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March 28, 2019

Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County Announce Spring Gardening Symposium

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County are holding their spring symposium on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church, 135 Decker Drive in New Castle from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join Denise Schreiber, also known as “Mrs. Know it All” as she shares her knowledge of edible flowers. She is the author of the book “Eat Your Roses, Pansies, Lavender, and 29 Other Delicious Flowers”. She will show you how to look beyond the veggie patch for great food ideas, by checking out our flowerbeds. Matt Duddy is a local Grower and Student of…

March 28, 2019

Senator Vogel Introducing Farmer “Legacy” Tax Credit

With the “graying” of Pennsylvania’s farm families, Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) is introducing legislation that will encourage existing farmers and landowners to work with beginning farmers to help them get started. “My legislation (Senate Bill 478) provides a personal income tax credit for landowners who lease or sell their land, buildings and equipment to beginning farmers,” said Senator Vogel, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and operates a family farm in Beaver County that was established in the late 1800s. “The number one concern faced by new farmers is finding affordable farmland. My bill…

March 27, 2019

EC Junior High Wins Opener; Boys Baseball Fights Back For Victory

After showing some jitters over the first two innings and spotting the Tigers a 5-2 lead, the Lady Wolverines settled down and scored the next 15 runs to come away with a 5 inning mercy rule shortened victory. The fourth inning proved to be decisive as Ellwood City sent 15 batters to the plate and scored 12 runs. Ellie Kalantzis got the inning started with a one-out single. Chloe Duncan followed with a single and both would score on a single by Joy Hudspath. After Julia Nardone reached on an infield single, both would score on a single by Keira…

March 27, 2019

Real Estate Transfers For February 2019

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas for February 2019: ELLWOOD CITY: 644 Todd Avenue: Karla J. Gorgas, Robert M., Bruce A., and Donna A. Zikeli, Kirk A. Zikeli EST, and Kevin W. Zikeli EST to Robert and Mary Fehl for $65,000. 122 Line Avenue: RVFM 13 Series and RVFM Thirteen Series LLC to Keystone Properties LLC and Thomas Mackey for $14,900. 636 Orchard Avenue: Jesse Boots to Ryan Scott and Valerie Lynn Navolio for $35,000. 224 Wampum…

March 27, 2019

Senators to Propose Initiative to Support New Farmers

Senator Elder Vogel, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, will hold a media availability on Wednesday (March 27) to announce his legislation that is intended to encourage existing farmers and landowners to work with beginning farmers to help them get started. Senator Vogel (R-47) will be joined by Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) and Senator Judy Ward (R-28) at the event set for 10 a.m. in the Capitol Media Center in the East Wing of the State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. For every four farmers in Pennsylvania over the age of 65, there is only one…

March 26, 2019

EC Softball Victorious In Blowout, Baseball Team Falls Short

The Ellwood City girls softball team exploded for 10 hits en route to a 15-0, mercy rule-shortened victory over Blackhawk on Monday at Stiefel Park.  The Lady Wolverines plated four runs in the first and two in the second before a nine-run third inning put the game quickly out of reach. Anna Ferrucci and Angie Nardone collected multiple hits for Ellwood City while four Wolverines knocked in multiple runs.  Ferrucci, Nardone, Makinley Magil, and Kyla Servick all posted two RBIs as part of a balanced offensive attack.  Every Wolverine starter reached base at least once in the contest. Madi Krugh…

March 26, 2019

Tenaris to Acquire TMK IPSCO Tubulars, Including Koppel Location

LUXEMBOURG, March 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tenaris S.A. (NYSE, Buenos Aires and Mexico: TS and MTA Italy: TEN) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire from PAO TMK, a Russian company and manufacturer of steel pipe, 100% of the shares of its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary IPSCO Tubulars, Inc., for US$1,209 million, on a cash-free, debt-free basis, which includes US$270 million of working capital. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including approval by the U.S. antitrust authorities, and other customary conditions. IPSCO Tubulars is a U.S. domestic producer of seamless and welded OCTG and line pipe products, with an annual production capacity of 450,000 metric tons…

March 26, 2019

Corona D’italia #807 Memorial Scholarship Committee Meeting

Valerie Valentino conducted a meeting of the Corona D’italia #807 Memorial Scholarship Committee on Wednesday, March 20, 5:00 PM at Pizza Joe’s. The session began with the group enjoying lunch of their choice. Lois DiFrischia presented candy favors to all in attendance. The committee will host a Mother-Daughter-Scholarship dinner on Tuesday, May 07, 5:00 PM at the Wolverine Restaurant. This will represent the final awarding of two $500.00 scholarships as the Lodge has disbanded. It is requested that reservations be made by contacting DiFrischia at 724-752-9496, no later than April 30. Choice of meals will be stuffed pork chop or…

March 25, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of March 25

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 TUESDAY, MARCH 26 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, MARCH 21 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All…

March 25, 2019

10,000 Friends of PA Continues South Side Revitalization Program in New Castle

New Castle, PA (March 2019) – 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania kicked off the second year of its $1.35 million revitalization program in New Castle’s South Side neighborhood on Monday, March 18, 2018 at the Gussie Walker Community Center with investors, public officials, neighborhood organizations, residents and business owners in attendance. The partners working in collaboration with 10,000 Friends to implement the neighborhood improvement plan over 6 years are the City of New Castle, Gussie Walker Community Center, Lawrence County Land Bank, Lawrence County Community Action Program, UPMC Jameson Hospital and the South Side Business Association. At the kickoff, 10,000 Friends…