwood City Medical Center have until April 8, 2022 to request medical records. For information and to request an “Authorization for Release of Health Information” form, contact: Jeannie O’Donnell, Assistant to the Chapter 11 Trustee, jodonnell@brileyfin.com or 972-794-1072. Visit more, www.brileyfin.com/jeannie-odonnell An “Authorization for Release of Health Information” form will be emailed to the patient for their completion…

March 3, 2022

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Cast Q&A Part Two

Note: This is the third in a three-part series featuring the production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Part one was a show preview, and part two featured Q&As with some of the lead characters. Performances of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory  will be held on Friday, March 4th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 6th at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at the following link: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/wonka  The Saturday matinee tickets are all sold at a discount and tickets will also be available at the door before each…

March 2, 2022

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Cast Q&A Part One

Note: This is the second in a three-part series featuring the production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Part one was a show preview, and part three will feature Q&As with more of the lead characters. Performances of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory  will be held on Friday, March 4th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 6th at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at the following link: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/wonka  The Saturday matinee tickets are all sold at a discount and tickets will also be available at the door before…

March 1, 2022

Get Your ‘Golden Ticket’ for ECASD’s Production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Note: This is the first in a three-part series featuring the production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Parts two and three will feature Q&As with the lead characters. Make sure you have your “Golden Ticket.” Ellwood City Area School District is set to debut Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. There are burps, there are squirrels, there are Oompa-Loompas, and there is chocolate! It’s a big production with a big cast. According to Choral Director and Musical Producer Felecia Greco, following two years of having to navigate the COVID pandemic, this year it was time to get back…

February 25, 2022

Tamburitzans to Perform in Ellwood City; Tickets Available

The Tamburitzans are set to perform their Symbols – The Awakening performance in Ellwood City. Through music, song, and dance Symbols: The Awakening showcases beauty and brilliance of traditions from around the globe. Woven as a tapestry of Croatian, Georgian, Nordic, Serbian, Polish, Italian and Bulgarian cultures, audiences will be transported to folk celebrations through intricate choreography, mesmerizing music, and unique voices. America’s longest running live stage production, the Tamburitzans have entertained and delighted audiences of all ages for over eight decades. Dedicated to perpetuating international cultural heritage, the ensemble delivers a high caliber multi-media showcase. This season’s ensemble features…

February 24, 2022

Ellwood City Area School District to Stage Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Next up on stage at Lincoln High School is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a musical based on the 1971 American musical fantasy film starring Gene Wilder. It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The film tells the story of a poor child named Charlie Bucket who, after finding a Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, visits Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory along with four other children, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt and Mike Teavee. When these four children get to the factory, we see how spoiled and demanding they truly are….

February 21, 2022

Council Approves New Server for Police Department

Ellwood City Borough Council approved the quote for a Microsoft SQL Server (license & software) for the police department. The $7,254.74 quote approval will allow the police department to upgrade their server, which houses vital information regarding arrests, etc. According to Officer Josh Sipe, the current server dates to 2013. He said it is slow and poses an issue when it comes to safely storing important information that is required by the state. Sipe said there is a possibility that the old system could cause a loss of information which could cause legal issues. The department also announced a renewed…

February 21, 2022

PA 529 Hosts Free America Saves Week Webinars

As part of America Saves Week, February 21 through February 25, the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program is again partnering with financial experts to offer free webinars. Session topics include financial aid, banking security, and a session all about Treasury’s savings programs, including Keystone Scholars. According to Stacy Garrity, State Treasurer you can contribute any portion of your Pennsylvania state income tax refund into a PA 529 account. The America Saves Week webinar schedule is below, and session descriptions and registration information can be found at pa529.com. Register today! Tuesday, February 22 – Noon (EST) – PA Treasury Savings Programs…

February 15, 2022

ECASD Board of Directors Enacts Policy for Booster Organizations

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to enact policy 915 Parent/Guardian Booster/Support Organizations Thursday evening. Policy 915 is as follows: The Board recognizes the need for and the role of parent/guardian or community-based booster organizations to support the District’s academic, athletic and extracurricular activities. The Board also desires that all parent/guardian and booster organizations work together cooperatively for the best interests of students. Authority It is the responsibility of the Superintendent and the Board to recognize school-related organizations and to approve their activities. The Board shall encourage the development of a Parent Teacher Organization or similar group…