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Articles by Tracey Ferguson

October 1, 2020

Suds and Scares Plenty at E-Z Kleen Car and Van Wash

NOTE: This is part one of a series featuring Spooktacular Events in Lawrence County A clean car and a little scare. You can get both starting today at E-Z Kleen Car and Van Wash. Owner Steven Chill has transformed his sudsy business into a spooky attraction. “There will be animatronics and people dressed up in costumes,” Chill said. The haunted car wash was inspired by Chill’s love of Halloween. He said this year with Coronavirus, he wanted to provide a unique experience that could be enjoyed with plenty of social distance. “You don’t even have to get out of the…

October 1, 2020

Eric Ryan Corporation Celebrates 30 Years in Business

On October 1st, the Eric Ryan Corporation (ERC) will celebrate its 30th year anniversary. ERC was established in 1990 as a sole proprietorship under the name of Utility Cost Cutters and was incorporated as The Eric Ryan Corporation in 1995. We are currently operating with three divisions and more than 100 full and part-time employees. In the past 30 years, ERC has provided services to more than 2,000 clients in 50 states, Canada, Mexico, UK and the Caribbean. ERC evolved into a full service utility and telecommunications consulting and management firm and is one of the largest providers of said…

September 24, 2020

Yellow Ribbon Girls Need Your Help: Adopt A Soldier

40,000 boxes. That’s how many shipments have been sent by locally organized Yellow Ribbon Girls. Yellow Ribbon Girls is made up of hundreds of volunteers that work tirelessly all year round to provide our troops with the comforts, treats, and reminders of home. This year, they need your help more than ever. Because of Coronavirus restrictions, nearly all of the group’s fundraisers have been canceled or postponed. The group sent 300 Christmas Care Packages last year. Their hope this year is to send between 150 and 200 packages. Each package contains Christmas decorations, holiday treats, basic supplies and gifts. In…

September 23, 2020

Council Commends Loccisano’s for 104 Years of Business

During Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, Loccisano’s Golden Dawn received a commendation from the borough and council for 104 years of business in the Ellwood City community. Motions passed: A motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 8/17/20, Public Hearing held 8/24/20 and the Special Meeting held 8/24/20, as submitted. A motion to approve the Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 9/14/20, in the amount of $551,193.48, and the List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 9/17/20, in the amount of $665,927.90. A motion to approve the Departmental Reports, as submitted. A motion to adopt an Ordinance, as submitted,…

September 23, 2020

Join Club Hope and ‘Pink Out’ Cancer: T-shirts Available NOW

Club Hope Foundation is hosting a virtual “Pink Out” Cancer fundraiser in honor of breast cancer awareness month. To get your shirt and join in the fight, visit Venezie Sporting Goods online store to by September 27. Shirts will be available for pick up at Venezie Sporting Goods or will be shipped on October 8th. Although getting together for events, can be a challenge with Covid-19 restrictions in place, Club Hope is stepping up to fight in another way. “We encourage any groups that get together throughout October and wear their shirts to either text me pictures at the foundation…

September 21, 2020

ECASD Board Votes to Allow 1/4 Capacity at District Events

The Ellwood City School Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to allow spectators at events at ¼ capacity, but those in attendance will be required to wear masks, to social distance, and to sign a waiver excusing the district from liability. In a 6-1 vote the board decided that Ellwood City sports will now be played with the support of the community. Director Gary Rozanski was the lone No vote, and Directors Kathy McCommons and Norman Boots were not in attendance during the vote. The vote came following a September 14 federal court ruling that deemed Governor Wolf’s state…

September 21, 2020

Ellwood City Borough Council to Meet Tonight: Agenda

Ellwood City Borough Council will meet tonight. The following is the meeting agenda: Monday Night Council Agenda 5:30pm – EXECUTIVE SESSION – Police Personnel 6:00 P.M. – ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL-REGULAR MEETING AUDITORIUM OPENING EXERCISES: A) Call to Order B) Roll Call C) Invocation – Phil Conklin – First Church of God D) Pledge of Allegiance Commendation Alicia Swick, Junior Councilperson Loccisano’s Golden Dawn – 104 Years E) Visitors F) Communications II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting 8/17/20, Public Hearing 8/24/20, Special Meeting 8/24/20 A motion would be in order to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 8/17/20,…

September 11, 2020

ECASD Board of Directors Push for Spectator Attendance at Games

There’s no doubt the Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors support student participation in Fall sports, but they also made it clear that they want spectators in the stands, on the sidelines, and cheering on the athletes. At Thursday’s meeting, Director Erica Gray insisted the board find a way to make that happen. Although Superintendent Wes Shipley agrees with the board, he said the board’s and the district’s options are limited and opening the “gates” to events could open a flood gate of liability for the district. Current state mandates regarding Coronavirus limit spectators at outside events to 250…

September 4, 2020

Riverside Fall Sport Senior Q&A

High school sports are back in full swing. Football, soccer, and tennis are among the popular sports for students at Riverside. Vaughn Hudspath, Riverside tennis coach, is pumped about the upcoming season. “I am excited to be entering my 12th year of coaching,” he said. “Yes, it will be the most challenging year, but I am beyond excited to be able to bring tennis to Riverside for the 18 special girls who are on the Varsity and J.V. Team.  We have 9 Varsity and 9 JV.” He said a main goal is to keep his athletes safe and strong and…

September 3, 2020

Ellwood Fall Sport Senior Q&A: Part 2

High school sports are back in full swing. Football and Cheerleading are among the popular sports for students at Lincoln. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part two of a two part series featuring Lincoln High School seniors in fall sports. Sammy Dicaprio How many years have you been in Football? I have been playing football since 8th Grade. What do you feel is your biggest strength in Football? I believe…