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November 9, 2016

Lincoln High Swimmer Signs Letter of Intent

Taylor Petrak, a senior swimmer at Lincoln High School, signed her letter of intent today at the high school in the presence of her parents, Patti and Jay Petrak, after she was offered an athletic scholarship by Ohio State University. The intent stated Petrak will be swimming for Ohio State University over the next four years while she attends college there. Taylor visited several colleges before choosing Ohio State, and she said she’s completely confident and excited with her decision to sign with them. “The other colleges were amazing and they had a lot to offer as well, but speaking…

November 9, 2016

Election Day at a Glance

Yesterday was quite an intense day for politicians and voters alike; not only was the new president of the United States announced, so were those running for the U.S. Senate, 12th Congressional, and 10th State House. President: Many viewers were on the edge of their seats last night waiting for the result of the 45th presidential election, which was finally announced in the early morning hours. Unexpectedly, Trump prevailed by far over his Democratic opponent -winning 276 electoral votes to Clinton’s final count of 218. As with every election, there are some pretty mixed feelings about the new president. Supposedly,…

November 9, 2016

Life Line Screening

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventative health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventative health event at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 615 Crescent Ave., on Friday, December 9, 2016. Five screenings are offered that scan for potential health problems related to:  blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used…

November 9, 2016

Riverside High School Softball Team Fundraising Breakfast

Riverside High School Softball Team Fundraising Breakfast will be held next Saturday, November 12, from 8a.m. to 11a.m. at Lillyville Church Lighthouse in Franklin Township. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for veterans since it is Veteran’s Day weekend, children are $5. There will be pictures with Santa and activities for children, residents can meet the new coaching staff, the varsity players will be helping serve food and clean tables. As of current, the raffle will include a chance to win either a lottery basket, Penguin Basket, Steeler Basket or Riverside Basket. Offical flyer below.

November 8, 2016

Criminal Complaints: Former Festival Treasurer Can’t Stay Out of Trouble

Former Festival Treasurer Recently Accused of Stealing Funds Now Accused of Bad Check According to the criminal complaint, on Oct. 19, a local landlord reported that she had received a bad check from her tenant, Suzanne Bleakney, 50, of Ellwood City. Suzanne was recently facing charges of theft by unlawful taking and theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received, after she accusingly stole upwards of $1650.00 from the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food, and Entertainment Festival bank account during her time working as the treasurer. She is now facing charges for writing a bad check to her landlord…

November 8, 2016

Presidential Election: Local Polling Places

This presidential election has undoubtedly been an emotional roller coaster, but now the time has come for the citizens of America to decide who they believe will be most fit to take the place of President Barack Obama, who in January 2017, will have served a full two terms. There are a total of five candidates running presidency, Donald Trump for the Republican Party, Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party, Gary Johnson for the Libertarian Party, Jill Stein for the Green Party, and Evan McMullin. Regardless of who you may be voting for, it is important to vote. The new…

November 8, 2016

“Second Saturday” Soup Supper

“Second Saturday” – Soup Supper November 12th,  4p.m. – 6:30p.m. Wurtemburg United Methodist Church 1244 Portersville Road  (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA  16117 Soups:  Ham & Bean Soup and Beef Veggie Includes:  Italian Bread, Homemade Rolls, Dessert, Beverages & Refills Eat-in and Take-out are both $6; under age 5 Free. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are just $1.00 Quarts of Soup are $6.00 Please mark your calendar for” every “Second Saturday” through April. Church:  724-758-9685

November 8, 2016

Local Districts Receive Safe School Grants

Several Beaver and Lawrence county school districts in the 47th Senatorial District were selected to receive state Safe School Initiative grants for the training and compensation of school resource officers and to prevent and reduce violent incidents through programs and security equipment, according to Senator Elder Vogel. The local funds were part of $6.5 million in competitive grants announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Education on Friday, November 4. Beaver County recipients include: Ambridge Area School District, $15,950 for visitor identification system; Big Beaver Falls Area School District, $60,000 Safe School Initiative Grant; Midland Borough school District, $24,889 for cameras…

November 7, 2016

Real Estate Transactions for October 2016

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 Area for October of 2016: Ellwood City 614 Hillcrest Dr; Margaret M., Fred, Marisa Rose, and Mark A. Santillo and Michele Steri to Mark A. Santillo for $80,000. 226 Orchard Ave; Kimberly D. and Robert L. Boyle to Justin A. and Jodi L. Carter for $123,600. 604 3rd St; David J. and Nicole Marie Gulish to Shannon L. and Nicole Marie Gulish for $89,900. 935 Border Ave; Kathy J. and William L. Fazenbaker to…

November 7, 2016

Star Wars Event

The Ellwood City Public Library is having their Star Wars Event on Sat. Nov. 12 from 1p.m.-3p.m at their library location. The 501st Legion will be providing 12 costumed characters. They do a short program first, including a trivia contest and then will pose for pictures with the kids or adults in attendance afterwards. Two years ago the library had them come for the library’s 100th Birthday which drew a crowd of over 100 people. The 101st Legion uses only screen accurate costumes (pictured to the right) and they are extremely good with children, also proving to be untiring in posing for…