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December 10, 2020

Wampum Native and MLB Great Dick Allen, 78, Passes Away

PHILADELPHIA — Wampum-native Dick Allen long ago captured the hearts and minds of a generation of baseball fans. It started in 1964, when Allen won the National League Rookie of the Year Award and finished seventh for NL MVP. He became an instant Philadelphia folk hero, carrying a massive 40-ounce bat to home plate, taking aggressive swings at the baseball and launching majestic home runs into the bleachers. He was larger than life. He was one of the game’s greatest players over his 15-year Major League career. He should be regarded as one of the greatest players in baseball history….

December 10, 2020

Armstrong Cable Offering ‘Zoom With Santa’

Armstrong Cable is offering the opportunity to ‘Zoom With Santa’ this holiday season. This one of a kind event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14th as Santa Claus will be doing virtual 1-on-1 sessions with children. Each session will last 3 minutes and the overall event will host 40-50 children over the 3 hour period. “Many places weren’t able to host Santa and give the children an opportunity to see him. I remember that Christmas Spirit/Magic of meeting Santa each year growing up and how important it was to tell him I’ve been…

December 10, 2020

Hitched & Unhitched: Fall Pandemic Love

There is a lot to think about when planning your big day — no matter where your wedding date falls on the calendar, but even more planning is involved when a global pandemic has tightened up group gatherings and other celebratory events. Regardless, many advise the day will come, and it will be the most amazing thing. When close family can all come together and celebrate, there is nothing else like it. Fall weddings offer phenomenal photo opportunities, holiday-themed wedding decorations, and much more. Check out the Hitched and Unhitched list for the months of October and November of 2020:…

December 9, 2020

Cameroonian Operator Charged In Fradulant Online “Puppy Scam” That Exploited The COVID-19 Pandemic

WASHINGTON – A criminal complaint unsealed Friday in federal court in Pittsburgh charges Desmond Fodje Bobga for his alleged involvement in a puppy fraud scheme perpetrated against American consumers, including a New Brighton woman. Fodje Bobga, 27, is a citizen of Cameroon who is in Romania on a visa to attend a university there. He is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, forging a seal of the U.S. Supreme Court, and aggravated identity theft. Fodje Bobga has been arrested. A website that was used in the online puppy fraud scheme, www.lovelyhappypuppy.com, is already deleted. Acting Assistant Attorney…

December 8, 2020

Santa Claus Will Be Coming To Franklin Township

On Sunday, December 20th, Santa Claus will be proudly escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls in boys in the township. The tour will begin in Tomica Springs at noon on Sunday. Listen for the sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santas arrival. When the truck comes to a stop, please come see Santa on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa himself and his elf. Please refer to the Franklin Township Facebook page on the day of the event for updated arrival times. Estimated arrivals in the…

December 8, 2020

N.O.W. Project Plans December Food Distribution

Jubilee Ministries International (JMI) Nourishing Others Well-being Project (N.O.W.) along with The Christian Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania (CCCWP) is sponsoring a Massive Drive-Thru Food Giveaway for UP TO 2,500 families on Saturday, December 12th, 2020. Jubilee Ministries International N.O.W. Project and CCCWP will distribute an abundance of quality food boxes for almost 2,500 families. The location of this food distribution event, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., is the Cascade Galleria (AKA Town Mall), 200 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101. Cars must form a line that will begin at the intersection of West Washington Street and…

December 7, 2020

Ellwood City Community Recognizes Veterans on Pearl Harbor Day

The Ellwood City community is proud to honor all of our veterans on Pearl Harbor Day – December 7, 2020. The Borough of Ellwood City and Mayor Anthony Court issued a statement thanking all of the veterans across this great country for their courage and dedicated commitment to the United States of America. “As a community we are proud of your service and sacrifices which you all have so freely given,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “It is a privilege to honor, Joseph Gasper, a Pearl Harbor survivor who served our country with honor and dignity.” “Thank you, Mr….

December 7, 2020

POLICE REPORTS: Criminal Complaints

The following are police criminal complaints filed at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lawrence County office of Honorable Jerry G. Cartwright. Krista Knechtel, 40, of Ellwood City, is charged with Retail Theft after police were called to Dollar General on Wednesday, November 4. Upon arrival, police were advised by the store clerk and later identified Knechtel leading to police finding two packs of beef jerky, a pack of Kraft Cheese, a candle, a chocolate bar, and a pack of makeup totaling $20.51 in her purse.  Knechtel was released and charges will be filed upon criminal history check. Store clerk will review…

December 7, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of December 7

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the surge in numbers of COVID-19 cases in our area, the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be joining other public libraries in western Pennsylvania and will suspend in-person visits beginning Tuesday, November 24. The Library will continue doing curbside pick-up. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations…

December 4, 2020

Lawrence County 4-H Announces Its 2020 Virtual Benefit Auction

Everyone is invited to help us make the best, better by attending the 20th Annual Lawrence County 4-H Benefit Auction Sunday, December 6, 2020, through Thursday, December 10, 2020 – where all proceeds go directly to the Lawrence County 4-H/Youth Development Program! The original auction was scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020, but we are back and just in time for your holiday shopping! Bidding opens on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at noon, and ends on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 8:00 pm at lawrence4hauction.psu.edu. Pick-up for items is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2020, and Sunday, December 13, 2020,…