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April 26, 2016

CCBC Student Awarded Hayden Juried Purchase Prize for Painting

Monaca, Pa. – The Hayden Juried Purchase Prize in Painting was awarded to student artist Angela Paterchak at this year’s An Evening of the Arts on April 21. Established through the CCBC Foundation, the Purchase Prize awards a $200 annual prize to one student for excellence in oil painting. Angela’s oil painting entitled “Bob Marley” was chosen by judges Scot Rutledge, Digital Marketing Services Manager at CCBC, and Megan Cassioli, Graphics Specialist at CCBC, as this year’s prize winner. “All of the submitted artwork was exceptional, but Angela’s stood out due to her skill and color composition,” Rutledge said. “She…

April 25, 2016

Earth Day Attracts Hundreds to Ewing Park to Celebrate the Planet

An estimated 700 visitors passed through Ewing Park to visit the annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration. Although the weather was chilly, it didn’t discourage attendance, and the sun shined throughout the festivities. “This Year’s Earth Day Celebration brought Ellwood City, New Castle and the surrounding areas together to laugh, learn, create and celebrate our beautiful planet,” Tracey Ferguson, Lawrence County Earth Day co-organizer, said. More than 50 vendors and exhibitors participated in the event, including  belly dancers, a chainsaw artist, a yoga routine and a make your own walking stick activity, Pine Cone Bird feeders-an activity where children could…

April 25, 2016

Grand Finale Hair Salon Opens

Grand Finale Salon on 301 North St. is now open for business under owner Maria Perrotta. Perrotta has 38 years experience working in a hair salon and decided to take the next step and own her own salon. The business is dedicated to her late brother who always wanted Perrotta to start a business. She works with one employee, Julie Yoho. The salon strives to provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and offers waxings, cuts, color, perms and sets. Perrotta is originally from Italy, having immigrated with her family from a small town near Naples when she was eight. She visits…

April 25, 2016

Opinion: The Primary of the Anti-Establishment Candidates

[Statements, opinion, and views expressed in this column are those of the author named and are not necessarily those of the EllwoodCity.org and Thought Process Enterprises team.] Tuesday is an exciting election here in Pennsylvania. By this time, the primaries in both parties are usually decided but come Tuesday, voters in either party have a choice between two candidates still running pitched campaigns. If we match the national trend, there will be a larger than average voter turnout, which in a democracy, is an essential aspect of government. This will be the first primary I vote in and first election…

April 25, 2016

Shaler Defeats EC Jr. High 10-3

The Lady Wolverines put up a valiant effort Thursday evening but Shaler scored four runs in the top of the seventh to come away with a 10-3 victory. Maura Agostinelli and Zoe Maine led the six hit attack with two singles apiece. Taylor Covert had a two out of two run single and Madi Krugh also contributed a single to the cause. Agostinelli, Sydni Haswell and Sarah Boots each scored a run for the Wolverines. The defense was solid once again as they committed just two errors in the seven inning affair. Catcher Maria Ioanilli gunned down a runner at…

April 25, 2016

Local Emergency Responders Receive State Grants

Lawrence County Emergency Responders Receive State Grants Thirteen Lawrence County fire companies, 44 fire and ambulance companies in Beaver County and five fire and EMS companies in Butler County were recently awarded state grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel. The grants, from a program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction. “We owe a debt of gratitude to our firefighters and EMS crews,” Senator Vogel said. “They provide a tremendous and…

April 25, 2016

Library Activities Week of 4-25-2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, April 27, 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. Those attending may take their own supplies or use coloring pages supplied by the library. There will also be a limited number of colored pencils available for use. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, April 27, at 6:00 p.m. — “Movie Nights for Adults” – This program…

April 25, 2016

Weekly Sports Schedule

Monday, April 25 3:30 p.m. Ellwood track and field at Riverside 4 p.m. Riverside baseball v Laurel home 4 p.m. Ellwood baseball at Ambridge Tuesday, April 26 3:30 p.m. Riverside boys tennis v Neshannock home 4 p.m. Riverside softball v New Brighton home 5 p.m. Ellwood softball v Neshannock home Wednesday, April 27 2 p.m. Ellwood and Riverside MAC Championships at Mars 3:30 p.m. Ellwood boys tennis v Central Valley home 4 p.m. Riverside baseball v Mohawk home 4:30 p.m. Ellwood baseball v Blackhawk home Thursday, April 28 3:30 p.m. Ellwood boys tennis at Ambridge 4 p.m. Riverside softball at…

April 22, 2016

Send Us Your Eagle Photos and Videos

Along the banks of the Connoquenessing Creek in Wayne Township is a family of bald eagles. Every year, since 2010, the couple has returned to the same nest to raise eaglets. To find the nest, drive to Rodger’s Park in Ellport, colloquially referred to as “The Hole,” and walk down the nature trail toward the Connoquenessing and several islands. The nest is across the creek in Wayne Township, northwest of Lundy’s Lane. Submit us your eagle photos and videos at ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org. Bonus to those who find both parents or get shots of the eaglets once they’re big enough to pop…