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October 18, 2018

Riverside Graduate Creates His Own Horror Effects

Omega FX is a small business created by John Guerrini. Guerrini is a Riverside grad who attended Seton Hill University to get his degree after high school. He had been hired for a job at an amusement park as a college student during the Halloween season, where he had gotten a job as one of the people in costume that walked around the park and it spark his love for all things horror. The ideas behind these frights and how they worked interest Guerrini so much that he decided to create his own business based around the scaring community. Now,…

October 18, 2018

Letter From Ellwood City Medical Center Employees

In a submitted letter from Ellwood City Medical Center employees received Wednesday, nearly forty signatures from loyal employees of the Ellwood City Medical Center accompanied the letter asking those in the community to not believe everything heard and to continue to embrace the community hospital as a healthcare provider. “I am very proud to work with these individuals and many more. We are all dedicated to this hospital and serving our community,” said CEO Beverly Annarumo in an additional statement. “The easy thing to do would be to turn and run, but the people we have here love this community…

October 18, 2018

PHOTOS: Local Police & Fire Departments Softball Game

Two teams of area public servants came together Sunday afternoon for a camaraderie-building, pick-up softball game at the Ellport Lower Park. “No other reason than just to get the two departments together for some fun,” said Ellwood City Fire Chief Rick Myers. “We hope to make it an annual event.” The two teams, pitted as blue versus red, consisted of police department members, Dave Kingston, Ryan Kingston, Rich Kruger, Frank Jennetti, Vinny Jennetti, Jon Fauzey, Wayne Parsons, John Baldelli, Royce Dyber, Mike McBride, and Jon Disher, versus fire department members, Rick Myers, Jason Andrews, Brian Flanary, Mike Whitlatch, Josh Riley,…

October 18, 2018

Bernstine Invites Veterans to Register for His Nov. 9 Veterans Breakfast

ELLWOOD CITY – In an effort to recognize those in the area who have served our country in the armed forces, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will host a Veterans Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Sewickley Fire Department, located at 887 Mercer Road, Beaver Falls. U.S. veterans and active duty military personnel residing in the 10th District are invited to take part in the event. “With Veterans Day being only a couple weeks away, I am looking forward to hosting this breakfast to meet with area veterans and thank them for their service,”…

October 18, 2018

EC Medical Center: Helping Raise Money for Hayden Hamilton, Offering Flu Vaccines

The Ellwood City Medical Center is supporting Hayden Hamilton, a sophomore at linebacker at Laurel High School who sustained a serious spinal injury during a football game on August 31, 2018. Hayden went through a nine-hour surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to isolate the fractured vertebrae and assess the damage to his spinal cord.  Hayden said he’s hopeful to be home by the end of November. He said he is most excited to see his dogs, in an interview with WFMJ.com earlier this month. Everyone can help Hayden by purchasing a t-shirt for $15, available in sizes Medium, Large,…

October 17, 2018

Real Estate Transfers for September 2018

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 September 2018: Ellwood City 917 Crescent Ave; Robin L Fallabel, Robin L Ricco, and Antonio Riccio to Amanda Rose Butcha for $44,800.00. 408 Patrocoa Dr.; William L Atkinson and Margaret M Atkinson to Ryan Carusone for $117,500.00. 834 Garfield Dr; Antonio Riccio and Robin Riccio to Frank Ritorto III, Raymond M and Amanda L Kistler for $150,000.00. 1040 Woodside Ave; Nanyc M Pellicano to Robery and Deborah Riddle for $175,000.00….

October 16, 2018

ALL ABOARD! Group Buys Former Parking Lot For Railroad Project

ELLWOOD CITY, PA — Approximately two years ago, an idea to commemorate Ellwood City’s once thriving railroad history was initiated. A group calling itself “All Aboard Ellwood,” a sub-committee of Ellwood City Community Enrichment was born. Raymond Santillo, Executive Director of the Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce, Clark McKim representing the Beaver/Lawrence County Railroad Group, and Nick Genova an agent with Howard Hanna Realty Company, began looking at what would be needed to bring the idea to fruition. Several meetings, numerous discussions, and some roadblocks followed. Along the way, more volunteers climbed aboard. Ellwood City Community Enrichment Volunteer Director Jillian…

October 16, 2018

POLICE REPORT: Identity Theft, Public Drunkenness

Local Women Suffers Identity Theft On Monday October 15 at 12:00 p.m., a local women reported that she was sent a $304.60 phone bill from Verizon Wireless for two cell phone lines she had not opened. When contacted, Verizon refused to release who opened the accounts, how they did it, and the mailing address where the two phones had been sent to. No suspect names have been released. Man Kicked Out Of Two Bars, Found Walking Backwards On Bridge Roger May, 47, of Fombell was charged with Public Drunkenness and Criminal Mischief on Wednesday October 3. May had been kicked out…

October 15, 2018

Attorney General’s Office to Speak at Riverside on Social Media

On Wednesday, October 17th, as part of a Riverside School District Parent Outreach Night, the Attorney General’s Office will speak as part of a free seminar regarding parents, children, and social media. Admission is free for the seminar geared towards parents, but all are welcomed to attend the ninety minute seminar, “Social Media 101 For Parents.” The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Riverside High School auditorium and last until 7:30 p.m. according to information made available by the district. The guest speaker for the seminar is Philip Little, Education Outreach Specialist at the PA Office of Attorney…

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October 15, 2018

Library Activities For The Week Of October 15

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, OCTOBER 15 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults” The group will discuss the book, “Infinite Home” by Kathleen Alcott. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 month of age, toddlers, and preschoolers.  This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more.  Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for…