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January 30, 2019

Senator Vogel Receives Comittee Assignments

Senator Elder Vogel will serve on five Senate Committees in addition to his chairmanship of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session. Senator Vogel will serve as the Vice Chairman of Environmental Resources & Energy Committee and as a member of the Appropriations, Banking & Insurance, Game & Fisheries, and Transportation committees. “My committee assignments cover a wide range of issues that have a direct impact on the lives of the people of western Pennsylvania,” Senator Vogel said. “The Environmental Resources & Energy Committee certainly has a major role in shaping the future of the Commonwealth…

January 29, 2019

Allen Chiropractic Cracks Open A New Location

Another new business is ‘cracking’ in downtown Ellwood City. Early in December local chiropractic practice, Allen Chiropractic made its way from Ellport to the main street of Ellwood. The practice is owned by John Allen. Previously, Allen Chiropractic had been located across the street from Culligan Water and was there for seven years. Prior to Allen opening his own, he worked with his father in Beaver Falls for two years after he graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractics in 2010. “I liked the idea of being able to help people without the use of invasive procedures,” Allen said. Through these…

January 29, 2019

Applicants Sought For Ellwood City Wolves Club Scholarship

The Ellwood City Wolves Club will once again offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors residing in the Ellwood City Area School District and Riverside Beaver County School District who plan to attend a four-year college, community college, trade or technical school following graduation. Applications for the Wolves Club Scholarship are available from the Guidance Offices at Lincoln High School and Riverside High School. Students attending private, parochial, charter or other schools who reside in the Ellwood or Riverside School District may also obtain a copy of the scholarship application by contacting Herman Petti at 724-758-9866 or Mike DeOtto at…

January 28, 2019

PHOTOS: 3rd Annual Winter Wine & Brew Fest

The Ellwood City Revitalization held its 3rd Annual Winter Wine and Brew Fest on Saturday afternoon at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy Club.  The event featured beer and wine tasting, entertainment, DJ, raffles, catered food, and a Chinese Auction. Over 25 baskets donated by local businesses along with two gun raffles, sponsored by Duke’s Sport Shop, and two 50/50 raffles! Participation benefits the Ellwood City Revitalization projects. According to the Chamber social media page, “We definitely can’t leave out the many talented breweries in attendance that offered beer and wine samples. None of this would have been possible without our sponsors…

January 28, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of January 28

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: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 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 adults are welcome. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2 10 a.m. – “Silly Science and Lego Day,” featuring fun and silly science experiments, robotics,…

January 25, 2019

Four Children Taken From Ellwood Home, Child Endangerment Cited

After Robert Reisinger, 72, called into Ellwood City police on January 16, regarding a robbery, an Ellwood City woman was left charged with child endangerment. Reisinger claimed Kortney May, 27, had come into his store and stole his wallet. The wallet contained $150 in cash, as well as his credit card. When police arrived at May’s home, the door was answered by two of her children, 10 and 7 years old. The children stated that their father was at work and their mother had gone to a friends house, leaving them in charge of their two other siblings. The police instantly…

January 25, 2019

Ellwood City United Fund Campaign Concludes End Of Month

The annual Ellwood City United Fund campaign drive will end on January 31.  However, it is still never too late to make your contribution. The board of directors wants to thank everyone that contributed to the annual fund. The total campaign contributions came up $ 18,000.00 below the goal of $50,000.00. After an announcement earlier this month to extend the campaign, United Fund Treasurer Andrew Kindle stated via email, “We feel and hope this will give the community extra time to respond for our plea of funds.” The United Fund provides funds to the eight agencies that serve Ellwood City area….

January 24, 2019

Morella Earns WPCC All-Academic Honors

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College’s most recent All-American in one sport en route to setting a school record in another is among 17 BC3 student-athletes on the fall 2018 Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference all-academic team and one of seven honored for a third consecutive semester. Mackenzie Craig, of Karns City, named a National Junior College Athletic Association Division III All-American in December for a Pioneers volleyball squad that captured its third Region XX title in four years, is also one of 10 BC3 student-athletes to finish the fall 2018 semester with high academic honors. To be eligible for the…

January 24, 2019

19 Students From The Ellwood City Area Make BC3’s President’s and Dean’s List

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College is proud to announce the names of students who have made the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester, as well as the names of those who have graduated recently. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.75 or higher are named to the President’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion of degree requirements. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.5 to 3.74 are named to the Dean’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or…

January 23, 2019

Wolverines Emerge Victorious Against New Brighton

After a back and forth first half and much of a stalemate in the third quarter, the Ellwood City boys basketball team used a decisive fourth quarter to emerge victorious against New Brighton 55-46 on Tuesday. Ryan Gibbons scored a game-high, and season-high, 16 points (7-12 shooting, two 3-pointers) to lead the Wolverines. The first half featured eight lead changes, settling on a 32-29 advantage for the visiting Lions.  Both teams struggled in third quarter, combining to only score 16 points before Ellwood City used a 17 point outburst int he final frame to pull away for victory. Two other…