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February 17, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 17

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, FEBRUARY 17 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of President’s Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, February 18. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “Forces of Nature” by Jane Harper. 5:00 p.m. – “Food 4 Thought II Book Group,” the group will be discussing the book “Girl in the Blue Coat” by Monica Hesse. WEDNESDAY,…

February 14, 2020

Ellwood City Area School District Board Votes to Revise Kindergarten Admission Policy

The Ellwood City Area School District Board voted to revise policy 201 during Thursday night’s meeting. A unanimous vote will put the revisions on display until the next board meeting where they will then be recommended for approval. The discussion regarding kindergarten admission has been ongoing since November by parent Megan Jones whosaid previously that she was disappointed to learn that her child who has already invested two years into preschool would not make the August 15 cutoff for kindergarten registration and that there was not an option for evaluation. The vote regarding kindergarten admission was tabled during the January…

February 14, 2020

Ellwood City Area School Board Meetings to Include Police Presence

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board voted 8-1 during Thursday’s meeting to implement a police presence at future school director meetings. Board President Renee Pitrelli motioned for the vote stating that the way the world is today, she feels it necessary. She added that with topics such as negotiations coming up, adding a police presence is the right thing to do. Board Director Jennifer Tomon voted “No.” “I don’t think the public should be paying for it,” she said. Ellwood City School District Police Officer Matt Smock was in attendance at last night’s meeting.

February 14, 2020

A Hometown Dream: Barber Opens 5th Street Fades, Accepting New Clients

A hairstyle and a haven. Two things Shawn Johnson can offer you at his barbershop 5th Street Fades. Johnson said his doors are open for those who want a cut or some conversation. “Anybody is welcome to stop in, get a cut, enjoy some TV and AC,” Johnson said with a laugh. “I like to entertain a room.” Johnson, a 2008 Riverside graduate grew up in Fombell and then North Sewickley Township. “Riverside is my family,” Johnson said. The new entrepreneur has been cutting hair since high school, but it all began a little before that. He said it was…

February 14, 2020

Project Safe Initiatives Nab Two Beaver County Arrests

Project Safe Childhood (PSC) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), both nationwide initiatives of the Department of Justice to combat child exploitation and violent crime have recently nabbed two arrests in Beaver County according to United States Attorney Scott W. Brady. A resident of Freedom, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 60 months’ imprisonment and 5 years of supervised release on his conviction of possession of child pornography and materials depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced this week. United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti imposed the sentence on Adam Hosie,…

February 13, 2020

VIDEO: Ellwood City Girl Battling Organ Rejection Asks For Valentine’s Day Cards

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Her rare surgery captured world-wide attention and she captured the hearts of people all over the region. Kyree Beachem of Ellwood City is currently battling organ rejection, years after her multiple organ transplant. This Valentine’s Day, the 12-year-old girl is asking for Valentine’s Day cards. For those interested, please send her Valentine’s card to: Kyree’s Dream Team PO Box 490 Ellwood City, PA 16117 READ MORE, www.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/02/12/kyree-beachem-valentines-day-cards For more information, photos, and updates on Kyree, please visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/KyreesDream/

February 13, 2020

Penn State Master Gardeners Announce “Garden Treasures” Spring Symposium

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County have announced their spring symposium The event is scheduled on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, 135 Decker Drive in New Castle from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join Dr Laura Deeter, Professor of Horticulture Technologies at Ohio University, as she presents on Color Theory and how you can apply it to your own garden for year-round color. Stacey Widenholf will present Monarch Butterflies as she focuses on their beauty and familiarity to help connect both children adults with the natural world. Penn State Extension Educator, Dr. Brian…

February 12, 2020

Fatal Accident Reported On Route 288 In Wayne Township

According to a Pittsburgh news outlet, a 68-year-old was killed as a result of a fatal head-on collision this morning in Wayne Township. KDKA reports state police announced the crash occurred just after 5:00 a.m. on Route 288, Wampum Road between Wampum and Ellwood City, at the intersection with Jockey Moore Road. One other person was injured in the crash. Route 288 at Jockey Moore Road was closed due to the accident.  The Wayne Township Fire Department recently announced Wampum Road to be open. According to reports, the cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not…

February 12, 2020

25th Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt Date Announced

Ellwood Area Egg Hunt Committee will be holding its 25th community Easter Egghunt for all area children ages 10 and under. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, starting at 11:00 a.m. in Ewing Park. Every year hundreds of children swarm the park grounds to enjoy a spring day with lots of eggs, candy, and prizes for all participants. This year will be no different as 10,000 Easter Eggs will be handed out this year along with special events and special prizes to honor the 25th year anniversary. Members that have been on the committee for 25 years…

February 11, 2020

Ellwood City School Board Continues Consideration of Kindergarten Admission

The Ellwood City Area School District Board is set to consider a change to Policy 201 during its Thursday voting meeting. The vote regarding kindergarten admission was tabled during the January 21st meeting because the board wanted further input and consideration from the administration as to whether a viable process to evaluate students for early entry could be developed and implemented. After initial review, the administration, during the board’s January 13 committee meeting, recommended that the policy should remain as is, but not all board members agree with that assessment. During the January 21 meeting, Board President Renee Pitrelli and…