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June 13, 2016

Color Center Hosts “Father’s Day Decoupage”

In need of a Father’s Day gift? Register for Color Center’s “Father’s Day Decoupage,” and transform three wooden blocks into a timeless 3D collage. The event will be held Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. To participate, register at the Color Center by June 15. The cost is $15. Guests are asked to submit 9-12 pictures (recommended at least three pictures per block). Pictures will be copied, resized and edited to give an aged appearance. However, guests can request their pictures remain unedited when submitting. Pictures used for the craft will be available the day of the event….

June 13, 2016

Hitched and Unhitched: April and May

Hitched and Unhitched Spring Edition is here. 12 couples were married and three couples divorced. Check out the latest marriage and divorce records here.

June 13, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of 6-13-2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. During the months of June and July, these sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays instead of Wednesdays because of the library’s Summer Reading Program activities. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. – “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a five-week program…

June 10, 2016

Riverside Advances to Semi-Finals; Ellwood Season Over

Riverside baseball and Ellwood softball played the same school at the same time at the same place: Moniteau High School on Thursday at Slippery Rock University. Unfortunately, the results weren’t the same. Riverside continued its scoreless streak, winning 1-0 over the District IX school. Pitcher Michael Boswell struck out eight, extending his record to 40 scoreless innings. Riverside advances to the semifinals, playing Bishop McCort on Monday. At the same time, Ellwood City’s undefeated season came to an abrupt end. The team that frequently won by more than 10-point margins and claimed the WPIAL title via the mercy rule themselves…

June 10, 2016

Real Estate Transfers for May

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 May of 2016: Ellwood City Borough 122 Line Ave.; Bank of New York Mellon Trustee to RVFM 13 Series LLC for $8,505. 770 Mt Vernon Drive; David and Lydia Kurin to Matthew and Melanie McMunn for $72,500. 328 Hazel Ave; Russell and Kristen Ochsenhirt to Thomas Gaus for $134,328. 303 Franklin Ave; Joseph Garisto and Rosemarie Vogel to Nick Breckenridge for $58,200. 316 Petain St; Toni Keefer to Stanley and Mary Sutkowski…

June 10, 2016

Bernstine Opens Headquarters, Plans Open House

State House candidate Aaron Bernstine will hold an open-house at his new campaign headquarters in Ellwood City Wednesday, June 15, inviting the general public. The building, at the corner of Lawrence and Fifth in Ellwood City, is the location of a former sports-related business. “My primary focus is to get the economy moving again in this area. So far, we now have one less empty storefront,” Bernstine stated. “For far too long, we have not capitalized on the opportunity to bring businesses to our region and create jobs. My job in Harrisburg will be to make sure it becomes harder to…

June 10, 2016

Wampum Area Business Association Presents the Allegheny Drifters

There will be a free concert at the Wampum gazebo on Sunday, June 12 starting at 7 p.m. The Allegheny Drifters, a bluegrass band, will perform. The event is organized by the Wampum Area Business Association. The concert will be held in the L. Butler Hennon Gymnasium in the event of rain. The concert is sponsored by: Armstrong Group, Universal Refractories Inc., Valley ATV Underland Development and Romar Textile The Wampum Lions Club will have refreshments available. There will be a 50/50 drawing. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.  

June 10, 2016

Summer Playground Program Registration Begins Monday

Registration for the Ellwood City Borough 2016 Playground Program will begin Monday, June 13 and run until June 24. The program will last from June 13 to Tuesday, Aug. 9. Who: Borough Residents ages 5-13 Where: Ewing Park Sheltar #5 When: Monday, June 13 to Tuesday Aug. 9 (closed June 30 to July 4 for Arts & Crafts Festival) Time: Weekdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch: Free daily at 11:45 Transportation: Free daily, see bus schedule below Registration: Will be conducted June 13-June 24 at the playground site. Parent or guardian must attend the site and complete important information…

June 9, 2016

Relay for Life 2016: Paint Your World Purple

The Ellwood City Relay for Life 2016 will honor cancer survivors with a “Paint Your World Purple” theme. This year’s Relay for Life will run Saturday from noon to midnight, rain or shine. Twelve teams are registered to walk around the track and participate in events that include a balloon release, exercise demonstration, basket auction and world survivor lap. “Purple is the symbol of hope and courage for cancer survivors,” Jackie Kline, the Relay for Life publicity chairperson, said. “Cancer is no longer a death sentence.” Kline is a 10 year, going on 11 year, survivor of breast cancer. The…

June 9, 2016

Gibbons: Daniel’s Bill Advances in House

HARRISBURG, June 8 – A bill introduced by state Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, was approved by the House Judiciary committee this week. Gibbons legislation commonly referred to as Daniel’s law (H.B. 853) is designed to toughen penalties for distracted driving accidents. Gibbons said he introduced the bill in honor of Daniel Gallatin of Lawrence County who was killed May 7, 2013 while riding his motorcycle when a driver who was texting while driving struck him from behind. “Changes need to be made to increase the severity of the laws governing cell phone use while driving to prevent people from being…