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March 4, 2021

Teachers Now Qualify for COVID-19 Vaccinations

As Pennsylvania strives to return more students to their classrooms for in-person instruction, teachers are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations under a newly announced expansion of the Commonwealth’s immunization plan, according to Senator Elder Vogel. Under today’s (March 3) announcement, teachers will have their own separate vaccination program and will not be included in Class 1A (senior citizens and those with pre-existing medical conditions). Teachers will not receive priority status nor will they receive vaccinations ahead of those in Class 1A. “By vaccinating teachers, Pennsylvania can expedite the reopening of schools all across the state,” Senator Vogel said. “This…

March 3, 2021

Wolves Club Honored by the Ellwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation

The Ellwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation, at the February Wolves Club meeting, honored the organization with an appreciation plaque in recognition for all they have done and continue to do for our community. Mr. Biondi, while presenting the recognition plaque, on behalf of the ECIAHF remarked; ‘it is with tremendous gratitude, pride, and admiration that we honor the Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II for over seven generations of support and service to our community’. Organized in 1948 by a handful of Italian immigrant businessmen, the Wolves Club has been synonymous with providing scholarship to students in the Ellwood…

March 3, 2021

Hitched & Unhitched: December, January, February

The ongoing pandemic coupled with the harsh weather of winter months may have taken a bit of a toll on romance — particularly weddings — forcing more couples to downsize and even go virtual. The Washington Post, citing bridal consultancy data, reports that nearly 80% of weddings were postponed or canceled when the U.S. outbreak started almost a year ago, upending much of the $73 billion wedding industry. Couples, meanwhile, have redirected money that would have gone to lavish receptions toward bigger rings and honeymoons according to the report. However circumstances played out, for many area brides and grooms the…

March 3, 2021

Franklin Township Seeking Volunteer Position For Planning Commission

Franklin Township is looking for volunteers for its five-member planning commission. The board meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. to review subdivisions, land developments, and potential ordinances. Those interested can contact the Franklin Township office at 724-758-9702 or email twpsecretary@zoominternet.net. With a population just over 4,000 residents, Franklin Township is located in the very Northeast top of Beaver County. Both Butler and Lawrence Counties form the East and North border of the Township. The Connoquenessing Creek forms the Southwest Boundary. Franklin Township was established by an Act of Legislation on February 28, 1850. Follow the township…

March 2, 2021

Terrain Natural Health Takes Whole Person Approach to Wellness, Healing

Caroline Golmic has seen the benefits of natural health first-hand. Caroline watched her husband, Scott, transform physically, mentally, and emotionally from a man held down by his diagnosis to a new man—one who is symptom free and drug-free. “My interest began with watching my husband’s epic healing journey. He was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 1997 and was on dozens of medications for nearly two decades,” Golmic said. His transformation, according to Golmic, came after working with a naturopath. Watching her husband heal naturally helped Caroline understand the benefits of and to see a different path to healthy living. “I…

March 1, 2021

Gov. Wolf Revises Mitigation Order on Gatherings and Lifts Out-of-State Travel Restrictions

As COVID-19 cases continue to decline and the state’s vaccination plan is amplified, the Wolf Administration announced revised and lifted mitigation restrictions that are effective statewide today. “Pennsylvania is taking a measured approach to revising or lifting mitigation orders,” Gov. Wolf said. “The reason we are seeing cases drop can be attributed, in part, to people following the mitigation efforts we have in place. Mask-wearing, social distancing and hand hygiene are making a difference and need to continue even as we see more and more people fully vaccinated. We need to balance protecting public health with leading the state to…

March 1, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of March 1

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: WE’RE OPEN: The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set-up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons is 10 items with a limit of three, for either books on CD or DVD’s per person. Masks are to be worn, covering…

February 26, 2021

Wampum Native Named River States Conference Athlete of the Year/Week

Carlow University freshman and Wampum native Keri Lechner was selected River States Conference Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year and of the Week for her performance Feb. 15-21. “It honestly felt really amazing to be able to be named the women’s indoor track athlete of the year and week considering I’m a freshman,” Lechner said. “It’s sort of like a fever dream to me.” A Shenango class of 2020 graduate, Lechner was voted the conference’s outstanding track athlete of the year after starring at the RSC Indoor Track & Field Championships, where she won five events and competed in seven events…

February 26, 2021

Local Special Effects Expert Creates Ellwood City’s First Escape Room

FearScapes, known for its terrifying walk-through haunt in Ellwood City during the Halloween season, is opening a new attraction, Escape FearScapes, on March 15th. Escape FearScapes will be Ellwood City’s first escape room and offers a fully immersive, family-friendly storyline that evolves based on the decisions you make inside its walls. “The rooms and puzzles are designed so that certain actions will reveal unique clues and advice from characters over the loudspeaker,” explains Escape FearScapes owner John Guerrini. “You could successfully complete the escape room with multiple different strategies. It all depends on the decisions you make once you’re inside.”…

February 26, 2021

Senator Vogel to Host March 9 Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccines

Senator Elder Vogel will discuss the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan and answer questions regarding the vaccine during a virtual town hall meeting set for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam and Norm Mitry, President of Heritage Valley Health System, will be special guests during the conversation to answer questions related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Community residents can register to participate in the virtual town hall by visiting www.senatoreldervogel.com/access-live. The virtual town hall format allows community residents to participate in the discussion without the need to travel throughout the region. Participants can ask questions or…