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April 16, 2019

Bernstine Takes on Legislation to Increase Government Transparency

HARRISBURG – Continuing his mission to increase government transparency and accountability, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has reintroduced legislation in the state House of Representatives to expand Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act. The Pennsylvania Sunshine Act requires state and local agencies to deliberate and take official action on agency business in an open and public meeting. While agencies are required to give notice when a meeting will be held, they are not required to include the purpose of a meeting. Bernstine’s proposal, House Bill 1069, would require all government bodies to post an agenda 24 hours before a voting meeting that includes a…

April 15, 2019

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of children, of all ages, swarmed the Ewing Park grounds on a spring-like Saturday for the 24th Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt. According to their social media page, “[the hunt] had roughly 720 children lots of candy got handed out.along with cookies from Eat N Park. This was one of the best attendance we have had in a long time. The support we got from our community was amazing” The free event featured over 9,000 colored eggs and 30 golden eggs handed out. For more information on the annual hunt and the committee, or to volunteer, visit: www.facebook.com/Ellwood-Area-Egg-hunt-Committee/

April 15, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of April 14, 2019

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include MONDAY, APRIL 15 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “Ginny Moon” by Benjamin Ludwig. TUESDAY, ARIL 16 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for…

April 12, 2019

Written In The Trees

Everyone loves the romantic movies where the love-struck high school teens carve their initials into a tree at their local park, signifying their love will forever grow and leave a mark on this world. Sometimes bark grows over and the two fade away, only thinking back to the love they shared in brief moments. However, the love story that has become of Carli Young and Tanner Gilchrist seems to have become ethereal. The two met at Tanners twelfth birthday—Carli only attended because her father had been friends with Tanner’s father. With a fleeting twelve-year-old mind, Carli couldn’t have picked Tanner…

April 12, 2019

Dog Gone: The Ulti-Mutt Pet Lovers Bar

When local dog lover, Tim O’Brien (or more commonly known as T.O) acquired the property on 125 First Street, he wanted to do something different then the common bar and grill places located throughout the small town of Ellwood City. Seeing as he had all of this unused property on the lot, T.O went to the drawing boards and created something new: Dog Gone. “[I wanted to] give the town a different aspect to the bar/restaurant scene,” O’Brien said. “It’s not just a shot and beer place where people come to get plastered.” Within the walls of the restaurant, he…

April 11, 2019

Broadway Hits Ellwood City

Seth Stewart, a premier New York Dancer, Choreographer, will be presenting during a master class workshop on Friday, April 19, hosted by Diamond Dance Academy. He will be holding two sessions: 5:15p – 6:45 p.m. FUNKY JAZZ/HIP HOP JAM! (Ages 12 & Under) and a 7:00p – 8:30p.m. FUNKY JAZZ/HIP HOP JAM! (Ages 13 & Up). The price is $30 for your 1st class and a $25 fee for an additional class with a $5 observer fee. You do not need a Diamond Dance Academy registration and autographs will be signed. Seth is one of today’s most exciting and energetic…

April 11, 2019

Ellwood City Mayor Named Vice President Of Statewide Association

Ellwood City’s mayor Anthony Court was recently named Vice President of the Association of Mayors of the Boroughs of Pennsylvania (AMBP). Court, 61, who has served as mayor for 13 years said he is proud to have been chosen for the role. He was raised in Ellwood City with his three sisters Luisa, Angela, and Margherita. He takes his job as Mayor personally and plans to continue that in his state-wide position. “I am honored,” Court said. “Especially since it is voted on by my peers from across the state.” He will serve two years in the vice president role…

April 10, 2019

1954 Lincoln Class “PICNIC ON THE PATIO” Committee Meeting Minutes

Pudue LaCava hosted the 1954 Lincoln Class, “PICNIC ON THE PATIO” committee at her Mt. Vernon Drive home on Thursday, April 04, 1:00 PM. The session began with pizzas and Ilene’s homemade pies, Rosina’s rice pie and Pudue’s refreshments. A business session followed conducted by Ilene Gardner. Clemmy Sirimarco presented the financial report. Lacava reviewed the flyer that was posted on facebook and will be mailed to class members. The date of the party is Saturday, August 17, 2019, and will be held at the Connoquenessing Country Club. Details and reservation information are in the flyer. James Gillespie and James…

April 10, 2019

Ellwood City Medical Center Offering Kidney Classes

As part of its outreach efforts, Ellwood City Medical Center will be hosting “Kidney Smart Classes.” Victoria Gatto, the center’s marketing manager, said this is just one of the programs being offered to help the hospital connect with the community. “At Ellwood City Medical Center we want to provide health education to community members to be able to take charge of their health, whether it be preventative or disease management,” Gatto said. During the class, the following topics will be explored: What causes chronic kidney disease {CKD) and how can it be delayed? What is a kidney friendly diet and…

April 9, 2019

Ellwood City School Board Expresses Disappointment Over Fireworks; Discusses School Start Times, Fields

The Ellwood City Area School District Board addressed the public on Monday night regarding blame placed on them by the Festival Committee for the cancelation of the Festival’s traditional fireworks display. The school board expressed disappointment in the Festival Committee’s decision to cut the fireworks, and Board President Jennifer Tomon said the move is simply political. “Local politics at its worst … that’s how I’ve seen the nine hard working people at this table and the EC football boosters, who I might remind everyone, are all volunteers, characterized,” Tomon said. “I would argue local politics at its worst would be…