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April 1, 2016

Opinion: Pennsylvania is Right to Legalize Medical Cannabis

A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania passed through the House and is under review by the Senate. You can read about it here. The legality of cannabis by state varies, but suffice to say Pennsylvania remains in the minority of 11 states that haven’t legalized any form of the cannabis plant. A poll in October indicated that 90 percent of Pennsylvanians favor medical cannabis prescribed through a doctor. I’m for legalizing medical marijuana. I’m for legalizing recreational marijuana. However, cannabis is not merely illegal under Federal law, its classification as a Schedule I substance means it has been…

April 1, 2016

Gibbons Announces Penn State’s Food for Profit Workshop

HARRISBURG, March 31 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, has announced a one-day workshop titled Food for Profit that is designed to help people with business management concerns. Gibbons said getting started in a business can be a daunting experience and the workshop will help people work through the maze of local and state regulations, food safety issues, and business management concepts that should be considered in setting up a commercial food service business. “The program takes people through a step-by-step process to show what it takes to effectively market their product,” Gibbons said. The course will be held from…

April 1, 2016

EC Junior High Softball Team Drops to 0-2 as Shaler Wins 10-0

The Lady Wolverines traveled to Shaler on Thursday afternoon and took one on the chin. Shaler put up 10 runs in just five innings as the game was halted by the mercy rule. Walks and untimely errors proved to be the young team’s undoing as Shaler managed just five hits. The Wolverines mustered just three hits themselves as Shaler’s defense was dazzling. The normally sure-handed defense committed an uncharacteristic three errors and Shaler also benefited from 13 walks. Maria Ioanilli led the hitters with a line shot double into the left centerfield gap. Sydni Haswell and Zoe Maine each had…

March 31, 2016

Trial of Man Accused in Ellwood City Murder Case Begins Today

Update: The trial was post-postponed until Monday because a juror fell ill. The trial of a man accused of a November 2013 homicide in Ellwood City is scheduled to begin today. Leon J. Platt, 28, of Rochester, is charged with the murder of Richard Hogue, of Enon Valley, at a residence on Loop Street in Ellwood City. Judge J. Craig Cox will preside over the trial. According to previous EllwoodCity.org articles, Hogue, Platt and several others were in an apartment on 411 Loop St. on the morning of Nov. 16 when Platt fatally shot Hogue. A prosecution witness, Taylor Foley,…

March 31, 2016

Ellwood City Teacher Recognized for Excellence in Technology Education

Allentown, PA, March 30, 2016 –The Hybrid Learning Institute (HLI) today announced the winners of the “Rock Star” awards for the outstanding use of educational technology in Pennsylvania classrooms. The recognition was given to educators who best used new technology tools to improve student performance. Anita Hand, an elementary school teacher in Ellwood City Area School District, won “Best New Artist” for her pioneering work at North Side Primary. The competition included 75 nominees from 100 different schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “Most schools are incorporating technology into their classrooms, but not all are achieving better academic results,” said…

March 31, 2016

Senator Vogel to Collect Food for Local Salvation Army

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced that he will be collecting non-perishable food for the New Castle Salvation Army at his New Castle District Office. The deadline to donate the food items is June 30. In addition to non-perishable foods, there is a special request for a few particular items: canned potatoes, canned sweet-potatoes, and boxed pasta meals (Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, etc.). “Our latest food drive was a resounding success; let’s build upon it. I hope many people join in helping to alleviate hunger in Lawrence County,” Vogel said. Similar to the previous food drive, everyone making a donation…

March 31, 2016

Saxon Club Trip to Meadows Casino

The Ellwood City Saxon Club is taking a bus trip to the Meadows Casino on April 30. The club is leaving at 12:30 p.m. and returning at 8 p.m. The price is $30 per person, with $15 back in free play. Sign ups must be done by April 9. The club needs a minimum of 30 people to go. For more information, call 724-622-0797. Meadows Casino is located on 210 Racetrack Road, Washington, Pa.  

March 31, 2016

Ferrante Upholstering & Carpeting “Eve of Music”

Ferrante Upholstering & Carpeting will hold its “Eve of Music” on Thursday, March 31 from 7 p.m. to 8p.m. featuring Dale Brown on the Bag Pipes. This musical event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be offered. For information contact Kathy at 724-535-8866. Ferrante Upholstering & Carpeting is on 3384 PA Route 18, Wampum.

March 30, 2016

Ellwood City Track and Field Grabs Individual Wins in Double Meet

The Ellwood City boys and girls track and field started the season yesterday with a double meet versus Beaver and Rochester at home. Both the boys and girls teams defeated Rochester but lost to Beaver. The Ellwood girls dominated much of the field competition against both Beaver and Rochester, with Mia DeCaria winning the high and triple jumps, Goldie Bookamer winning the pole-vault, Karrington Ketterer winning javelin and Madison Morella winning the long jump. For the boys, Billy Lott won the 3200 meter run while placing second in the 800 and 1600 to Beaver’s Riley Lamison. Keyshawn Gatto, Ricky Roth…

March 30, 2016

EC Junior High Drops Opener 15-4 to Seneca Valley

The Lady Wolverines jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after two innings against the Raiders at Stiefel Park. The lead would prove to be short lived as Seneca Valley plated nine runs in the third and fourth to win going away by a score of 15-4. Taylor Covert led the offense with three singles, two RBI’s and scored once. She also added two stolen bases. Madi Krugh and Olivia Battaglia each added singles and scored once. Zoe Maine and Chloe Sturgeon rounded out the seven hit attack with singles. Maine and Krugh also had stolen bases. Krugh took the…