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June 18, 2019

BC3 Announces President’s List, Dean’s List and Graduates for Spring 2019

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College is proud to announce the names of students who have made the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester, as well as the names of those who have graduated recently. Several area students from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas made the lists. Area students making the 2019 Spring President’s List include: Rachel Currier, Ellwood City; Reese Dean, Ellwood City; Ashleigh Farone, Ellwood City; Lauren Redmond, Ellwood City; Aryn Shearer, Ellwood City; James Timmerman, Ellwood City; Malia Fairbrother, Fombell; Olivia Girdwood, Portersville; Joanna Ingram, Portersville; Luc Lachance, Portersville; Allayna Allwine, Wampum;…

June 17, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of June 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, JUNE 17 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” they will be discussing the book “Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend” by Katerina Bivald. TUESDAY, JUNE 18 10:00 a.m. – “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a program designed for children entering kindergarten…

June 17, 2019

Penn State Extension To Offer Anger Management Classes

Penn State Extension in Lawrence County presents Anger Management Classes. Classes will be June 20 and June 27 from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm located at the New Castle Public Library. Participants will learn: What triggers your anger, recognizing when you get angry, Constructive ways to manage your anger. The training will also address the five types of anger; anger at self, others’ anger at us, our anger at others, anger at those who are absent, and abstract anger. Anger can be managed. As you learn to manage your anger, you will increase your self-worth and create deeper emotional connection to…

June 15, 2019

Mayor Court Earns Cecil K. Leberknight Award

Mayor Anthony J. Court of Ellwood City Borough received a service award this month in Hershey, Pennsylvania. May Court was proud to receive the “Cecil K. Leberknight Award” on June 12, 2019, in Hershey, PA.   The award was in honor of his dedicated service for over 15 years to the Borough of Ellwood City. Mayor Court said he was truly honored and blessed to receive such an award and that he looks forward to another 15 years of public service to our great community.

June 14, 2019

Trinity Lutheran Church Celebrates 125 Years

The Trinity Lutheran Church celebrated 125 years with a very special event last Sunday, June 9, 2019, receiving a commendation from the Borough of Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court. “Trinity Lutheran and especially the parishioners have been a pillar in our community and that helps make Ellwood City what it is today,” said Court. “I was proud to present this proclamation for this most wonderful accomplishment!” According to the church website, their mission statement reads: We are committed to being God’s Presence in the Ellwood City area with a mission of evangelism and outreach that seeks to spread the Good…

June 14, 2019

Ellwood City Man Convicted on Federal Drug Charges

PITTSBURGH, PA – After deliberating for two hours, a federal jury of seven men and five women found Taurean Potter guilty of one count of Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and one count of Distribution of Cocaine, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. Potter, age 33, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania was tried before United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to Assistant United States Attorneys Brendan T. Conway and Yvonne Saadi, who prosecuted the case, the evidence presented at trial established that Potter sold cocaine out of Ellwood City bars in 2017 and 2018, and…

June 14, 2019

2nd Winner For The Mayor Beautification Award

The second winner for the 2019 Mayor Beautification Award was announced this week by the Mayor’s Office. A restaurant gift certificate was presented to Marty Homner of Franklin Avenue, Ellwood City. His property shows the love and effort that Marty puts into it. The Mayor’s Office says congratulations to Mr. Homner on a great job. There are still four more winners to go. Presentations will run thru the end of August. Good Luck to all! Nominations will be accepted by phone, mail, on the Mayor’s Facebook page or in person at his office in the Municipal Building. As always it…

June 13, 2019

Fireworks Fundraiser More Than Doubles Goal: $11,230 Raised

The fireworks fundraiser earned double plus its $5,000 goal tallying out at a final number of $11,230. A goal which started with one concerned 26-year-old Ellport man, Eric Rayner, turned into a community wide effort and gained the support of residents and businesses across the Ellwood City area. “To know that we raised over double what we needed is mind blowing, considering that we didn’t ask any business or groups for donations,” Rayner said. “To see how many business and groups reached out to us, along with all the members of the community who donated and bought shirts truly shows…

June 13, 2019

Senate Approves Criminal Justice Reform Measures

The Senate today (June 5) approved a bipartisan package of criminal justice reforms that will reduce prison and probation costs, better protect crime victims and strengthen public safety, according to Senator Elder Vogel. Senate Bill 500 creates a County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee to help counties better assess the unique risks and needs of probationers to reduce incarceration and cut costs to taxpayers. Senate Bill 501 streamlines the placement of offenders in drug treatment programs and other intermediate punishment programs, and improve and expedite the parole process for non-violent offenders. Senate Bill 502 improves communications with crime victims…

June 13, 2019

Ellwood City Festival Releases Entertainment Schedule

        Below is the entertainment schedule for the 2019 Festival. Friday, June 28 11 am Flag Raising National Anthem, vocalist Richard Agey 11:15 am Little Miss Firecracker 12:30-1:00 Tribute to Veterans vocalist Richard Agey 2:00-3:30 Wash Board Tony and Son 4:00-5:00 Wine and Spirit 5:30-6:30 Dance Expressions dancers 7:00-8:00 Hat Trick 8:30-10:00 Brok’n Pic Saturday, June 29 11 am Flag Raising National Anthem, vocalist Lee Corfield 11:15-1:00 Trophies for 10K Race 2:00-3:00 Studio P dancers 3:30-4:30 Harmony in Song 5:00-6:00 Ellwood City Civic Chorale 6:30-8:00 Trevolta Band 8:30-10:00 Elmo’s Fire Sunday, June 30 11 am Flag Raising…