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October 9, 2020

2020 Graduate Seeks to Recognize Area Veterans with Military Banners

Gabrielle Gretch is on a mission to recognize local veterans. Gretch a 2020 Riverside graduate plans to present a plan of action to install military banners on the streets of Ellwood City at Monday night’s council meeting. I would love for as many people as possible to come to the meeting to support the idea,” she said. “Especially if you’re interested in buying a banner.” Gretch, who plans to attend UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in January, said she was inspired to take on this project during her internship. “I did my scholarship on Leslie Sabo Jr. for the Historical…

October 9, 2020

ECASD Board Approves Phase Two Reopening Plan

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to move ahead with a Phase Two Reopening Plan proposed by Acting Superintendent Wes Shipley. The 5-4 vote will allow administrators to limit choices for families when it comes to choosing in school learning, a hybrid model, or a full cyber option. Directors Barbara Wilson, Matt Morella, Erica Gray, Jennifer Tomon, and Gary Rozanski supported the following plan proposed by Shipley during an Oct 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting: On Nov 2 families will have three options—full five day in school instruction, three day in school instruction, and Ecava….

October 8, 2020

Ellwood City Man Facing Child Sex Charges

The New Castle City Police Department has filed criminal charges against three individuals after an investigation into the dissemination of photographs of children. In September, the NCPD was contacted through CHILDLINE in reference to possible photographs being disseminated of two juvenile females (between ages of 11 &13). Detectives learned through the investigation that the mother of the juveniles did take numerous nude pictures and send them to a male in Ellwood City identified as David BATES (60). The investigation showed that in some cases BATES did pay the mother of the juveniles for the pictures. NCPD detectives did interview the…

October 8, 2020

Electric Utility Exec Joins BC3 Board of Trustees

(Butler, PA) Robi Lombardo fosters relationships with leaders of every background in five western Pennsylvania counties, remains unflappable while officiating high school rivalry basketball games staged before impassioned standing-room-only crowds, advises nonprofit organizations as a volunteer and will help to guide Butler County Community College as its newest trustee, officials said. Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Kimberly Geyer and Kevin Boozel have appointed the Cranberry Township resident to complete the term of Nancy H. Staible, a retired physician’s assistant who served nearly eight years on BC3’s 16-member board before stepping down in June. Staible’s term expires in June 2023. As…

October 8, 2020

Heritage Valley Offering Drive-Thru Flu Shots At Former EC Hospital

To better serve the community during the COVID-19 outbreak, Heritage Valley Health System is offering scheduled drive-through flu shots at several area locations, including the former Ellwood City Hospital. Drive-through flu shots will only be available for patients who have a scheduled flu shot appointment through the Heritage Valley website, HVHS App or the Flu Shot Scheduling Line at 724.773.4285. Flu shots are available for those age 12 and older. For clinical and safety reasons, we recommend that anyone who has not had a flu shot previously receive his/her vaccine at a ConvenientCare location or HVHS physician office. Please be…

October 7, 2020

Undefeated EC Boys Cross Country Team Wins Section Championship

The Ellwood City Boys Cross Country team remained undefeated with a victory this week and earned itself a section championship. The Wolverines boys defeated Riverside and Mohawk on Tuesday in earning their eleventh victory of the season.  The boys (11-0 overall) will next turn to MAC Championships at Brush Creek Park on October 14th beginning at 3:00 p.m. Varsity results: Ellwood City 21, Mohawk 38; Ellwood City 20, Riverside 43. Top 5 boys include Marley Schweiger (2nd place) 15:25, Nolan Curran (3rd place) 15:30, Joe Cioffi (6th place) 16:28, Joel Brooks (7th place) 16:55, and Nick Wise (8th place) 17:27….

October 6, 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. Dorothy Haswell, 45, of Ellwood City, is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on Friday, September 25.  According to the criminal complaint, the victim stated that on the night prior, Haswell walked into her residence without knocking or permission around 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24.  After a verbal confrontation Haswell jumped over the coffee table in the residence and assaulted the victim.  The victim later came to the ECPD to place her report. Reporting officer observed brusing…

October 5, 2020

NOTICE: Political Signs Not Allowed Without Registration

According to a press release made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, no candidate for political office, whether local, county, state or federal, shall post any political signs on Borough property without registering at the Ellwood City Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. This registration procedure involves a $50 deposit, which will be returned if the following regulations are complied with: no sign shall be placed prior to four (4) weeks before the date of election and must be removed within five (5) days after the election. If the signs are left on Borough property after…

October 5, 2020

Trucks of the Hollow hosting ‘Truck or Treat’

NOTE: This is part three of a series featuring Spooktacular Events in Lawrence County Cars, costumes, and candy. Join Trucks of the Hollow for their first annual “Truck or Treat.” Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to join the lineup on Saturday, October 17 at 355 North Tower Road Fombell, PA 16123. Event organizer Kaytlin Wright said she hopes to see a big crowd of vehicles and participants. “We were inspired to do this Trunk or Treat since a lot of the Halloween-themed events in the area aimed at the kiddos were cancelled due to the pandemic,” Wright…

October 5, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of October 5th

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 ARE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only starting Tuesday, September 29, 2020. 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 are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. It is…