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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…

June 8, 2016

Cayla Sudano Receives Lincoln Class of 1957 Scholarship

Cayla Renee Sudano will use the Lincoln High School Class of 1957 scholarship to continue her education, with the goal of becoming an oncologist at the University of Pittsburgh where she will begin classes Aug. 29 and major in biology/pre-medicine. Announcement of the award was made by James Meehan, 1957 class president, during Lincoln’s 55th annual senior class recognition assembly where he noted the class has given more than $40,000 in scholarships in the past eight years. Cayla ranks third and was recognized as one of eight high honor graduates in the 115-member 2016 Lincoln graduating class. She also received…

June 8, 2016

Beaver County Board of Commissioners Respond to Shell’s Announcement

BEAVER- The Beaver County Board of Commissioners were notified this morning by phone that Shell has made a final investment decision to build a multi-billion dollar ethane cracker plant in Potter Township.  The Board released the following statements: “It’s another great day for Beaver County,” Chairman Sandie Egley said. “This announcement by Shell has the potential to be a game-changer not just for Beaver County, but for the entire region.  The Board of Commissioners would like to officially welcome Shell as our newest residents and we look forward to continued cooperation for many years to come.” “This investment will mean…

June 8, 2016

Two Graduates Receive Corona D’Italia Scholarships

Jordan Dobbin, a senior at Canon-McMillan High School of Canonsburg, Pa. was awarded a $500 Corona D’Italia Memorial Scholarship in honor of her academic achievement and community involvement. Her eligibility was based on her grandfather, Herman D’Amico being a member of the Sons of Italy #608. She plans to attend California University of Pennsylvania to study Social Deviance. Her parents are Thomas and Amy (D’Amico) Dobbin of Cannonsburg and her grandparents are Herman and Jane D’Amico of Ellwood City. Lincoln High School senior Christopher B. Maielli was awarded a $500 Corona D’Italia #807 Memorial Scholarship in honor of his academic…