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March 12, 2020

New Castle Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine-Related Drug Charges

PITTSBURGH – A former resident of New Castle, PA pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. Wesley Cox, also known as Michael Deshawn Carter, age 38, pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that from 2017 through May 2019, Cox participated in a conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 280 grams or more of cocaine base, in the form commonly known as crack. Judge Horan scheduled sentencing…

March 11, 2020

Ellwood City Area School District Superintendent Addresses Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is the hottest topic in the world today. Ellwood City Area School District Superintendent Joseph Mancini said the district is having discussions regarding the disease, but that no major moves or changes have been made as of yet to address the situation. He said district administrators are staying on top of the reports, discussing, and researching the disease’s reach on a daily basis. He said the district is taking the stance right now of “don’t panic, but prepare.” “There has been increased cleaning of high touch areas,” he said during the Ellwood City Area School District’s Board…

March 10, 2020

Part Two: Riverside Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” Cast Q&A

This is part two of a two part series about Riverside’s High School’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying.” Yesterday’s article featured details about the musical. A musical is only as good as its cast. The cast of Riverside’s High School’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” are excited to hit the stage running and give all audience members a good show. Ellwoodcity.org did a Q&A with some of the cast members: Maggie Hardin Part in Musical: Rosemary Pilkington Current Grade: 12 Been in musicals/plays since: 8th grade Previous leads/musicals you’ve been in: Gangster- Drowsy Chaperone…

March 10, 2020

Monthly Ellwood City Relay for Life Meeting This Week

Ellwood City Relay for Life will hold its monthly meeting this week. Join the Relay for Life committee at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 at Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ for the monthly meeting to plan this year’s American Cancer Society event. Ellwood City Relay for Life is in desperate need of volunteers to ensure there is even an event this year.  Don’t let Ellwood City lose its Fundraiser!  Cancer affects everyone, and we need your help in the battle! Please give us an hour of your time for this very worthy event.  We welcome anyone and everyone (young and old)…

March 9, 2020

POLICE: Ellwood Police Seeking Uni-Mart Robbery Suspect

According to the Ellwood City Police Department Facebook account (@EllwoodCityPD), the police are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect wanted for an armed robbery, which occurred on Monday morning, March 9, 2020, at approximately 5:00 a.m. The suspect entered the Uni-Mart Convenience Store located at the intersection of Sixth Street and Beaver / Factory Avenue’s in Ellwood City and forced the clerk to open the cash register. The suspected fled the scene on foot, after removing cash from the register drawer. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately in his early to mid-20’s, approximately 5’ 9”…

March 9, 2020

Part One: Riverside Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” Takes Stage This Weekend

This is part one of a two part series about Riverside’s High School’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying.” Tomorrow’s article will feature a Q&A with the cast leads. The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical comedy, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The musical will run March 12-15 in the high school auditorium. A cast and crew of over sixty students from the high school will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers. This is the 57th Anniversary of Theater at Riverside, which makes this a landmark show. Big business…

March 9, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of March 9

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include: MONDAY, MARCH 9 6:30 p.m. – “Classic Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “Saplings” by Noel Streatfeild. TUESDAY, MARCH 10 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Lap Time,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers, and preschoolers. This interactive family event features stories, songs, games, fingerplays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program…

March 6, 2020

BC3 Course Focuses On Preventing Military Veterans’ Suicide

(Butler, PA) Among Peter Albert’s patients at the Butler VA Health Care System are those who tell him that they’ve known more fellow fighters who killed themselves than those they’ve known who were killed in combat. Nearly 6,140 U.S. military veterans nationwide died by suicide in 2017, marking the 10th consecutive year in which the number exceeded 6,000, according to the VA’s 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. Among them in 2017 were 254 from Pennsylvania. Veterans who die by suicide, Albert added, may not have served in combat. Butler County Community College on March 23 will offer a…

March 4, 2020

Ellwood City Police Officers Make Donation Towards LHS Field Trip

Mayor Anthony Court and Lt. David Kingston representing the Ellwood City Police Officers make a donation towards an annual field trip for Lincoln High School students, Teacher Mr. Gaibis, U.S. Advanced Placement Government and Politics class. The students will be attending a Pennsylvania Supreme Court session in Philadelphia in March of 2020.  The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is the highest court in the Commonwealth and the oldest appellate court in the nation. The students will meet with Supreme Court Justice Debra McCloskey Todd, a 1975 graduate of Lincoln High School. Mayor Anthony Court, Lt. David Kingston, and David Gaibis, Class…

March 4, 2020

Bernstine, Longo and Toomey to Host Vietnam Veterans Event

HARRISBURG – Local veterans of the Vietnam War-era will be honored by the offices of state Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Slippery Rock Mayor Jondavid Longo during a recognition ceremony at Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Hall, located at 162 Elm St. on Thursday, March 26, at 10 a.m. “The bravery shown in Southeast Asia is unsurpassed in American history,” said Bernstine. “This ceremony provides me and the community the opportunity to thank them for their efforts and commitment in defending America.” The event will include a ceremonial pinning and citation presentation. Living United States veterans…