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On July 2-4, 200 descendants of Guiseppe and Archangela Torre Reina, to the fifth generation, celebrated the 80th Reino Family Reunion at the Emily Cortez Shelter on Bridge Street. Established in 1936, the Reino Family Reunion has continued non-stop through war, sickness and death of family members. The descendants recognized four family members from the 1936 first reunion, Mary Louise Valvano Tomeo, Lewis “Wally” Valvano, Louis “Butch” Sudano and Rosanna Sudano Sciote. Guiseppe and Archangela Torre Reina immigrated from Corletto Salerno, Italy, became American citizens, and resided at 216 Line Ave. in Ellwood City. Their children and their spouses are:…

As temperatures are expected to reach well into the upper 80s in the next few days, Ellwood City Borough electric customers are being asked to conserve power. Borough Officials said nothing is wrong with the electric grid; they’re just trying to take every avenue to reduce costs for customers. Ellwood City Borough customers are requested to voluntarily lower electricity usage during the peak period from 2 to 6 p.m.  beginning on Tuesday, July 5 and continuing through Wednesday, July 6. “There’s plenty of power available and the grid is in good shape, but if we can conserve during these peak…

The library will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5. Tuesday, July 5, at 10:00 a.m. — “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a five-week program designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall. Featured are stories, activities, games and more centering on the theme of kindergarten readiness. Registration is required so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, July 5, at 6:30 p.m. — “Family Laptime,” an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old through preschool age. Featured are stories, songs, finger plays…