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March 26, 2024

Bills Aim to Support, Promote Startup Initiatives Across Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG – A group of state House Republicans announced last week a package of bills designed to support and promote startup initiatives across the Commonwealth. The bills aim to capitalize on Pennsylvania’s many assets, including talented, hard-working people and valuable geographic location. The Commonwealth cannot afford to miss any more opportunities to Silicon Valley, New York or other start-up friendly areas. The eight bills are being sponsored by Reps. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk), Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Aaron Bernstine (R-Lawrence/Butler), Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) and Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour). Armanini has three bills as part of the package. The first would designate March 18-24…

March 25, 2024

Defending Champion Panthers Defeat Rival Wolverines

Ellwood City couldn’t keep up with defending WPIAL and PIAA Champion Riverside and fell 17-2 on Monday afternoon and Sanders Field. Riverside got on the board in the top of the first inning after Bo Fornataro homered to center field, scoring three runs, and Christian Lucarelli drew a walk, scoring one run. Riverside added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Ellwood City committed an error, and Sam Barber hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run. Riverside added one run in the third, three runs in the top of the fifth on a home…

March 25, 2024

COACH TALK: Softball Seasons Are Underway

Ellwood City and Riverside softball seasons are underway. Each team will look to return to their respective WPIAL class playoffs. Nine starters are back for Ellwood City and head coach Gary Rozanski is looking to improve in all aspects of the game. After an opening round playoff defeat last season, the Ellwood City Wolverines softball team will look to build on its 11-win campaign last season and secure yet another playoff berth. “New season, same group of players, and we want to be playing our best at the end of the season,” says the coach who returns for his 19th…

March 25, 2024

Again? Ames Department Stores Announces A Return – This Time June 2026

Again? Ames Department Stores, once the fourth largest discount retailer in the country that went out of business over two decades ago, has once again announced they are returning – this time in 2026 – according to information posted on its website. In similar fashion to a December 2022 announcement that went flat, Ames has provided some limited information on its website – www.amesstores.com – that June 2026 is the new scheduled opening date for brick & mortar Ames locations. There are currently 35 locations planned to open across the United States by late 2027, with plans to add more…

March 25, 2024

Reality ONE Group Ultimate Looking to Add Agents, Clients in Ellwood City and Beyond

Realty ONE Group Ultimate is ready to help you when it comes to all “things” real estate. Co-owners Christina Hoffmeier and Anthony Gennuso opened their first location in Ellwood City at 315 7th Street in September of 2023. “Ellwood City is the first of many coming locations,” Hoffmeier said. “The New Castle office is scheduled to be opening this spring once renovations of the historic Straitmasters building is complete, and expansion for an office in New Brighton is scheduled for late summer of this year.” Hoffmeier is an Ellwood City native who attended Riverside High School and her partner Gennuso…

March 24, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 25th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

March 22, 2024

Lawrence County Humane Society Hosting Annual Homeless to Home Event; Seeking Support for NEW Shelter

Get ready for a “Paw”some event! The Lawrence County Humane Society will be hosting its annual Homeless to Home Event. Be sure to save the date of Sunday May 5. The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at Cascade Park in the Dance Hall. Lois Winter, President of the Lawrence County Humane Society Board and volunteer says it is going to be one you don’t want to miss. “I’m really excited for Homeless to Home,” Winter said. “This is our big fundraiser of the year to benefit our medical fund.” Since 1953, the Lawrence County Humane Society…

March 21, 2024

Riverside Hall of Fame to Induct Three Sports Icons as First Class; Banquet Will Celebrate, Honor Inductees

There are simply people in your life that make a difference, they guide you, they care about you, and you just never forget them. For many those people are coaches. The Riverside Hall of Fame will pay honor to its first class, all coaches, at its First Annual Hall of Fame banquet at Shakespeare’s Restaurant on May 4th from 6 to 10 p.m. Attendees will celebrate the esteemed inagural class of: Dan Oliastro, Karl Florie, and Royann Winfield. “This banquet is not just an event; it’s an opportunity to come together as a community, to express our gratitude, and to honor these individuals…

March 20, 2024

BC3 Trustees Select Coval as College’s Interim President

Megan M. Coval, who in 30 months has assisted the Butler County Community College Education Foundation in raising at least $7.5 million and presides over government relations administrators from Pennsylvania’s 15 community colleges, was unanimously approved today by BC3 trustees as interim president of the institution. Trustees voted 15-0 in support of a motion from the board’s personnel committee to appoint Coval to the position effective May 16. Dr. Nick Neupauer announced Jan. 9 his plan to retire as BC3’s chief executive officer. Trustees said Jan. 17 they would provide an update March 20 about replacing Neupauer, at 17 years…

March 20, 2024

PART THREE: Riverside High School’s The Addams Family Musical is a Ghoulish Good Time

The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical, The Addams Family starting tomorrow on March 21-24 in the high school auditorium, 300 Country Club Drive, Ellwood City. (information about the show and how to get tickets can be found at the end of this article). Today’s review is part three in a three-part series about The Addams Family Musical. Previous stories featured cast Q&As. Get ready to laugh if you plan to attend The Addams Family Musical presented by Riverside High School Theater … and trust me, you should definitely make sure you are in the audience! A cast and…