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January 23, 2019

Bernstine Receives Committee Assignments for Upcoming Session

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced he was assigned to serve on the House Commerce and Insurance committees during the 2019-20 legislative session. He also retained his seats on the House Health and Game and Fisheries committees. The second-term lawmaker said the new assignments will allow him to combine his private sector experience with his legislative duties to protect consumers and businesses. “Prior to running for office, I worked extensively with small businesses and large corporations while also building several of my own. I got to know the many issues they deal with daily,” said Bernstine. “Those experiences…

January 22, 2019

Riverside Graduate Release Her First EP

Local Riverside graduate, Sarah Espen, has just made a name for her in the music world by releasing an EP in late December. Espen graduated from Riverside in 2012, only to pick up and move to Nashville, Tennessee after. “I wrote my first song with my dad when I was 5 years old.” Espen said, “And I haven’t stopped writing since.” Growing up, Espen was surrounded by music. Her father was in a band that toured and Espen was right there in the action. She went from setting up soundboards and speakers to singing on stage and recording vocals for…

January 22, 2019

Three Wolverine Wrestles Place At Mercer Invitational

Three local wrestlers placed at the 6th Annual Mercer Invitational VFW Wrestling Tournament on Saturday. Austin Walley took 1st place in his weight class while fellow wrestlers Donavin Chambers and Jake Alberts each placed second in their respective classes. Full results for the two day tournament are as follows: Jake  Alberts  (Ellwood City Hs) – DNP Jake  Alberts  (Ellwood City Hs) over Avery Brunson (Meadville Area Hs) (Dec 8-4) Jake  Alberts  (Ellwood City Hs) over Ethan Herman (Girard Hs) (Dec 10-6) Andrew Brest (General Mclane Hs) over Jake  Alberts  (Ellwood City Hs) (Fall 3:44) Doug Balin (Ellwood City Hs) –…

January 21, 2019

ECABF Youth Baseball Registraton

It’s that time of year again – the Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Registration (ECABF) is looking for players for the upcoming season.  Registration is currently ongoing and will be open until March 8, 2019 for the spring baseball season. The 2019 ECABF Spring Baseball campaign will be the 69th season of youth baseball in Ellwood City. ECABF offers competitive baseball to boys and girls from as young as 4 years old to as old as 18 years old. Children from the ages 4-6 will be able to play on a Tee Ball team. costing $50. 7-8 year olds will be on…

January 21, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of January 21

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, JANUARY 21 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” The group will be discussing the book “Everyone Brave is Forgiven” by Chris Cleave. 5:00 p.m. – “Food for Thought II Book Group,” The group will be discussing the book “When” by Victoria Laurie.   WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 10:00 a.m. –…

January 19, 2019

Investigation Underway Into Americore Finances

According to multiple news reports and websites on Friday, a search warrant served by the Lawrence County District Attorney offices has opened up the investigation into the finances of Florida-based Americore and CEO Grant White. According to a published New Castle News report, the affidavit highlights interviews “management level personnel who have direct knowledge of the financial distress at ECMC.” It clearly showcases Americore Health and its problems making payroll starting in August. Among a notable find in what investigation are calling ‘theft of services’ is Americore has access to $6.5 million in cash following lines of credit taken out in October…

January 18, 2019

Ellwood City School Board January Meeting Brief

On Thursday, January 10, the Ellwood City Area School District Board of Directors held their monthly board meeting in the Board Room at Lincoln High School. Motions were passed, and many things we discussed that could impact the students as well as their families.  In addition to the approved motions, the discussion of making the board of security permanent was largely discussed after multiple visitors spoke on the matter. The board came to a conclusion that they would meet once again in April to review the committees final report of it’s work so the board can do a final vote. In…

January 18, 2019

A New Year? Sweet! Renowned Local Baker Publishes Dessert Cookbook

Baker Nancy Boldish Tusinac of Sharpsville, Pa., known for her Sharon, Pa., “cakeries” Clarencedale Cake and The Bake Shoppe, has published a new cookbook: “A Clarencedale Year: 52 Ways to Live the Sweet Life.” The book features recipes designed to celebrate each week of the year in sweet fashion. The cookbook offers readers a chance to get into the kitchen one day a week to make something that’s fun, tasty and simple. “They’re very easy,” Tusinac said of the recipes in her book. “They’re all basic. They’re user-friendly.” Among the 52 recipes in the cookbook are: Twisted Sister, Better Than…

January 17, 2019

Winter Storm Harper Approaching: Borough Parking Reminder

The Borough of Ellwood City has issued a press release this afternoon in anticipation of this weekend’s snowy winter weather in the forecast.  Winter Storm Harper is approaching Western Pennsylvania and is anticipating to dump 8″-12″ of snow in local areas. According to the release, and due to the upcoming inclement weather, the Borough would like to remind residents to park in their driveway whenever possible so that streets can be plowed and salted. The plows are 10′ wide. If the road is a narrow road and you have no driveway, please offset your parking so that the borough can…

January 17, 2019

Steel City Internal Medicine-UPMC Moves Into Franklin Plaza Shopping Center

Back in early December of 2018, a new UPMC Primary Care facility moved into the Giant Eagle Plaza in Ellwood City. This new facility is Steel City Internal Medicine-UPMC and this Ellwood location could be a game changer for those who rely on UPMC for all their health related needs. The building holds four physicians and one advanced practice provider: Eileen M. Boyle, MD, Donald G. Klinestiver, MD, Lawrence F. Rahall, DO, Ricardo B. Raymundo, MD, and Amanda L. Roeder, CRNP. The practice also provides local monthly appointments with Dennis Kevin Gabos, MD, interventional cardiologist, from the UPMC Heart and…