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March 13, 2020

Ellwood City Area School Directors Pass Amended Kindergarten Admission Policy

The Ellwood City Area School Directors approved Policy 201 Admission of Students during the Thursday night voting meeting. The policy was amended for early admission to kindergarten. The amended section regarding early admission to kindergarten now states: Physical, social and emotional maturity must be adequate to function satisfactorily in the Ellwood City Area School District’s kindergarten program. Criteria for early entrance includes the following: The child must turn five years old by September 15 of the school year of enrollment. The child seeking early entrance must have completed two years of preschool experience. A written letter of request from the…

March 13, 2020

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, New Presumptive Positives Bring Statewide Total to 21

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health this morning confirmed five additional presumptive positive case of COVID-19 — four residents from Montgomery County and one resident from Northampton County. All are adults and are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital. This brings the statewide total to 21 cases; 19 of the cases are presumptive positive and two cases, one in Delaware County and one in Wayne County, have been confirmed by the CDC. “While we anticipate that there will be more Pennsylvanians with COVID-19 in the coming days and weeks, it is important for residents…

March 13, 2020

Portersville Christian School Fine Arts Committee Announces Spring Musical

PORTERSVILLE, PA — Portersville Christian School’s Fine Arts Committee announces that The Sound of Music will be staged Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at 7 PM, at the school, 343 East Portersville Road/Rt. 488 East, Portersville PA 16051. The director is Ryan Wise. With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp and the story of the von Trapp family in 1930’s Austria. While deciding whether to become a nun and serving as…

March 12, 2020

Borough of Ellwood City Response to the Coronavirus

In an abundance of caution, the Borough of Ellwood City has decided to limit the access of all non-essential employees and visitors to all Borough-owned buildings. According to a release made available by the borough, this will take effect today, Thursday, March 12, 2020, through April 1, 2020, at which time the borough will reevaluate the situation in regards to the Coronavirus. The borough’s highest priority is keeping its workers and the general public safe. At this time no one has shown any signs or symptoms of the virus, but the borough is doing everything it can to limit the…

March 12, 2020

Riverside School District Releases Statement Regarding Coronavirus

According to information made available on the district website, the Riverside Beaver County School District superintendent Bret Trotta released a statement this week regarding the coronavirus epidemic and what the district is doing to prevent any potential spread of the virus. The statement reads: We are writing today due to the recent news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and want to inform you on how our schools are responding. Please trust that proactive steps are being taken on campus to help avoid an illness outbreak of any kind. Teachers and staff members have been well informed of the PA Department of…

March 12, 2020

Borough Announces 2020 Yard Waste Pickup Dates

The Ellwood City Borough has announced pickup dates for the borough issued yard waste bin collections. Yard waste bins are collected on specified weeks throughout the calendar years. Dates are also provided on borough utility bills. The nine pickup dates for 2020 are as follows: Week of May 11 Week of June 8 Week of July 6 Week of August 17 Week of September 14 Week of October 12 Week of October 26 Week of November 9 Week of November 23 Per the Borough’s website regarding yard waste pickup procedures: “Green borough yard waste bins are also available for residents to…

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)…