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Articles by Tracey Ferguson

November 7, 2019

Shrek the Musical: Stellar Cast, Relatable Characters, Top-Notch Talent

This is the second part of a two-part series about Lincoln High School’s production of “Shrek the Musical.” Part one highlighted a Q&A with the cast and was featured yesterday. VIEW PART ONE OF OUR SERIES Friendship, laughter, adventure, and love. It’s “Shrek the Musical” at Lincoln High School. Not being familiar with “Shrek the Musical” before attending the dress rehearsal for this coming weekend’s show, I didn’t know what to expect. I went into it wondering how this high school cast was possibly going to make the stage production as lively and as relatable as the movie. I also…

November 6, 2019

General Election 2019 Results

All the votes are cast and tallied in the 2019 General Election. Ellwood City had two pivotal races on the ballot, Ellwood City Council and Ellwood City School District’s Board of Directors. Joining incumbants George Celli and Judith Dici on Ellwood City Council will be newcomer Caleb Crable.     Ellwood City School Board will welcome two newcomers: Jean Biehls and Gary Rozanski. Biehls and Rozanski will be joined by incumbants Jennifer Tomon, Erica Gray, and Leroy Cortez.     For a list of all unofficial results from the Lawrence County general election, click here.

November 6, 2019

Shrek the Musical: Cast Q&A

This is the first part of a two-part series about Lincoln High School’s production of “Shrek the Musical.” Part two will highlight a review of the show and will be featured tomorrow. READ PART TWO OF OUR SERIES   “You got to make a move You got to shift into gear You got to buckle down and give it a whirl The scene is set right out of a book With a sunset and a beautiful girl” A fairytale of epic proportions, Lincoln High School’s production of “Shrek the Musical” gives a whole new meaning to love, friendship, and adventure….

October 29, 2019

Part Two: Ellwood City School Director Candidate Q&A

This is the second in a two-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City School District’s Board of Directors. Today’s Q&A features Gary Rozanski and Kathy Pansera. Yesterday’s Q&A featured Leroy Cortez and Jean Biehls. The following candidates declined to participate: Jennifer Tomon, Erica Gray, Danielle Woodhead. Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes for numerous offices including Ellwood City Borough Council on November 5. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how to cast your vote, click here. Take a moment…

October 28, 2019

Part One: Ellwood City School Director Candidate Q&A

This is the first in a two-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City School District’s Board of Directors. Today’s Q&A features Leroy Cortez and Jean Biehls. Tomorrow’s Q&A will feature Gary Rozanski and Kathy Pansera. The following candidates declined to participate: Jennifer Tomon, Erica Gray, Danielle Woodhead. Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes for numerous offices including Ellwood City Borough Council on November 5. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how to cast your vote, click here. Take a…

October 25, 2019

Part Two: Ellwood City Council Candidate Q&A

This is the second in a two-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council. Today’s Q&A features Marilyn Mancini, Raymond Venezie, and Jude Dici. Yesterday’s Q&A featured George Celli, Brandon Fisher, and Caleb Cragle. Click here to read yesterday’s Q&A. Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes for numerous offices including Ellwood City Borough Council on November 5. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how to cast your vote, click here. Take a moment to get to know the…

October 24, 2019

Part One: Ellwood City Council Candidate Q&A

This is the first in a two-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council. Today’s Q&A features George Celli, Brandon Fisher, and Caleb Cragle. Tomorrow’s Q&A will feature Marilyn Mancini, Raymond Venezie, and Jude Dici. Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes for numerous offices including Ellwood City Borough Council on November 5. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how to cast your vote, click here. Take a moment to get to know the candidates running for Ellwood City…

October 22, 2019

Ellwood City to Keep Parking Meters … for Now

Council voted to table a motion to eliminate parking meters on Lawrence and Bell avenues and Fifth Street. Council was divided on the issue during the October 21 meeting with George Celli, Michelle Lamenza, and James Barry voting to table and Rob Brough, Lisa Guerrera, and Judith Dici voting to move forward with the motion. Councilwoman Marilyn Mancini was not in attendance, leaving Mayor Anthony Court to tie-break the vote. Council President Judith Dici, brought up the idea at an agenda-setting meeting October 15. She said Ellwood City is not making enough revenue from parking to keep them, and she…

October 17, 2019

Council to Discuss Parking Meters, Amendment to Hospital Zoning Ordinance

The Ellwood City Council is set to vote on two proposals during it’s October 21 voting meeting. One is the amendment to the Ellwood City Medical Center zoning ordinance to add facilities and residences included in a continuum of care entity to the definition of health services. There will be a public hearing at 5:45 regarding this amendment. Also on the agenda will be a consideration to remove parking meters in the borough. Council President Judith Dici said the meters are outdated and “not that great of a revenue.” She said Ellwood City brought in $18,762 from the meter fees…

October 17, 2019

Borough Announcements: Electric Department Expands Hours, Meeting Schedule, Scam Prevention

Ellwood City Borough Council made a few announcements during the Oct 15 agenda meeting: Electric Window to Open on Fridays Borough Manager David Allen said the electric department window now will be open on Fridays. This addition rounds out hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. He said the hours were added to give residents a better chance to pay bills. Council to Change Meeting Day in November The committee of the whole meeting for November will be held on November 12 at 6 p.m. due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday. Local Residents Report Possible Scam Numerous council members…