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April 7, 2016

Class of 1954 March Meeting

Pudue La Cava hosted the 1954 Lincoln Class “Life is a Beach” Committee at her Mt. Vernon Drive home at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. The session began with a luncheon observing St. Patrick’s Day, provided by La Cava, Pinky Maielli, Ann Amadio, Ilene Gardner, James Spielvogel, Jan Keenan, James Gillespie and Clemmy Sirimarco. Gardner provided her cake in honor of LaCava’s birthday, and they served the group. Co-Chairman Spielvogel conducted the business session that followed. Gillespie reported on the fundraising activity and tickets were distributed for March. Sirimarco gave a financial report updating to current as no meeting…

April 7, 2016

Veterans Specialists to Visit Gibbons’ Office Next Week

State Rep. Jaret Gibbons today announced he will host two veterans specialists in his Ellwood City office next week. “I am happy to provide this service so veterans they can understand their rights and benefits,” Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, said. Stephanie Bengoa and Ryan Paglia will participate in the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 to lend help to veterans and their families. Bengoa of the American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be in Gibbons’ office to assist veterans with understanding what benefits they have earned, filing appeals to existing claims, enrolling in the Veterans Administration health care…

April 6, 2016

Police: Simple Assault During Easter Dinner

Simple Assault on Easter According to the criminal complaint, on March 27, police responded to a domestic dispute on Possum Hollow Road in New Beaver Borough. The accused, Candace Lane Freed, 56, got into an argument with the victim, her boyfriend. The argument escalated until it erupted into physical violence. Freed struck the victim several times around his head and neck. This fight would end up causing part of their Easter Dinner to fall on the ground. Freed was charged with simple assault and harassment. Intoxicated Man Waits for Cheeseburger that Was Never Ordered According to the criminal complaint, investigating…

April 6, 2016

Ellwood Boys Tennis Going for a Winning Record

For the first time in the past few seasons, the Ellwood City tennis team had a solid preseason to prepare. “Last year, some of the kids’ first time on the court was their first match,” head coach Keith Golebie said. “It’s hard to organize a team in those conditions.” Golebie, a tech teacher at Lincoln High School, has been coaching for five years. This season, with several new factors in their favor, the team is looking for a winning record. Last year, the team was 1-7 in the section and 1-10 overall. Already, Ellwood defeated Riverside in a conference match….

April 6, 2016

Come join us for Breakfast at the Ellwood Masonic Lodge

Come join us for breakfast at Ellwood Lodge #599 on 512 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City. Join us for breakfast on April 9 and May 14 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The breakfasts will be held at the Ellwood Lodge Building on the 1st Floor. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children (up age 10) for all you can eat scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, pancakes, toast, orange juice and coffee. Proceeds from the breakfasts benefit the Masonic Hall Association and other community projects.

April 6, 2016

Portersville Christian School Open House/Information Night on April 26

An Open House/Information Night for prospective students and their families will be held at Portersville Christian School, 343 E. Portersville Road, Portersville, Pa., on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 7 p.m. Families interested in learning about enrollment for the 2016-17 school year are invited to attend. Portersville Christian School (PCS) provides a distinctively Christian education to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. PCS is the only fully-accredited Christian school in the Butler-Lawrence-Mercer county area that offers comprehensive education through the high school level as well as Fine Arts and Athletics programs. The school’s strong academic background is evidenced by high…

April 5, 2016

Riverside High School Eleventh Annual International Showcase – 2016

On Friday, April 1, 50 tenth grade Honors World Cultures students with the support of 25 International Club students presented the Eleventh Annual International Showcase of Countries at Riverside High School. Following months of preparation, displays that showcased 31 nations of the world were opened to students in the Riverside district from grade K through 8. 21 classes with over 300 students toured the Showcase this year. In addition, six exchange students currently living in Pennsylvania were participants. These YFU exchange students are Alma from Germany who is attending Portersville Christian School; Kornelia from Slovakia who is attending Neshannock; Jasper…

April 5, 2016

Calvin Church Hiring Ministry Coordinator and Ministry Aide for Summer Youth Program

Calvin Church will begin its Summer Youth Ministry Program on June 20. It will conclude on Aug. 12. Children will enjoy free recreation, hot lunches and gospel teaching Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be hiring a Ministry Coordinator and a Ministry Aide. If you know of someone that God can use for this important ministry, please pass the word along. Candidates don’t have to be students, but it is important that they be able to relate their faith well to the children of the neighborhood. We would consider a mature high school student for…

April 4, 2016

Close Game Ends in a Triumphant Comeback for Lady Wolverines

When the fourth inning started, the Ellwood City softball team was in a quagmire, down 5-2 where any gains could be shut down by more Laurel runs. However, the Lady Wolverines made a resounding comeback to win 8-6. Ellwood earned two runs in the fourth inning and from then on, kept Laurel at bay. The Lady Spartans only got one run in for the rest of the game while Ellwood picked up four more in the sixth and seventh inning. Freshmen Ariana Garroway, straight out of a massively successful junior high team, had four hits, three runs and three RBIs….