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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…

June 12, 2019

Real Estate Transfers For May 2019

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 and surrounding areas for May 2019: ELLWOOD CITY 902-900 Crescent Ave: Gary M Geiger, Kathleen A Geiger, Gary Geiger Jr, and Dean Geiger to Dennis Duffy for $89,900. 204 Park Ave: Paula Lutz, Vicki Lutz, and Vicki J Alexander to Amanda Marie Spates for $43,000. 605 Franklin Ave: A J J First Five to Jennifer Cavanaugh, Chad Levi Ere, and Chad E Leviere for $150,000. 205 Johnston Dr: Jeremy Christian Hughes, Dori J Sloan…

June 12, 2019

Festival Announces Little Miss Firecracker Participants

On Friday, June 28, Ellwood City’s Folino Stage will again ‘light up’ as 17 young ladies vie for this year’s title of Little Miss Firecracker. The 5th annual pageant is the kick-off for the 39th Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food, and Entertainment Festival and will begin at 11:15 am. The three-day festival will take place in Ewing Park, Ellwood City. Pageant participants range from ages 5-7 and live within a 15 mile radius of Ellwood City. They will be judged on their stage presence, patriotic outfits, and interviews. The 2018 reigning Little Miss Firecracker is Dia Greco. Becky Guisler, pageant…

June 11, 2019

Two Lincoln High Graduates Receive Monetary Awards

Alex Joseph Fotia, Patricia Bernice McMillin and Hannah E. Froce are the 2019 Lincoln High School graduates who received monetary awards from the Lincoln High School Class of 1957. Alex was given the $5,000 award, Patricia won a $2,500 award and Hannah received $500 for writing the best essay. Their names were announced by James Meehan, ’57 class president, during Lincoln’s annual senior class recognition assembly. The three will be recognized at the ’57 class reunion luncheon in July. Alex, son of Joe and Lisa Fotia, will study in the computer science field at Robert Morris University; Patricia, daughter of…

June 11, 2019

BINGO! Winner Announced for Relay For Life Bug Bingo

We have a winner! Eric Ryan Corporation and EllwoodCity.org are pleased to announce that Julia Rider is the winner of Bug Bingo. Bug Bingo was a combined effort of both businesses to raise money for the Ellwood City Relay for Life. Rider won $200 for her coverall card. She is pictured here with Eric Venezie, representing EllwoodCity.org. Cards were sold during the May 18 Relay for Life event. Five numbers were randomly selected each weekday since the relay event and were posted to EllwoodCity.org. A special thanks to all bingo participants who played a fun game for a great cause,…

June 10, 2019

Bernstine, Public and Nonpublic School Leaders to Unveil Plan for Separate State Championship Brackets for PIAA Playoffs

WHAT: Following months of negotiations with stakeholders, leaders representing public and nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania will join together with Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) to unveil the Parity in Interscholastic Athletics Act, legislation to create separate brackets for high school sports playoffs. WHO: Bernstine will be joined by Eric Failing, executive director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference; Leonard Rich, co-state coordinator of the Pennsylvania Athletic Equity Steering Committee and superintendent of Laurel School District; and William Hall, co-state coordinator of the Pennsylvania Athletic Equity Steering Committee and superintendent of Millcreek Township School District. WHEN: Tuesday, June 11, at 10 a.m. WHERE:…